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Question 1

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

A measured temperature in Fahrenheit scale is 200° F. What will be its value in Celsius scale?

  1. AOption (a)

    93.3°C

  2. BOption (b)

    40°C

  3. COption (c)

    99°C

  4. DOption (d)

    30°C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

93.3°C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 93.3 °C.

The relationship between the temperature on the Fahrenheit scale and temperature of the Celsius scale is

​⇒  \({°C × {9\over 5} + 32 = °F}\)

Given, 

Temperature in Fahrenheit scale = 200 °F

\(⇒ {°C × {9\over 5} + 32 = 200}\)

By Solving, we get.

⇒  Temperature =  93.3 °C. Hence Option 1 is correct.

Question 2

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List - IList – II
A. Abolition of Titles1. Article 29
B. Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs2. Article 21A
C. Protection of Language of Minorities3. Article 18
D. Right to Education4. Article 26
  1. AOption (a)

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

  2. BOption (b)

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

  3. COption (c)

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

  4. DOption (d)

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

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

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is ​A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.

  • Article 18 deals with the Abolition of Titles.
  • No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State.
  • No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
  • Article 21A deals with the Right to Education.
  • This article states that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.
  • The 86th amendment to the constitution of India in 2002, provided the Right to Education as a fundamental right in Part-III of the Constitution. Tapas Majumdar Committee (1999) was set up, which encompassed the insertion of Article 21A.
  • Article 26 deals with the Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs. It deals: 
  • To administer such property in accordance with the law.
  • To own and acquire movable and immovable property.
  • To manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
  • To establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
  • Article 29  deals with the Protection of Language of Minorities.
  • Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script, or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same.
  • No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Question 3

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct?

  1. It provides the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution.
  2. It restructures the working of the Municipalities.
  3. It provides the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities.
  4. It is applicable only to some specified States.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. AOption (a)

    1, 2 and 3 are correct

  2. BOption (b)

    1, 2 and 4 are correct

  3. COption (c)

    1, 3 and 4 are correct

  4. DOption (d)

    2, 3 and 4 are correct

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1, 2 and 3 are correct

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

  • The 74th Constitutional Amendments was passed by Parliament in December 1992.
  • It is also known as Nagarpalika Act.
  • The Acts came into force as the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 on 1st June 1993.

Key Points

  • The Amendment added Part IXA titled “The Municipalities” to the Constitution. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The Amendment added 12th Schedule to the Constitution. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • It provides the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities. Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • Not less than one third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Municipality. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.

Question 4

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

Which of the following is empowered to make law for economic and social planning besides the infants and minors in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Only the Central Government

  2. BOption (b)

    Only the State Governments

  3. COption (c)

    Both the Central and State Governments

  4. DOption (d)

    Only the Local Governments

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Both the Central and State Governments

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Both the Central and State Government.

  • Both the Central and State Government are empowered to make law for economic and social planning besides the infants and minors in India.
  • Economic and social planning comes under the Concurrent List.
  • The 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union government and State governments.

Additional Information

  • The division of powers between Union and State is notified through three kinds of the list mentioned in the seventh schedule.
  • Union List:
  • Important Topic: Defence of India, Foreign affair, War and peace, Foreign jurisdiction, Citizenship, Railways, Post Office Savings Bank, RBI etc.
  • State List: 
  • Important Topic: Public order, Prisons, reformatories, Borstal institutions, Local government, Public health and sanitation, Burials and burial grounds, Fisheries etc.
  • Concurrent List: 
  • ​ Criminal law, Marriage and Divorce, Bankruptcy and insolvency, Trust and Trustees, Prevention of cruelty to animals, Economic and social planning, Electricity etc.

Question 5

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

If "All social-reformers are humanists" is true, which one of the following proposition is true?

  1. AOption (a)

    Some non-humanists are social-reformers

  2. BOption (b)

    Some social-reformers are non-humanists

  3. COption (c)

    Some humanists are social-reformers

  4. DOption (d)

    No non-social-reformers are non-humanists

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Some humanists are social-reformers

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Some humanists are social-reformers

As per the question "All social-reformers are humanists" true proposition is "Some humanists are social-reformers

Question 6

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

Match List - I with List - II select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List – I (Subjects)List – II (Related Articles of Indian Constitution)
A. To foster respect for international law1. Article 51-A (h)
B. To have compassion for living creatures2. Article 51 (c)
C. To develop a spirit of inquiry and reform3. Article 50
D. To separate the judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State4. Article 51-A (g)
  1. AOption (a)

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

  2. BOption (b)

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

  3. COption (c)

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

  4. DOption (d)

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

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

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3.

List – I (Subjects)List – II (Related Articles of Indian Constitution)
A. To foster respect for international law2. Article 51 (c)
B. To have compassion for living creatures4. Article 51-A (g)
C. To develop a spirit of inquiry and reform1. Article 51-A (h)
D. To separate the judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State3. Article 50

Additional Information 

  • These articles come under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
  • ​The idea of DPSP is taken from Ireland.
  • ​Directive Principles of State Policy are non- binding in nature which means they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.
  • Article 50: Separation of judiciary from the executive
  • ​The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
  • Article 51 (c): 
  • ​​Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another; and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration (Part IV-A - Fundamental Duties).
  • Article 51A (g)​​:
  • ​To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
  • Article 51A (h):
  • ​To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.​

Question 7

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

Which number will replace the question marks?

4, 10, ?, 82, 244, 730

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    28

  4. DOption (d)

    77

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

28

Why this answer is correct

The logic is:

(4 × 3) – 2 = 10

(10 × 3) – 2 = 28

(28 × 3) – 2 = 82

(82 × 3) – 2 = 244

(244 × 3) – 2 = 730

Hence, ‘28’ is the correct answer.

Question 8

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

A is the brother of B, B is the brother of C, C is the husband of D and E is the father of A, then D is related to E as

  1. AOption (a)

    Daughter

  2. BOption (b)

    Daughter-in-law

  3. COption (c)

    Sister-in-law

  4. DOption (d)

    Sister

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Daughter-in-law

Why this answer is correct

According to given conditions,

D is daughter-in-law of E.

Hence, ‘daughter-in-law’ is the correct answer.

Question 9

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

If in a certain code DECEMBER is written as ERMBCEDE, then which of the following month would be written for ERMBVENO?

  1. AOption (a)

    AUGUST

  2. BOption (b)

    SEPTEMBER

  3. COption (c)

    OCTOBER

  4. DOption (d)

    NOVEMBER

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

NOVEMBER

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is:

According to the alphabetical positions of the letters,

Similarly,

Hence, ‘NOVEMBER’ is the correct answer.

Question 10

UPPSC BEO 2020• General Studies

In the following series, what would be the value of X?

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, X, 21

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

13

Why this answer is correct

The logic is:

1 + 1 = 2

1 + 2 = 3

2 + 3 = 5

3 + 5 = 8

5 + 8 = 13 = X

8 + 13 = 21

Hence, ‘13’ is the correct answer.

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