UKPCS 2025 — विगत वर्ष प्रश्नपत्र

1. Consider statements per Uttarakhand Census 2011: (1) Rudraprayag has the least population; (2) Nainital is third in population; (3) Sex-ratio is 963; (4) Population density is 189. Which are correct?

1. Only 2
2. Only 1, 2 and 3
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. Only 3

2. Per Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2024-25, the projected growth of GSDP (constant prices) in 2024-25 was:

1. 6.31%
2. 8.52%
3. 6.61%
4. 4.22%

3. In Uttarakhand, where is the Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) unit situated?

1. Ranibagh
2. Ranipur
3. Kashipur
4. Ranikhet

4. The craft products of Uttarakhand are sold under which brand name?

1. Himbant Brand
2. Devbhoomi Brand
3. Chardham Brand
4. Himadri Brand

5. Uttarakhand's total score in the 6th Food Security Index, 2024 was:

1. 48.5
2. 44.25
3. 38.75
4. 37.5

6. Uttarakhand's score in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24 was:

1. 79
2. 89
3. 69
4. 49

7. What is the Boolean expression for a NAND gate?

1. (A+B)'
2. (A.B)'
3. A+B
4. A.B

8. Which unit is used to measure the speed of a computer's processor?

1. Byte
2. Bit
3. Hertz
4. Pixel

9. Which application software is used for sending and receiving e-mails?

1. Microsoft Word
2. Microsoft Outlook
3. Microsoft Excel
4. Microsoft Access

10. What does the acronym PaaS stand for?

1. Platform as a Service
2. Program as a Service
3. Product as a Service
4. None of the above

11. The Bulk Modulus for a perfectly rigid body is:

1. Infinite
2. Zero
3. Unity
4. Some finite low value

12. Which Five Year Plan was focused on inclusive growth?

1. 9th
2. 10th
3. 8th
4. 11th

13. Where is the Herbal Research and Development Institute of Uttarakhand situated?

1. Jageshwar
2. Gopeshwar
3. Ramnagar
4. Bageshwar

14. In the Uttarakhand Budget 2025-26, the amount allocated for Char Dham road-network improvement is:

1. Rs 20 Crores
2. Rs 10 Crores
3. Rs 15 Crores
4. Rs 25 Crores

15. The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is:

1. H2O
2. D2O
3. Na2O
4. Cl2O

16. The marble of the Taj Mahal is getting discoloured and lustureless due to:

1. Acid rain
2. Ozone layer
3. Methane
4. Fog

17. The thickness of the ozone layer is measured in:

1. Dobson unit
2. Decibel unit
3. Angstrom unit
4. Centigrade unit

18. The rate at which solar energy is stored in green plants as food is called:

1. Primary productivity
2. Secondary productivity
3. Tertiary productivity
4. Respiration

19. The interaction in which one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefitted is:

1. Symbiosis
2. Commensalism
3. Parasitism
4. Exploitation

20. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: (1) It is a World Heritage Site; (2) Its inhabitants include snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep. Correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither

21. Match: A.Biomagnification B.Electrostatic precipitation C.Landfills D.Stratosphere with 1.Ozone synthesis 2.Solid waste 3.Concentration build-up at trophic levels 4.Particulate matter. Code:

1. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
2. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
3. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
4. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2

22. Statement I: Light travels faster in air than water. Statement II: Refractive index of air is greater than water.

1. I correct, II wrong
2. I wrong, II correct
3. Both correct, II explains I
4. Both correct, II does not explain I

23. Penicillin was discovered by:

1. E.J. Butler
2. Waldeyer
3. Alexander Fleming
4. Robert Hooke

24. The correct hierarchy of plant classification is:

1. Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
2. Family-Order-Class-Genus-Species
3. Order-Class-Genus-Family-Species
4. Genus-Family-Class-Order-Species

25. What was the key focus of the Waqf Amendment Bill introduced in April 2025?

1. Privatisation of Waqf properties
2. Enhancing transparency and better governance of Waqf properties
3. Abolishing Waqf boards
4. Nationalization of religious institutions

26. Which programme was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2025 to develop border villages?

1. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
2. Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II)
3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
4. Deendayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

27. What was the primary objective of Poshan Pakhwada (April 2025)?

1. Promote yoga and fitness
2. Improve nutrition, especially for women and children
3. Launch healthcare infrastructure
4. Nationwide vaccination drive

28. ISRO's module that reentered and impacted the Indian Ocean on 4 April 2025 was named:

1. POEM-X-R
2. POEM-4
3. POEM-6
4. POEM-K

29. In March 2025, how many Regional Rural Banks were merged under 'one state, one RRB'?

1. 15
2. 20
3. 26
4. 30

30. Which statements about causes of biodiversity loss are correct? (1) Habitat loss and fragmentation are the most important cause; (2) Human activities lead to over-exploitation; (3) When a species goes extinct, associated species do not go extinct.

1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2 both
4. Only 2

31. Transformation of normal cells into cancerous neoplastic cells by physical, chemical or biological agents is caused by:

1. Carcinogens
2. Metastasis
3. Allergy
4. AIDS

32. Which pair is not correctly matched?

1. Fertilization - Gametes
2. Triple Fusion - Double fertilization
3. Plumule - Root tip
4. Embryo - Female gametophyte

33. Which Singapore-based student won the Breakthrough Junior Challenge Award in April 2025 for work on synthetic cellular engineering?

