UPTET PAPER 2 SOCIAL SCIENCE PAPER 2026

UPTET PAPER 2 SOCIAL SCIENCE PAPER 2026// ANSWERKEYS

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PART IV (2) – SOCIAL STUDIES / OTHER SUBJECTS

91. Which lifestyle most commonly characterizes hunter-gatherer societies?

(A) Settled

(B) Industrial

(C) Nomadic

(D) Agricultural

92. Which type of fertilizer is produced by the physical blending of two or more straight fertilizers to provide a specific ratio of multiple primary nutrients?

(A) Slow-release fertilizers

(B) Straight fertilizers

(C) Mixed Fertilizers

(D) Organic fertilizers

93. Which of the following is a key step to promote wellness and maintain optimal health?

(A) Eating only one large meal per day

(B) Drinking beverages to stay hydrated

(C) Exercising only during illness to recover faster

(D) Eating a balanced diet

94. What should be considered when selecting a location for a school garden?

(A) Soil colour, garden shape, and border type

(B) Sunlight, soil condition, and water availability

(C) Tree proximity, slope of land, and garden size

(D) Shade, wind direction, and compost availability

95. Which layer of the atmosphere, extending from Earth's surface, contains breathable air, supports all life forms, and is where all weather phenomena occur?

(A) Thermosphere

(B) Stratosphere

(C) Mesosphere

(D) Troposphere

96. In the Bhatkhande Notation System, what is the primary purpose of placing dots above or below a note symbol?

(A) To show the octave or pitch range of the note

(B) To signify that the note must be played as a Vivadi Swara

(C) To specify the tempo at which the note should be sung

(D) To indicate the rhythmic cycle (taal) of the composition

97. Which Earth subsystem encompasses all of Earth's water bodies, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, forming the planet's continuous water domain?

(A) Biosphere

(B) Geosphere

(C) Hydrosphere

(D) Lithosphere

98. Bhillama V, who asserted independence in the Deccan and made Devagiri his capital, belonged to ________ dynasty.

(A) Yadava Dynasty

(B) Paramara Dynasty

(C) Kakatiya Dynasty

(D) Hoysala Dynasty

99. Which iron ore is an iron carbonate mineral, contains low iron content, and is self-fluxing due to lime content?

(A) Pyrite

(B) Hematite

(C) Magnetite

(D) Siderite

100. Which of the following is the most important step for organizing household activities in a systematic and efficient manner?

(A) Evaluating

(B) Decision making

(C) Implementing

(D) Planning

101. Which factor makes steep soils more prone to erosion and thinner compared to soils on flat valleys?

(A) Rich organic deposits

(B) Reduced wind exposure

(C) Higher mineral content

(D) Increased water runoff

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102. Which of the following is the most critical factor for preventing immediate fatigue and maintaining performance during a sports activity?

(A) Proper Hydration

(B) Vitamin K intake

(C) Calcium supplementation

(D) High fiber intake

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103. Which of the following is a Warning or Cautionary Traffic Sign under the Motor Vehicles Act?

(A) U-Turn Prohibited

(B) No Parking

(C) No Overtaking

(D) Slippery Road

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104. During the formation of the solar system, the collapsing interstellar cloud flattened into a spinning disk of gas and dust known as the ________.

(A) Galaxy

(B) Oort Cloud

(C) Asteroid Belt

(D) Solar Nebula

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105. Which Portuguese soldier captured Goa in 1510, establishing Portuguese dominance in India?

(A) Afonso de Albuquerque

(B) Pedro Álvares Cabral

(C) Ferdinand Magellan

(D) Vasco da Gama

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106. Viratanagara, the capital of the Matsya Mahajanapada among the Sixteen Mahajanapadas, is identified with which modern place?

(A) Taxila

(B) Patna

(C) Bairat

(D) Mathura

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107. Which type of environmental pollution occurs when the temperature of water in a river or lake is either increased or decreased due to the discharge of industrial water, such as from power plants?

