UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper – (140 Questions)

ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper Exam Details : This model paper for the UPPSC Assistant Review Officer/Review Officer (ARO/RO) General Studies exam is designed to help you prepare effectively. It covers a comprehensive range of subjects, including General Science, Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs, Reasoning, and specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. With a total of 140 multiple-choice questions, this paper aims to simulate the actual exam experience, allowing you to test your knowledge and time management skills. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 1/3rd for every incorrect answer. We encourage you to attempt all questions and use this paper to identify your strengths and areas needing further improvement.

  • Total Marks: Usually 140 (for the GS paper)
  • Total Questions: Usually 140
  • Time Allotted: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: Yes (usually 1/3rd for each wrong answer)


Important Considerations for a Complete UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper

  • Number of Questions: A full GS paper would typically have 140 questions. I’ve provided a representative sample across categories. To make it a full paper, you would need to add many more questions in each section, ensuring a good balance.
  • Difficulty Level: The questions provided are of moderate difficulty, suitable for an ARO/RO exam. A complete paper would include a mix of easy, medium, and difficult questions.
  • Current Affairs: Current affairs questions are highly dynamic. For a real exam, these would be based on events from the last 6-12 months leading up to the exam date. I’ve added placeholders to remind you of this.
  • Uttar Pradesh Specific: This section is crucial for UP-based exams like ARO/RO. Ensure a good number of questions covering UP’s history, geography, economy, culture, administration, etc.
  • Answer Key: A complete model paper should always be accompanied by an answer key for self-assessment.

This structure and sample questions should give you an excellent foundation to build a comprehensive UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper

ARO/RO GS Model Paper Exam Details

  • Total Marks: 140
  • Total Questions: 140
  • Time Allotted: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd for each wrong answer)

English Version – UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper


UPPSC General Studies (GS) Model Paper – ARO/RO (140 Questions)

Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Each question carries 1 mark.
  3. 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Part A: General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) – (20 Questions)

  1. What is the SI unit of electric current? (A) Volt (B) Ampere (C) Ohm (D) Watt
  2. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure? (A) Ammeter (B) Barometer (C) Hydrometer (D) Lactometer
  3. The phenomenon of light splitting into its constituent colors is known as: (A) Reflection (B) Refraction (C) Dispersion (D) Diffraction
  4. Which lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)? (A) Convex lens (B) Concave lens (C) Cylindrical lens (D) Bifocal lens
  5. What is the chemical symbol for gold? (A) Ag (B) Au (C) Fe (D) Cu
  6. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere? (A) Oxygen (B) Carbon Dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Argon
  7. The process of converting a liquid into its vapor at any temperature below its boiling point is called: (A) Condensation (B) Evaporation (C) Sublimation (D) Melting
  8. Which acid is present in lemon? (A) Acetic acid (B) Citric acid (C) Lactic acid (D) Oxalic acid
  9. Which of the following is an example of a physical change? (A) Burning of wood (B) Rusting of iron (C) Melting of ice (D) Digestion of food
  10. What is the pH value of pure water? (A) 0 (B) 7 (C) 14 (D) Varies with temperature
  11. Which part of the plant conducts water and minerals from the roots to the leaves? (A) Phloem (B) Xylem (C) Cambium (D) Cortex
  12. What is the powerhouse of the cell? (A) Nucleus (B) Mitochondria (C) Ribosome (D) Chloroplast
  13. Which blood group is considered the universal recipient? (A) A (B) B (C) AB (D) O
  14. Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin B (C) Vitamin C (D) Vitamin D
  15. Which hormone is known as the ‘fight or flight’ hormone? (A) Insulin (B) Thyroxine (C) Adrenaline (D) Estrogen
  16. The study of fungi is known as: (A) Phycology (B) Mycology (C) Zoology (D) Botany
  17. Which of the following is a communicable disease? (A) Diabetes (B) Cancer (C) Tuberculosis (D) Arthritis
  18. What is the function of red blood cells (RBCs)? (A) Fighting infection (B) Blood clotting (C) Transporting oxygen (D) Producing antibodies
  19. Photosynthesis primarily takes place in which part of the plant? (A) Root (B) Stem (C) Leaf (D) Flower
  20. Which of the following is not a part of the human brain? (A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum (C) Medulla oblongata (D) Retina

Part B: History of India & Indian National Movement – (20 Questions)

