States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations
1. “Gnathology” is the study of which among the following?
[A] Teeth
[B] Jaws
[C] Masticatory System
[D] Tongue
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Correct Answer: C [Masticatory System]
Notes:
Dr Beverly McCollum established the Gnathologic Society in 1926. Gnathology has been rapidly developed only in the last two decades, Gnathology is the study of the masticatory system, including its physiology, functional disturbances, and treatment.
2. Which among the following is not a payment card technology?
[A] Magnetic Stripe Card
[B] Smart Card
[C] Fleet Card
[D] All of them are payment card technologies
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Correct Answer: D [All of them are payment card technologies ]
Notes:
EMV is a payment method based upon a technical standard. It is for smart payment cards and for payment terminals and automated teller machines which can accept them. EMV originally stood for “Europay, Mastercard, and Visa”, the three companies which created the standard. The Magnetic strip cards,smart cards and Fleet cards are the different technologies available.
3. In 1612, at which among the following places, the British established their first factory (trading post) in India ?
[A] Cochin
[B] Surat
[C] Kassim Bazar
[D] Hughli
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Correct Answer: B [Surat]
Notes:
On March 12, 1612, Jahangir granted a firman permitting the British establishing factories at Surat, Gogha, Ahmedabad and Cambay. Thus, Surat became the first established settlement of British in India and a factory was established there in 1612-13.
4. Which year is known for India’s Smiling Buddha?
[A] 1970
[B] 1972
[C] 1974
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1974]
Notes:
The “Smiling Buddha” was the code name given to India’s first successful nuclear test. The test was conducted on May 18, 1974 and marked India’s entry into the exclusive club of nuclear-armed nations. The test was named “Smiling Buddha” because the person who conducted the test, Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, was often referred to as the “father of the Indian nuclear program” and was known for his cheerful disposition.
5. Who among the following presidents of India was the first Chief Minister of Modern states in India?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Dr. BD Jatti
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Correct Answer: B [Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh when the state was formed in 1956
6. Which among the following part of Bombay (now Mumbai) is known as Old Woman’s Island?
[A] Parel
[B] Worli
[C] Colaba
[D] Mazgaon
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Correct Answer: C [Colaba]
Notes:
Old Woman’s Island or little Colaba is one of the seven islands composing the city of Mumbai. It was connected to main Mumbai island by Colaba Causeway built in 1838.
7. In which year, the Capital Measures and Capital standards guidelines were issued by the Basel Committee for the first time?
[A] 1985
[B] 1988
[C] 1990
[D] 1992
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8. The enactment of COFEPOSA was done in 1974 for which among the following purposes?
[A] To enable the state authorities for preventive detention
[B] To curb the smuggling and conserve foreign currency
[C] To stop the financing of terrorist activities
[D] Maintenance of Internal Security
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Correct Answer: B [To curb the smuggling and conserve foreign currency]
Notes:
Conservation of Foreign exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) was enacted in 1974.
9. As per the Kepler’s third law, the square of the time period of revolution of a planet is directly proportional to which of the following?
[A] semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[B] cube root of semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[C] square of semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[D] cube of semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
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Correct Answer: D [cube of semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit]
Notes:
Kepler’s third law: the square of the time period of revolution of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit. It is also known as the Law of periods.
10. Which of the following condition will be true for a planet to have atmosphere?
[A] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is lesser than escape velocity
[B] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is greater than escape velocity
[C] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is twice the escape velocity
[D] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is equal to the escape velocity
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Correct Answer: A [velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is lesser than escape velocity]
Notes:
A planet will have atmosphere if the velocity of molecule in its atmosphere is lesser than escape velocity. This is why earth has atmosphere while moon has no atmosphere.
