UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 6: General Science and Technology Question Paper PDF

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Uttarakhand: The UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 6: General Science and Technology question paper is given below. It carried 200 marks with 3 hours allowed and had 39 questions. We have listed every question part-wise, followed by the complete bilingual (Hindi + English) PDF by SAMVEG IAS.

UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 6: General Science and Technology

Part – 1 (Marks – 30)

Note : There are 15 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 02 marks. (Answer Limit : 20 words)

  • Q1. What are electromagnetic waves ? Mention their properties.
  • Q2. Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
  • Q3. Explain the effect of temperature on surface tension of liquids.
  • Q4. Mention the applications of Global Positioning System (G.P.S.).
  • Q5. Define watershed and mention its importance.
  • Q6. What is the concept of ‘Biosphere Reserve’ ?
  • Q7. Explain the importance of immunology.
  • Q8. Explain the difference between active and passive immunity.
  • Q9. What are food preservatives ? Name any four preservatives.
  • Q10. Mention the features of digital computers.
  • Q11. Which area of Uttarakhand has been declared as Eco-Sensitive zone ?
  • Q12. What are molecular markers ? Mention their significance.
  • Q13. Indicate the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands.
  • Q14. ‘E-mail is not a real time communication system’, comment on this statement.
  • Q15. What are the basic principles of TRIPS Agreement ?

Part – 2 (Marks – 50)

Note : There are 10 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 05 marks. (Answer Limit : 50 words)

  • Q16. Classify the chromosomes on the basis of position of Centromere. Write brief note on giant chromosomes.
  • Q17. Describe any four diseases of honey-bees and their main symptoms.
  • Q18. Write the differences between volatile memory and non-volatile memory.
  • Q19. When was State Disaster Response Force (S.D.R.F.) established by Uttarakhand and who is responsible for State Disaster Response Force ?
  • Q20. What are the main reasons of land slides and avalanches in the Himalayan region ? Mention them.
  • Q21. Mention the causes of Ozone layer depletion.
  • Q22. Give an account of cultivable species of fishes in Uttarakhand.
  • Q23. Why is blood group O-negative (O⁻) considered as the universal donor ? Give the reason for it.
  • Q24. Explain the working mechanism of Solar Cell.
  • Q25. Explain the steps of data processing in Computer System.

Part – 3 (Marks – 40)

Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 08 marks. (Answer Limit : 125 words)

  • Q26. Explain the structure of glucose, and its method of testing.
  • Q27. Describe the objectives of National Air Quality Monitoring Programme.
  • Q28. Give a brief account of types and advantages of bio-fertilizers.
  • Q29. What are the basic differences between Rural and Urban planning ?
  • Q30. Explain disaster management cycles and its components.
  • Q31. Discuss the applications of nanotechnology in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry.
  • Q32. What do you understand by ‘Genetic-Engineering’ ? Mention its applications.

Part – 4 (Marks – 80)

Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 16 marks. (Answer Limit : 250 words)

  • Q33. What do you understand by Intellectual Property Right (IPR) ? Why it is important in biotechnology ?
  • Q34. Discuss the main features of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
  • Q35. Discuss India’s achievements in the field of ‘Space Science and Technology’.
  • Q36. Describe the various methods of water-purification.
  • Q37. What are n-type and p-type semiconductors ? How are they prepared ? Discuss their uses.
  • Q38. What do you understand by biometric identification and authentication ? Explain in brief the different types of biometric security. Also list the applications of biometric security system.
  • Q39. (a) Explain the synthesis of Nylon-6 and Nylon 6, 6 and mention their applications. [Answer Limit : 125 words] (b) How is multimedia used to promote e-commerce ? Discuss it. [Answer Limit : 125 words]

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