UPPSC PCS, ACF and RFO Pre Exam 2020 Answer Key

UPPSC PCS, ACF and RFO Pre Exam Paper 1 – 11 October 2020 (Official Answer Key) in English

61. With reference to the ‘HAUSLA- 2018’ which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?
1. ‘HAUSLA – 2018’ was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in New Delhi.
2. It was National Festival for Children of Child Care Institution.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – (C)

62. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A) : Indian federalism is called ‘Quasi Federal’.
Reason (R) : India has an independent judiciary with power of Judicial Review.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Answer – (B)

63. India aims to achieve the 5 trillion dollar economy by
(a) 2022
(b) 2024
(c) 2026
(d) 2030

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Answer – (B)

64. Joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve deadlock over
(a) Ordinary Legislation
(b) Money Bill
(c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
(d) Appropriation Bill

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Answer – (A)

65. Human Development Report 1997 introduced the concept of Human Poverty Index (HPI) but Human Development Report replaced it with Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in the year
(a) 1999
(b) 2005
(c) 2010
(d) 2015

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Answer – (C)

66. Which of the following gave legal basis to extra ordinary powers exercised by the Government of India during Lockdown ?
1. Mental Health Care Act, 2017
2. Disaster Management Act, 2005
3. Enemy Property Act, 1968
4. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4

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Answer – (C)

67. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A) : Government has launched the ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)’ for period of 2020-30.
Reason (R): The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for all.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Answer – (D)

68. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
.   List – I     List – II
(Article) (Provision)
A. Article 61         1. Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Article 67(b)   2. Impeachment of President
C. Article 94        3. Removal of Vice President
D. Article 90       4. Removal of Speaker
Codes :
.  A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 4 1 3 2

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Answer – (C)

69. With reference to the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. In Ease of Doing Business Report 2020, India’s rank is 63.
2. India ranking for Ease of Doing Business in the year 2019 was 77.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – (B)

70. On which of the following dates, Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag ?
(a) 22 January, 1950
(b) 24 January, 1950
(c) 22 July, 1947
(d) 22 July, 1948

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Answer – (C)

71. Limit of investment for outstanding corporate bond for Foreign Portfolio Investment in Union Budget 2020-21 has been extended upto
(a) 9%
(b) 10%
(c) 12%
(d) 15%

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Answer – (D)

72. In which of the following places the Bio-technology Park is located in Uttar Pradesh ?
(a) Kanpur
(b) Ghaziabad
(c) NOIDA
(d) Lucknow

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Answer – (D)

73. Match List – I with List – ll and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
.  List – I   List – II
(Scheme) (Launching Year)
A. P. M. Jan Arogya Abhiyan 1. 2015
B. P. M. Vaya Vandan Yojana 2. 2018
C. P. M. Rojgar Protsahan Yojana 3. 2017
D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 4. 2014
Codes :
. A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 4 3 1

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Answer – (A)

74. The Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office, which monitors the progress of long term policies in an attached office under
(a) Prime Minister Office
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Cabinet Secretariat
(d) NITI Aayog

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Answer – (D)

75. Which one of the following is NOT a green house gas found naturally in the atmosphere ?
(a) Nitrogen oxide
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Methane
(d) Ozone

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Answer – (A)

76. Which of the following statements is NOT correct for National Pension Scheme for Retail Traders/ Shopkeepers and Self-employed persons ?
(a) Those who are in age groups of 18 to 40 years are eligible.
(b) Their annual turnover should not exceed 1.5 crore rupees.
(c) National Pension Scheme’s member are also eligible.
(d) It has a monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000.00.

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Answer – (C)

77. With reference to the programme “NIDHI” which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. The programme of “NIDHI” was started for students to begin start ups.
2. Its aim is to financially support 20 students for start up in each year.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – (C)

78. Generally, environment can be classified as following categories. Which among the following is NOT a part of such category ?
(a) Operational Environment
(b) Physical Environment
(c) Cultural Environment
(d) Biological Environment

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Answer – (A)

79. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Union Budget 2020-21 has focused on Rural Development with aim of doubling farmer income.
Reason (R) : The 16 Action points announced in the budget is centred around agriculture, irrigation and rural development.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Answer – (A)

80. The concept of ‘Ecological Transition’ was first used by
(a) Elton
(b) Bennett
(c) Berkeley
(d) Ratzel

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Answer – (B)

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