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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 08

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In 2026, Uttar Pradesh continued to promote an emerging industrial cluster through the establishment and expansion of semiconductor and electronics-related manufacturing facilities. Which one of the following locations has emerged as a major focus of this high-technology manufacturing ecosystem?

Questions in UPPCS Prelims Practice Set 08

Q1: In 2026, Uttar Pradesh continued to promote an emerging industrial cluster through the establishment and expansion of semiconductor and electronics-related manufacturing facilities. Which one of the following locations has emerged as a major focus of this high-technology manufacturing ecosystem?

A) Noida–Greater Noida region
B) Bahraich–Shravasti region
C) Chitrakoot–Mahoba region
D) Ballia–Ghazipur region

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: 1. The Election Commission conducts elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President. 2. The Election Commission conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. 3. Elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by the Election Commission of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3: Which one of the following archaeological sites in Uttar Pradesh is most closely associated with evidence of an ancient fortified settlement and Painted Grey Ware culture?

A) Atranjikhera
B) Sarnath
C) Kushinagar
D) Deogarh

Q4: A region experiences repeated floods despite receiving rainfall that is close to its long-term average. Rapid urbanisation has replaced wetlands and permeable surfaces with concrete structures. Which one of the following is the most likely explanation?

A) Groundwater recharge has increased sharply
B) Surface runoff has increased because infiltration has decreased
C) Evaporation has completely stopped
D) River discharge cannot increase without above-average rainfall

Q5: Consider the following pairs: 1. Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya — Lucknow 2. Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design — Noida 3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur — Kanpur 4. Banaras Hindu University — Varanasi How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A) Only one
B) Only two
C) Only three
D) All four

Q6: Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax framework in India: 1. GST is a destination-based indirect tax. 2. The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. 3. Every decision of the GST Council requires unanimous approval of all members. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q7: Which one of the following is the most appropriate reason for conserving wetlands?

A) They are ecologically unproductive areas that prevent agriculture
B) They can regulate water flow, support biodiversity and contribute to groundwater recharge
C) They permanently eliminate the possibility of floods
D) They contain only freshwater ecosystems

Q8: Consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh's transport and infrastructure development: 1. The Ganga Expressway is intended to improve east-west connectivity across Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Bundelkhand Expressway is intended to strengthen connectivity between the Bundelkhand region and the wider expressway network. 3. Both projects are examples of infrastructure development aimed at improving regional economic integration. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q9: Which one of the following correctly describes the process of gene editing?

A) Measuring the electrical conductivity of DNA
B) Altering a selected DNA sequence through targeted molecular techniques
C) Converting RNA permanently into a mineral compound
D) Producing identical proteins without genetic information

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Indian judiciary: 1. The Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgments. 2. The Supreme Court may grant special leave to appeal from judgments or orders of courts and tribunals in appropriate cases. 3. Every dispute between two private individuals can be directly filed before the Supreme Court under its original jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 08 Preparation Guide

This practice set is designed for candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPCS) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Attempt the questions carefully and review the explanations after each response to strengthen concepts for General Studies Paper I.

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