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UPPSC Prelims 2012 (GS Paper I) Question Paper and Solutions (Page 8)

  1. Kaziranga is known for

    1. Rhinoceros
    2. Tiger
    3. Birds
    4. Lion
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  2. Laser is a device for producing

    1. spontaneous radiation
    2. dispersed radiation
    3. scattered radiation
    4. stimulated radiation
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  3. What is the name of the luxury cruise ship which capsized near the western coast of Italy on 13th January 2012

    1. Costa Allegra
    2. Costa Concordia
    3. Costa Fortuna
    4. Enrica Lexie
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  4. A country’s natural capital includes all of the following except:

    1. Forests
    2. Water
    3. Roads
    4. Minerals
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  5. Which of the following States of India has the largest area (2010) under tobacco cultivation?

    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Karnataka
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Gujarat
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  6. At the 59th National Film Awards, who was declared the best actress?

    1. Kareena Kapoor
    2. Priyanka Chopra
    3. Rani Mukharji
    4. Vidya Balan
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  7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
    List-I (Newspaper) - List-II (Language)

    A. Bharat Mitra - 1. Bengali
    B. Rashtramata - 2. Gujarati
    C. Prajamitra - 3. Hindi
    D. Nayak - 4. Marathi

    A B C D

    1. 1 2 4 3
    2. 2 3 1 4
    3. 3 4 2 1
    4. 4 1 2 3
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  8. In an earthen pitcher, the water remains cold due to the process of

    1. condensation
    2. evaporation
    3. sublimation
    4. none of the above
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  9. Which of the following movements drew women out from the seclusion of home? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    A. Swadeshi Movement
    B. Home Rule Movement
    C. Non-Cooperation Movement
    D. Civil Disobedience Movement

    Codes:

    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 and 4 only
    3. 3 and 4 only
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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  10. Which one of the following is correctly matched

    1. Trishul - Surface to surface missile
    2. Prithvi - Surface to air missile
    3. Nag - Tank missile
    4. Pinaka - Light combat aircraft
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