States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations
For all Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams including PCS, RO/ARO, Assistant Engineer, and other major state exams.
1. Which event resulted in the creation of Rampur State in 1774?
[A] Battle of Miranpur Katra
[B] Death of Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Treaty of Lal Dang
[D] Siege of Lal Dang
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Lal Dang]
Notes:
The Treaty of Lal Dang in 1774 ended the First Rohilla War, leading to Rampur State’s formation under Nawab Faizullah Khan. This treaty marked the beginning of Rampur as an independent princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
2. Which district–forest type pair is correctly matched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[B] Shravasti – Tropical Thorny Forest
[C] Chitrakoot – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[D] Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest]
Notes:
Lucknow lies in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest region of Uttar Pradesh; these forests mainly include sal, neem, and babool trees. Banda and Chitrakoot are largely thorny forest areas; Shravasti has moist deciduous forest but not thorny type.
3. What is the current installed thermal power capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5,933 MW
[B] 6,134 MW
[C] 7,140 MW
[D] 8,114 MW
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Correct Answer: C [7,140 MW]
Notes:
UPRVUNL’s installed thermal power capacity is 7,140 MW as of 2024–25, comprising five major state-owned thermal plants in Uttar Pradesh, making it a key electricity provider in the state.
4. Which body was set up in Uttar Pradesh under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
[A] Lokayukta
[B] District Legal Services Authority
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] Central Vigilance Commission
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Correct Answer: B [District Legal Services Authority]
Notes:
The Act establishes State, District, and Tehsil Legal Services Authorities in Uttar Pradesh to offer free legal aid and organize Lok Adalats for dispute resolution, ensuring access to justice for marginalized populations.
5. The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Agra
[B] Jhansi
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Sikandra
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Correct Answer: C [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, a revered Sufi saint, is situated in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. Built during the reign of Emperor Akbar around 1580, it is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Akbar had great respect for Saint Salim Chishti, believing that the saint’s blessings enabled him to have a son, Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir. The tomb, constructed in white marble, attracts pilgrims and tourists for its historical and spiritual significance.
6. Which site is believed to be Draupadi’s birthplace?
[A] Mathura
[B] Kampilya
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kampilya]
Notes:
Kampilya, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, was the capital of southern Panchala and is mentioned in the Mahabharata as Draupadi’s birthplace. It is one of the 16 Mahasatis’ significant sites in Indian mythology.
7. In which country is the Sonha language primarily spoken?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Notes:
Sonha is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in Nepal’s Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
8. The Vindhyan rock system, predominantly found in southern Uttar Pradesh, is mainly associated with which geological period?
[A] Cambrian
[B] Pre-Cambrian
[C] Jurassic
[D] Cretaceous
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Correct Answer: B [Pre-Cambrian]
Notes:
The Vindhyan rock system was formed during the Pre-Cambrian era and consists mainly of non-fossiliferous rocks like sandstone, dolomite, and limestone.
9. Consider the following rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- Yamuna
- Ramganga
- Gandak
- Gomati
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which these rivers meet the Ganga from west to east?
[A] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
[B] 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
[C] 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
[D] 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 – 1 – 4 – 3]
Notes:The correct west-to-east order in which these rivers join the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is:
- Ramganga (in western Uttar Pradesh)
- Yamuna (at Prayagraj)
- Gomati (near Ghazipur)
- Gandak (at the Bihar border)
Thus, Option 2 (2 – 1 – 4 – 3) is correct.
10. The Kalagarh Dam is built on which tributary of the Ganga River?
[A] Gomti
[B] Ramganga
[C] Kosi
[D] Yamuna
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Correct Answer: B [Ramganga]
Notes:
Kalagarh Dam is located on the Ramganga River, a tributary of the Ganga, in Uttarakhand.
