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 UP mango variety was first to get the GI tag?
[A] Malihabadi Dusseheri
[B] Langra
[C] Chausa
[D] Safeda
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Correct Answer: A [Malihabadi Dusseheri]
Notes:
Malihabadi Dusseheri received the GI tag on 4 September 2009, making it the first mango variety from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this distinction.
2. The Prayag Prashasti inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, is associated with which ancient Indian ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena to celebrate the achievements of Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
3. Who was the governor of Agra Presidency when it was established in 1834?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Sir John Lawrence
[D] Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe]
Notes:
Sir C.T. Metcalfe was appointed governor when Agra Presidency was formed in 1834, before it was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835.
4. Which goddess is the mound Kankali Tila in Mathura named after?
[A] Goddess Durga
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kankali
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Kankali]
Notes:
Kankali Tila is named after the temple of goddess Kankali located there, a significant Jain archaeological site in Mathura.
5. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
6. What is the primary aim of the Formulation of Management Scheme?
[A] Legalizing forest trade
[B] Managing tree logging permits
[C] Wildlife poaching control
[D] Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys
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Correct Answer: D [Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys]
Notes:
The Formulation of Management Scheme, launched in 2007–08, uses GIS, forest mapping, and field surveys for scientific forest management planning and evaluation, leading to sustainable conservation and resource utilization strategies.
7. What was the increase in tree cover in Uttar Pradesh between the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 and ISFR 2023?
[A] 118.43 sq km
[B] 440.76 sq km
[C] 278.00 sq km
[D] 559.19 sq km
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Correct Answer: B [440.76 sq km]
Notes:
Tree cover in Uttar Pradesh grew by 440.76 sq km between ISFR 2021 and 2023, rising from 8,510.16 sq km to 8,950.92 sq km. Tree cover is recorded outside notified forests, including areas like farms, roadsides, and urban spaces.
8. 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.
9. Where is the headquarters of the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh situated?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, has its headquarters in Lucknow. It operates with 9 regional offices and 31 district-level quarry offices across the state to oversee mining activities and geological surveys.
10. The Chunar Fort in Mirzapur district is associated with which of the following historical personalities?
[A] Ashoka the Great
[B] Raja Bharthari
[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Bharthari]
Notes:
Chunar Fort, situated in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, is historically linked to Raja Bharthari, who was the brother of Vikramaditya, the legendary king of Ujjain. According to local legends, Raja Bharthari achieved Mahasamadhi (a yogic death) at this fort, and a temple dedicated to him still exists inside the fort premises. The site thus holds both historical and spiritual significance, distinguishing itself from other associations.
