UPPSC Prelims 2021

Books are important for

What delight does a good book provide?

How can we command the best of world literature?

The compound word 'master-spirit' in the passage means

Choose the correct indirect speech of the given sentence: The doctor said to me, "Take this medicine twice a day."

Feedback is used to effectively manage behaviour and improve performance. It is a form of

After watching a football match between two parallel teams, a person insists that he beforehand knew that the particular team (winner team) was going to win. This is an example of

Pointing towards a person, a man said to a woman, "His mother is the only daughter of your father." How is the woman related to that person?

Communication that saves time and facilitates co-ordination in an organization is called

If the day before yesterday was Saturday, what day will be on the day after tomorrow?

In the context of decision making, personal probabilities are commonly referred to as

When a polynomial p(x) is divided by (x – 1) and (x – 2) it leaves remainders 5 and 7 respectively. What is the remainder when p(x) is divided by (x – 1)(x – 2)?

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle in mindful listening?

In a survey of 60 people, it was found that 25 people read newspaper H, 25 read newspaper T, 26 read newspaper I; 9 read both H and I, 11 read both H and T, 8 read both T and I, and 3 read all the three. The number of people who read exactly one newspaper is

If a person attempts to solve a problem on the basis of his past experience, it is called

The sum of deviations of a set of observations x₁, x₂, …, xₙ measured from 50 is –10 and the sum of deviations from 46 is 70. Then the number of observations is

Purposely manipulating information in a communication process is called

Choose the pair in which the words are differently related.

The objective of decision making should be

A, B and C can do a work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A complete the work, if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?

Which one of the following is NOT a way of thinking in order to solve problems?

By arranging the following words according to the English dictionary, find the third word: Queasy, Queen, Quality, Question, Quarter

According to 'Communication as mutual transaction model', interaction between people is

Communication will be effective, if it is

If '+' means '×', '−' means '÷', '×' means '+' and '÷' means '−', then which one of the following equations is correct?

The correct word in place of '?' in the analogy FISH : CLPK :: NOSE : ? is

The following table shows the distribution of weekly salary (in ₹) of 1,000 workers: Weekly Salary | No. of Workers Less than 50 | 40 51–75 | 120 76–100 | 200 101–125 | 300 126–150 | 150 151–175 | 100 176–200 | 55 201 and above| 35 The percentage of workers with weekly salary less than and up to ₹125 is

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of ₹1,200 become ₹1,348.32 in 2 years?

Communication among members of the same group is

Count the triangles in the following diagram and find the correct answer.

How many numbers from 1 to 100 are there each of which is not only exactly divisible by 4 but also has 4 as a digit?

Which one of the following is a version of the 'divide and conquer strategy' in problem solving?

ABC is a triangle in which AB = 3 cm, BC = 4 cm and ∠B = 90°. The circle with diameter AB intersects AC at D and the tangent to the circle at D intersects BC at E. Then EC is equal to

What will be the minimum value of x for which the number (3x + 63) + 640 is completely divisible by 17?

The problem-solving process is essentially an excursion through

The median of the following distribution is 28.5, the values of x and y are respectively: Class Interval | Frequency 0–10 | 5 10–20 | x 20–30 | 20 30–40 | 15 40–50 | y 50–60 | 5 ( Total frequency = 60 )

If in a code language PAINT is written as 74128 and EXCEL as 93596, then how will ACCEPT be written in that code?

Seven poles P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are put in such a way that the distance between the next two decreases by 1 metre. The distance between the first two poles P and Q is 10 metres. What is the distance between the first pole P and the last pole V?

Which one of the following is NOT included in paralanguage?

Which of the following characters placed at the sign of question mark (?) will complete the matrix? 4C 2B 3A 28B ? 45B 7B 5A 15C

The minimum number of colours required to paint all faces of a cube, so that no two adjacent faces may have the same colour, is

With reference to decision making, which statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Human rationality is limited. 2. Any individual can improve his decision making through practice.

Which one of the following is NOT a number of the series? 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, …

Arrange the following in correct order. 1. Chest 2. Forehead 3. Stomach 4. Ear 5. Leg 6. Chin

If a + b + c = 3, then the value of (1 – a)³ + (1 – b)³ + (1 – c)³ – 3(1 – a)(1 – b)(1 – c) is

Which one of the following is a basic method of effecting behavioural change?

In an examination the distribution of marks obtained by 30 students is given in the following table: Marks (Class-interval) | No. of Students 10 – 25 | 2 25 – 40 | 3 40 – 55 | 7 55 – 70 | 6 70 – 85 | 6 85 – 100 | 6 The mode of the data is

Choose the odd one among the following.

