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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 19

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With reference to the Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2026–27 presented in the State Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The total budget outlay for the financial year 2026–27 was presented at a record amount exceeding ₹9.12 lakh crore. 2. Under the Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme, the state government allocated funds for the distribution of smartphones and tablets to meritorious students. 3. The projected fiscal deficit of Uttar Pradesh for 2026–27 exceeds $5\%$ of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to the Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2026–27 presented in the State Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The total budget outlay for the financial year 2026–27 was presented at a record amount exceeding ₹9.12 lakh crore. 2. Under the Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme, the state government allocated funds for the distribution of smartphones and tablets to meritorious students. 3. The projected fiscal deficit of Uttar Pradesh for 2026–27 exceeds $5\%$ of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). 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: Which among the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script?

A) Article 343
B) Article 345
C) Article 348
D) Article 351

Q3: During the reign of Emperor Harshavardhana (7th century CE), which city in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the grand political capital of Northern India, replacing Pataliputra in geopolitical prominence?

A) Kausambi
B) Kanyakubja (Kannauj)
C) Shravasti
D) Varanasi

Q4: Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established under the NGT Act, 2010: 1. The Tribunal is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. 2. The NGT is guided by the principles of natural justice in its adjudications. 3. The Tribunal mandated that applications for environmental dispute resolution must be disposed of within 6 months of filing. 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

Q5: During the Revolt of 1857, which veteran revolutionary leader from Bihar marched into Eastern Uttar Pradesh, liberated Azamgarh briefly from British rule, and fought colonial forces at the Battle of Atraulia?

A) Amar Singh
B) Babu Kunwar Singh
C) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
D) Tatya Tope

Q6: Under the updated micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) composite classification criteria in India, an enterprise is classified as a 'Small Enterprise' if:

A) Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed ₹1 Crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed ₹5 Crore
B) Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed ₹10 Crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed ₹50 Crore
C) Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed ₹50 Crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed ₹250 Crore
D) Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed ₹100 Crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed ₹500 Crore

Q7: Which environmental condition is essential for the healthy growth and survival of warm-water shallow coral reef ecosystems?

A) Water temperatures ranging between $20^\circ\text{C}$ and $28^\circ\text{C}$ with clear, shallow waters
B) High water turbidity with heavy sediment loads
C) Freezing water temperatures below $5^\circ\text{C}$
D) Complete absence of sunlight and high water depth below 2,000 meters

Q8: Consider the following statements regarding the Governor's Ordinance-making power under Article 213 of the Constitution: 1. The Governor can promulgate an Ordinance only when both Houses of the State Legislature (or the House in a unicameral legislature) are not in session. 2. An Ordinance promulgated by the Governor has the same force and effect as an Act of the State Legislature. 3. Every Ordinance issued by the Governor automatically expires 6 weeks from the reassembly of the State Legislature unless approved earlier. 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 pairs of chemical compound names and their common commercial names is incorrectly matched?

A) Sodium Bicarbonate — Baking Soda
B) Calcium Hydroxide — Slaked Lime
C) Sodium Carbonate — Washing Soda
D) Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate — Bleaching Powder

Q10: The 'Mariana Trench', which includes the deepest known point on Earth (Challenger Deep), is situated in which ocean?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 19 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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