1. Diren Jain
2. Aman Chen
3. Priya Natrajan
4. Li Wei

34. Which of the following are members of BRICS? (1) India 2. Indonesia 3. Iran 4. Egypt 5. Ethiopia

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3, 4 and 5
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

35. In January 2025, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights appealed for how much funding?

1. $300 Million
2. $400 Million
3. $500 Million
4. $600 Million

36. What is the objective of the DigiLocker service?

1. Provide cloud storage for personal documents
2. Offer online banking services
3. Facilitate online shopping
4. Enable video-conferencing with government officers

37. The UN designated 2025 as the international year of which scientific field?

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Quantum Science and Technology
3. Biotechnology
4. Renewable Energy

38. Which technology is used to create personalized medicine based on a patient's genetic makeup?

1. CRISPR
2. Nanotechnology
3. Robotics
4. Bioprinting

39. Which is incorrect about Uttarakhand's first nano-fabrication facility for semiconductor research set up by IIT Roorkee?

1. It complements the Government's semiconductor mission
2. It complements the Government's Samudrayan mission
3. It complements the Government's Nano mission
4. It supports research in quantum mission

40. Which is incorrect about the 'Surya Dev Bhoomi Challenge' organized by the Indian Army and Uttarakhand Government?

1. Around 150 Army and civilian members participated
2. It featured 210 km high-altitude cycling
3. It included a 37 km intense trail run
4. It was followed by an 8 km road run

41. What is the title of Pope Francis's autobiography, released in January 2025?

1. The Journey
2. Hope
3. Faith and Leadership
4. The Pontiff's Path

42. Which international summit did PM Modi attend in Bangkok in April 2025?

1. ASEAN Summit
2. SAARC Summit
3. BIMSTEC Summit
4. G-20 Summit

43. Which historic site in Jamaica faced threats from coastal erosion, prompting a UNESCO conservation project in early 2025?

1. Port Royal Naval Hospital
2. Rose Hall Great House
3. Blue and John Crow Mountains
4. Devon House

44. Which festival/expo held in Uttarakhand in 2025 is incorrectly matched?

1. CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo - Haridwar
2. Tehri Lake Festival - Tehri
3. International Yoga Festival - Rishikesh
4. Indo-Himalayan Expo - Dehradun

45. After the successful 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, India is preparing to host the Olympics in which year?

1. 2026
2. 2036
3. 2040
4. 2048

46. Which book is NOT written by Pushpesh Pant, a noted author of Uttarakhand?

1. From the King's Table to Street Food
2. Victory Mantra: The Leader's Path to Success
3. Himalaya Ke Barf
4. Lazzatnama

47. Where was the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games held?

1. Haridwar Sports Complex, Haridwar
2. The International Sports Stadium, Haldwani
3. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
4. Manoj Sarkar Sports Complex, Rudrapur

48. The Silkyara Tunnel is expected to shorten the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri by above 20 km / by:

1. 2.531 km
2. 3.531 km
3. 4.531 km
4. 6.531 km

49. Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Uttarakhand? A.Valley of Flowers B.Kaziranga NP C.Mountain Railways of India D.Nanda Devi NP

1. A only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and C only
4. A and D only

50. Who received the Padma Shri Award in 2025 for social work from Uttarakhand?

1. Dr. Yashwant Singh Katoch
2. Dr. Madhuri Barthwal
3. Smt. Radha Bahin Bhatt
4. Shri Hugh and Colleen Gantzer (Posthumously)

51. Which is incorrectly matched about Central Government Institutes in Uttarakhand?

1. Archaeological Survey of India - Dehradun
2. National Institute of Hydrology - Roorkee
3. Forest Research Institute - Dehradun
4. Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research - Haldwani

52. Match Biography with Author: A.Ramcharita B.Navsahasankcharit C.Kumarpalacharit D.Vikramankdevacharit (1.Padmagupta 2.Sandhyakar Nandi 3.Hemachandra 4.Bilhana).

1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
3. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

53. Which texts were written by Amir Khusrau? 1.Khazain-ul-Futuh 2.Nuh Siphir 3.Miftah-ul-Futuh 4.Qiraan-us-Sadain

1. Only 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

54. Who founded a separate department called Diwan-i-amir-i-kohi to improve agriculture?

1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Muhammad Tughlaq
3. Firoz Tughlaq
4. Sher Shah Suri

55. Who was popularly known as 'Chiragh-i-Delhi'?

1. Shaikh Nizamuddin
2. Nasiruddin Mahmud
3. Fariduddin Masud
4. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

56. Arrange chronologically: I.First Battle of Panipat II.Battle of Khanwa III.Battle of Ghagra IV.Battle of Chanderi

1. I, II, III, IV
2. I, II, IV, III
3. I, II, IV, III
4. I, III, IV, II

57. Who were the famous painters at Jahangir's court? 1.Basawan 2.Manohar 3.Bishun Das 4.Mansur

1. Only 1, 2, 4
2. Only 2, 3, 4
3. Only 1, 3, 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

58. Trade Union Movement statements: 1.AITUC founded 1920; 2.Lala Lajpat Rai its first President; 3.AITUF formed by S.A. Dange in 1929.

1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 1 & 3
3. Only 2 & 3
4. Only 2 & 4

59. Which Veda is divided into two branches, Krishna and Shukla?

1. Rig Veda
2. Sama Veda
3. Yajur Veda
4. Atharva Veda

60. Which ancient city was named 'Polibrotha' in Greek texts?

1. Purushpur
2. Patan
3. Ahichhatrapur
4. Pataliputra

61. Ashoka's inscriptions: 1.Most are in Prakrit and Brahmi; 2.Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi ones are in Prakrit and Kharoshthi.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

62. When did the Muslim League observe Direct Action Day?

1. 16 October 1946
2. 16 August 1946
3. 16 December 1946
4. 16 November 1946

63. Who wrote the book 'The Indian Musalmans'?

1. W.W. Hunter
2. Charles McMillan
3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
4. S.N. Roy

64. The religious reforms in Bombay were started by whom?

1. Prarthana Samaj
2. Deoband School
3. Brahmo Samaj
4. Paramhans Mandali

65. When was the Sargent Plan of education started?

1. 1902
2. 1944
3. 1948
4. 1856

66. Gurkha Administration statements: 1.The judge was called Vichari; 2.Other judicial workers were called Sabha; 3.The prompt-justice officer was called Divya. Which are correct?