  1. Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty? (A) Simuka (B) Gautamiputra Satakarni (C) Pulamavi I (D) Hala
  2. Which ruler built the Sanchi Stupa? (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Ashoka (C) Kanishka (D) Samudragupta
  3. The famous traveler Ibn Battuta came from which country? (A) Italy (B) Portugal (C) Morocco (D) China
  4. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India? (A) Akbar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Aurangzeb (D) Bahadur Shah II
  5. The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year? (A) 1757 (B) 1764 (C) 1772 (D) 1784
  6. Who started the practice of ‘Ryotwari System’ in Madras Presidency? (A) Lord Dalhousie (B) Thomas Munro (C) Lord William Bentinck (D) Lord Cornwallis
  7. The ‘Drain of Wealth’ theory was propounded by: (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Dadabhai Naoroji (D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  8. When was the Indian National Congress founded? (A) 1880 (B) 1885 (C) 1890 (D) 1905
  9. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress? (A) A.O. Hume (B) W.C. Bonnerjee (C) Dadabhai Naoroji (D) Badruddin Tyabji
  10. The Partition of Bengal took place in which year? (A) 1901 (B) 1903 (C) 1905 (D) 1907
  11. Who was known as ‘Frontier Gandhi’? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (D) Sardar Patel
  12. The Dandi March was associated with which movement? (A) Non-Cooperation Movement (B) Civil Disobedience Movement (C) Quit India Movement (D) Khilafat Movement
  13. Who was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement was launched? (A) Lord Linlithgow (B) Lord Wavell (C) Lord Mountbatten (D) Lord Irwin
  14. The Simon Commission visited India in which year? (A) 1925 (B) 1927 (C) 1928 (D) 1930
  15. The ‘Ghadar Party’ was founded in which country? (A) India (B) USA (C) UK (D) Canada
  16. Who wrote the book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Dadabhai Naoroji (D) R.C. Dutt
  17. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress? (A) Sarojini Naidu (B) Annie Besant (C) Nellie Sengupta (D) Indira Gandhi
  18. The doctrine of ‘Lapse’ was introduced by: (A) Lord Hastings (B) Lord Dalhousie (C) Lord Wellesley (D) Lord Canning
  19. The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of: (A) Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II (B) Siraj-ud-Daula, Mir Jafar, and Shah Alam II (C) Tipu Sultan, Nizam of Hyderabad, and Marathas (D) Dupleix, Tipu Sultan, and Marathas
  20. Who was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi? (A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) Lala Lajpat Rai (D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Part C: Indian Polity, Economy & Culture – (20 Questions)

  1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? (A) Part II (B) Part III (C) Part IV (D) Part V
  2. The concept of ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ has been borrowed from the Constitution of which country? (A) USA (B) UK (C) Ireland (D) Canada
  3. Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution? (A) Parliament (B) President (C) Supreme Court (D) Prime Minister
  4. How many types of emergencies are provided in the Indian Constitution? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
  5. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India? (A) Chief Justice of India (B) Vice President (C) Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) Prime Minister
  6. The minimum age for a person to be eligible for election as President of India is: (A) 25 years (B) 30 years (C) 35 years (D) 40 years
  7. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha? (A) 543 (B) 545 (C) 550 (D) 552
  8. A money bill can be introduced in which house of the Parliament? (A) Lok Sabha only (B) Rajya Sabha only (C) Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha (D) Joint sitting of both houses
  9. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (A) President (B) Vice President (C) Prime Minister (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  10. What is the full form of GST? (A) Goods and Services Tax (B) General Sales Tax (C) Government Sales Tax (D) Global Standard Tax
  11. Which institution controls the monetary policy in India? (A) Ministry of Finance (B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (C) SEBI (D) NITI Aayog
  12. What is the primary sector of the Indian economy? (A) Manufacturing (B) Services (C) Agriculture (D) IT Sector
  13. The concept of ‘Mixed Economy’ means: (A) Co-existence of public and private sectors (B) Co-existence of agriculture and industry (C) Co-existence of domestic and foreign investment (D) Co-existence of large and small industries
  14. Who is the author of “Arthashastra”? (A) Panini (B) Kautilya (C) Kalidasa (D) Patanjali
  15. Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state? (A) Kerala (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Karnataka
  16. The famous Sun Temple is located in which state? (A) Odisha (B) Karnataka (C) Rajasthan (D) Gujarat
  17. Which festival is known as the festival of colors? (A) Diwali (B) Holi (C) Eid (D) Christmas
  18. The ‘Kathak’ classical dance form originated from which region of India? (A) South India (B) East India (C) North India (D) West India
  19. Sangeet Natak Akademi is an autonomous body under which Ministry? (A) Ministry of Home Affairs (B) Ministry of Culture (C) Ministry of Education (D) Ministry of Tourism
  20. Which city is famous for ‘Chikankari’ embroidery? (A) Delhi (B) Jaipur (C) Lucknow (D) Hyderabad

