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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 09

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The Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh derives its historical significance primarily from its association with which one of the following ancient sites?

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Q1: The Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh derives its historical significance primarily from its association with which one of the following ancient sites?

A) Kaushambi
B) Piprahwa
C) Ahichchhatra
D) Atranjikhera

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India: 1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India. 2. The CAG can be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after retirement. 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

Q3: The establishment of the Banaras Hindu University was closely associated with which one of the following personalities?

A) Madan Mohan Malaviya
B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Q4: A State experiences rapid industrial growth, but its manufacturing sector depends heavily on imported crude oil and petroleum products. If international oil prices rise sharply, which one of the following is the most likely immediate macroeconomic challenge?

A) Reduction in the cost of industrial production
B) Improvement in the country's terms of trade
C) Cost-push inflationary pressure
D) Automatic increase in agricultural productivity

Q5: Consider the following pairs: 1. Sankisa — Association with Buddhist tradition 2. Naimisharanya — Association with ancient Hindu religious tradition 3. Bateshwar — Cluster of ancient temples 4. Sravasti — Birthplace of Mahavira How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

Q6: In an ecosystem, the removal of a relatively small population of predators causes a sharp increase in herbivores, followed by severe decline in vegetation. This situation best illustrates the ecological importance of:

A) Pioneer species
B) Keystone species
C) Indicator species
D) Endemic species

Q7: Consider the following statements: 1. The Right to Property is no longer a Fundamental Right. 2. The Right to Property is protected under Article 300A of the Constitution. 3. A person may be deprived of property without authority of law if the executive considers it necessary in public interest. 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

Q8: Which one of the following best describes the principle of crop diversification in agriculture?

A) Replacing all food crops with a single high-value commercial crop
B) Growing a wider variety of crops to reduce production and market risks
C) Increasing the quantity of fertilisers applied to one crop
D) Cultivating the same crop continuously on the same land

Q9: Which one of the following technologies is most directly associated with creating a three-dimensional digital representation of a physical object, process or system that can be updated using real-world data?

A) Blockchain
B) Digital twin
C) Quantum key distribution
D) DNA sequencing

Q10: How many of the following statements about soils are correct? 1. Laterite soils generally develop under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall. 2. Alluvial soils are widely distributed in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. 3. Black soils are generally rich in humus because of dense natural forests. 4. Contour cultivation can help reduce soil erosion on suitable slopes.

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

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 09 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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