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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 21

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With reference to recent industrial and electronics manufacturing initiatives in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh has designated the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region as a major hub for Semiconductor Parks and Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. 2. Under the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy, special capital investment subsidies and land rebate incentives are provided to mega-scale ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) units. 3. The state government prohibits foreign direct investment (FDI) in electronics manufacturing clusters set up within the Jewar Airport region. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to recent industrial and electronics manufacturing initiatives in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh has designated the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region as a major hub for Semiconductor Parks and Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. 2. Under the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy, special capital investment subsidies and land rebate incentives are provided to mega-scale ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) units. 3. The state government prohibits foreign direct investment (FDI) in electronics manufacturing clusters set up within the Jewar Airport region. 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 Finance Commission of India under Article 280 of the Constitution: 1. It is a quasi-judicial body constituted by the President of India every fifth year or at such earlier time as he considers necessary. 2. The Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and four other members appointed by the President. 3. The recommendations made by the Finance Commission regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes are legally binding on the Central Government. 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 city of Shravasti, where Gautama Buddha spent the maximum number of rainy seasons (Vassa) and where the Jetavana Monastery was located, is situated along the banks of which river in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Yamuna
B) Rapti (Achiravati)
C) Gomti
D) Ken

Q4: With reference to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended by the 2022 Amendment Act), consider the following statements: 1. The number of schedules under the Act was reduced from six to four. 2. Schedule I provides the highest level of legal protection to threatened animal species. 3. Schedule IV is specifically dedicated to species protected under the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) agreement. 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 Individual Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi in October 1940, who among the following was chosen as the second Individual Satyagrahi after Acharya Vinoba Bhave?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Brahma Dutt
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q6: In the context of India's tax administration, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) functions as a:

A) Statutory tax dispute adjudication court
B) Non-government private limited company providing IT infrastructure and portal operations for GST implementation
C) Division of the Reserve Bank of India managing sovereign commercial tax collections
D) Parliamentary committee monitoring state tax revenue devoluations

Q7: The Tons (or Tamsa) River, a significant right-bank tributary of the River Ganga originating in the Kaimur Range, flows through southern Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganga at which historical location?

A) Sirsa (near Prayagraj)
B) Ghazipur
C) Rasra (Ballia)
D) Chandauli

Q8: Which of the following optical phenomena is responsible for the working of Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) used in high-speed telecommunications?

A) Total Internal Reflection
B) Optical Interference
C) Light Polarization
D) Diffuse Refraction

Q9: The Atacama Desert, one of the driest non-polar deserts on Earth located along the western coast of South America, is primarily formed and maintained due to the drying effect of which cold ocean current?

A) Canaries Current
B) Benguela Current
C) Humboldt (Peru) Current
D) West Australian Current

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee of the Indian Parliament: 1. It consists of 30 members, all drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha. 2. Members of the Rajya Sabha have no representation in the Estimates Committee. 3. A Minister can be nominated as a member of the Estimates 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 21 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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