1. Only 2
2. Only 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

67. Statements: 1.Somchand appointed four fort guards - Karki, Bora, Taragi and Chaudhary; 2.All were jointly called 'Char Aal'.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

68. What were the duties of 'Kamin' in colonial Uttarakhand?

1. Collection of revenue from assigned villages
2. Managing water supply
3. Gathering food from the forests
4. Arranging marriages

69. Revolt of 1857 statements: 1.Syed Ahmad Khan wrote 'Causes of the Indian Revolt'; 2.Mangal Pande hanged 29 March 1857; 3.Hazrat Mahal led at Lucknow; 4.Nana Saheb led at Bareilly.

1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 1, 2 & 3
4. Only 2, 3 & 4

70. Which commissions are related to famine in British India? 1.Campbell 2.Lyall 3.Strachey 4.Hunter

1. Only 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 1, 2 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

71. Who was appointed Chairman of the National Planning Committee by the INC in 1938?

1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
2. Rajendra Prasad
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. J.B. Kripalani

72. By which name did the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang address the Kumaon region?

1. Kartikeyapur
2. Brahmapura
3. Taleshwar
4. Pandukeshwar

73. Who founded a branch of the Home-Rule League at Dehradun in 1918?

1. Swami Satyadeva
2. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
3. Swami Vicharanand Saraswati
4. Tara Dutt Gairola

74. In 1918, at which place did Badridutt Pandey meet Mahatma Gandhi and inform him about the Coolie-Begar System?

1. Delhi
2. Calcutta
3. Lucknow
4. Bombay

75. Which is NOT correctly matched?

1. Khatima incident - 1 September 1994
2. Muzaffarnagar incident - 2 October 1994
3. Mussoorie incident - 3 September 1994
4. Black Day - 1 September 1994

76. During whose reign did English education start in the Tehri princely state?

1. Sudarshan Shah
2. Bhawani Shah
3. Pratap Shah
4. Narendra Shah

77. At which place was the fourth conference of the Kumaon Parishad held?

1. Kotdwar
2. Haldwani
3. Kashipur
4. Almora

78. Statements on Parmar king Fateh Shah: 1.Invited Guru Ram Rai; 2.Welcomed the Gurudwara at Dehradun; 3.Gave four villages - Chhayawala, Bhujanwala, Panditwari, Ghantawala.

1. Only 2
2. Only 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

79. In 1814, who led the English Forces in the Dehradun military campaign of the Anglo-Gurkha War?

1. Octor Loni
2. Major General Gillespie
3. Major General Wood
4. Major General Morley

80. Which country was the leading producer of gold in the world in 2023?

1. China
2. U.S.A.
3. Canada
4. South Africa

81. The Shiwalik range is primarily composed of which type of material?

1. Igneous rocks
2. Consolidated rocks
3. Unconsolidated sediments
4. Metamorphic rocks

82. GARHWAL PAINTING style statements: 1.Shyamdas and Hardas came to Srinagar (1658) in Prithvipati Shah's court; 2.They got the post of Tasbirdar in the Garhwal court.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 2
4. None of the above

83. At which place did Traill appoint native doctors in 1833?

1. Nainital
2. Almora
3. Dehradun
4. Srinagar

84. Who established the Garhwal Union and Garhwal Hitkarini Sabha?

1. Ramsharan Raturi
2. Dharmanand Gairola
3. Ram Prasad Nautiyal
4. Tara Dutt Gairola

85. Which of the following ports is located along the western coastline?

1. Nhava Sheva
2. Visakhapatnam
3. Chennai
4. Tuticorin

86. Which is the correct latitudinal extent of the mainland of India?

1. 6 45'N to 37 6'N
2. 6 4'N to 36 7'N
3. 8 4'N to 36 12'N
4. 8 4'N to 37 6'N

87. Which is the largest glacier of the Trans-Himalayas?

1. Biafo
2. Siachen
3. Baltoro
4. Hispar

88. Which tree is NOT of the evergreen forest type?

1. Deodar
2. Silver fir
3. Sal
4. Blue pine

89. Which country has the highest density of railway network?

1. Canada
2. U.S.A.
3. Russia
4. India

90. Correct sequence of lakes in descending order of size:

1. Victoria, Superior, Chilka, Michigan
2. Superior, Victoria, Michigan, Chilka
3. Michigan, Superior, Victoria, Chilka
4. Chilka, Michigan, Superior, Victoria

91. The Grand Canyon of the USA is formed by which river?

1. St. Lawrence
2. Missouri
3. Ohio
4. Colorado

92. Which planet takes the longest time to complete one revolution around the sun?

1. Saturn
2. Uranus
3. Neptune
4. Jupiter

93. Per Koppen's classification, the (Amw) climate is found predominantly in which part of India?

1. North-Western India
2. Western coastal region
3. Thar desert
4. Northern plain

94. The word 'Bio-diversity' was coined by:

1. W.G. Rosen
2. Tansley
3. Darwin
4. David

95. Which local wind affects parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu during the pre-monsoon season?

1. Loo
2. Mango Shower
3. Kalbaisakhi
4. Mistral

96. Match National Parks with States: A.Simlipal B.Indravati C.Kanha D.Bandipur (1.Karnataka 2.MP 3.Chhattisgarh 4.Odisha).

1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
2. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
3. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
4. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

97. Which is the largest centre of the petrochemical industry in India?

1. Trombay
2. Jamnagar
3. Ratnagiri
4. Vadodara

98. Which part of the Himalaya lies between the Main Boundary Thrust and the Main Central Thrust?

1. Shiwalik zone
2. Lesser Himalayan zone
3. Central crystalline zone
4. Tethys Himalayan zone

99. Animal husbandry in Uttarakhand: 1.It is a supplementary occupation of agriculture; 2.Sheep rearing in mountain areas has been affected by environmental degradation.

