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 sites in Uttar Pradesh provide conclusive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, indicating the start of the Iron Age?
[A] Hastinapur and Atranjikheda
[B] Kausambi and Mathura
[C] Ahichhatra and Sankisa
[D] Chunar and Sarnath
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Correct Answer: A [Hastinapur and Atranjikheda]
Notes:
Hastinapur and Atranjikheda yielded definitive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, marking the Iron Age’s advent in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who is the eldest Ashtasakhi famous for pacifying Radha in Braj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Vishaka
[B] Champaklata
[C] Chitra
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: D [Lalita]
Notes:
Lalita is the eldest among the Ashtasakhis, the eight principal companions of Radha. She is mainly recognized for her role in pacifying Radha and mediating in her pastimes with Krishna in Braj, Uttar Pradesh. Her unique position makes her central among the Ashtasakhis.
3. Shitala Mata Mandir in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which ancient folk deity known for healing diseases?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Shitala
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: C [Shitala]
Notes:
Shitala is worshipped as the goddess of sores, pustules, and diseases in North India.
4. Who founded United Provinces Glass Works in Bahjoi, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ishwar Das Varshney
[B] Jamnalal Bajaj
[C] Ghanshyam Das Birla
[D] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Ishwar Das Varshney]
Notes:
Ishwar Das Varshney is known as the father of India’s glass industry and founded United Provinces Glass Works in Bahjoi, Uttar Pradesh in 1916, pioneering modern glass manufacturing in India.
5. 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.
6. Where is Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research headquarters located?
[A] Meerut
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) headquarters is in Lucknow, the capital city. Established to promote agricultural research in the state, UPCAR coordinates technological advancements, policy formulation, and implementation for agricultural growth across Uttar Pradesh.
7. In which year was the Green Belt Development Scheme launched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2011–12
[B] 2013–14
[C] 2012–13
[D] 2010–11
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Correct Answer: C [2012–13]
Notes:
The Green Belt Development Scheme began in Uttar Pradesh during 2012–13. It aimed to promote plantation of various tree species, including Indian rosewood, tamarind, mango, fig, and Cassia fistula, for urban greening and environmental enhancement in the state.
8. Which government scheme is specifically aimed at addressing land degradation in ravine-affected areas along rivers such as Yamuna, Chambal, and Betwa in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna Afforestation Project
[B] Agroforestry Reclamation Scheme
[C] Plantation in Ravine Land
[D] Ravine Afforestation Scheme
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Correct Answer: C [Plantation in Ravine Land]
Notes:
Plantation in Ravine Land scheme targets severe soil and land degradation in ravine-prone districts like Agra, Etawah, Mainpuri, and Jalaun. It integrates soil conservation, afforestation, and land management to reclaim and stabilize ravine lands along rivers such as Yamuna, Chambal, and Betwa in Uttar Pradesh.
9. What percentage of India’s total electricity generation in FY 2024-25 was contributed by nuclear power?
[A] 3%
[B] 1%
[C] 5%
[D] 7%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
Notes:
Nuclear energy accounted for about 3% of India’s overall electricity generation in FY 2024-25. India’s main nuclear reactors are located in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
10. Which site is NOT in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kotla Fort
[B] Chandraveer Gate
[C] Mata Teela Temple
[D] Moti Masjid
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Correct Answer: D [Moti Masjid]
Notes:
Moti Masjid is situated inside the Agra Fort complex in Agra, not Firozabad. Kotla Fort, Chandraveer Gate, and Mata Teela Temple are all noted tourist attractions of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
