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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 17

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With reference to recent socio-economic welfare campaigns launched in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The 'Zero Poverty Uttar Pradesh Campaign' aims to identify ultra-poor families in the state and provide targeted intervention across housing, education, and livelihood capabilities. 2. The 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan' provides interest-free collateral-free seed capital support to educated youth to establish micro-enterprises. 3. Both schemes operate under the administrative execution of the Union Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to recent socio-economic welfare campaigns launched in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The 'Zero Poverty Uttar Pradesh Campaign' aims to identify ultra-poor families in the state and provide targeted intervention across housing, education, and livelihood capabilities. 2. The 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan' provides interest-free collateral-free seed capital support to educated youth to establish micro-enterprises. 3. Both schemes operate under the administrative execution of the Union Ministry of Rural Development. 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: Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. The audit reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of a State are submitted to the Governor, who causes them to be laid before the State Legislature. 2. The CAG can be removed from office by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are subject to the annual vote of Parliament. 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 famous ancient Buddhist pilgrimage center of Sarnath, situated near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, is referred to by which ancient historical name in Early Pali Buddhist texts and Ashokan inscriptions?

A) Kausambi
B) Isipatana (Mrigadava)
C) Shravasti
D) Ramagrama

Q4: Arrange the following types of Electromagnetic Radiations in increasing order of their frequencies (from lowest to highest frequency): 1. Microwaves 2. Visible Light 3. Infrared Waves 4. X-Rays Select the correct code:

A) 1 — 3 — 2 — 4
B) 3 — 1 — 2 — 4
C) 1 — 2 — 3 — 4
D) 4 — 2 — 3 — 1

Q5: With reference to protected wildlife habitats in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Dudhwa National Park is the only designated National Park in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Amangarh Tiger Reserve acts as a buffer zone to the Corbett Tiger Reserve. 3. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was awarded the international 'TX2 Award' for doubling its tiger population within a specified timeframe. 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: The Chauri Chaura incident, which prompted Mahatma Gandhi to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922, took place in which present-day district of Uttar Pradesh?

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

Q7: The Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region Development Authority (UP-SCRDA) framework was established to manage balanced urban development around Lucknow. Which of the following sets of districts constitutes the UP State Capital Region (UP-SCR)?

A) Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi
B) Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Amethi
C) Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Agra
D) Lucknow, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, Kannauj, Auraiya

Q8: Which type of taxation structure imposes a lower percentage rate of tax on higher-income earners compared to lower-income earners, effectively placing a higher relative burden on poorer households?

A) Progressive Tax
B) Proportional Tax
C) Regressive Tax
D) Specific Tax

Q9: Among the 12 sovereign nations comprising the continent of South America, which two nations are completely landlocked?

A) Colombia and Venezuela
B) Bolivia and Paraguay
C) Peru and Ecuador
D) Guyana and Suriname

Q10: Consider the following statements comparing the pardoning powers of the President of India (Article 72) and the Governor of a State (Article 161): 1. Both the President and the Governor have concurrent powers regarding the suspension, remission, or commutation of a death sentence. 2. Only the President can grant a full pardon to a person sentenced to death. 3. The Governor has no constitutional authority to suspend or remit sentences awarded by a Court Martial (military tribunal). 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

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 17 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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