UPPSC PCS 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

UPPSC PCS 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 · History of India

   The Chola dynasty made significant contributions to temple architecture in South India. Which of the following temples is NOT associated with the Chola period?

   • A. Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur
   • B. Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
   • C. Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
   • D. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Meenakshi Temple at Madurai was primarily developed during the Nayaka period (16th-17th century), whereas the other three temples are classic examples of Chola architecture from the 10th-12th centuries.

2. Q2 · Economic & Social Development

   Which of the following best describes the term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)' in the context of international taxation?

   • A. Transfer of profits by multinational companies to low-tax jurisdictions to reduce tax liability
   • B. Erosion of agricultural base due to industrial development
   • C. Decline in profit margins due to increasing production costs
   • D. Shifting of employment base from one sector to another
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   BEPS refers to tax planning strategies used by multinational enterprises to exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low or no-tax locations where there is little or no economic activity.

3. Q3 · General Science

   Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting in humans?

   • A. Vitamin A
   • B. Vitamin C
   • C. Vitamin K
   • D. Vitamin D
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Vitamin K is required for the synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors in the liver, making it essential for normal blood coagulation.

4. Q4 · UP Climate, Soil & Agriculture

   Which type of soil is predominantly found in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?

   • A. Alluvial soil
   • B. Red and yellow soil
   • C. Black soil
   • D. Laterite soil
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Bundelkhand plateau region of southern Uttar Pradesh is predominantly characterized by red and yellow soils, which are formed due to weathering of ancient crystalline rocks under high temperature conditions.

5. Q5 · UP Industries

   Which of the following industrial policies was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to specifically promote semiconductor manufacturing?

   • A. UP Semiconductor Policy-2024
   • B. UP Green Hydrogen Policy-2023
   • C. UP Aerospace & Defence Policy-2023
   • D. UP Electronics Policy-2022
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The UP Semiconductor Policy-2024 was launched to attract investments in semiconductor manufacturing, including FAB units, and offers capital subsidies, land support, and internship incentives.

6. Q6 · Comprehension

   Read the following passage carefully: "The rapid urbanization of Uttar Pradesh has brought both opportunities and challenges. While industrial growth has created employment, the strain on infrastructure and public services has increased manifold. Effective urban planning requires balancing economic development with sustainable resource management." Which of the following best captures the central theme of the passage?

   • A. Urbanization is harmful to sustainable development
   • B. Uttar Pradesh needs better industrial policies
   • C. Urban growth demands equilibrium between development and sustainability
   • D. Infrastructure development is the only solution to urbanization
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The passage emphasizes that urban planning must balance economic development with sustainable resource management, highlighting the need for equilibrium between growth and sustainability.

7. Q7 · General Mental Ability

   If the day before yesterday was Thursday, what day will it be three days after tomorrow?

   • A. Tuesday
   • B. Wednesday
   • C. Thursday
   • D. Friday
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   If day before yesterday was Thursday, today is Saturday; tomorrow is Sunday, and three days after that is Wednesday.

8. Q8 · General Hindi (Class X level)

   'अनुकूल' शब्द का विलोम है:

   • A. प्रतिकूल
   • B. अनुरूप
   • C. समानुकूल
   • D. सहानुकूल
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   'अनुकूल' का अर्थ 'अनुरूप, सहायक' है और इसका विलोम शब्द 'प्रतिकूल' (विरोधी, विपरीत) है।

9. Q9 · History of India

   Which of the following Mughal emperors is known for abolishing the Jizya tax?

   • A. Akbar
   • B. Jahangir
   • C. Shah Jahan
   • D. Aurangzeb
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Akbar abolished the Jizya tax in 1564 CE as part of his policy of religious tolerance and consolidation of the empire. Aurangzeb later re-imposed it in 1679.

10. Q10 · Economic & Social Development

    Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

    • A. Financial inclusion through bank accounts
    • B. Access to credit facilities
    • C. Provision of insurance coverage
    • D. Direct procurement of agricultural produce
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    PMJDY focuses on financial inclusion through bank accounts, RuPay debit cards, insurance, and access to credit. Direct procurement of agricultural produce is not an objective of PMJDY; it relates to schemes like MSP operations.