UPPCS Prelims Paper 1 – 11 October 2020 (Official Answer Key) ENG

81. Match List – I with List – Il 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

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

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

86. 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%

87. 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

88. Match List – I with List – II 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 :
А B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 4 3 1

89. 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

90. 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 :

91. 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

92. 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

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

94. 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

95. Which of the following are the impacts of Global Warming ?
1. Rise in sea level
2. Melting of glaciers
3. Spread of diseases
4. Bleaching of Coral reefs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

96. The Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) is released by
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) United Nations Development Programme

97. Arrange the following events in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Rio Earth Summit
II. Publication of Brundtland Commission Report
III. Enforcement of Montreal Protocol
IV. Publication of ‘The Limit to Growth’ Report
Codes:
(a) I, IV, III, II
(b) IV, II, III, I
(c) IV, III, II, I
(d) IV, I, III, II

98. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:
1. Establishment of NABARD
2. Self Help Group Bank Linkage Programme
3. Kisan Credit Card Plan
4. Establishment of Regional Rural Bank
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) 4, 1, 2, 3
(b) 4, 2, 3, 1
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1

99. The National Chambal Sanctuary does NOT fall in which of the following States ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Rajasthan

100. With reference to the Skill India Campaign, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Prime Minister had lanched the skill India Campaign in July 2015.
2. The main objective of this Campaign was to train India’s Youths in information technology.
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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