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UKPSC PCS Prelims 2016 General Studies Paper 1: Solved Question Paper (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper

Attempt the full Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Prelims 2016 General Studies (Paper I) exactly as it was set. It carries 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes, with one-fourth of a question's marks deducted for every wrong answer, as in the examination. The paper ranges across Uttarakhand GK, Economy, History, Indian Polity and more. Every question is solved and explained, so you can review each mistake right after you submit.

Duration

120 mins

Questions

150 MCQs

Total Marks

150 pts

Negative

-0.25 per wrong

Topics Covered in This Paper

Uttarakhand GK
32 Qs21%
Economy
22 Qs15%
History
19 Qs13%
Indian Polity
17 Qs11%
Geography
16 Qs11%
Current Affairs
13 Qs9%
General Science
11 Qs7%
Science & Technology
10 Qs7%
Environment & Ecology
7 Qs5%
Miscellaneous
3 Qs2%

Sample Questions

Q1.James Andrew Ramsay was the real name of which Governor-General of India?
  • ALord Dalhousie
  • BLord Canning
  • CLord North
  • DLord Curzon
Q2.Who was the Governor General of India during the revolt of 1857?
  • ALord Hastings
  • BLord Canning
  • CLord Amherst
  • DLord Auckland
Q3.‘Hindustan Socialist Republican Army’ was founded in the year
  • A1919
  • B1927
  • C1916
  • D1928

Before you begin

6 quick notes

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Each correct answer carries +1 marks.

Each wrong answer carries -0.25 marks.

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Disclaimer: The questions provided here are extracted and digitized from previous year papers using automated processes. They may contain typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor variations from the actual examination paper. While we have done our best to verify the accuracy of the official answer keys, discrepancies may occasionally exist. Please refer to the official commission website for the most authentic paper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the UKPSC PCS Prelims 2016 General Studies Paper 1: Solved Question Paper previous year paper?
This paper has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
Is the UKPSC PCS Prelims 2016 General Studies Paper 1: Solved Question Paper previous year paper free to attempt?
Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
Does this paper have negative marking?
Yes, marks are deducted for wrong answers, mirroring the actual UKPSC marking scheme. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Are solutions and explanations available?
Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.
Which year is this UKPSC paper from?
This is the 2016 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UKPSC papers page.