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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 29

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With reference to urban infrastructure and digital governance in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to issue Municipal Bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) via the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. 2. The Safe City Project in Uttar Pradesh integrates AI-enabled CCTV surveillance and emergency response systems across major municipal corporations. 3. Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh are completely prohibited from raising private capital through green municipal bonds. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1: With reference to urban infrastructure and digital governance in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to issue Municipal Bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) via the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. 2. The Safe City Project in Uttar Pradesh integrates AI-enabled CCTV surveillance and emergency response systems across major municipal corporations. 3. Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh are completely prohibited from raising private capital through green municipal bonds. 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 Inter-State Council established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India: 1. It is a permanent constitutional body that meets automatically on the first day of every quarter. 2. The Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of the Inter-State Council. 3. Recommendations made by the Inter-State Council are advisory in nature. 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 site of Piprahwa, located in the Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, is widely identified by historians and archaeologists with which major ancient city?

A) Kapilavastu
B) Kusinara
C) Pava
D) Vaisali

Q4: With reference to global environmental conservation indicators, consider the following statements regarding the IUCN Green Status of Species: 1. Unlike the Red List (which measures extinction risk), the Green Status measures species recovery and ecological functionality. 2. The Green Status assessment framework evaluates how close a species is to being fully recovered across its historical range. 3. The Green Status of Species completely replaces and abolishes the traditional IUCN Red List categories. 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 Indian Freedom Movement, who among the following led the historic 'Vaikom Satyagraha' (1924–25) in Travancore against temple-entry restrictions and untouchability?

A) K. Kelappan, T.K. Madhavan, and K.P. Kesava Menon
B) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
C) Baba Ramchandra
D) Madari Pasi

Q6: In international trade and economics, the term 'Terms of Trade' (ToT) is best defined as:

A) The ratio of a country's export price index to its import price index
B) The total value of foreign direct investment divided by GDP
C) The difference between gross national product and net national product
D) The ratio of central bank gold reserves to foreign currency holdings

Q7: Which among the following lakes in Uttar Pradesh, situated in the Rampur district, is a protected wetland habitat?

A) Moti Jheel
B) Gaur Jheel
C) Sheikh Jheel
D) Gobind Vallabh Pant Sagar

Q8: Which of the following optical phenomena accounts for the formation of a Mirage in deserts during hot summer days?

A) Total Internal Reflection of Light
B) Light Interference
C) Polarization of Light
D) Diffuse Scattering

Q9: The 'Strait of Malacca', one of the most vital strategic maritime choke points in the world, connects which two major bodies of water?

A) Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and South China Sea (Pacific Ocean)
B) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
C) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
D) Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Privilege Committee of the Lok Sabha: 1. It consists of 15 members appointed by the Speaker. 2. It examines cases of breach of privilege of the House and its members and recommends suitable action. 3. The Chairman of the Committee is elected directly by all members of the Rajya Sabha. 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 29 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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