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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 31

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With reference to the Uttar Pradesh State Budget for the financial year 2026–27, consider the following statements: 1. The total estimated budget outlay of Uttar Pradesh for FY 2026–27 exceeded ₹9 lakh crore, reflecting an expansion over the previous year's budget. 2. Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM-YUVA), collateral-free project loans up to ₹5 lakh (Phase 1) are provided to young entrepreneurs with a 100% interest subsidy for 4 years. 3. The fiscal deficit of Uttar Pradesh for FY 2026–27 is targeted at exactly 3% 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 for the financial year 2026–27, consider the following statements: 1. The total estimated budget outlay of Uttar Pradesh for FY 2026–27 exceeded ₹9 lakh crore, reflecting an expansion over the previous year's budget. 2. Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM-YUVA), collateral-free project loans up to ₹5 lakh (Phase 1) are provided to young entrepreneurs with a 100% interest subsidy for 4 years. 3. The fiscal deficit of Uttar Pradesh for FY 2026–27 is targeted at exactly 3% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2: With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India under Article 148 of the Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The CAG is appointed by the President by a warrant under his hand and seal. 2. The CAG holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. 3. After ceasing to hold office, the CAG is eligible for further appointment under the Government of India or the Government of any State. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3: The archaeological site of Sanauli in the Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh gained worldwide attention after Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavations revealed which of the following?

A) Solid-wheeled wooden vehicles/chariots along with burials containing copper-inlaid anthropomorphic coffins, antenna swords, shields and helmets
B) Rock-cut Ashokan pillar edicts in Brahmi script
C) A hoard of Kushana-era gold coins
D) A brick dockyard connected to an ancient sea channel

Q4: The Minamata Convention, a global treaty adopted in 2013, aims to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of which toxic heavy metal?

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

Q5: Which one of the following pairs of pre-Congress political organisations and their founders/leading figures is NOT correctly matched?

A) East India Association (1866) — Dadabhai Naoroji
B) Madras Mahajan Sabha (1884) — Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Indian Association (1876) — Surendranath Banerjea
D) Bombay Presidency Association (1885) — Pherozeshah Mehta

Q6: Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Devaluation of the domestic currency under a fixed exchange rate regime can help narrow a country's trade deficit. Reason (R): Devaluation increases the purchasing power of the domestic currency in foreign markets. Which one of the following is correct?

A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q7: The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Vindhyan hill region and known for its prehistoric rock paintings, is spread across which two districts of southeastern Uttar Pradesh?

A) Mirzapur and Sonbhadra
B) Banda and Chitrakoot
C) Chandauli and Ghazipur
D) Prayagraj and Kaushambi

Q8: Which of the following best explains why thunder is heard as a prolonged rumble rather than a single sharp sound?

A) Doppler effect caused by the movement of clouds
B) Polarization of sound waves in dry air
C) Sound generated at different portions of a long lightning channel reaching the observer at different times, combined with atmospheric reflections
D) Total internal reflection of sound within the atmosphere

Q9: Which one of the following is the deepest trench in the Indian Ocean?

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

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha: 1. It considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends amendments to the rules. 2. It consists of 25 members, including the Speaker. 3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is its ex-officio Chairman. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1 and 3 only

UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 31 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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