UPPSC / UPSC Prelims Model Paper – 7

Paper 1 – General Studies | Page 3 (Questions 101–150)

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Indian Polity

101. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties:

1. They were added by the 42nd Amendment. 2. They are enforceable by courts. 3. They apply only to citizens. Which of the above are correct? A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

102. Which case introduced the Basic Structure Doctrine?

A) Kesavananda Bharati Case B) Golaknath Case C) Minerva Mills Case D) Shankari Prasad Case

103. Which of the following are constitutional bodies?

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

104. The Supreme Court of India was established in:

A) 1950 B) 1947 C) 1952 D) 1962

105. Which Article provides the Right to Equality?

A) Article 14 B) Article 19 C) Article 21 D) Article 32

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Indian Economy

106. Which of the following are functions of the RBI?

1. Issue of currency 2. Banker to government 3. Custodian of foreign exchange reserves A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

107. The term stagflation refers to:

A) High inflation with low growth B) Low inflation with high growth C) Deflation with growth D) Inflation with high employment

108. Which organization releases the Global Economic Outlook?

A) IMF B) WTO C) World Bank D) UNDP

109. Which sector is known as the tertiary sector?

A) Services B) Agriculture C) Manufacturing D) Mining

110. HDI stands for:

A) Human Development Index B) Human Data Indicator C) Human Development Initiative D) Human Development Institution

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Geography

111. Which of the following are tributaries of the Ganga?

1. Yamuna 2. Ghaghara 3. Gandak A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

112. Which is the highest peak in the world?

A) Mount Everest B) K2 C) Kangchenjunga D) Lhotse

113. The Pacific Ocean is:

A) The largest ocean B) The deepest ocean C) The warmest ocean D) Both A and B

114. Strait of Gibraltar connects:

A) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean B) Red Sea and Mediterranean C) Atlantic and Pacific D) Indian Ocean and Pacific

115. Amazon rainforest is mainly located in:

A) Brazil B) Peru C) Colombia D) Bolivia

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Environment

116. Which gases contribute to greenhouse effect?

1. Carbon dioxide 2. Methane 3. Nitrous oxide A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

117. Convention on Biological Diversity deals with:

A) Biodiversity conservation B) Climate change C) Ozone protection D) Marine pollution

118. Which ecosystem has highest biodiversity?

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

119. Mangrove forests are found in:

A) Coastal regions B) Deserts C) Mountains D) Plateaus

120. IPCC deals with:

A) Climate change assessment B) Wildlife conservation C) Nuclear energy D) Trade regulations

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Science & Technology

121. SI unit of power:

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

122. Planet closest to Sun:

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

123. Vitamin C deficiency causes:

A) Scurvy B) Rickets C) Night blindness D) Beriberi

124. Gas used in respiration:

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

125. Metal used in electric wiring:

A) Copper B) Iron C) Zinc D) Aluminium

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Current Affairs

126. NATO headquarters is located in:

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

127. Global Hunger Index is released by:

A) Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe B) IMF C) WTO D) UNESCO

128. Olympic Games 2020 were hosted by:

A) Japan B) China C) France D) Brazil

129. ICAO regulates:

A) International aviation B) Climate change C) Global trade D) Nuclear energy

130. BRICS includes:

A) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa B) Brazil, Russia, India, China, Spain C) Brazil, Romania, India, China, South Africa D) None

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131–150: Advanced analytical questions continuing the UPSC-level pattern.

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