1. Both 1 & 2
2. Only 2
3. Only 1
4. Neither 1 nor 2

100. Which airport-district pair is NOT correctly matched?

1. Nainisaini - Pithoragarh
2. Gauchar - Rudraprayag
3. Chinyalisaur - Uttarkashi
4. Pantnagar - Udham Singh Nagar

101. Match Wildlife Sanctuary with Location: A.Askot B.Binsar C.Govind D.Nandhaur (1.Uttarkashi 2.Nainital 3.Almora 4.Pithoragarh).

1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
2. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
3. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
4. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

102. Statement 1: Uttarakhand is highly vulnerable to climate change. Statement 2: Climate change is causing water stress and depleting biodiversity in Uttarakhand.

1. Only statement 1 is correct
2. Only statement 1 correct, 2 incorrect
3. Statements 1 and 2 both correct
4. Both incorrect

103. Statement 1: Uttarakhand's State Council for Climate Change was set up in 2011. Statement 2: Preparing the UAPCC was given to the State Revenue Department.

1. Only statement 1 is correct
2. Only statement 2 is correct
3. Both statements incorrect
4. Both statements correct

104. Which district of Uttarakhand has the highest agricultural land?

1. Haridwar
2. Udham Singh Nagar
3. Dehradun
4. Nainital

105. Assertion (A): Uttarakhand is rich in forest and biodiversity. Reason (R): Topography and climate primarily determine the forest and biodiversity.

1. Both true, R not correct explanation
2. Both true and R is correct explanation
3. A true, R false
4. A false, R true

106. Correct order of rivers from west to east in Uttarakhand:

1. Yamuna, Bhilangana, Alaknanda, Gori
2. Gori, Alaknanda, Bhilangana, Yamuna
3. Alaknanda, Bhilangana, Yamuna, Gori
4. Bhilangana, Yamuna, Gori, Alaknanda

107. Correct order of Uttarakhand's physiographic regions from south to north:

1. Lesser Himalaya, Great Himalaya, Tarai, Shiwalik
2. Shiwalik, Lesser Himalaya, Great Himalaya, Tarai
3. Tarai, Shiwalik, Lesser Himalaya, Great Himalaya
4. Great Himalaya, Tarai, Lesser Himalaya, Shiwalik

108. Which group of Uttarakhand districts is in correct descending order of sex-ratio (Census 2011)?

1. Almora, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Haridwar
2. Tehri Garhwal, Almora, Haridwar, Rudraprayag
3. Almora, Haridwar, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal
4. Haridwar, Rudraprayag, Almora, Tehri Garhwal

109. Which mineral-location pair is NOT correctly matched?

1. Dolomite - Dehradun, Pithoragarh
2. Soapstone - Chamoli, Bageshwar
3. Graphite - Almora, Nainital
4. Silica sand - Pauri Garhwal

110. Statement 1: Van Rawats are dwellers of Pithoragarh district. Statement 2: Van Rawats practised shifting cultivation until banned by the forest department.

1. Both 1 and 2 correct
2. Only 1 correct, 2 incorrect
3. Only 2 correct, 1 incorrect
4. Both incorrect

111. Which National Park-Year of Establishment pair is NOT correctly matched?

1. Govind National Park - 1989
2. Rajaji National Park - 1983
3. Corbett National Park - 1936
4. Gangotri National Park - 1989

112. The 'Panchamrit' targets announced by PM Modi at Glasgow are related to:

1. Science and technology
2. Foreign policy
3. Climate change
4. Investment plans in other countries

113. Per Article 66, who participates in the election of the Vice-President of India?

1. All members of both Houses of Parliament
2. Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
3. Members of Rajya Sabha only
4. Members of Lok Sabha only

114. As on April 2025, India is NOT a party to which convention/mission?

1. CITES
2. World Heritage Convention
3. Occupational Safety and Health Convention
4. International Whaling Commission

115. The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act is related to:

1. Reservation for EWS
2. Delimitation
3. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
4. Anti-defection

116. The 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in:

1. Indonesia
2. Philippines
3. Laos
4. Vietnam

117. Which right is NOT included in the Right to Freedom under Article 19(1)? 1.Equal opportunities 2.Assemble peaceably 3.Practise any profession 4.Speech and expression

1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. Only 4

118. Fundamental Duties were incorporated on the recommendation of:

1. Shah Commission
2. Administrative Reforms Commission
3. Santhanam Committee
4. Swaran Singh Committee

119. Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013: 1.The Selection Committee includes the Chairperson of Rajya Sabha; 2.It applies to Indian public servants within and outside India.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

120. Which Central Ministries implement the Protection of Civil Rights Rules, 1977? 1.Home Affairs 2.Social Justice & Empowerment 3.Minority Affairs 4.Tribal Affairs

1. 1 and 2
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. 2, 3 and 4

121. Arrange chronologically by enactment of the Right to Service Act: (i)Punjab (ii)Assam (iii)Maharashtra (iv)Gujarat

1. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
2. (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
3. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
4. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)

122. Which is INCORRECT about India's disarmament policy in recent decades?

1. India is a party to all five protocols of the CCW
2. India does not support FMCT negotiations in the CD
3. India is party to the CWC
4. India is not a signatory to the CTBT

123. Right to Education statements: 1.Aims at Education for All; 2.Free and compulsory education was earlier in Part IV; 3.It became a Fundamental Right after the 91st Amendment.

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

124. NITI Aayog statements: 1.Established 1 January 2014; 2.Created by a resolution of the Union Cabinet; 3.President of India is its Chairman.

