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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 13

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Which of the following dynasties made Kanyakubja (modern Kannauj) their capital during the Early Medieval period, making it the central point of the famous Tripartite Struggle?

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Q1: Which of the following dynasties made Kanyakubja (modern Kannauj) their capital during the Early Medieval period, making it the central point of the famous Tripartite Struggle?

A) Gurjara-Pratiharas
B) Rashtrakutas
C) Palas
D) Chandelas

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the Governor’s power to grant pardons under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution: 1. The Governor can pardon, reprieve, respite or remit punishment for any offense against a state law. 2. The Governor possesses the constitutional power to completely pardon a sentence of death. 3. The Governor’s pardoning power extends to sentences awarded by a Court Martial (military court). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Q3: The 'Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary' (also known as Keetham Lake), a recognized Ramsar site, is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Mathura
B) Agra
C) Etawah
D) Firozabad

Q4: With reference to the geography of Uttar Pradesh, which district shares an international border with Nepal?

A) Kushinagar
B) Maharajganj
C) Gorakhpur
D) Deoria

Q5: Consider the following statements regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India: 1. The MPC consists of 6 members, including 3 internal RBI members and 3 external members appointed by the Central Government. 2. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the MPC. 3. In the event of an equality of votes, the RBI Governor has a second or casting vote. 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

Q6: Which among the following pairs of ancient rock-cut art and archaeological sites in Uttar Pradesh is correctly matched?

A) Sonbhadra — Cave paintings of Kaimur ranges
B) Jhansi — Buddhist Stupa of Piprahwa
C) Varanasi — Sohgaura Copper Plate
D) Mathura — Dashavatara Temple

Q7: Consider the following statements regarding the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts in India: 1. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under Article 32. 2. A High Court can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other ordinary legal right under Article 226. 3. The writ jurisdiction of a High Court is wider in territorial scope than that of the Supreme 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

Q8: In environmental studies, the phenomenon of progressive accumulation of non-biodegradable toxic substances at successive trophic levels in a food chain is termed as:

A) Eutrophication
B) Bioaccumulation
C) Biomagnification
D) Biological Oxidation

Q9: Which among the following passes connects the state of Sikkim with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and was historically part of the ancient Silk Route offshoot?

A) Jelep La
B) Rohtang Pass
C) Zoji La
D) Nathu La

Q10: Under the Constitution of India, which article empowers the Parliament to create one or more All-India Services (including an All-India Judicial Service) common to the Union and the States?

A) Article 309
B) Article 312
C) Article 315
D) Article 320

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 13 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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