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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 23

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With reference to industrial corridors and investment hubs in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The Industrial City project near Agra is being developed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) framework. 2. Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is the nodal agency responsible for industrial land allotment and infrastructure across the state. 3. Private industrial parks established under the 'PLEDGE' scheme in Uttar Pradesh are ineligible for state government infrastructure subsidies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to industrial corridors and investment hubs in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The Industrial City project near Agra is being developed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) framework. 2. Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is the nodal agency responsible for industrial land allotment and infrastructure across the state. 3. Private industrial parks established under the 'PLEDGE' scheme in Uttar Pradesh are ineligible for state government infrastructure subsidies. 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: Under Article 163 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements regarding the Council of Ministers in a State: 1. There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor. 2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's discretion, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be final. 3. The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor can be inquired into by any High Court under Article 226. 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 Kampilya, which served as the capital of the Panchala Mahajanapada (Southern Panchala), is located in which present-day district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Farrukhabad
B) Bareilly
C) Shahjahanpur
D) Budaun

Q4: With reference to global environmental conventions, the 'Minamata Convention' is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of which toxic chemical element?

A) Lead
B) Mercury
C) Cadmium
D) Arsenic

Q5: During the Indian Freedom Movement, who among the following founded the 'East India Association' in London in 1866 to inform the British public about Indian grievances?

A) Dadabhai Naoroji
B) Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
C) Surendranath Banerjea
D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Q6: In the context of international trade and national income accounting, 'Devaluation' of a national currency by a central authority typically leads to:

A) Making domestic exports cheaper and imports more expensive in foreign currency terms
B) Making domestic exports more expensive and imports cheaper
C) An immediate reduction in domestic inflation rates
D) Complete elimination of the Current Account Deficit

Q7: The 'Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary', famous for its Blackbuck population and prehistoric rock paintings, is spread across which two districts of southern Uttar Pradesh?

A) Mirzapur and Sonbhadra
B) Prayagraj and Chitrakoot
C) Banda and Mahoba
D) Jhansi and Lalitpur

Q8: Which of the following acoustic phenomena is responsible for the working of a Stethoscope used by medical practitioners to listen to heartbeats?

A) Acoustic Resonance
B) Multiple Reflection of Sound
C) Doppler Effect
D) Refraction of Ultrasonic Waves

Q9: Which among the following oceanic trenches is the deepest trench in the Indian Ocean?

A) Java (Sunda) Trench
B) Puerto Rico Trench
C) South Sandwich Trench
D) Kermadec Trench

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha: 1. It consists of 15 members including the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha functions as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rules Committee. 3. Recommendations of the Rules Committee are directly enacted into law without laying on the table of the House. 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 23 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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