Part D: Indian Agriculture, Commerce & Trade – (15 Questions)

  1. Which crop is known as the ‘Golden Fibre’? (A) Cotton (B) Jute (C) Hemp (D) Silk
  2. What is the Green Revolution primarily associated with in India? (A) Increase in milk production (B) Increase in grain production (C) Increase in oilseed production (D) Increase in fish production
  3. Which type of farming involves growing of fruits and vegetables? (A) Sericulture (B) Horticulture (C) Pisciculture (D) Apiculture
  4. What is the approximate percentage of India’s population dependent on agriculture? (A) 20% (B) 35% (C) 50% (D) 70%
  5. What is ‘Rabi’ crop season in India? (A) Monsoon season (B) Summer season (C) Winter season (D) Spring season
  6. Which organization is responsible for minimum support price (MSP) for crops in India? (A) NITI Aayog (B) NABARD (C) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) (D) FCI
  7. Which port is known as the ‘Gateway of India’? (A) Kolkata Port (B) Chennai Port (C) Mumbai Port (D) Visakhapatnam Port
  8. What is the main objective of Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)? (A) Regulating foreign exchange (B) Facilitating international trade (C) Providing agricultural loans (D) Managing public debt
  9. What is ‘SEZ’ in the context of trade? (A) Special Economic Zone (B) Small Enterprise Zone (C) Standard Export Zone (D) State Employment Zone
  10. Which city is known as the ‘Manchester of India’? (A) Mumbai (B) Ahmedabad (C) Chennai (D) Kanpur
  11. What does ‘FDI’ stand for in economics? (A) Foreign Debt Investment (B) Fixed Deposit Interest (C) Foreign Direct Investment (D) Fiscal Deficit Indicator
  12. Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP? (A) Agriculture (B) Industry (C) Services (D) Mining
  13. What is the primary purpose of ‘APEDA’? (A) Promoting agricultural and processed food exports (B) Regulating pharmaceutical industry (C) Developing software exports (D) Managing defence procurements
  14. The term ‘Blue Revolution’ is associated with: (A) Space technology (B) Water conservation (C) Fisheries production (D) Mineral exploration
  15. Which crop requires well-drained, fertile soil and high temperatures with moderate rainfall? (A) Wheat (B) Rice (C) Sugarcane (D) Cotton

Part E: Population, Ecology & Urbanization (India Context) – (15 Questions)

  1. As per Census 2011, what is the sex ratio (females per 1000 males) of India? (A) 933 (B) 943 (C) 953 (D) 963
  2. Which state in India has the highest literacy rate (as per Census 2011)? (A) Mizoram (B) Goa (C) Kerala (D) Tripura
  3. What is the term for the total number of people living in a specific area at a given time? (A) Density (B) Population (C) Demography (D) Census
  4. What is the major cause of ‘global warming’? (A) Ozone depletion (B) Greenhouse gases (C) Acid rain (D) Deforestation
  5. Which of the following is a primary air pollutant? (A) Carbon monoxide (B) Ozone (C) Acid rain (D) Smog
  6. The ‘Chipko Movement’ is associated with the conservation of: (A) Wildlife (B) Water (C) Forests (D) Soil
  7. What does ‘Biodiversity’ refer to? (A) Variety of cultures (B) Variety of life forms (C) Variety of minerals (D) Variety of landscapes
  8. The term ‘Ecological Footprint’ signifies: (A) Impact of human activities on the environment (B) Size of an ecosystem (C) Number of species in an area (D) Pollution level in water
  9. Which city is known as the ‘Garden City of India’ for its green cover? (A) Delhi (B) Bengaluru (C) Chandigarh (D) Hyderabad
  10. What is the main objective of ‘Smart Cities Mission’ in India? (A) Promoting rural development (B) Developing urban infrastructure and quality of life (C) Building new satellite towns (D) Conserving historical monuments
  11. What is the concept of ‘Carrying Capacity’ in ecology? (A) Maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain (B) Amount of resources an ecosystem produces (C) Rate of energy flow in an ecosystem (D) Ability of a species to adapt to new environments
  12. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? (A) Solar energy (B) Wind energy (C) Coal (D) Biomass
  13. The ‘Urban Heat Island’ effect is primarily caused by: (A) Increased vegetation (B) Decreased population density (C) Paved surfaces and building materials (D) High rainfall
  14. What is the ‘Net Primary Productivity’ of an ecosystem? (A) Total energy captured by producers (B) Energy remaining after respiration (C) Energy transferred to consumers (D) Energy lost as heat
  15. Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? (A) Basel Convention (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Montreal Protocol (D) Ramsar Convention