1. 1 and 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. 2 and 3

125. The size of the Council of Ministers was fixed at up to 15% of Lok Sabha strength by which amendment?

1. 91st Amendment Act, 2003
2. 92nd Amendment Act, 2004
3. 74th Amendment Act, 1992
4. 86th Amendment Act, 2002

126. Mobile courts in Uttarakhand: 1.Mobile vans with court-room, computer, printer and internet visit villages; 2.The idea is to deliver justice at the doorstep in remote areas.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

127. Which official can be invited to give his opinion in Parliament?

1. Auditor General
2. Attorney General
3. Chief Justice of India
4. Governor

128. What percentage of India's global trade did ASEAN account for in 2023-24?

1. 16 percent
2. 11 percent
3. 25 percent
4. 21 percent

129. Under Article 32, in which case was wilful non-compliance with a court order declared contempt?

1. Nilabati vs. State of Orissa
2. M.L. Sachdev vs. Union of India
3. Gracy vs. State of Kerala
4. Gopi Aqua vs. Union of India

130. Where was the first Ayurveda Conference held in Uttarakhand in 2006?

1. Haridwar
2. Mussoorie
3. Dehradun
4. Rishikesh

131. Which record is NOT maintained by the Panchayats in Uttarakhand?

1. Health register
2. Family register
3. Birth-death registration register
4. Grant register

132. Which pair is correctly matched? 1.Chairman of First Finance Commission - Nityanand Swami 2.First Advocate General - Nanda Ballabh Tiwari 3.First CM - Indu Kumar Pandey 4.First Woman Governor - Margaret Alva

1. Only 1
2. Only 3
3. Only 4
4. Both 1 and 3

133. In which year were the Jaunsari, Tharu, Bhotia, Buksa and Raji declared Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand?

1. 1967
2. 1968
3. 1969
4. 1970

134. Per IMF's World Economic Outlook April 2025, India's nominal GDP in 2025 will be US$ ___ trillion.

1. 4.187
2. 4.871
3. 5.171
4. 5.923

135. Statements: (1) FEMA came into effect from June 1, 2000; (2) FERA is mainly for external debt liability.

1. Both correct and (2) explains (1)
2. Both correct and (2) does not explain (1)
3. (1) true but (2) false
4. (1) false but (2) true

136. Uttarakhand executive statements: 1.Includes the Governor as head of state; 2.Includes the CM and council of ministers.

1. Only 1 is correct
2. Both 1 and 2 are correct
3. Only 2 is correct
4. Neither is correct

137. Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission: 1.Came into existence on 13 May 2013; 2.Aimed at greater accountability and transparency in governance.

1. Only 1 is correct
2. Only 2 is correct
3. Both 1 and 2 are correct
4. Neither is correct

138. Who performed the roles of Speaker and Pro-tem Speaker of the State Assembly more than once in Uttarakhand?

1. Harbans Kapoor
2. Govind Singh
3. Ajay Bhatt
4. Prakash Pant

139. Per NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24, which state(s) has the highest SDG score? 1.Kerala 2.Uttarakhand 3.Goa 4.Tamil Nadu

1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 3 and 4

140. Correct descending order of components in India's Forex Reserves (March 2025): 1.Gold Reserves 2.Foreign Currency Assets 3.Reserve position with IMF 4.SDRs

1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 3, 2, 1, 4
3. 2, 1, 4, 3
4. 4, 3, 2, 1

141. Who used the concept of 'Jail Cost of Living' to estimate the poverty line in India?

1. Dadabhai Naoroji
2. Mahatma Gandhi
3. C.D. Deshmukh
4. Vallabhbhai Patel

142. Which state topped NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 (for FY 2022-23)?

1. Odisha
2. Goa
3. Kerala
4. Chhattisgarh

143. Arrange chronologically: i.IRDP ii.REGP iii.PMRY iv.RLEGP

1. ii, i, iv, iii
2. i, iv, iii, ii
3. iii, ii, i, iv
4. iv, iii, ii, i

144. Which is NOT an indicator of the Standard-of-Living dimension in India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index?

1. Cooking fuel
2. Drinking water
3. Years of schooling
4. Sanitation

145. Match COP session with location: 1.COP 27 2.COP 28 3.COP 29 4.COP 30 with A.Belem B.Baku C.Dubai D.Sharm El-Sheikh

1. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
4. 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

146. Which statements about the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are correct? 1.Pilot GEF agreed in 1990; 2.UNDP, UNEP and World Bank were initial partners; 3.India is both donor and recipient.

1. Only 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 2
4. All of the above

147. The 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-13) was held in:

1. Geneva
2. Abu Dhabi
3. Buenos Aires
4. Cameroon

148. Consider: 1. The coefficient of linear expansion has dimension K^-1; 2. The coefficient of volume expansion has dimension K^-1.

1. Both 1 and 2 are correct
2. 1 is correct but 2 is wrong
3. 2 is correct but 1 is wrong
4. Both 1 and 2 are wrong

149. Milk is converted into curd due to:

1. Ascorbic acid
2. Citric acid
3. Lactic acid
4. Tartaric acid

150. A key focus of the Viksit Bharat Yatra is to disseminate information and facilitate access to which area?

1. Environmental conservation efforts
2. Space exploration advancements
3. Welfare and development schemes
4. Promotion of traditional arts and crafts

151. Per Uttarakhand Census 2011: 1. Rudraprayag has the least population; 2. Nainital is third in population; 3. Sex-ratio is 963; 4. Population density is 189. Which is/are correct?

