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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 11

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Which among the following geographical formations in Uttar Pradesh is structurally part of the ancient Gondwanaland rock system?

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Q1: Which among the following geographical formations in Uttar Pradesh is structurally part of the ancient Gondwanaland rock system?

A) Bhabar region
B) Terai belt
C) Southern Plateau region
D) Central Alluvial plain

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the Uttar Pradesh State Budget provisions for local governance: 1. State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I of the Constitution to review the financial position of Panchayats. 2. The recommendations of the State Finance Commission are binding on the State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3: The famous 'Deva Sharif' fair, which symbolizes communal harmony and Sufi tradition, is organized annually in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Sitapur
B) Barabanki
C) Bahraich
D) Ayodhya

Q4: Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General for India and the Advocate General for the State: 1. The Attorney General is appointed by the President, whereas the Advocate General of a state is appointed by the Governor. 2. The qualification required to be appointed as an Advocate General is equivalent to that of a High Court Judge. 3. Both hold office during the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities. 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

Q5: In the context of soil conservation and land degradation in Uttar Pradesh, the phenomenon of "Gully Erosion" is most severe in which river basin?

A) Ghaghara basin
B) Chambal basin
C) Gandak basin
D) Rohini basin

Q6: With reference to the Indian economy, which of the following best describes the term 'Headline Inflation'?

A) Inflation measure that excludes volatile items like food and energy
B) Total inflation rate calculated using the Consumer Price Index (Combined) encompassing all goods and services
C) Inflation measured exclusively at the wholesale market level
D) Projected inflation rate determined by the Monetary Policy Committee for the next fiscal year

Q7: Consider the following pairs of Biosphere Reserves and the states where they are located: 1. Cold Desert — Himachal Pradesh 2. Nokrek — Meghalaya 3. Similipal — Odisha 4. Agasthyamala — Karnataka How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

Q8: Which Mahajanapada among the 16 ancient Indian Mahajanapadas was located in the present-day Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh with its capital at Shuktimati?

A) Vatsa
B) Surasena
C) Chedi
D) Malla

Q9: In the context of the Indian Freedom Struggle, the 'Swaraj Party' was formed following the collapse or suspension of which major national movement?

A) Swadeshi Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Civil Disobedience Movement
D) Quit India Movement

Q10: Which of the following atmospheric layers contains the Ozone layer that absorbs harmful solar ultraviolet rays?

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

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 11 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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