Part F: World Geography & Indian Geography & Natural Resources – (20 Questions)

  1. Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’? (A) Asia (B) Africa (C) South America (D) Australia
  2. The Andes Mountains are located in which continent? (A) North America (B) South America (C) Europe (D) Asia
  3. Which ocean is the largest and deepest? (A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Indian Ocean (C) Arctic Ocean (D) Pacific Ocean
  4. The ‘Strait of Gibraltar’ connects which two bodies of water? (A) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea (B) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean (C) Black Sea and Aegean Sea (D) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
  5. What is the longest river in Asia? (A) Ganges (B) Indus (C) Yangtze (D) Mekong
  6. Which country is known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’? (A) China (B) Japan (C) South Korea (D) Thailand
  7. The ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is located off the coast of which country? (A) India (B) Australia (C) Brazil (D) South Africa
  8. Which of the following is an example of a fold mountain? (A) Himalayas (B) Vosges (C) Sierra Nevada (D) Black Forest
  9. Which river is known as the ‘Ganga of the South’? (A) Godavari (B) Krishna (C) Cauvery (D) Narmada
  10. The ‘Chilika Lake’ is located in which Indian state? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Odisha (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala
  11. The ‘Western Ghats’ are an example of which type of mountain? (A) Fold mountains (B) Block mountains (C) Volcanic mountains (D) Residual mountains
  12. Which state is the largest producer of bauxite in India? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Odisha (C) Gujarat (D) Jharkhand
  13. The ‘Kudremukh’ iron ore mine is located in which state? (A) Odisha (B) Chhattisgarh (C) Karnataka (D) Goa
  14. What is the main characteristic of ‘Alluvial Soil’? (A) Rich in iron (B) Found in river basins (C) Black in color (D) Suitable for cotton
  15. The ‘Sundarbans Delta’ is formed by which rivers? (A) Ganga and Yamuna (B) Ganga and Brahmaputra (C) Indus and Jhelum (D) Godavari and Krishna
  16. Which Indian state has the longest coastline? (A) Kerala (B) Gujarat (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Tamil Nadu
  17. The ‘highest peak in the Aravalli Range’ is: (A) Guru Shikhar (B) Mount Abu (C) Kalsubai (D) Dhupgarh
  18. Which pass connects Srinagar with Leh? (A) Zojila Pass (B) Rohtang Pass (C) Nathu La Pass (D) Shipki La Pass
  19. The ‘Malwa Plateau’ is located in which part of India? (A) North-East (B) North-West (C) Central (D) South
  20. Which of the following is not a major natural gas field in India? (A) Bassein (B) Krishna-Godavari Basin (C) Cambay Basin (D) Raniganj

Part G: Current National & International Important Events – (20 Questions)