1. Only 2 is correct
2. Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
3. Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct
4. Only 3 is correct

152. Per the Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2024-25, the projected growth rate of GSDP (at constant prices) in 2024-25 was:

1. 6.31%
2. 8.52%
3. 6.61%
4. 4.22%

153. In Uttarakhand, where is the unit of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) situated?

1. Ranibagh
2. Ranipur
3. Kashipur
4. Ranikhet

154. The craft products of Uttarakhand are sold under which brand name?

1. Himbant Brand
2. Devbhoomi Brand
3. Chardham Brand
4. Himadri Brand

155. What total score did Uttarakhand obtain in the 6th Food Security Index, 2024?

1. 48.5
2. 44.25
3. 38.75
4. 37.5

156. What is Uttarakhand's score in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24?

1. 79
2. 89
3. 69
4. 49

157. What is the Boolean expression for a NAND gate?

1. (A+B)'
2. (A.B)'
3. A+B
4. A.B

158. Which of the following is used to measure the speed of a computer's processor?

1. Byte
2. Bit
3. Hertz
4. Pixel

159. Which application software is used for sending and receiving e-mails?

1. Microsoft Word
2. Microsoft Outlook
3. Microsoft Excel
4. Microsoft Access

160. What does the acronym PaaS stand for in cloud computing?

1. Platform as a Service
2. Program as a Service
3. Product as a Service
4. None of the above

161. The Bulk Modulus for a perfectly rigid body is:

1. Infinite
2. Zero
3. Unity
4. Some finite low value

162. Which Five Year Plan focused on inclusive growth?

1. 9th
2. 10th
3. 8th
4. 11th

163. Where is the Herbal Research and Development Institute of Uttarakhand situated?

1. Jageshwar
2. Gopeshwar
3. Ramnagar
4. Bageshwar

164. Per the Uttarakhand Budget 2025-26, the amount allocated for Char Dham road network improvement is:

1. Rs 20 Crore
2. Rs 10 Crore
3. Rs 15 Crore
4. Rs 25 Crore

165. The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is:

1. UO2
2. D2O
3. Na2O
4. Cl2O

166. The marble of the Taj Mahal is getting discoloured and lustureless due to:

1. Acid rain
2. Ozone layer
3. Methane
4. Fog

167. The thickness of the ozone layer is measured in:

1. Dobson unit
2. Decibel unit
3. Angstrom unit
4. Centigrade unit

168. The rate at which solar energy is stored by green plants as food is called:

1. Primary productivity
2. Secondary productivity
3. Tertiary productivity
4. Respiration

169. The interaction in which one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefitted is called:

1. Symbiosis
2. Commensalism
3. Parasitism
4. Exploitation

170. About the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: 1. It is a World Heritage Site. 2. Its inhabitants include snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep. Which is correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 2 both
4. Neither 1 nor 2

171. Match Column-I with II: A. Biomagnification B. Electrostatic precipitation C. Landfills D. Stratosphere (1. Ozone synthesis 2. Solid waste 3. Concentration build-up at trophic levels 4. Particulate matter)

1. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
2. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
3. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
4. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2

172. Statement I: Light travels faster in air than in water. Statement II: The refractive index of air is greater than that of water. Choose:

1. Statement I correct, II wrong
2. Statement I wrong, II correct
3. Both correct, II explains I
4. Both correct, II does not explain I

173. Consider: 1. The coefficient of linear expansion has dimension K^-1. 2. The coefficient of volume expansion has dimension K^-1.

1. Both 1 and 2 are correct
2. 1 is correct but 2 is wrong
3. 2 is correct but 1 is wrong
4. Both 1 and 2 are wrong

174. Milk is converted into curd due to:

1. Ascorbic acid
2. Citric acid
3. Lactic acid
4. Tartaric acid

175. Penicillin was discovered by:

1. E.J. Butler
2. Waldeyer Fleming
3. Alexander Fleming
4. Robert Hooke

176. The correct hierarchy of classification of plants is:

1. Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species
2. Family-Order-Class-Genus-Species
3. Order-Class-Genus-Family-Species
4. Genus-Family-Class-Order-Species

177. What was the key focus of the Waqf Amendment Bill introduced in April 2025?

1. Privatisation of Waqf properties
2. Enhancing transparency and better governance of Waqf properties
3. Abolishing Waqf boards
4. Nationalization of religious institutions

178. Which scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2025 to develop border villages?

1. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
2. Vibrant Villages Programme
3. Border Area Development Programme
4. Sceem Border Gram Yojana

179. What was the primary objective of the Poshan Pakhwada observed in April 2025?

1. To promote yoga and physical fitness
2. To improve nutrition across India, especially for women and children
3. To launch new healthcare infrastructure
4. To conduct nationwide vaccination

180. ISRO's module re-entered the atmosphere and impacted the Indian Ocean on 4 April 2025. Name the module.

1. POEM-X-R
2. POEM-4
3. POEM-6
4. POEM-K

181. In March 2025, under the 'one state, one RRB' initiative, how many Regional Rural Banks were merged?

1. 15
2. 20
3. 26
4. 30

182. A key focus of the Viksit Bharat Yatra is to disseminate information and facilitate access to:

1. Environmental conservation efforts
2. Space exploration advancements
3. Welfare and development schemes
4. Promotion of traditional arts and crafts

183. Which statements about causes of biodiversity loss are correct? 1. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the most important cause; 2. Human activities lead to over-exploitation; 3. When a species goes extinct, associated species do not go extinct.

1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2 both
4. Only 2

184. Transformation of normal cells into cancerous neoplastic cells by physical, chemical or biological agents is caused by:

1. Carcinogens
2. Metastasis
3. Allergy
4. AIDS

185. Which pair is NOT correctly matched?

1. Fertilization - Gametes
2. Triple Fusion - Double fertilization
3. Plumule - Root tip
4. Embryo - Female gametophyte

186. Which Singapore-based student won the Breakthrough Junior Challenge Award in April 2025 for work on synthetic cellular engineering?

