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UPPSC Prelims 1996 (GS Paper I) Question Paper and Solutions (Page 3)

  1. Which one of the following hormones stimulates pancreas for the production of digestive juice?

    1. Rennin
    2. Trypsin
    3. Secretin
    4. Pepsin
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  2. Which of the following is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

    1. Sherjah
    2. Dubai
    3. Abu Dhabi
    4. Ajman
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  3. Who among the following was NOT associated with the revolt of 1857?

    1. Begum Hazrat Mahal
    2. Kunwar Singh
    3. Udham Singh
    4. Maulvi Ahmadullah
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  4. Assertion (A): India is a monsoon country.
    Reason (R): The high Himalayas impart it climatic distinctiveness.

    Codes:

    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
    2. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
    3. A is true, but R is false.
    4. A is false, but R is true.
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  5. The name of Ms Bhagyashree Thipsay is associated with the game of:

    1. Chess
    2. Badminton
    3. Shooting
    4. Swimming
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  6. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

    1. 1885 – Foundation of Indian National Congress
    2. 1905 – The Partition of Bengal
    3. 1909 – Morley-Minto Reforms
    4. 1930 – Non-co-operation Movement
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  7. Who has written the book "Heart of India"?

    1. Khushwant Singh
    2. Mark Tully
    3. R. K. Narayanan
    4. Anita Desai
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  8. The world Trade organisation was established in:

    1. 1993
    2. 1994
    3. 1995
    4. 1996
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  9. Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that:

    1. Philosophy of Karma and transmigration of soul were correct
    2. Salvation could be possible only after death
    3. Both men and women could attain salvation
    4. Middle course of life was the best one
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  10. Which one of the following is used in food preservation?

    1. Sodium Carbonate
    2. Acetylene
    3. Benzoic Acid
    4. Sodium Chloride
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