UPPSC (GS I) Practice Test- 1 (Old Pattern) - UPPSC (UP) MCQ

16 teams from across the country, including four from the Services will participate in the tournament. Durand Cup is the world’s third oldest and Asia’s oldest football tournament.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

• Ghiyasuddin Balban was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi.

• Ghiyasuddin was the vizier and heir of the last Shamsi sultan, Nasir ud-din.

• He reduced the power of the treacherous nobility and heightened the stature of the sultan. In spite of having only few military achievements, he was the most powerful ruler of the sultanate between Shamsuddin Iltutmish and Alauddin Khilji.

• The city of Vijaynagar was also known as Hampi.

• It is located in present day district of Bellary.

• It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama Dynasty.

The geologic time scale (GTS) is a system of chronological dating that classifies geological strata in time. It is used by geologists, paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events in geologic history.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Some facts about Canada

1. Canada has two official languages, French and English.

2. The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar.

3. Canada has the second largest oil reserve in the world, directly behind Saudi Arabia.

4. Lacrosse is the official sport of Canada, yet ice hockey is the most played sport.

5. Contributing to its title as the world's most educated country, the literacy rate in Canada is 99%.

6. Canada's national symbol, the beaver, with a polar bear.

Hence, option C is correct.

Fourteen to thirty three Magha Sudi Pandaras. Sri Ravidas manifested the welfare of the afflicted.

His father's name was Rahu and mother's name was Karma. His wife was Lona.

A deal has been finalized under the provisions of emergency procurement. Under the plan, the army is purchasing a large number of light machine guns, battle carbines, and assault rifles to replace its ageing and obsolete weapons.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

• Convective precipitation is generally more intense, and of shorter duration, than stratiform precipitation.

• Orographic precipitation occurs when moist air is forced upwards over rising terrain, such as a mountain.

• Precipitation can also fall in either liquid or solid phases, or transition between them.

• The chemical composition of the alluvial soils makes this group of soils as one of the most fertile in the world.

• The proportion of nitrogen is generally low, but potash, phosphoric acid and alkalies are adequate, while iron oxide and lime vary within a wide range. The porosity and texture provide good drainage and other conditions favourable for bumper crops.

• These soils are easily replenished by the recurrent river floods and support uninterruped crop growth

The MoU was signed during the workshop on ‘Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public Faith’ organised jointly by IBBI, SBI (State Bank of India) and IBA at New Delhi.

The timely resolution of insolvency cases can be undertaken by the Committee of Creditors and Resolution Professionals Resolution Professionals.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

This card is made using 99% recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material.

Green Debit Card provides exclusive travel-related offers and rewards to customers for adopting eco-friendly practices.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

On 1st October 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, to create “Garbage Free Cities” (GFC). The aim of the programme is to make every urban local body at least 3-star Garbage Free as per the Star Rating protocol.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

• The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive and powerful political and military empire in ancient India.

• Chandragupta Maurya founded the Empire in 322 B.C.E. after overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.

• He began rapidly expanding his power westward across central and western India. The Mauryan Empire was arguably the largest empire to rule the Indian subcontinent.