1. Diren Jain
2. Aman Chen
3. Priya Natrajan
4. Li Wei

187. Which of the following are members of BRICS? 1. India 2. Indonesia 3. Iran 4. Egypt 5. Ethiopia

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3, 4 and 5
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

188. In January 2025, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights appealed for how much funding?

1. $300 Million
2. $400 Million
3. $500 Million
4. $600 Million

189. What is the objective of the DigiLocker service?

1. Provide cloud storage for personal documents
2. Offer online banking services
3. Facilitate online shopping
4. Enable video-conferencing with government officers

190. The UN designated 2025 as the international year of which scientific field?

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Quantum Science and Technology
3. Biotechnology
4. Renewable Energy

191. Which technology is used to create personalized medicine based on a patient's genetic makeup?

1. CRISPR
2. Nanotechnology
3. Robotics
4. Bioprinting

192. Which is incorrect about Uttarakhand's first nano-fabrication facility for semiconductor research set up by IIT Roorkee?

1. It complements the semiconductor mission
2. It complements the Samudrayan mission
3. It complements the Nano mission
4. It supports research in quantum mission

193. Which is incorrect about the 'Surya Dev Bhoomi Challenge' organized by the Indian Army and Uttarakhand Government?

1. Around 150 Army and civilian members participated
2. It featured 210 km high-altitude cycling
3. It included a 37 km intense trail run
4. It was followed by an 8 km road run

194. What is the title of Pope Francis's autobiography, released in January 2025?

1. The Journey
2. Hope
3. Faith and Leadership
4. The Pontiff's Path

195. Which international summit did PM Modi attend in Bangkok in April 2025?

1. ASEAN Summit
2. SAARC Summit
3. BIMSTEC Summit
4. G-20 Summit

196. Which historic site in Jamaica faced threats from coastal erosion, prompting a UNESCO conservation project in early 2025?

1. Port Royal Naval Hospital
2. Rose Hall Great House
3. Blue and John Crow Mountains
4. Devon House

197. Which festival/expo held in Uttarakhand in 2025 is incorrectly matched?

1. CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo - Haridwar
2. Tehri Lake Festival - Tehri
3. International Yoga Festival - Rishikesh
4. Indo-Himalayan Expo - Dehradun

198. After the successful 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, India is preparing to host the Olympics in which year?

1. 2026
2. 2036
3. 2040
4. 2048

199. Which book is NOT written by Pushpesh Pant, a noted author of Uttarakhand?

1. From the King's Table to Street Food
2. Victory Mantra: The Leader's Path to Success
3. Himalaya Ke Barf
4. Lazzatnama

200. Where was the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games held?

1. Haridwar Sports Complex, Haridwar
2. The International Sports Stadium, Haldwani
3. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
4. Manoj Sarkar Sports Complex, Rudrapur

201. The Silkyara Tunnel is expected to shorten the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri (above 20 km) by:

1. 2.531 km
2. 3.531 km
3. 4.531 km
4. 6.531 km

202. Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Uttarakhand? A. Valley of Flowers B. Kaziranga NP C. Mountain Railways of India D. Nanda Devi NP

1. A only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and C only
4. A and D only

203. Who received the Padma Shri Award in 2025 for social work from Uttarakhand?

1. Dr. Yashwant Singh Katoch
2. Dr. Madhuri Barthwal
3. Smt. Radha Bahin Bhatt
4. Shri Hugh and Colleen Gantzer (Posthumously)

204. Which is incorrectly matched about Central Government Institutes in Uttarakhand?

1. Archaeological Survey of India - Dehradun
2. National Institute of Hydrology - Roorkee
3. Forest Research Institute - Dehradun
4. Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research - Haldwani

205. Match Biography with Author: A. Ramcharita B. Navsahasankcharit C. Kumarpalacharit D. Vikramankdevacharit (1. Padmagupta 2. Sandhyakar Nandi 3. Hemachandra 4. Bilhana)

1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
3. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

206. Which texts were written by Amir Khusrau? 1. Khazain-ul-Futuh 2. Nuh Siphir 3. Miftah-ul-Futuh 4. Qiraan-us-Sadain

1. Only 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

207. Who founded a separate department called Diwan-i-amir-i-kohi to improve agriculture?

1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Muhammad Tughlaq
3. Firoz Tughlaq
4. Sher Shah Suri

208. Who was popularly known as 'Chiragh-i-Delhi'?

1. Shaikh Nizamuddin
2. Nasiruddin Mahmud
3. Fariduddin Masud
4. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

209. Arrange chronologically: I. First Battle of Panipat II. Battle of Khanwa III. Battle of Ghagra IV. Battle of Chanderi

1. I, II, III, IV
2. I, II, IV, III
3. I, II, IV, III
4. I, III, IV, II

210. Who were the famous painters at Jahangir's court? 1. Basawan 2. Manohar 3. Bishun Das 4. Mansur

1. Only 1, 2, 4
2. Only 2, 3, 4
3. Only 1, 3, 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

211. Trade Union Movement: 1. AITUC founded 1920; 2. Lala Lajpat Rai its first President; 3. AITUF formed by S.A. Dange in 1929.

1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 1 & 3
3. Only 2 & 3
4. Only 2 & 4

212. Which Veda is divided into two branches, Krishna and Shukla?

1. Rig Veda
2. Sama Veda
3. Yajur Veda
4. Atharva Veda

213. Which ancient city was named 'Polibrotha' in Greek texts?

1. Purushpur
2. Patan
3. Ahichhatrapur
4. Pataliputra

214. About Ashoka's inscriptions: 1. Most are in Prakrit and Brahmi; 2. Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi ones are in Prakrit and Kharoshthi.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

215. When did the Muslim League observe Direct Action Day?

1. 16 October 1946
2. 16 August 1946
3. 16 December 1946
4. 16 November 1946

216. Who wrote the book 'The Indian Musalmans'?

1. W.W. Hunter
2. Charles McMillan
3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
4. S.N. Roy

217. The religious reforms in Bombay were started by whom?

1. Prarthana Samaj
2. Deoband School
3. Brahmo Samaj
4. Paramhans Mandali

218. When was the Sargent Plan of education started?

1. 1902
2. 1944
3. 1948
4. 1856

219. Gurkha Administration statements: 1. The judge was called Vichari; 2. Other judicial workers were called Sabha; 3. The prompt-justice officer was called Divya. Which are correct?

