UPPSC / UPSC Prelims Model Paper – 9

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

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Indian Polity

51. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble:

1. It declares India as a sovereign democratic republic. 2. It was amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment. 3. It is enforceable by courts. Which of the above are correct? A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

52. Which of the following are features of Indian federalism?

1. Division of powers 2. Written Constitution 3. Independent judiciary A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

53. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is appointed by:

A) President B) Prime Minister C) Parliament D) Supreme Court

54. The Anti-Defection Law is included in which schedule?

A) 10th Schedule B) 9th Schedule C) 7th Schedule D) 8th Schedule

55. Which Article provides constitutional remedies?

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

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Indian Economy

56. Which institution regulates insurance sector in India?

A) IRDAI B) SEBI C) RBI D) NABARD

57. Which of the following are components of GDP?

1. Consumption 2. Investment 3. Government spending A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1,2 and 3

58. Inflation caused by increased demand is called:

A) Demand-pull inflation B) Cost-push inflation C) Structural inflation D) Imported inflation

59. Which organization publishes World Economic Outlook?

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

60. Fiscal deficit refers to:

A) Excess of government expenditure over revenue B) Increase in imports C) Increase in exports D) Decline in GDP

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Geography

61. The Himalayas were formed due to collision between:

A) Indian and Eurasian plates B) African and Eurasian plates C) Pacific and American plates D) Antarctic and Indian plates

62. Largest island in the world:

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

63. Longest mountain range:

A) Andes B) Himalayas C) Rockies D) Alps

64. Mediterranean climate is characterized by:

A) Dry summers and wet winters B) Heavy rainfall all year C) Desert climate D) Snowfall all year

65. The Great Barrier Reef is located in:

A) Australia B) India C) Indonesia D) Brazil

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Environment

66. 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

67. The Montreal Protocol deals with:

A) Ozone depletion B) Climate change C) Marine pollution D) Wildlife conservation

68. Largest biodiversity hotspot in India:

A) Western Ghats B) Eastern Himalayas C) Indo-Burma D) Sundarbans

69. Chipko Movement was related to:

A) Forest conservation B) Wildlife conservation C) Soil conservation D) Water conservation

70. Ozone layer exists in:

A) Stratosphere B) Troposphere C) Mesosphere D) Thermosphere

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Science & Technology

71. SI unit of energy:

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

72. Largest planet in solar system:

A) Jupiter B) Saturn C) Earth D) Neptune

73. Insulin hormone produced by:

A) Pancreas B) Liver C) Kidney D) Heart

74. Photosynthesis uses:

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

75. Speed of sound in air approximately:

A) 343 m/s B) 200 m/s C) 500 m/s D) 700 m/s

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Current Affairs

76. United Nations headquarters located in:

A) New York B) Geneva C) Paris D) Vienna

77. NATO headquarters located in:

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

78. World Health Organization headquarters:

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

79. ASEAN headquarters located in:

A) Jakarta B) Bangkok C) Kuala Lumpur D) Manila

80. BRICS Development Bank headquarters:

A) Shanghai B) Beijing C) Moscow D) New Delhi

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81–100: Advanced UPSC-level analytical questions continuing the same pattern.

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