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. Who helped fund the land for Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Varanasi, 1908?
[A] Upendra Narayan Deb
[B] Tarini Charan Pal
[C] None of the above
[D] Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal
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Correct Answer: D [Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal]
Notes:
In 1908, both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal contributed funds to purchase land for the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Luxa, Varanasi, supporting the Mission’s philanthropic activities and expansion.
2. Which protest did Shrinarayan Chaturvedi make against UP’s language policy?
[A] Resigned from All India Radio
[B] Declined the Bharat Bharti Award
[C] Stopped writing poetry
[D] Refused to edit Saraswati magazine
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Correct Answer: B [Declined the Bharat Bharti Award]
Notes:
Shrinarayan Chaturvedi declined the Bharat Bharti Award in protest against Uttar Pradesh’s decision to accord Urdu the status of second official language in the state.
3. Who among the following was conferred the title ‘Kavi Raj’ by Emperor Akbar and was also one of his Navaratnas?
[A] Tansen
[B] Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[C] Birbal
[D] Faizi
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Correct Answer: C [Birbal]
Notes:
Birbal, originally Mahesh Das, was given the title ‘Kavi Raj’ by Akbar and was a member of his Navaratnas for his wit and poetry.
4. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
5. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their districts of origin:
- Kuwana – Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi – Bahraich
- Manwar – Gonda
- Gambhir – Karauli (Rajasthan)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All the rivers and their corresponding districts of origin are correctly matched:
- Kuwana originates in Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi originates in Bahraich
- Manwar originates in Gonda
- Gambhir originates in Karauli (Rajasthan)
Accurate knowledge of Indian river origins enhances understanding of geographical diversity.
6. Which tree’s bark provides dye for colouring leather items?
[A] Silver Fir
[B] Babool (Gum Acacia)
[C] Tendu
[D] Date Palm
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Correct Answer: B [Babool (Gum Acacia)]
Notes:
Babool (Acacia nilotica) bark contains tannins used in dyeing and tanning leather. It thrives in dry regions, especially Uttar Pradesh. The tree also yields edible gum and possesses medicinal value. Babool’s dye properties make it valuable in traditional leather industries across India.
7. In which district of Uttar Pradesh are major copper deposits primarily found?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: D [Lalitpur]
Notes:
Lalitpur district in Uttar Pradesh is noted for its significant sedimentary-based copper ore deposits, with ore content ranging from 3–6%. This deposit is crucial for various industries including electrical, construction, and electronics sectors.
8. Consider the following pairs relating to the ‘One District One Product’ programme in Uttar Pradesh:
- Gautam Buddh Nagar – Readymade Garments
- Amethi – Moonj Products
- Agra – Leather Products
- Baghpat – Wooden Toys
Which of the above pairs is/are NOT correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghpat is not associated with Wooden Toys in the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme; instead, it is known for Home Furnishing. Gautam Buddh Nagar is correctly identified with Readymade Garments, Amethi with Moonj Products, and Agra with Leather Products under the ODOP programme. The ODOP initiative of Uttar Pradesh is designed to promote unique, traditional products specific to each district, fostering regional specialties, generating employment, and boosting local economic development by focusing on indigenous industries and craftsmanship.
9. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for exhibiting Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sculptures from the Kushana to the Gupta period, indicating religious syncretism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Sarnath
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kaushambi
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura presents sculptures from all three religions across Kushana and Gupta periods, reflecting artistic and religious diversity.
10. 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.
