UPPSC Pre Exam Paper I (General Studies) 24 October 2021 (Official Answer Key)

81. Tapa cloth is obtained from the plants of which one of the following family?
(a) Asclepiadaceae
(b) Moraceae
(c) Graminae
(d) Malvaceae

82. Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting ‘portfolio’ or ‘departmental’ system for corporate functioning ?
(a) Indian Council Act, 1861
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Council Act, 1892
(d) Indian Council Act, 1909

83. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A) : Various components of an ecosystem are not interdependent,
Reason (R) : Human activities have the impacts on the environment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

84. Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22 ?
I. Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojna
II. Mukhya Mantri Saksham Suposhan Yojna
III. Mukhya Mantri Pravasi Shramiky Udhyamita Vikas Yojna
IV. Yuva Udhyamita Vikas Abhiyan
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I, III and IV

85. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?
(a) Hundru Waterfall – Subarnarekha River
(b) Chachai Waterfall – Bihad River
(c) Dhuandhar – Narmada Waterfall River
(d) Budha Ghagh Waterfall – Kanchi River

86. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?
(a) Acid present in vinegar – Acetic acid
(b) Compound present in bones – Calcium phosphate
(c) Souring of milk – Nitric acid
(d) Acid present in gastric juice – Hydrochloric acid

87. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
.   List – I                  –          List – II
(Volcanic Mountains) (Country)
A. Mount Rainier 1. Italy
B. Mount Etna 2. Mexico
C. Mount Pericutine – 3. Philippines
D. Mount Apo – 4. U.S.A.
Codes :
. A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 4 3 2 1

88. Which one of the following is the main constituent of LPG ?
(a) Hexane
(b) Pentane
(c) Butane
(d) Methane

89. Which one of the following rivers is NOT the part of Indian Ganga river basin ?
(a) Punpun river
(b) Ajoy river
(c) Jalangi river
(d) Jonk river

90. The blood glucose level is commonly expressed as
(a) MM of Hg
(b) Milligram per decilitre
(c) Parts per million
(d) Gram per litre

91. The ‘Saras Ajeevika Mela – 2021’ was organised in which of the following city ?
(a) Patna
(b) Raipur
(c) Lucknow
(d) Noida

92. Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries ?
(a) North Korea
(b) South Korea
(c) Japan
(d) China

93. ‘India climate change knowledge portal’ was launched in which of the following months of 2020 ?
(a) November, 2020
(b) December, 2020
(c) September, 2020
(d) October, 2020

94. Ministry of Culture, Government of India as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrated the birth anniversary of Saheed Ram Prasad Bismil in June, 2021 at which one of the following places in Uttar Pradesh ?
(a) Chauri Chaura
(b) Shahjahanpur
(c) Rampur
(d) Ballia

95. Who was the founder of the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’ ?
(a) Jonathan Duncan
(b) Sir William Jones
(c) Warren Hastings
(d) William Bentinck

96. With reference to ‘NET – ZERO’ goal for 2050, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It means that a country will bring T down its emissions to zero by 2050.
2. It means that a country’s emissions will be compensated by absorption and removal of green house gases from the atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

97. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Reason (R) : Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become Ministers in Union Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

98. According to the Union Budget 2021 – 22 Finance Minister proposed a new levy Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. This cess will be levied on how many products ?
(a) 12
(b) 20
(c) 25
(d) 29

99. A member of State Public Service Commission may be removed by
(a) The Governor on the basis of impeachment in Vidhan Sabha
(b) The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court
(c) The President, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court
(d) The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the High Court

100. Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea ?
(a) Syria
(b) Turkey
(c) Georgia
(d) Bulgaria