If x, y, z are positive integers such that x : y = 1 : 2 and y : z = 3 : 5, then which one of the following will be a possible value of 5x – 3y + 2z?

The most frequently cited source of interpersonal conflict is

Choose the pair of numbers which is different from the others.

One morning after sunrise, Mohan and Sohan were standing in a lawn with their backs towards each other. Mohan's shadow fell exactly towards his left-hand side. Which direction was Sohan facing?

'Sleeping on a problem' is a form of

If ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC. E and F are points on BC and AC respectively such that AE = AF. If ∠BAE = 40°, then ∠FEC is equal to

Assertion (A): Moon cannot be used as satellite for communication. Reason (R): Moon does not move in the equatorial plane of the earth. Choose your answer from the options given below.

Which one of the following words can NOT be formed using the letters of the word "PROFESSIONAL"?

In order to satisfy the psychological needs of competence, relatedness and autonomy, an effective repertoire of which skills are necessary?

Statement: Should only one company be allowed to run the transport system in a big city? Arguments: I. Yes. This will put an end to unhealthy competition among different companies. II. No. The travellers should be given a wider choice. Answer with the help of the codes given below:

Use of analogy in problem solving means

A plane left 30 minutes later than the scheduled time and in order to reach its destination 1500 km away in time it has to increase its speed by 250 km/h from its usual speed. Its usual speed is

Which option is/are to be followed? Statements: 1. Some fruits are flowers. 2. No flower is a boat. 3. All boats are rivers. Conclusions: I. Some fruits are rivers. II. Some rivers are boats. III. Some rivers are fruits. IV. Some flowers are fruits.

With reference to the interpersonal communication in organizations, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. An efficient communication is not always effective. 2. An effective communication is not always efficient.

If the code for TALENT is XEPIRX, how will you code SEARCH?

The optimal way for effective problem solving is

If the ratio of the outer and inner perimeters of a circular path is 23 : 22 and the path is 5 m wide, then the diameter of the inner circle will be

'Duma' is related to 'Russia' in the same way as 'Shore' is related to

Which one of the following models emphasizes on the dynamism of interpersonal communication?

Sonia sold an article at a gain of 16%. If she had bought it at 4% less and sold it for ₹8 more, she would have gained 25%. The cost price of the article was

In problem solving the present information is converted into

Find the wrong number in the following series: 7, 28, 63, 124, 215, 342, 511

Creative problem solving is associated with

Controversy always involves

What approximate percentage of individual's working hours is engaged in interpersonal communication?

"Can you show me one free country where there are separate electorates? … The British element is gone, but they have left mischief behind." Who among the following said the above-mentioned statement in the Constituent Assembly debates?

How many districts of Uttar Pradesh have been covered under the Aspirational District Programme run by NITI Aayog, up to June 2021?

Which of the following is NOT an eligibility criterion before filling registration/application forms for Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Swarojgar Yojana 2021?

With reference to the ‘Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare Bill, 2021’, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The Bill aims to bring the birth rate down to 2.1 per thousand population by 2026. 2. At present, the fertility rate in the State is 2.7 per thousand. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which one of the following rivers is NOT a part of the Indian Ganga river basin?

Among the following countries, India’s trade-balance surplus was maximum with which country in 2019-20?

The symbol ‘ECOMARC’ is related to which of the following?

On the recommendation of which Commission/Committee was the Inter-State Council set up in India?

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? (a) Hundru Waterfall – Subarnarekha River (b) Chachai Waterfall – Bihad River (c) Dhuandhar Waterfall – Narmada River (d) Budha Ghagh – Kanchi River

Nitrogen is NOT an essential constituent of:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (State) A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Karnataka D. Punjab List-II (Representation in Rajya Sabha) 1. 10 seats 2. 7 seats 3. 11 seats 4. 12 seats

Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting a ‘portfolio’/‘departmental’ system for corporate functioning?

According to the ‘Global Peace Index, 2021’, which of the following is the most peaceful region in the world?

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Which of the following vitamins is essential for normal vision?

Which of the following Ramsar sites is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?

Consider the formation of the following States and arrange them in chronological order: I. Goa II. Telangana III. Jharkhand IV. Haryana Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Who among the following had performed the world’s first heart transplant?

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is associated with

Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life, because

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Text) A. Ragamala B. Rasa Kaumudi C. Raga Vibodh D. Chaturdandi Prakashika List-II (Author) 1. Somanath 2. Venkatraman 3. Pundrik Vitthal 4. Sri Kantha

In which year was the P. C. Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms constituted?

