UPPSC PCS Pre exam paper 15 December 2019 Paper 1 – English (Answer Key)

41. Arrange the following monuments in a chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Rabia Daurani’s Tomb, Aurangabad
II. Shershah Suri’s Tomb, Sasaram
III. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
IV. Atala Mosque, Jaunpur
Codes :
(a) I, II, IV, III
(b) IV, II, III, I
(c) II, I, III, IV
(d) III, IV, II, I

42. With reference to Mansabdari system, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. Mansabdari system was the official nobility of the state, started by Akbar.
2. A Mansabdari was hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) I only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither I nor 2

43. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List – I List – II
A. Treaty of Allahabad 1. 1782
B. Treaty of Manglore 2. 1784
C. Treaty of Salbai 3. 1769
D. Treaty of Madras 4. 1765 Codes :
A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 4 2 1 3
(d) 2 4 1 3

44. Arrange the following events in a chronological order and select correct answer from the codes given below :
I. Poona Pact
II. Gandhi-Irvin Agreement
III. Cripps Mission
IV. Civil Disobedience Movement.
Codes :
(a) IV, II, III, I
(b) II, I, I, III
(c) IV, II, I, III
(d) III, I, I, II

45. With reference to the Civil Administration in 1905. which of the statcincnts is/are correct?
1. Lord Curzon decided to rearrange the provincial boundarics.
2. A new province was constituted, called East Bengal and Assam.
Select the corect answer using the codes given below:
(a) I only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither I nor 2

46. Who prepared “C.R. Formula” to remove the political deadlock between Muslim League and Indian National Congress ?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Rajgopalachari
(c) Chittaranjan Das
(d) V.P. Menon

47. ‘The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India’ was written by
(a) Partha Sarthi Gupta
(b) S. Gopal
(c) B. R. Nanda
(d) Bipin Chandran

48. In which of the following ‘the provisions for the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife’ are found in the Constitution of India ?
(a) Only in the Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Only in the Fundamental Duties
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

49. With reference to Panchayats which of the statements is/are correct?
1. Fifty percent seats shall be reserved for the women of SC/ST categories.
2. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons living in the village.
3. There will be a Panchayat at intermediate level.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only

50. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a Social Movement has been associated with which of the following in India ?
(a) RTE Act
(b) RTI Act
(c) MGNREGA
(d) National Health Mission (NHM)

51. Who said “India is a Quasi-Federal State’?
(a) Lord Bryce
(b) lvor Jannigs
(c) H. J. Laski
(d) K.C. Wheare

52. National Social Assistance Programme docs not include the following scheme for ‘Below Poverty Linc’ households
(a) National Family Benefit Scheme
(b) Annapurna
(c) Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojna
(d) All of the above

53. Arrange the following events in a chronological order and select the correct answer in
answer from the codes given below:
I. Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession
II. Constitution of India was enforced.
III. Accession to India ratified by the Sovereign Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
IV. New Constitution of the State of Jammu and Kashmir came into force.
Codes :
(a) I, III, IV, II
(b) II, IV, I, II
(c) I, II, III, IV
(d) IV, III, II, I

54. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India has exclusive jurisdiction regarding Constitutional validity of Central laws.

Reason (R): The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Indian Constitution. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
(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

55. National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on
(a) 26 January
(b) 2 October
(c) 21 April
(d) 24 April

56. Which of the following Article was inserted by the 42nd Constitution Amendment to provide for participation of workers in management ?
(a) Article 38
(b) Article 39A
(c) Article 45
(d) Article 43A

57. What is the legal nature of the Preamble of the Constitution ?
(a) It is enforceable
(b) It is not enforceable
(c) It may be enforced in special circumstances
(d) None of the above

58. Which of the following is correct about the heading of the Article 162 of the Constitution of India ?
(a) Executive Power of State
(b) Conditions of Governor’s Office
(c) Term of the Office of Governor
(d) Extension of Executive Power of State

59. Which of the following temples is also known as Khajuraho of Vidarbha ?
(a) Markandeshwar
(b) Kailash
(d) Bhimashankar
(c) Manudevi

60. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List – I List – II
(Typhoon/ Hurricane August September 2019) (Most affected country)
A. Dorian 1. Bahamas
B. Hagibis 2. China
C. Lekina 3. Jeju, South Korea
D. Mitag 4. Japan
Codes :
.     A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 3 4 2 1

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