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Key Facts: UPPSC RO/ARO Exam

200 Marks

Total marks for the Preliminary examination across two papers

UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims Scheme

1/3 Negative

Deduction of 0.33 marks for each incorrect MCQ response

UPPSC Guidelines

40% / 35%

Minimum qualifying marks for General/OBC and SC/ST categories

Official Notification

3 Hours

Total written exam duration (2 hours for GS, 1 hour for Hindi)

Exam Schedule

₹125 / ₹65

Application fee structure for General and Reserved categories

Fee Regulations

UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims features 2 papers (GS: 140 MCQs/2 hours, General Hindi: 60 MCQs/1 hour) totaling 200 marks. 1/3rd negative marking applies. Screened candidates qualify for descriptive Mains.

Sample UPPSC RO/ARO Practice Questions

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1Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in India?

A.Harappa

B.Mohenjo-daro

C.Lothal

D.Ganweriwala

Explanation: Lothal is a major Indus Valley Civilization site located in the Bhal region of Gujarat, India. It was discovered in 1954 and excavated by S.R. Rao. It is famous for having the world's earliest known dockyard.

2The Rigvedic deity 'Soma' was primarily associated with which of the following?

A.God of fire

B.God of storms and rain

C.God of plants and intoxicating drink

D.God of cosmic order

Explanation: In the Rigveda, Soma is a plant god who represents the personified sacred potion used in Vedic rituals. The entire Ninth Mandala of the Rigveda, comprising 114 hymns, is dedicated to Soma Pavamana (purified Soma).

3Who among the following Mauryan rulers is credited with patronizing the Third Buddhist Council in Pataliputra?

A.Chandragupta Maurya

B.Bindusara

C.Ashoka

D.Brihadratha

Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was convened in Pataliputra (modern Patna) around 250 BCE under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. It was presided over by the monk Moggaliputta Tissa to purify the Buddhist Sangha of corruption and sectarianism.

4Which of the following travellers visited the court of Vijayanagara King Deva Raya II?

A.Nicolo Conti

B.Abdur Razzaq

C.Athanasius Nikitin

D.Domingo Paes

Explanation: Abdur Razzaq, a Persian scholar and ambassador of Shah Rukh (ruler of Persia), visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Deva Raya II in 1443. He left a detailed account of the city's wealth, administration, and architectural grandeur.

5The term 'Fawazil' under the Iqtadari system of the Delhi Sultanate referred to which of the following?

A.Special taxes levied on non-Muslim subjects

B.Extra payment made to the nobles during military campaigns

C.Surplus revenue remitted to the state treasury by the Iqtadars

D.Land revenue assessed on crown lands directly managed by the Sultan

Explanation: Under the Iqtadari system, 'Fawazil' referred to the surplus income that the Iqtadars (revenue assignees) were required to remit to the central treasury (Diwan-i-Wizarat) after meeting their own maintenance costs and troop expenses. It was a mechanism to assert central control over provincial governors.

6Which of the following Gupta rulers issued gold coins known as 'Dinara' depicting himself playing the Veena?

A.Chandragupta I

B.Samudragupta

C.Chandragupta II

D.Kumaragupta I

Explanation: Samudragupta issued several types of gold coins (Dinaras), including the famous Lyrist type depicting him sitting on a couch and playing the stringed instrument Veena. This coin highlights his artistic accomplishments, which earned him the title 'Kaviraja' (king of poets).

7Who was the author of the historical work 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' which provides details of the early Delhi Sultanate up to the mid-13th century?

A.Ziauddin Barani

B.Minhaj-i-Siraj

C.Amir Khusrau

D.Shams-i-Siraj Afif

Explanation: 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' was written in Persian by Minhaj-i-Siraj Juzjani and dedicated to Nasiruddin Mahmud, the Sultan of Delhi (reigned 1246-1266). It serves as a primary source for the history of the Ghorid dynasty, the slave dynasty, and the Mongol invasions in India.

8The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between Shivaji Maharaj and which of the following Mughal generals?

A.Shaista Khan

B.Afzal Khan

C.Mirza Raja Jai Singh

D.Jaswant Singh

Explanation: The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665, between Shivaji Maharaj and Mirza Raja Jai Singh I, who was representing Emperor Aurangzeb. Under the treaty, Shivaji surrendered 23 forts to the Mughals and agreed to visit Aurangzeb's court in Agra.

9Which of the following ancient Indian texts contains the earliest description of the four Ashramas (stages of life)?

A.Chandogya Upanishad

B.Jabala Upanishad

C.Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

D.Mundaka Upanishad

Explanation: The Jabala Upanishad is a minor Upanishad of the Atharvaveda that explicitly lists and describes the four distinct stages of human life (Ashramas): Brahmacharya (student), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (forest dweller), and Sannyasa (renunciant).

10Under the Chola administration, the assembly of a non-brahmadeya village consisting of local landholders was known as:

A.Ur

B.Sabha

C.Nagaram

D.Mahasabha

Explanation: In the Chola local self-government system, the 'Ur' was the general assembly of tax-paying landholders in common agricultural villages (non-brahmadeya). It handled local matters such as temple lands, irrigation, tax collection, and maintenance of public spaces.

About the UPPSC RO/ARO Exam

The UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary exam is a competitive recruitment test for Review Officers and Assistant Review Officers in Uttar Pradesh. The prelims stage has two objective papers: Paper I (General Studies) with 140 questions and Paper II (General Hindi) with 60 questions, totaling 200 marks. This practice test contains 100 high-quality questions mapped to the official syllabus weights. Complete explanations and wrong-option rationales are provided for every question to help you master the topics and tackle the 1/3rd negative marking penalty.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

UR/OBC/EWS: 40%, SC/ST: 35%

Exam Fee

₹125 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹65 (SC/ST); ₹25 (PH) (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC))

UPPSC RO/ARO Exam Content Outline

70%

General Studies (Paper I)

Indian history, polity, geography, general science, economics, current affairs, and Uttar Pradesh GK.

30%

General Hindi (Paper II)

Vocabulary, antonyms, spelling correction, sentence framework, and adjectival words.

How to Pass the UPPSC RO/ARO Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: UR/OBC/EWS: 40%, SC/ST: 35%
Exam length: 200 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: ₹125 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹65 (SC/ST); ₹25 (PH)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UPPSC RO/ARO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus heavily on the Hindi paper as it has 60 marks of direct vocabulary and is highly scoring.

2Thoroughly study the Indian National Movement, as history questions feature prominently in Paper I.

3Learn specific socio-economic, agricultural, and cultural aspects of Uttar Pradesh.

4Practice solving previous years' papers to adapt to the question pattern and manage time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in the UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3 (0.33) marks for every incorrect answer in the preliminary exam.

What is the difference between RO and ARO post requirements?

Review Officer (RO) posts generally require a graduation degree. Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts also require a computer 'O-level' certificate (or equivalent) and a minimum typing speed of 25 wpm in Hindi.

How many papers are in the prelims exam and what is the duration?

The prelims exam has two papers: General Studies (140 questions, 2 hours) and General Hindi (60 questions, 1 hour). Both are objective and conducted on the same day.

Does the prelims score count towards the final merit list?

No, the Preliminary exam is only qualifying in nature to filter candidates for the Mains. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam (400 marks) only.

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