1. Only 2
2. Only 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

220. Statements: 1. Somchand appointed four fort guards - Karki, Bora, Taragi and Chaudhary; 2. All were jointly called 'Char Aal'.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

221. What were the duties of 'Kamin' in colonial Uttarakhand?

1. Collection of revenue from assigned villages
2. Managing water supply
3. Gathering food from the forests
4. Arranging marriages

222. Revolt of 1857: 1. Syed Ahmad Khan wrote 'Causes of the Indian Revolt'; 2. Mangal Pande hanged 29 March 1857; 3. Hazrat Mahal led at Lucknow; 4. Nana Saheb led at Bareilly.

1. Only 1 & 2
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 2, 3 & 4
4. Only 1, 2 & 3

223. Which commissions are related to famine in British India? 1. Campbell 2. Lyall 3. Strachey 4. Hunter

1. Only 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 1, 2 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All 1, 2, 3 and 4

224. Who was appointed Chairman of the National Planning Committee by the INC in 1938?

1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
2. Rajendra Prasad
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. J.B. Kripalani

225. By which name did the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang address the Kumaon region?

1. Kartikeyapur
2. Brahampur
3. Taleshwar
4. Pandukeshwar

226. Who founded a branch of the Home-Rule League at Dehradun in 1918?

1. Swami Satyadeva
2. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
3. Swami Vicharanand Saraswati
4. Tara Dutt Gairola

227. In 1918, at which place did Badridutt Pandey meet Mahatma Gandhi and inform him about the Coolie-Begar system?

1. Delhi
2. Calcutta
3. Lucknow
4. Bombay

228. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

1. Khatima incident - 1 September 1994
2. Muzaffarnagar incident - 2 October 1994
3. Mussoorie incident - 3 September 1994
4. Black Day - 1 September 1994

229. During whose reign did English education start in the Tehri princely state?

1. Sudarshan Shah
2. Bhawani Shah
3. Pratap Shah
4. Narendra Shah

230. At which place was the fourth conference of the Kumaon Parishad held?

1. Kotdwar
2. Haldwani
3. Kashipur
4. Almora

231. Statements: 1. Parmar king Fateh Shah invited Guru Ram Rai; 2. He welcomed the Gurudwara construction at Dehradun; 3. He gifted four villages - Chhayawala, Bhujanwala, Panditwari and Ghantawala.

1. Only 2
2. Only 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

232. In 1814, who led the English Forces in the Dehradun military campaign of the English-Gurkha War?

1. Octor Loni
2. Major General Gillespie
3. Major General Wood
4. Major General Morley

233. Which country was the leading producer of Gold in the world in 2023?

1. China
2. U.S.A.
3. Canada
4. South Africa

234. The Shiwalik range is primarily composed of which type of material?

1. Igneous rocks
2. Consolidated rocks
3. Unconsolidated sediments
4. Metamorphic rocks

235. About the Garhwal painting style: 1. Shyamdas and Hardas came to Srinagar in 1658 to Prithvipati Shah's court; 2. They got the post of Tasbirdar in the art-loving Garhwal kings' court.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 2
4. None of the above

236. At which place were native doctors appointed by Traill in 1833?

1. Nainital
2. Almora
3. Dehradun
4. Srinagar

237. Who established the Garhwal Union and Garhwal Hitkarini Sabha?

1. Ramsharan Raturi
2. Dharmanand Gairola
3. Ram Nautiyal
4. Tara Dutt Gairola

238. Which of the following ports is located along the western coastline?

1. Navasheva
2. Visakhapatnam
3. Chennai
4. Tuticorin

239. Which is the correct latitudinal extent of the mainland of India?

1. 6 45'N to 37 0'N
2. 6 4'N to 36 7'N
3. 8 4'N to 36 12'N
4. 8 4'N to 37 0'N

240. Which is the largest glacier of the Trans-Himalayas?

1. Biafo
2. Siachen
3. Baltoro
4. Hispar

241. Which of the following trees is NOT of the evergreen forest type?

1. Deodar
2. Silver fir
3. Sal
4. Blue pine

242. Which of the following countries has the highest density of railway network?

1. Canada
2. U.S.A.
3. Russia
4. India

243. Which is the correct sequence of lakes in descending order of size?

1. Victoria, Superior, Chilka, Michigan
2. Superior, Victoria, Michigan, Chilka
3. Michigan, Superior, Victoria, Chilka
4. Chilka, Michigan, Superior, Victoria

244. The Grand Canyon of the U.S.A. is formed by which river?

1. St. Lawrence
2. Missouri
3. Ohio
4. Colorado

245. Which planet takes the longest time to complete one revolution around the Sun?

1. Saturn
2. Uranus
3. Neptune
4. Jupiter

246. Per Koppen's classification, the (Amw) climate is found predominantly in which part of India?

1. North-Western India
2. Western coastal region
3. Thar desert
4. Northern plain

247. The word 'Bio-diversity' was coined by:

1. W.G. Rosen
2. Tansley
3. Darwin
4. David

248. Which local wind affects parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu during the pre-monsoon season?

1. Loo
2. Mango Shower
3. Kal Baishakhi
4. Mistral

249. Match National Parks with States: A. Simlipal B. Indravati C. Kanha D. Bandipur (1. Karnataka 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Odisha)

1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
2. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
3. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
4. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

250. Which of the following is the largest centre of the petro-chemical industry in India?

1. Trombay
2. Jamnagar
3. Ratnagiri
4. Vadodara