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 among the following statements regarding the Baghelkhand plateau are correct?
- It is located in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
- The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters
- The Narmada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghelkhand plateau is spread across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its elevation ranges from 150 to 1200 meters. The Narmada-Son trough is located to its south. All three statements—location, height variation, and geographical boundary—are correct as per standard Indian geography sources.
2. Who was the principal author of the 1928 ‘Nehru Report’, also known as the ‘Blue Print of Modern Constitution’?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [Motilal Nehru]
Notes:
Motilal Nehru chaired and presented the Nehru Report of 1928, providing a draft constitution for India in response to the Simon Commission.
3. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
4. In which year was the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCAE) launched by merging earlier conservation schemes?
[A] 2013
[B] 2005
[C] 2015
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: A [2013]
Notes:
The NPCAE was launched in 2013 by merging the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetland Conservation Programme. It focuses on protecting and improving aquatic ecosystem health and biodiversity.
5. Despite having a large installed capacity, which of the following is the main reason Uttar Pradesh continues to import electricity?
[A] Overcapacity in thermal generation
[B] Peak demand shortages and transmission bottlenecks
[C] Surplus green energy availability
[D] Excess number of gas-based power plants
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Correct Answer: B [Peak demand shortages and transmission bottlenecks]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh faces power imports due to peak demand shortages and grid transmission limitations. Vintage plants underperform and maintenance shutdowns exacerbate shortfalls, resulting in imports despite high nominal capacity. Monsoon and seasonal demand spikes worsen the gap.
6. Which international certification did the Narora Atomic Power Station receive in the year 2000?
[A] ISO-14001
[B] ISO-9001
[C] OHSAS-18001
[D] Six Sigma
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Correct Answer: A [ISO-14001]
Notes:
In 2000, Narora Atomic Power Station became the first atomic power plant in Asia to receive ISO-14001 certification for environmental management. It was also awarded the Golden Peacock Award for environment management.
7. In which year was Uttar Pradesh’s first Mineral Policy introduced?
[A] 1985
[B] 1998
[C] 1974
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh launched its inaugural Mineral Policy on 29 December 1998 to regulate mining activities, licensing, royalties, and promote sustainable mineral resource management in the state.
8. Which of the following minerals has been discovered in the Ikauna-Dangli region of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diamond
[B] Copper
[C] Platinum
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Platinum]
Notes:
Platinum has been discovered in Ikauna-Dangli, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh during recent geological surveys. The region is notable for such a rare mineral find in the state, adding to its significance in India’s mineral map.
9. Which three districts form the Saharanpur Division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad
[B] Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur
[C] Shamli, Bijnor, Amroha
[D] Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli
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Correct Answer: D [Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli]
Notes:
Saharanpur Division covers Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Shamli districts in Uttar Pradesh’s northwest, a key area for sugarcane cultivation and an administrative unit since 1997.
10. Consider the following statements regarding World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh:
1. All three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh are located in Agra district.
2. Agra Fort was built entirely by Mughal emperor Akbar.
3. Buland Darwaza was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory over Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct as all three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh—Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri—are located in Agra district. Statement 2 is incorrect because although Akbar initiated the construction of Agra Fort, it was completed by his successors. Statement 3 is correct: Buland Darwaza was constructed by Akbar in 1572 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