  1. Who is the current Union Minister of Finance of India? (As of July 2025) (A) Amit Shah (B) Nirmala Sitharaman (C) Rajnath Singh (D) S. Jaishankar (Note: Based on current knowledge, assuming no major cabinet reshuffles)
  2. Which country recently became the 100th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? (A) USA (B) Brazil (C) Nigeria (D) Israel
  3. What is the name of India’s first human spaceflight mission? (A) Chandrayaan-3 (B) Gaganyaan (C) Mangalyaan (D) Aditya-L1
  4. Which city hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Games?(Note: This is speculative for July 2025. You’d need to confirm the actual host city or modify the year if the event hasn’t occurred yet.) (A) Melbourne (B) Hamilton (C) Birmingham (D) Victoria
  5. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?(Note: This needs to be updated with the actual 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner once announced.)
  6. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Bal Seva Yojana’ for children orphaned by COVID-19? (A) Maharashtra (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Gujarat (D) Rajasthan
  7. What is ‘ChatGPT’ that has been in news recently? (A) A new cryptocurrency (B) An AI language model (C) A space telescope (D) A renewable energy project
  8. Which country is currently chairing the BRICS group in 2025?(Note: This rotates annually. You’d need to check the actual 2025 chair.)
  9. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India? (As of July 2025) (Note: Based on current knowledge, assuming no change in CEC)
  10. Which major international organization recently celebrated its 80th anniversary? (Founded in 1945) (A) WTO (B) IMF (C) UN (D) NATO
  11. What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous aircraft carrier? (A) INS Vikramaditya (B) INS Vikrant (C) INS Arihant (D) INS Shivalik
  12. Which country hosted the ‘DefExpo 2024’?(Note: DefExpo is generally biennial and held in India. You’d need to check the actual host city for 2024/2025)
  13. Who won the Wimbledon Men’s Singles title in 2024?(Note: This needs to be updated with the actual 2024 winner.)
  14. The ‘Quad’ group consists of which four countries? (A) USA, China, Russia, India (B) USA, Japan, Australia, India (C) UK, France, Germany, Italy (D) Canada, Mexico, USA, Brazil
  15. What is ‘Operation Ganga’? (A) India’s evacuation mission from Ukraine (B) A river cleaning project (C) A military exercise (D) A rural development program
  16. Which Indian city was recently recognized as a ‘UNESCO World Heritage City’? (A) Mumbai (B) Delhi (C) Ahmedabad (D) Jaipur (Note: Jaipur was added in 2019. Check for more recent additions)
  17. Which nation launched the ‘Artemis’ program aiming to return humans to the Moon? (A) China (B) Russia (C) USA (D) European Space Agency
  18. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? (As of July 2025) (Note: Based on current knowledge, assuming no change in RBI Governor)
  19. The ‘Global Hunger Index’ is published by which organization? (A) FAO (B) World Bank (C) Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe (D) UNDP
  20. What is the purpose of ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’? (A) Promoting digital literacy (B) Integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure projects (C) Providing housing for all (D) Supporting small and medium enterprises

Part H: General Intelligence (Reasoning Ability) – (10 Questions) UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper

  1. Find the odd one out: Apple, Orange, Potato, Grapes (A) Apple (B) Orange (C) Potato (D) Grapes
  2. If ‘BROTHER’ is coded as ‘HQZSGJ’, how is ‘SISTER’ coded? (A) RXSTGQ (B) RXTSGQ (C) TGRXSQ (D) GQTSXR
  3. Complete the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ? (A) 20 (B) 25 (C) 30 (D) 36
  4. A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. C is to the immediate right of B and E is to the immediate left of C. A is to the immediate left of E. Who is in the middle? (A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
  5. Pointing to a photograph, a man said, “I have no brother or sister, but that man’s father is my father’s son.” Whose photograph was it? (A) His own (B) His son’s (C) His father’s (D) His nephew’s
  6. If ‘WATER’ is written as ‘REWAT’, how would ‘EARTH’ be written? (A) HTRAE (B) HTRWE (C) HTARE (D) HRTAE
  7. Which number should come next in the sequence? 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ? (A) 28 (B) 34 (C) 36 (D) 40
  8. If ‘+’ means ‘-‘, ‘-‘ means ‘x’, ‘x’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 15 – 3 + 10 x 5 ÷ 5 = ? (A) 55 (B) 40 (C) 35 (D) 25
  9. How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘PARADISE’ which have as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
  10. Select the related word from the given alternatives: Book : Library :: Tree : ? (A) Forest (B) Fruit (C) Branch (D) Root

Part I: Specific Knowledge of Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry & Trade traditions of Uttar Pradesh – (20 Questions) UPPSC ARO/RO 2025 GS Model Paper

