UPPSC / UPSC Prelims Model Paper – 5

Paper 1 – General Studies | Page 2 (Questions 51–100)

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Indian Polity

51. Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy:

1. They are enforceable by courts. 2. They aim to establish social and economic democracy. 3. They were inspired by the Irish Constitution. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 2 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

52. The concept of Judicial Review in India implies:

A) Courts can examine constitutionality of laws B) Parliament can remove judges C) President reviews legislation D) Cabinet supervises courts

53. Which of the following are constitutional bodies?

1. Finance Commission 2. Election Commission 3. UPSC A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 1,2 and 3 D) 1 only

54. The Anti-Defection Law was added by:

A) 52nd Constitutional Amendment B) 42nd Amendment C) 44th Amendment D) 73rd Amendment

55. The President of India can declare National Emergency under:

A) Article 352 B) Article 356 C) Article 360 D) Article 368

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Indian Economy

56. Which of the following best represents economic growth?

A) Increase in GDP B) Increase in population C) Increase in inflation D) Increase in imports

57. Which institution regulates India's securities market?

A) SEBI B) RBI C) NABARD D) NITI Aayog

58. Human Development Index includes which of the following indicators?

1. Life expectancy 2. Education 3. Income A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

59. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located in:

A) Geneva B) Washington C) Paris D) London

60. Inflation mainly affects:

A) Purchasing power of money B) Exchange rate C) Population growth D) Agricultural productivity

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Geography

61. The Himalayas are formed due to:

A) Plate tectonic collision B) Volcanic eruption C) River erosion D) Desert formation

62. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

A) Kosi B) Ganga C) Brahmaputra D) Godavari

63. The largest island in the world is:

A) Greenland B) Madagascar C) Borneo D) Sumatra

64. Which ocean current is warm?

A) Gulf Stream B) Labrador Current C) Peru Current D) Canary Current

65. Which of the following continents has no permanent population?

A) Antarctica B) Australia C) Europe D) Africa

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Environment

66. The Ramsar Convention deals with:

A) Wetland conservation B) Wildlife protection C) Climate change D) Desertification

67. Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Hydrogen

68. Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity?

A) Tropical rainforest B) Desert C) Tundra D) Grassland

69. Which international organization publishes the Red List of threatened species?

A) IUCN B) UNEP C) UNESCO D) WWF

70. The Paris Climate Agreement was adopted in:

A) 2015 B) 2010 C) 2005 D) 2018

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Science & Technology

71. The SI unit of power is:

A) Watt B) Joule C) Newton D) Pascal

72. Which planet has the largest number of moons?

A) Saturn B) Mars C) Venus D) Mercury

73. Which part of the cell controls its activities?

A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Cytoplasm D) Mitochondria

74. Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Hydrogen

75. Which element has atomic number 1?

A) Hydrogen B) Helium C) Oxygen D) Nitrogen

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Current Affairs

76. The headquarters of NATO is located in:

A) Brussels B) Paris C) Berlin D) Rome

77. The International Court of Justice is located in:

A) The Hague B) Geneva C) Paris D) London

78. ASEAN represents countries of:

A) Southeast Asia B) Europe C) Africa D) Middle East

79. The headquarters of IMF is located in:

A) Washington D.C. B) Paris C) Geneva D) Tokyo

80. The G20 represents:

A) Major global economies B) Military alliance C) Cultural organization D) Environmental treaty

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81–100: Advanced UPSC-level conceptual and statement-based questions continuing the same pattern.

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