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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 16

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With reference to the Uttar Pradesh State Budget provisions, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh has targeted to achieve a $1 trillion economy by expanding its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). 2. The fiscal deficit of the state is maintained strictly within the $3\%$ limit of the GSDP as mandated by the FRBM Act framework. 3. The sector receiving the single highest allocation in the annual budget expenditure is the Defense Industrial Corridor acquisition. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to the Uttar Pradesh State Budget provisions, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh has targeted to achieve a $1 trillion economy by expanding its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). 2. The fiscal deficit of the state is maintained strictly within the $3\%$ limit of the GSDP as mandated by the FRBM Act framework. 3. The sector receiving the single highest allocation in the annual budget expenditure is the Defense Industrial Corridor acquisition. 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

Q2: In the context of the freedom struggle in Uttar Pradesh, the 'Kakori Train Action' took place in August 1925. Which revolutionary organization planned and executed this historical event?

A) Anushilan Samiti
B) Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)
C) Ghadar Party
D) Abhinav Bharat

Q3: Consider the following statements regarding the proclamation of President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution: 1. A proclamation imposing President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. 2. It can be extended for a maximum period of three years with parliamentary approval every six months. 3. Upon the imposition of President's Rule, the Governor assumes the powers of the State Legislative Assembly to pass laws. 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

Q4: How many distinct Agro-Climatic Zones has the Planning Commission (and ICAR) divided the state of Uttar Pradesh into, based on soil type, rainfall, and temperature variations?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12

Q5: The 'Commission for Air Quality Management' (CAQM) operates as an overarching statutory body regulating air quality across which specific geographical zone in India?

A) Indo-Gangetic Plains covering all states from Punjab to West Bengal
B) National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas
C) Western Ghats Coastal Corridor
D) Metropolitan Cities with population exceeding 50 Lakhs

Q6: Which of the following ocean currents is a cold current flowing along the western coast of South America?

A) Kuroshio Current
B) Agulhas Current
C) Humboldt (Peru) Current
D) Gulf Stream

Q7: The 'Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana' of Indian classical music, famous for its rich tradition of Khayal singing and Dhrupad-style development, originated in Uttar Pradesh under the courtly patronage of which princely state?

A) Awadh
B) Rampur
C) Varanasi
D) Rewa

Q8: In the context of the Indian banking sector and non-performing assets (NPAs), the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) functions primarily as a:

A) Retail lending bank
B) Sovereign Wealth Fund
C) 'Bad Bank' to aggregate and resolve stressed assets
D) Microfinance regulator

Q9: Which among the following constitutional provisions was introduced under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 regarding the Panchayati Raj Institutions?

A) Mandatory 50% reservation for women across all tier levels
B) Establishment of a 3-tier system in all states except those with a population below 20 Lakhs
C) Direct election to the post of Chairperson of the District Panchayat by voters
D) Direct administrative control of Panchayats over State Police forces

Q10: The 'Defence Industrial Corridor' in Uttar Pradesh consists of six designated industrial nodes. Which among the following combinations represents the correct nodes of the UP Defence Corridor?

A) Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow
B) Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Meerut, Lucknow
C) Ghaziabad, Noida, Mathura, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Kanpur
D) Saharanpur, Moradabad, Firozabad, Banda, Jhansi, Agra

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 16 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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