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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 18

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With reference to recent policy decisions and welfare initiatives implemented in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrishakti Yojana, the Uttar Pradesh government provides free travel in state roadways buses to women above 60 years of age. 2. Under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, the state government has targeted the expansion of its startup ecosystem through specialized financial incentives and university research support funds. 3. The UP Startup Policy 2026 mandates that all startups registered in the state must be 100% state-funded without private venture capital involvement. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to recent policy decisions and welfare initiatives implemented in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrishakti Yojana, the Uttar Pradesh government provides free travel in state roadways buses to women above 60 years of age. 2. Under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, the state government has targeted the expansion of its startup ecosystem through specialized financial incentives and university research support funds. 3. The UP Startup Policy 2026 mandates that all startups registered in the state must be 100% state-funded without private venture capital involvement. 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 agrarian anti-colonial struggles in Uttar Pradesh, the 'Eka Movement' (1921–1922) originated in the northern districts of Awadh (Hardoi, Bahraich, Sitapur). Who among the following was the primary leader of this peasant resistance?

A) Baba Ramchandra
B) Madari Pasi
C) Sahajanand Saraswati
D) Vijay Singh Pathik

Q3: Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution: 1. They are non-justiciable in nature and cannot be enforced by any court of law. 2. Article 40 directs the State to take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers. 3. Article 44 obligates the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout the territory of India. 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: Which among the following rivers flowing through Uttar Pradesh is a left-bank tributary of the River Ganga?

A) Yamuna
B) Tons
C) Son
D) Ramganga

Q5: In environmental management, the concept of 'Extended Producer Responsibility' (EPR) is an integral statutory feature of which regulatory framework in India?

A) Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
B) E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
C) Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019
D) Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Q6: In national income accounting, 'Net National Product at Factor Cost' ($\text{NNP}_{\text{FC}}$) is equal to:

A) $\text{Gross National Product at Market Price} - \text{Depreciation}$
B) $\text{Net National Product at Market Price} - \text{Net Indirect Taxes}$
C) $\text{Gross Domestic Product at Factor Cost} + \text{Depreciation}$
D) $\text{Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost} - \text{Net Factor Income from Abroad}$

Q7: The famous 'Bhitari Pillar Inscription', which provides historical evidence of the military conflict between the Gupta Empire and the invading Pushyamitras and Hunas, is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Prayagraj
B) Ghazipur
C) Ayodhya
D) Gorakhpur

Q8: With reference to strategic semiconductor manufacturing initiatives in India, consider the following statements: 1. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 2. Semiconductor Packaging or OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) plants assemble, package, and test raw semiconductor chips before deployment in electronic products. 3. Silicon wafer semiconductor fabrication requires zero consumption of ultra-pure water during processing. 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

Q9: Which among the following major African lakes is NOT part of the Great Rift Valley system?

A) Lake Tanganyika
B) Lake Nyasa (Malawi)
C) Lake Victoria
D) Lake Turkana

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament: 1. It consists of 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha). 2. The members are elected every year by Parliament from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. 3. A Minister can be elected as a member of the Public Accounts Committee. 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 18 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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