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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 15

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Which among the following schools of ancient Indian art developed prominently around the Mathura region of Uttar Pradesh during the Kushana period and was primarily characterized by the usage of spotted red sandstone?

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Q1: Which among the following schools of ancient Indian art developed prominently around the Mathura region of Uttar Pradesh during the Kushana period and was primarily characterized by the usage of spotted red sandstone?

A) Gandhara School
B) Mathura School
C) Amaravati School
D) Sarnath School

Q2: Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh: 1. The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act was passed in 1975. 2. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly. 3. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh falls directly under the investigative purview of the Lokayukta. 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 'Sharada Canal', one of the longest and oldest canal networks in Uttar Pradesh, originates from a headworks facility situated near the border of UP and Nepal on which river?

A) Ghaghara
B) Kali (Sarda)
C) Rapti
D) Gandak

Q4: With reference to the agrarian movements in modern Uttar Pradesh, the 'UP Kisan Sabha' was set up in February 1918 primarily through the efforts of which group of nationalist leaders?

A) Baba Ramchandra, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Swami Sahajanand
B) Gauri Shankar Mishra, Indra Narain Dwivedi, and Madan Mohan Malaviya
C) Sahajanand Saraswati, N.G. Ranga, and E.M.S. Namboodiripad
D) Motilal Nehru, Chittaranjan Das, and Lala Lajpat Rai

Q5: In the context of Public Finance in India, the term 'Primary Deficit' is calculated as:

A) Fiscal Deficit minus Interest Payments
B) Revenue Deficit minus Capital Expenditure
C) Total Expenditure minus Total Receipts
D) Fiscal Deficit minus Subsidies

Q6: Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State Council established under the Constitution of India: 1. It is a permanent constitutional body established under Article 263. 2. The President of India can establish such a council if at any time it appears that the public interest would be served by it. 3. The Prime Minister acts as the Chairman of the Inter-State Council. 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

Q7: Which of the following methods of biodiversity conservation is categorized as an 'Ex-situ' (off-site) conservation strategy?

A) National Parks
B) Wildlife Sanctuaries
C) Botanical Gardens
D) Biosphere Reserves

Q8: The historic city of Jaunpur, often referred to as the 'Shiraz-i-Hind' due to its flourishing arts and educational patronage, was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in memory of whom?

A) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (Jauna Khan)
C) Nasiruddin Mahmud
D) Malik Sarwar

Q9: Winter rainfall experienced over the plains of northwestern India and Uttar Pradesh is primarily caused by which weather phenomenon?

A) Southwest Monsoon
B) Retreating Monsoon
C) Western Disturbances
D) Tropical Cyclones

Q10: As per current Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, domestic commercial banks are required to allocate what minimum percentage of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) toward Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?

A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 40%
D) 50%

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 15 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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