General Science and Technology (Mains) Question Paper - Uttarakhand 2023

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UKPSC
  • Questions 25
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

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Examination General Science and Technology (Mains Exam)
Year 2023
Conducting Body UKPSC
Paper General Science and Technology (Mains Exam)
Subject General Science and Technology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 25
Question Type Mixed

This question paper comprises General Science and Technology for the Uttarakhand Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (Mains) 2023. Part-1 contains 15 short-answer questions worth 2 marks each, totaling 30 marks. Part-2 comprises 10+ questions of 5 marks each (total 50 marks) with MCQ-type structure as indicated by the OCR block. The paper is bilingual (English and Hindi) in content, and covers topics from physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, computer science, and current scientific frameworks such as immunology, molecular markers, and TRIPS. The total maximum marks provided here are 200, with the page text indicating 25 visible questions in the provided excerpt.

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Instructions

  • What are electromagnetic waves? Mention their properties. [Answer Limit: 20 words] नाभिकीय विखण्डन एवं नाभिकीय संलयन में विभेद कीजिए। [उत्तर सीमा : 20 शब्द]
  • Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. [Answer Limit: 20 words] [उत्तर सीमा : 20 शब्द] द्रवों के पृष्ठ तनाव पर ताप के प्रभाव को समझाइए।
  • Explain the effect of temperature on surface tension of liquids. [Answer Limit: 20 words] ग्लोबल पोजिशनिंग प्रणाली के अनुप्रयोगों का उल्लेख कीजिए। [उत्तर सीमा : 20 शब्द]
  • Mention the applications of Global Positioning System (G.P.S.). [Answer Limit: 20 words] जलागम को परिभाषित कीजिए तथा इसके महत्त्व का उल्लेख कीजिए। [उत्तर सीमा : 20 शब्द]
  • Define watershed and mention its importance. [Answer Limit: 20 words] [उत्तर सीमा : 20 शब्द] 'जैवमण्डल आरक्षण' की अभिधारणा क्या है ?

  • [Answer Limit: 20 words] What is the concept of 'Biosphere Reserve' ? SPS-06

Questions (page 2)

Q7. Explain the importance of immunology.
प्रतिरक्षा-विज्ञान के महत्त्व को समझाइए।

Q8. Explain the difference between active and passive immunity.
सक्रिय प्रतिरक्षा एवं निष्क्रिय प्रतिरक्षा में अन्तर समझाइये।

Q9. What are food preservatives ? Name any four preservatives.
खाद्य परिरक्षक क्या हैं ? किन्हीं चार परिरक्षकों के नाम लिखिए।

Q10. Mention the features of digital computers.
उत्तराखण्ड के किस क्षेत्र को इको-संवेदनशील क्षेत्र घोषित किया गया है ?

Q11. Which area of Uttarakhand has been declared as Eco-Sensitive zone ?
आण्विक चिह्नक क्या हैं ? इनके महत्त्वों का उल्लेख कीजिए।

Q12. What are molecular markers ? Mention their significance.
बहि:स्रावी एवं अन्त:स्रावी ग्रन्गियों में मुख्य अन्तर इंगित कीजिए।

Q13. Indicate the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands.
ई–मेल एक रीयल टाइम संचार प्रणाली नहीं है, इस कथन की समालोचना कीजिए।

Q14. 'E-mail is not a real time communication system', comment on this statement.
E-mail is not a real time communication system – comment on this statement.

Q15. TRIPS (TRIPS) समझौते के मूल सिद्धान्त क्या हैं ?
What are the basic principles of TRIPS Agreement?

Q16. सेन्ट्रोमियर की स्थिति के आधार पर गुणसूत्रों का वर्गीकरण कीजिए। महागुणसूत्र पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए।
Classify the chromosomes on the basis of position of Centromere. Write brief note on giant chromosomes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the exam?

Three hours.

What is the maximum marks for Part-1 of this paper?

30 marks (15 questions x 2 marks each).

How many questions are visible in Page 2 (Part-2) of this OCR text?

At least 10 questions (7–16) appear in the provided OCR block.

Is the paper bilingual?

Yes, the content includes English and Hindi across questions.

What topics are covered in the listed questions?

Topics include immunology, genetics, ecology, digital computers, biosphere reserves, GPS, watersheds, molecular markers, exocrine/endocrine glands, and TRIPS.

What is the distribution of questions across parts in this OCR extract?

Part-1 contains 15 short/structured questions; Part-2 (as shown) contains MCQ-style items with 10–16 range visible in the OCR excerpt.

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