(A) Thermal pollution

(B) E-waste pollution

(C) Noise pollution

(D) Air pollution

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108. The word "Yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit root "Yuj". Which English word is its closest linguistic equivalent, sharing the same ancient root meaning "to join"?

(A) Yoke

(B) Tie

(C) Greek

(D) Separation

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109. The Governor acts as the ________, and is appointed by the ________ of India.

(A) Head of State, President

(B) Executive Authority, Supreme Court

(C) Chief Administrator, Parliament

(D) Head of Government, Prime Minister

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110. According to the primary goals of social studies education, what is the fundamental purpose of teaching this subject to students within a democratic society?

(A) To prepare students to become informed and active citizens.

(B) To focus exclusively on the development of vocational skills.

(C) To prioritize state-sponsored perspectives over culture.

(D) To encourage the memorization of facts without analysis.

111. Which of the following is an internal physiological condition that an organism actively regulates and maintains within a narrow range through the process of homeostasis?

(A) Core body temperature

(B) Number of species in an ecosystem

(C) Speed of genetic evolution

(D) Genetic mutation rate

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112. In drill practice, which command is given to stop marching and bring the unit to a halt?

(A) Mark Time, MARCH

(B) About, FACE

(C) At Ease

(D) Squad (Platoon), HALT

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113. Moraines, Drumlins, and Eskers are characteristic examples of which type of landforms?

(A) Coastal Erosional Landforms

(B) Volcanic Landforms

(C) Karst Landforms

(D) Glacial Depositional Landforms

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114. Which of the following emergencies directly require CPR as a life-saving intervention due to compromised oxygen supply to vital organs?

(A) Cardiac arrest, drowning and choking

(B) Burns, poisoning and eye injuries

(C) Fever, headache and nausea

(D) Fractures, sprains and bleeding wounds

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115. Which of the following best represents the dominant lifestyle characteristic of rural communities, even as modern infrastructure increasingly integrates into them?

(A) Fast-paced and urbanized

(B) Technology-driven and global

(C) Traditional and nature-based

(D) Industrial and mechanized

116. Which religious sect is traditionally believed to have been patronized by Bindusara, the second ruler of the Maurya Empire?

(A) Buddhism

(B) Ajivika sect

(C) Jainism

(D) Shaivism

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117. What is the literal meaning of the word "Pranayama" in the practice of Yoga?

(A) Breath regulation/extension

(B) Attain mukti

(C) Relaxation

(D) Body Posture

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118. In Indian classical music, which term denotes a slow tempo that allows performers to elaborate and explore the notes of a raga in detail?

(A) Drut Laya

(B) Madhya Laya

(C) Vilambit Laya

(D) Ati Drut Laya

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119. During which phase of crop growth does a dormant seed absorb water, activate enzymes, and begin sprouting with the emergence of the radicle and plumule?

(A) Reproductive stage

(B) Germination

(C) Fruit Development

(D) Maturation

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120. Which one of the following is a primary importance of biological resources for humans and ecosystems?

(A) They create new mountain ranges through geological processes.

(B) They directly form fossil fuels within a short period of time.

(C) They generate ocean currents that regulate global climate.

(D) They provide food, medicine, and raw materials for agriculture and industries.

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121. In a pre-industrial Horticultural Society, which method of food production serves as the primary subsistence strategy?

(A) Large-scale mechanised irrigation-based farming

(B) Cultivating garden plots using basic hand tools

(C) Industrial-scale commercial greenhouse farming

(D) Hunting and gathering wild animals for food

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122. During the sixth century BCE, India's first major encounter with a foreign empire occurred when parts of northwestern India were annexed. Which empire was responsible for this expansion?

(A) Romans

(B) Mughals

(C) Achaemenid

(D) Greeks

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123. Maintaining a consistent bedtime routine, avoiding screens before bed and keeping a regular sleep schedule are practices that most directly improve which aspect of health?

