UPPSC PCS 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

UPPSC PCS 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Indian Polity & Governance

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a State?

   • A. Article 352
   • B. Article 356
   • C. Article 360
   • D. Article 368
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to impose President's Rule (State Emergency) in a state when the constitutional machinery fails, based on the Governor's report or otherwise.

2. Q2 · Geography of Uttar Pradesh

   Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through Uttar Pradesh?

   • A. Gomti
   • B. Betwa
   • C. Chambal
   • D. Narmada
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The Narmada River flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, not Uttar Pradesh. Gomti, Betwa, and Chambal are all rivers that flow through or along the borders of UP.

3. Q3 · General Science

   Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

   • A. Nitrogen
   • B. Oxygen
   • C. Carbon dioxide
   • D. Hydrogen
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming, as it traps heat radiated from Earth's surface and prevents it from escaping into space.

4. Q4 · UP Tourism & Heritage Sites

   How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are currently recognized in Uttar Pradesh?

   • A. Two
   • B. Three
   • C. Four
   • D. Five
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Uttar Pradesh currently has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all representing the architectural excellence of the Mughal era.

5. Q5 · Interpersonal Skills incl. Communication

   In organizational communication, when information flows across different functions and hierarchical levels simultaneously, it is known as:

   • A. Upward communication
   • B. Downward communication
   • C. Diagonal communication
   • D. Horizontal communication
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Diagonal communication cuts across both functions and hierarchical levels in an organization, allowing information to flow freely between different departments and levels of authority.

6. Q6 · Data Interpretation (Class X level)

   In a class of 50 students, 30 passed in Mathematics, 35 passed in Science, and 5 failed in both subjects. How many students passed in both subjects?

   • A. 15
   • B. 20
   • C. 25
   • D. 30
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Students who passed in at least one = 50 – 5 = 45. Using n(M∪S) = n(M) + n(S) – n(M∩S): 45 = 30 + 35 – x, so x = 20.

7. Q7 · Basic Numeracy (Class X level)

   What is the average of the first 10 natural numbers?

   • A. 5
   • B. 5.5
   • C. 6
   • D. 10
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Sum of first 10 natural numbers = 10×11/2 = 55. Average = 55/10 = 5.5.

8. Q8 · World Geography

   The 'Ring of Fire', a region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, is associated with which ocean?

   • A. Atlantic Ocean
   • B. Indian Ocean
   • C. Pacific Ocean
   • D. Arctic Ocean
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone around the Pacific Ocean basin characterized by frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.

9. Q9 · Indian Polity & Governance

   With reference to the concept of 'Compensatory Afforestation' in India, consider the following statements: 1. It is mandated under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. 2. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) is a statutory body. 3. States have the flexibility to utilize CAMPA funds without Central approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • A. 1 only
   • B. 1 and 2 only
   • C. 2 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Statement 1 is correct; compensatory afforestation is required when forest land is diverted for non-forest purposes under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Statement 2 is correct; CAMPA was established as a statutory body under the CAMPA Act, 2016. Statement 3 is incorrect; States must follow guidelines and obtain approvals for utilizing CAMPA funds.

10. Q10 · UP Climate, Soil & Agriculture

    In which agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh is sugarcane cultivation most predominant due to favorable soil and rainfall conditions?

    • A. Bundelkhand Zone
    • B. Central Plain Zone
    • C. Bhabhar and Tarai Zone
    • D. Vindhyan Zone
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Eliminating options: Bundelkhand and Vindhyan zones have rocky/poor soils and low rainfall, unsuitable for water-intensive sugarcane. Central Plain has moderate cultivation. The Bhabhar and Tarai zone in western/northern UP has fertile alluvial soils, high water table, and abundant rainfall, making it the most predominant sugarcane belt (sugar bowl of UP).