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UKSSSC 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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UKSSSC 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

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Q1 · Indian Polity and Constitution
According to the Constitution of India, which Article deals with the abolition of untouchability?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 25
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense.
Q2 · Science and Technology
The technology 'CRISPR-Cas9' is primarily associated with:
- A. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
- B. Gene editing and genetic engineering
- C. Quantum computing
- D. Nuclear fusion technology
Answer and solution
Answer: B
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows scientists to make precise changes to DNA sequences in living organisms.
Q3 · Sports
Who won the men's singles title at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in 2023?
- A. Rafael Nadal
- B. Novak Djokovic
- C. Daniil Medvedev
- D. Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2023, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final to claim his record-extending 10th Australian Open title.
Q4 · Formation of Uttarakhand State
On which date was Uttarakhand officially formed as the 27th state of India?
- A. 1 August 2000
- B. 9 November 2000
- C. 15 August 2000
- D. 26 January 2001
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Uttarakhand was officially formed on 9 November 2000, carved out of the northern hill districts of Uttar Pradesh through the passage of the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
Q5 · Glaciers of Uttarakhand
Which glacier is considered the largest glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas?
- A. Pindari Glacier
- B. Milam Glacier
- C. Satopanth Glacier
- D. Kafni Glacier
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Milam Glacier is the largest glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas, located in Pithoragarh district with a length of approximately 16 kilometers.
Q6 · Languages and Dialects
Which script is traditionally used for writing the Garhwali language?
- A. Takri script
- B. Devanagari script
- C. Sharada script
- D. Gurmukhi script
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Garhwali language is written in Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and several other Indian languages.
Q7 · Administration of Uttarakhand
Which commission is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for subordinate services in Uttarakhand?
- A. UPSC
- B. UKPSC
- C. UKSSSC
- D. UPSSSC
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) is the statutory body responsible for recruiting candidates to various Group C posts in Uttarakhand state departments.
Q8 · Shabd Bhandar (शब्द भण्डार)
'पर्वत' शब्द का पर्यायवाची निम्न में से कौन सा है?
- A. सागर
- B. नदी
- C. गिरि
- D. मेघ
Answer and solution
Answer: C
'गिरि' शब्द 'पर्वत' का समानार्थी (पर्यायवाची) शब्द है। अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द हैं - अचल, शैल, भूधर आदि।
Q9 · Upsarg and Pratyay (उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय)
'अनुचित' शब्द में कौन-सा उपसर्ग है?
- A. अन
- B. अनु
- C. अ
- D. उन
Answer and solution
Answer: C
'अनुचित' = अ + उचित। यहाँ 'उचित' मूल शब्द है और 'अ' उपसर्ग है जो निषेध का अर्थ देता है (उचित नहीं = अनुचित)।
Q10 · Alankar (अलंकार)
'चरण कमल बन्दौ हरि राई' में कौन-सा अलंकार है?
- A. उपमा
- B. रूपक
- C. उत्प्रेक्षा
- D. यमक
Answer and solution
Answer: B
यहाँ चरण को कमल कहा गया है, अर्थात् उपमेय में उपमान का आरोप है, अतः यह रूपक अलंकार है।

Breakdown by subject

General Studies
6 questions
General Knowledge of Uttarakhand
7 questions
General Hindi
4 questions
Reasoning and Mental Ability
3 questions

UKSSSC 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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