UPL Season 2

Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The thickness of the troposphere at the equator is influenced by the intense solar radiation that warms the Earth's surface.
Statement-II: At the equator, the warm surface causes air to rise, leading to the formation of powerful convection cells known as Hadley cells. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

• Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

• Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q2- With reference to the tributaries of the Indus River flowing from north to south, which one of the following sequences is correct?

• Jhelum – Chenab – Ravi – Beas

• Chenab – Jhelum – Beas – Ravi

• Ravi – Beas – Jhelum – Chenab

• Beas – Ravi – Jhelum – Chenab

Q3- Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Spain 3. Greece 4. Croatia
How many of the above countries have a coastline along the Mediterranean Sea?

• Only one

• Only two

• Only three

• All four

Q4 Consider the following activities:
1. Monitoring volcanic eruptions 2. Studying weather patterns 3. Observing deforestation and land-use changes
In how many of the above activities can satellites be used?

• 1. Only One

• 2. Only Two

• 3. All three

• 4. None

Q.5 Which one of the following is the primary waste product released from Biogas plants powered by anaerobic digestion of organic material?

• Methane gas

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen sulfide

• Nitrogen gas

Q.6 The literacy rate in an economy is defined as:

• the percentage of people who have completed primary education in the population.

• the percentage of individuals aged 7 and above who can read and write with understanding in a specific language.

• the number of people who have completed secondary education per 1000 individuals.

• the percentage of adults (aged 18 and above) who are employed in skilled jobs

Q. 7 With reference to ancient India, Mahavira was generally known by which of the following epithets?
1. Nayaputta 2. Shramana 3. Tirthankara
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

• None of the above are epithets of Mahavira

Q8 Consider the following countries:
1. Germany 2. Spain 3. India 4. Sweden 5. Russia
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, ageing population, or declining population?

• 1, 2 and 4

• 1, 3 and 5

• 2, 4 and 5

• 3 and 5 only

Q. 9 The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India to include which of the following languages?
1. Sindhi 2. Konkani 3. Nepali 4. Dogri
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1, 2, and 3 only

• 2, 3, and 4 only

• 1, 3, and 4 only

• 2 and 3 only

Q.10 Which of the following pairs of countries shares the longest land border in Asia-Europe?

• China and India

• China and Mongolia

• Russia and Kazakhstan

• India and Bangladesh