As per the Census-2011 estimates, which one of the following is the most populous State in India?

Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea?

The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management. Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority?

Which of the following newspapers won the ‘Pulitzer Prize, 2021’ in the prestigious public service category?

Consider the following events and arrange them into chronological order: I. Sharda Act II. Nehru Report III. Constitution of Simon Commission IV. Dandi March Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

In which one of the following cities was the country’s first Indian Institute of Skills established?

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Name of local winds) – (Places)

Riboflavin deficiency causes which of the following diseases?

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Name of Player – Medal won in Tokyo Olympic 2020)

'SENSEX' is the popular Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is measured on the basis of how many blue-chip companies listed in BSE?

Ringelmann scale is used to measure density of

What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day, 2021?

Which one of the following causes is responsible for rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

Which of the following Bills can NOT be first introduced in Rajya Sabha?

Botulism is

The 'Saras Ajeevika Mela - 2021' was organised in which of the following city?

Who was the founder of the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal'?

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Various components of an ecosystem are not interdependent. Reason (R): Human activities have impacts on the environment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following in chronological order: I. Golak Nath Case II. Keshavanand Bharti Case III. 24th Constitution Amendment Act IV. 42nd Constitution Amendment Act Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

With reference to Socotra Island, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It is an Island of Oman, situated in the Arabian Sea. 2. It was designated as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2008. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which Indian Naval Ship participated in Exercise Cutlass Express, 2021?

Which one of the following is NOT a major coco producer country?

Which of the following particles has zero charge?

At the time of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, which institute had demonstrated the conversion of nitrogen generator into oxygen generator?

Which one of the following is known as acceleration stage in the urbanization curve?

Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

Who among the following never presided a Session of Indian National Congress?

Which of the following is NOT a mosquito-borne disease?

With reference to the Satavahana rulers, which of the following statement(s) is/are true? 1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurturers of Prakrit language. 2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which among the following are India's permanent and operational research stations in Antarctica?

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Provisions) – (Sources)

Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Scheme) A. Aam Aadmi Bima Yojna B. P.M. Aatmanirbhar Swasthya Bharat Yojna C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna D. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna List-II (Year of Launch) 1. 2021 2. 2016 3. 2007 4. 2018 Codes: (a) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 (b) A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 (c) A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 (d) A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3

Tapa cloth is obtained from the plants of which one of the following family?

As per SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 published by the NITI Aayog, which one of the following States was NOT among the top five States in their performance regarding SDGs in the country?

Who among the following Director won the Oscar Award for the best motion picture in 2021 for the movie "Nomadland"?

Which of the following Institution/Office bring out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data in India?

The primary duty of the Finance Commission of India is

"The Clock is Ticking" is the theme of which of the following days?

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Teesta river was earlier a tributary of Ganga now it is a tributary of Brahmaputra. Reason (R): River capturing is a major feature of Himalayan rivers. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following organization has launched "The Great Reset" Initiatives for the recovery of global economy during the Post Covid-19 phase?

Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three?

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Subject) – (Related Articles)

At which place did Raja Ranjit Singh set up the Adalat-i-Ala?

Who among the following was the Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India?

Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22? I. Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojna II. Mukhya Mantri Saksham Suposhan Yojna III. Mukhya Mantri Pravasi Shramik Udhyamita Vikas Yojna IV. Yuva Udhyamita Vikas Abhiyan Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

With reference to 'NET-ZERO' goal for 2050, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It means that a country will bring down its emissions to zero by 2050. 2. It means that a country's emissions will be compensated by absorption and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the Islands of Indonesia from West to East?

Which of the following labour related Acts have been amalgamated into the 'Code on Wages, 2019'? I. Minimum Wages Act II. Payment of Bonus Act III. The Contract Labour Act IV. Equal Remuneration Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world"?

Largest saline water lake in India is

Arrange the following foreign travelers in chronological order of their arrival in India: I. William Hawkins II. Ralph Fitch III. Sir Thomas Roe IV. Nicholas Downton Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

'Blue baby syndrome' is due to the presence of which of the following in the blood?

Uttar Pradesh Government declared in budget 2021-22 to provide tablet for student under which of the following Yojna?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Volcanic Mountains) A. Mount Rainier B. Mount Etna C. Mount Pericutin D. Mount Apo List-II (Country) 1. Italy 2. Mexico 3. Philippines 4. U.S.A.

Which among the following organisations released the World Population Report, 2021?