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 of the following deities is NOT directly depicted in the Brahmana religion’s sculptural representations from Mathura?
[A] Brahma
[B] Durga
[C] Kartikeya
[D] Vishnu
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Correct Answer: C [Kartikeya]
Notes:
Brahmana sculptures at Mathura prominently feature Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Laxmi; Kartikeya is not directly depicted.
2. Which primary ingredient gives Saunth its brownish-red color?
[A] Tamarind paste
[B] Dates
[C] Jaggery
[D] Dried ginger
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Correct Answer: D [Dried ginger]
Notes:
Saunth is a North Indian chutney made from tamarind and dried ginger, called ‘saunth’ in Hindi. Dried ginger specifically imparts Saunth’s distinct brownish-red color and spicy-sweet flavor, differentiating it from other chutneys. Sometimes dates or jaggery are added for sweetness, but not for color.
3. Who was the queen that led the resistance in Jhansi during the Central India Campaign of 1857-59?
[A] Rani Durgavati
[B] Rani Padmini
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
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Correct Answer: C [Rani Lakshmibai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmibai led Jhansi’s resistance against British annexation during the 1857-59 Central India Campaign and died in battle in 1858.
4. Ragini Trivedi is associated with which art form?
[A] Classical Dance
[B] Painting
[C] Drama
[D] Vichitra Veena
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Correct Answer: D [Vichitra Veena]
Notes:
Ragini Trivedi, born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for her expertise in the Misrabani style and playing the vichitra veena, a rare Indian string instrument. She has contributed significantly to Hindustani classical music. The vichitra veena is notable for its fretless design.
5. Who led the revolt in Jhansi after the British denied her adopted son’s claim to the throne during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Tantia Tope
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: A [Rani Lakshmi Bai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt in Jhansi after the British rejected her adopted son’s claim, becoming a key leader in the 1857 uprising.
6. Who was the leader behind the formation of a provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement?
[A] Ramnath Pandey
[B] Jagannath Chaudhary
[C] Chittu Pandey
[D] Shivnath Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Chittu Pandey]
Notes:
Chittu Pandey led the establishment of the provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement, temporarily expelling British authority.
7. 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.
8. Which soil type in western Uttar Pradesh is most prone to wind erosion during summer due to its texture and local climate?
[A] Sandy loam soil
[B] Black cotton soil
[C] Laterite soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: A [Sandy loam soil]
Notes:
Sandy loam soils in western Uttar Pradesh, especially around Agra and Mathura, dry up quickly in summer and are highly susceptible to wind erosion.
9. Which of the following trees is the main source of resin and turpentine in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Semal
[B] Deodar
[C] Tendu
[D] Chir
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Correct Answer: D [Chir]
Notes:
Chir (Pinus roxburghii) is a common coniferous tree in Uttar Pradesh’s hilly regions. Its resin is commercially tapped and processed to produce turpentine, widely used in industries like paint and varnish.
10. Which national-level agroforestry initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in late 2023 to promote tree planting on agricultural lands?
[A] UP Agroforestry Policy
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: A [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP introduced its first Agroforestry Policy in late 2023 to integrate tree plantation with agriculture. Over 105 crore saplings have been planted on non-forest land since 2017, enhancing farmer income, soil health, and expanding green cover as part of state environmental strategies.
