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UPPSC Prelims 2008 (GS Paper I) Question Paper and Solutions (Page 5)

  1. In the above figure, the circle represents "the powerful", the square represents "the rich", and the triangle represents "the leaders". How many are with all the three characteristics?

    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 7
    4. 8
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  2. In which battle did Mohammad Ghori defeat Jaichand?

    1. Battle of Tarain (1191 AD)
    2. Battle of Tarain (1192 AD)
    3. Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)
    4. Battle of Kannauj (1194 AD)
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  3. Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University.

    1. Dharmapala
    2. Devapala
    3. Ramapala
    4. Gopala
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  4. The missing number in the following series; 4,8,9,27,16,64, _, 125 is:

    1. 90
    2. 35
    3. 25
    4. 20
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  5. The ages of A and B are in the ratio of 6: 5 and the sum of their ages is 44 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 8 years?

    1. 7:6
    2. 3:4
    3. 8:7
    4. 9:8
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  6. Which one of the following States had the lowest per capita income at current prices in the year 2004-05 2023?

    1. Assam
    2. Bihar
    3. Orissa
    4. Uttar Pradesh
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  7. Hydrogen gas can be conveniently used as a fuel for running vehicles if it is absorbed at very low temperature by a substance only to be released in the temperature generated by the exhaust. What is that substance found in India?

    1. Hydrides
    2. Coals
    3. Soap stone
    4. Resins
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  8. Who has been given the "Cricketer of the year Award" by the ICC in September 2008?

    1. D. Steyn
    2. G. Smith
    3. S. Chanderpaul
    4. S. Tendulkar
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  9. Who became the first follower of Mahavira?

    1. Jamalis
    2. Yashoda
    3. Aanojja
    4. Trishala
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  10. Indian Economy has witnessed highest growth rate in GDP in the year:

    1. 2003-04
    2. 2004-05
    3. 2005-06
    4. 2006-07
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