UPPSC PCS | Preliminary Examination (screening)
A compact, single-clock UPPSC PCS practice mock: 18 original questions across General Awareness and Reasoning Ability, each with a worked solution. One third of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General AwarenessGeneral Awareness | 9 |
| Reasoning AbilityReasoning Ability | 9 |
A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 18 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.
General Awareness · solved example
Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India?
Solution
Kangchenjunga is the highest peak located within India; Everest is in Nepal and K2 in the disputed north.
Reasoning Ability · solved example
In a row of 23 people, A is 7th from the left end and B is 5th from the right end. How many people sit between A and B?
Solution
Positions occupied from the two ends are 7 and 5; those between them number 23 − 7 − 5 = 11.
General Awareness · solved example
Agriculture and allied activities contribute roughly what share of India's gross value added?
Solution
Agriculture contributes roughly one-sixth (about 15-18%) of gross value added, though it employs a far larger share of workers.
General Awareness · solved example
The Blue Revolution is associated with:
Solution
The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid growth of fisheries and aquaculture output.
General Awareness · solved example
What is the full form of ATM in banking?
Solution
ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine, an electronic machine that lets customers withdraw cash and perform basic banking without a branch teller.
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Correct answer
+1
Wrong answer
-0.33
Unanswered
0
Because a blank carries no penalty, guessing only pays when you can eliminate at least two options. The analysis screen after the test shows you exactly where guessing cost you marks.