(A) Reflexes

(B) Bone Density

(C) Vision

(D) Sleep

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124. Which Delhi Sultan emphasized the divine status of the ruler and enforced strict court discipline to strengthen centralized authority?

(A) Iltutmish

(B) Nasiruddin Mahmud

(C) Razia Sultan

(D) Balban

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125. Which of the following plants produces lightweight seeds with hair-like structures that allow them to be easily carried by air currents?

(A) Cottonwood

(B) Water mint

(C) Coconut

(D) Water lily

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126. India follows a policy where it does not join any military alliance or power bloc and maintains independent decision-making in international matters. This policy is traditionally known as ________.

(A) National defense

(B) Non-alignment

(C) Strategic partnership

(D) Global alliance

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127. Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining good oral hygiene?

(A) Eating sugary foods frequently

(B) Skipping dental check-ups

(C) Avoiding drinking water

(D) Brushing teeth twice a day

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128. Which of the following fertilizers is the most common source of Cadmium contamination in agricultural soils?

(A) Compost

(B) Farmyard Manure

(C) Rock Phosphate

(D) Urea

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129. The soil in the older alluvium region of the Northern Plains contains calcareous deposits locally known as ________.

(A) Laterite

(B) Regur

(C) Kankar

(D) Loess

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130. Which is India's highest sporting honour, originally instituted as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and renamed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of legendary hockey player?

(A) Dronacharya Award

(B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy

(C) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

(D) Arjuna Award

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131. The Earth Anthem, released at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi on World Environment Day 2013, was penned by which Indian poet-diplomat?

(A) Javed Akhtar

(B) Dr. L. Subramaniam

(C) Burman

(D) Abhay K

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132. After fertilization, the integuments of the ovule develop into ________ part of the seed.

(A) Embryo

(B) Cotyledon

(C) Endosperm

(D) Seed coat

133. Flowers growing in Mediterranean climate are mainly adapted to survive which environmental condition?

(A) Drought

(B) Frost

(C) Snowfall

(D) Flooding

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134. Which policy did India adopt during the Cold War to avoid joining any major power bloc?

(A) Collective Security

(B) Isolationism

(C) Alliance Formation

(D) Non-Alignment

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135. Which of the following best reflects the nature of formative evaluation within the teaching-learning process of Social Studies?

(A) Randomized activity

(B) Mechanical calculation

(C) Occasional measurement

(D) Continuous process

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136. What was the primary purpose for organising the ancient Olympic Games in Greece?

(A) To celebrate the Goddess Athena

(B) To honour the God Poseidon

(C) To honour Zeus

(D) To celebrate Greek victories

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137. Seeds that are dispersed through water must possess which feature to ensure successful movement across water bodies?

(A) Hooked surface

(B) Thick and heavy structure

(C) Bright-colored coat

(D) Buoyant outer covering

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138. Which language, often inscribed in the Brahmi script, was prominently used in Ashoka's Edicts?

(A) Prakrit

(B) French

(C) Elamite

(D) Tulu

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139. According to sociologist Jan Breman, what is a key characteristic of workers described as "footloose labour"?

(A) Are casually employed and migrate frequently for work

(B) They are unionized workers with strong legal protection

(C) They own agricultural land in multiple villages

(D) They have permanent jobs with social security benefits

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140. Dormancy that is induced in a non-dormant, mature seed after imbibition, due to prolonged exposure to unfavorable environmental conditions is called ________.

(A) Morphological dormancy

(B) Secondary dormancy

(C) Imposed dormancy

(D) Primary dormancy

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141. Which 6-beat rhythmic cycle (taal) is most commonly used in Hindustani light-classical music, ghazals, and folk songs?

(A) Dadra

(B) Jhaptal

(C) Ektaal

(D) Teentaal

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142. Who is the first National Security Advisor (NSA) of India to be granted the rank of a Union Cabinet Minister and is currently serving a third consecutive term?

