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UPPSC Prelims 1998 (GS Paper I) Question Paper and Solutions (Page 11)

  1. The term for the judges of the International Court of Justice is:

    1. 3 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 years
    4. 9 years
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  2. Which one of the following Venn diagrams correctly illustrates the relationship among the classes: Mathematics, Statistics, and Algebra?

    1. A diagram where Mathematics overlaps with Statistics, and Statistics overlaps with Algebra, but Mathematics and Algebra do not overlap.
    2. A diagram where Mathematics overlaps with Statistics and Algebra, and Statistics overlaps with Algebra.
    3. A diagram where Mathematics is a subset of Statistics and Algebra is a separate category.
    4. A diagram where all three classes overlap, with Mathematics and Statistics overlapping more than Algebra.
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  3. In giving representation to talent, experience and service in the composition of the Council of States, the Constitution makers of India were influenced by the example of:

    1. Irish Republic
    2. Canada
    3. U.S.A.
    4. Australia
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  4. Which among the following are the sources of current revenue for the Central Govt?

    I. Corporate Tax
    II. Profit from Public Enterprises
    III. Sale of National Savings Certificates
    IV. Loans received from the World Bank
    V. Excise duties

    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
    Codes:

    1. I, II and III
    2. II, III and IV
    3. III, IV and V
    4. I, II and V
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  5. Which one of the following countries in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests?

    1. Ivory coast
    2. Kenya
    3. Zimbabwe
    4. Union of South Africa
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  6. Examine the following statements:

    1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is elder to B.
    2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is elder to C.
    3. B is elder to C.

    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
    Codes:

    1. A is elder to B
    2. B and D are of the same age
    3. D is elder to C
    4. A is elder to C
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  7. Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution?

    1. Protection of Children-and youth from exploitation
    2. Equal justice and free legal aid
    3. Uniform civil code
    4. Participation of workers in the management of industries
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  8. "The Queen of Hills" will soon be included in the U. N. Heritage list It is:

    1. Hill Station
    2. Mountain Peak
    3. Toy Train
    4. Tree
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  9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the List:
    List-I - List-II

    A. Manganese - l. Orissa
    B. Asbestos - 2. Madhya Pradesh
    C. Nickel - 3. Rajasthan
    D. Zinc - 4. Andhra Pradesh


    Codes:
    A B C D

    1. 1 2 3 4
    2. 4 3 2 1
    3. 3 4 1 2
    4. 2 4 1 3
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  10. Which one of the following groups of countries has less population than that of Uttar Pradesh?

    1. Bangladesh, Pakistan and Japan
    2. Bangladesh, Brazil and Japan
    3. Brazil, Japan and Nigeria
    4. Indonesia, Japan and Germany
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