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UPPCS Prelims 2026 Practice Set 34

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With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY), consider the following statements: 1. The maximum premium rate payable by farmers for all Kharif food crops and oilseeds is fixed at 2.0% of the sum insured. 2. The maximum premium rate payable by farmers for all Rabi food crops and oilseeds is fixed at 1.5% of the sum insured. 3. For annual commercial and horticultural crops, the maximum premium rate payable by farmers is fixed at 5.0% of the sum insured. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Questions in UPPCS Prelims Practice Set 34

Q1: With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY), consider the following statements: 1. The maximum premium rate payable by farmers for all Kharif food crops and oilseeds is fixed at 2.0% of the sum insured. 2. The maximum premium rate payable by farmers for all Rabi food crops and oilseeds is fixed at 1.5% of the sum insured. 3. For annual commercial and horticultural crops, the maximum premium rate payable by farmers is fixed at 5.0% of the sum insured. 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 200 of the Constitution of India, when a Bill passed by the State Legislature is presented to the Governor, which of the following options is NOT constitutionally available to the Governor?

A) Declare assent to the Bill
B) Withhold assent to the Bill
C) Reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President
D) Directly dissolve the State Legislative Assembly if he disapproves of the Bill

Q3: The famous ancient site of Deogarh, renowned for its 6th-century Gupta period Dashavatara Temple displaying early stone Panchayatana architecture and relief panels of Lord Vishnu, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Lalitpur
B) Jhansi
C) Mahoba
D) Banda

Q4: With reference to global environmental accords, the 'Stockholm Convention' (2001) is an international multilateral treaty dedicated to eliminating or restricting the production and use of which class of environmental pollutants?

A) Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
B) Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)
C) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
D) Heavy Metal Micro-plastics

Q5: During the Indian Freedom Movement, who among the following founded the 'Swaraj Party' within the Congress in January 1923 following the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

A) Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru
B) Vallabhbhai Patel and C. Rajagopalachari
C) Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Lala Lajpat Rai and Madan Mohan Malaviya

Q6: In national income accounting, the parameter 'Real Gross Domestic Product' (Real GDP) differs from 'Nominal Gross Domestic Product' (Nominal GDP) because Real GDP is calculated:

A) At constant prices by adjusting for inflation using a base year price index
B) By adding Net Factor Income from Abroad (NFIA) to domestic output
C) By deducting consumption of fixed capital (depreciation) from gross output
D) At current prevailing market prices without adjusting for general price inflation

Q7: The Haiderpur Wetland, a designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance created by the construction of the Madhya Ganga Barrage within the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in which region of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Muzaffarnagar–Bijnor border
B) Gorakhpur–Deoria border
C) Prayagraj–Mirzapur border
D) Lakhimpur Kheri–Sitapur border

Q8: Which of the following physical mechanisms accounts for why a pool of water appears shallower than its actual depth when viewed from above?

A) Refraction of light rays as they pass from water to air
B) Total Internal Reflection at the water surface
C) Polarization of light scattered by water molecules
D) Diffraction of light at the air-water interface

Q9: The 'Mariana Trench' (containing the Challenger Deep at approximately 10,984–10,994 meters), recognized as the deepest point on Earth, is located in which ocean?

A) Western Pacific Ocean
B) Eastern Indian Ocean
C) North Atlantic Ocean
D) Southern Arctic Ocean

Q10: Consider the following statements regarding the Committee on Privileges of the Lok Sabha: 1. It examines cases involving breach of privileges of the House or its members and recommends suitable executive or legislative action. 2. It consists of 15 members nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 3. A Union Cabinet Minister is strictly prohibited from being nominated as a member of the 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 34 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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