(A) Rajnath Singh

(B) Ajit Doval

(C) Vinay Mohan Kwatra

(D) S. Jaishankar

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143. Proteins in food are broken down into smaller units in the body. What are these units called?

(A) Minerals

(B) Vitamins

(C) Starch

(D) Amino acids

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144. Vaccines help the body fight diseases by training the immune system to recognize and attack ________.

(A) Hormones

(B) Nutrients

(C) Pathogens

(D) Enzymes

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145. Which biodiversity hotspot is famous for unique amphibians, plants, and mammals such as the lion-tailed macaque, Malabar civet, etc.?

(A) Western Ghats

(B) Himalayas

(C) Sundarbans

(D) Eastern Ghats

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146. The oceanic lithosphere, found beneath the ocean floors, is generally composed of basalt and gabbro rocks. These iron- and magnesium-rich rocks are collectively known as ________.

(A) Clastic

(B) Selenite

(C) Mafic

(D) Felsic

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147. Cirques and fjords are examples of ________.

(A) Coastal Landforms

(B) Fluvial Landforms

(C) Karst Landforms

(D) Glacial Erosional Landforms

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148. In Hindustani classical music, which "thaat" does "Raag Yaman" belong to?

(A) Kalyan

(B) Khamaj

(C) Marwa

(D) Kafi

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149. What is the process by which certain microbes produce sugars (food) using energy released from chemical reactions, instead of sunlight?

(A) Fermentation

(B) Decomposition

(C) Respiration

(D) Chemosynthesis

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150. Which component of the homeostatic control system acts as the sensory unit that detects changes in the internal or external environment and sends this information to the control centre?

(A) Effector

(B) Energy source

(C) Control source

(D) Receptor

Q. No.	Correct Answer	Option
91	Nomadic	(C)
92	Mixed Fertilizers	(C)
93	Eating a balanced diet	(D)
94	Sunlight, soil condition, and water availability	(B)
95	Troposphere	(D)
96	To show the octave or pitch range of the note	(A)
97	Hydrosphere	(C)
98	Yadava Dynasty	(A)
99	Siderite	(D)
100	Planning	(D)
101	Increased water runoff	(D)
102	Proper Hydration	(A)
103	Slippery Road	(D)
104	Solar Nebula	(D)
105	Afonso de Albuquerque	(A)
106	Bairat	(C)
107	Thermal pollution	(A)
108	Yoke	(A)
109	Head of State, President	(A)
110	To prepare students to become informed and active citizens	(A)
111	Core body temperature	(A)
112	Squad (Platoon), HALT	(D)
113	Glacial Depositional Landforms	(D)
114	Cardiac arrest, drowning and choking	(A)
115	Traditional and nature-based	(C)
116	Ajivika sect	(B)
117	Breath regulation/extension	(A)
118	Vilambit Laya	(C)
119	Germination	(B)
120	They provide food, medicine, and raw materials	(D)
121	Cultivating garden plots using basic hand tools	(B)
122	Achaemenid	(C)
123	Sleep	(D)
124	Balban	(D)
125	Cottonwood	(A)
126	Non-alignment	(B)
127	Brushing teeth twice a day	(D)
128	Rock Phosphate	(C)
129	Kankar	(C)
130	Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award	(C)
131	Abhay K	(D)
132	Seed coat	(D)
133	Drought	(A)
134	Non-Alignment	(D)
135	Continuous process	(D)
136	To honour Zeus	(C)
137	Buoyant outer covering	(D)
138	Prakrit	(A)
139	Are casually employed and migrate frequently for work	(A)
140	Secondary dormancy	(B)
141	Dadra	(A)
142	Ajit Doval	(B)
143	Amino acids	(D)
144	Pathogens	(C)
145	Western Ghats	(A)
146	Mafic	(C)
147	Glacial Erosional Landforms	(D)
148	Kalyan	(A)
149	Chemosynthesis	(D)
150	Receptor	(D)