  1. In which district of Uttar Pradesh is the ‘Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary’ (now Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary) located? (A) Lucknow (B) Unnao (C) Kanpur (D) Raebareli
  2. Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the ‘Leather City’? (A) Agra (B) Meerut (C) Kanpur (D) Moradabad
  3. The ‘Kumbh Mela’ is held every 12 years in which city of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Varanasi (B) Ayodhya (C) Prayagraj (D) Mathura
  4. Which folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed by women, holding a pot on their head? (A) Charkula (B) Dadra (C) Nautanki (D) Kajri
  5. What is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Lotus (B) Palash (C) Rose (D) Sunflower
  6. ‘Brajbhumi’ is primarily associated with which deity in Uttar Pradesh? (A) Lord Rama (B) Lord Krishna (C) Lord Shiva (D) Goddess Durga
  7. Which university in Uttar Pradesh was formerly known as ‘Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College’? (A) Banaras Hindu University (B) Aligarh Muslim University (C) Lucknow University (D) Allahabad University
  8. The ‘Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA)’ primarily focuses on: (A) Developing educational institutions (B) Promoting agricultural exports (C) Developing industrial corridors along expressways (D) Conserving heritage sites
  9. The ‘Gurukul Kangri University’ is located in which region/state that was historically part of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Meerut (B) Haridwar (C) Varanasi (D) Agra
  10. Which crop is most widely cultivated in Uttar Pradesh? (A) Rice (B) Wheat (C) Sugarcane (D) Maize
  11. The ‘ODOP’ (One District One Product) scheme in Uttar Pradesh aims to: (A) Promote one major industry per district (B) Promote traditional industries and local products (C) Develop one large IT park per district (D) Establish one mega food park per district
  12. Which historical monument in Uttar Pradesh is one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’? (A) Fatehpur Sikri (B) Agra Fort (C) Taj Mahal (D) Bara Imambara
  13. ‘Nautanki’ is a popular folk theatre form in which part of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Eastern UP (B) Western UP (C) Bundelkhand (D) Awadh
  14. The ‘Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM)’ focuses on: (A) Promoting sports (B) Providing vocational training and skill enhancement (C) Developing tourism (D) Enhancing agricultural research
  15. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is famous for its ‘Perfume Industry’? (A) Kannauj (B) Ghaziabad (C) Noida (D) Bareilly
  16. The ‘Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University’ is located in which city of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Kanpur (B) Agra (C) Lucknow (D) Prayagraj
  17. Which river is considered the most sacred river in Uttar Pradesh? (A) Yamuna (B) Ghaghara (C) Ganga (D) Gomti
  18. The ‘Handloom and Handicrafts’ sector in Uttar Pradesh is known for products like: (A) Chikankari, Banarasi Sarees, Pottery (B) Automobile parts, electronics, steel (C) Software, IT services, BPO (D) Petroleum, chemicals, pharmaceuticals
  19. The ‘Sarnath’ Buddhist pilgrimage site is located near which major city of Uttar Pradesh? (A) Ayodhya (B) Kushinagar (C) Varanasi (D) Gorakhpur
  20. What is the major objective of the ‘Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Diversification Project’? (A) Increasing production of traditional crops (B) Promoting crop diversification and high-value agriculture (C) Expanding irrigation facilities only (D) Mechanization of farming


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  34. C
  35. B
  36. C
  37. B
  38. B
  39. A
  40. A
  41. B
  42. C
  43. C
  44. C
  45. A
  46. C
  47. C
  48. A
  49. B
  50. A
  51. B
  52. C
  53. A
  54. B
  55. B
  56. A
  57. B
  58. C
  59. B
  60. C
  61. B
  62. B
  63. B
  64. C
  65. C
  66. C
  67. C
  68. B
  69. A
  70. B
  71. C
  72. C
  73. A
  74. C
  75. C
  76. B
  77. C
  78. B
  79. B
  80. A
  81. C
  82. B
  83. A
  84. B
  85. B
  86. A
  87. C
  88. C
  89. B
  90. B
  91. B
  92. B
  93. D
  94. B
  95. C
  96. B
  97. B
  98. A
  99. A
  100. B
  101. B
  102. B
  103. C
  104. B
  105. B
  106. B
  107. A
  108. A
  109. C
  110. D
  111. B
  112. A (Corrected from previous generic answer – USA joined in 2021)
  113. B
  114. (Answer depends on actual 2025 host, currently unconfirmed for 2026/2030 bids)
  115. (Needs to be updated when 2024 Nobel Peace Prize is announced)
  116. B
  117. B
  118. (Needs to be updated for 2025 chair)
  119. (Needs to be updated for July 2025 if changed)
  120. C
  121. B
  122. (Needs to be updated for actual DefExpo 2024/2025 host)
  123. (Needs to be updated for actual 2024 winner)
  124. B
  125. A
  126. D (Jaipur)
  127. C
  128. (Needs to be updated for July 2025 if changed)
  129. C
  130. B
  131. C
  132. B
  133. B
  134. C
  135. B
  136. A
  137. B
  138. B
  139. B
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. C
  5. A
  6. B
  7. B
  8. B
  9. C
  10. B
  11. B
  12. B
  13. C
  14. B
  15. B
  16. A
  17. B
  18. C
  19. A
  20. C
  21. B

This comprehensive set of 140 questions should serve as a very good model paper for the ARO/RO General Studies exam. Remember that current affairs questions need to be updated closer to the actual exam date.

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