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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 12

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Which among the following Harappan sites located in Uttar Pradesh has yielded evidence of a solid gold hoard along with ancient burial remains?

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Q1: Which among the following Harappan sites located in Uttar Pradesh has yielded evidence of a solid gold hoard along with ancient burial remains?

A) Alamgirpur
B) Mandi
C) Hulas
D) Sanauli

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the State Election Commission in Uttar Pradesh: 1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 243K of the Indian Constitution. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the state. 3. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court. 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: The 'Saman Bird Sanctuary', designated as a Ramsar site of international importance, is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Mainpuri
B) Rae Bareli
C) Sant Kabir Nagar
D) Gondi / Gondu (Gonda)

Q4: With reference to the Revolt of 1857 in Uttar Pradesh, which pair of rebellion centers and their respective leaders is incorrectly matched?

A) Lucknow — Begum Hazrat Mahal
B) Kanpur — Nana Saheb
C) Bareilly — Khan Bahadur Khan
D) Allahabad (Prayagraj) — Kunwar Singh

Q5: Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY): 1. The premium cap payable by farmers for foodgrains and oilseeds during the Kharif season is 2%. 2. The premium cap for commercial and horticultural crops is 5% across all seasons. 3. The scheme covers post-harvest losses occurring up to two weeks from harvesting due to localized calamities like cyclone/unseasonal rains. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q6: Which of the following physical regions in Uttar Pradesh acts as a transition zone between the rocky southern plateau and the flat, fertile alluvial plains?

A) Bhabar belt
B) Vindhyan tract
C) Yamuna-Ganga Doab
D) Terai belt

Q7: Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly: 1. The Speaker vacates his office if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly. 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker vacates his office immediately. 3. The Speaker can resign by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Q8: In ecological terms, the phenomenon where two different species compete for the same limited resource, leading to the local elimination of the less fit species, is known as:

A) Competitive Exclusion Principle
B) Biomagnification
C) Ecological Succession
D) Resource Partitioning

Q9: Which among the following passes connects the Leh valley in Ladakh with the Nubra Valley, known as one of the world's highest motorable passes?

A) Nathu La
B) Khardung La
C) Shipki La
D) Lipulekh

Q10: Consider the following tools of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 2. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 3. Open Market Operations (OMO) 4. Moral Suasion Which of the above are classified as 'Quantitative' credit control tools?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 12 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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