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. When did the provisional UP Legislature begin its first session under the Constitution?
[A] The Assembly was first constituted on 1 April 1937 with 403 members.
[B] The Vidhan Sabha Chambers are located in Kanpur.
[C] The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.
[D] The Assembly size increased to 403 members before the 2000 Reorganisation Act.
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Correct Answer: C [The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislature’s first session under the new Constitution started on 2 February 1950 with 228 members. The Vidhan Sabha is in Lucknow, not Kanpur. The size increased to 403 after the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
2. Who founded the English newspaper ‘The Leader’ during British rule?
[A] C.Y. Chintamani
[B] Motilal Nehru
[C] Madan Mohan Malviya
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: C [Madan Mohan Malviya]
Notes:
‘The Leader’ was established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1909 at Allahabad. It became a prominent paper in United Provinces’ political landscape. C.Y. Chintamani served later as its editor.
3. At which of the following locations does the Ghaghara River join the Ganga River?
[A] Patna
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Near Chapra
[D] Darbhanga
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Correct Answer: C [Near Chapra]
Notes:
The Ghaghara River joins the Ganga near Chapra in Bihar after flowing through Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which river is commonly referred to as the ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’?
[A] Rapti
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Gandak
[D] Kuin
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Correct Answer: A [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti causes recurrent flooding in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the epithet ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’.
5. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
6. Which of the following lakes is located near a site renowned for hosting a major fair during the Kartik month?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Radhakund]
Notes:
Radhakund, in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its grand Kartik fair, especially among devotees of Lord Krishna.
7. In the financial year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh planted 32,933 hectares under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. What percentage of its afforestation target did this represent?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 86%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [86%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh achieved about 86% of its 2024–25 CAMPA target by planting 32,933 hectares, which was the highest achievement among all states in India for that period under the scheme.
8. Which mineral does Uttar Pradesh lead in the national production of, specifically referring to aluminium hydroxide ore?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Diaspore
[C] Gypsum
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: B [Diaspore]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh is India’s leading producer of diaspore, mainly found in the districts of Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Mahoba. Diaspore (aluminium hydroxide) is an important source for aluminium extraction in refineries.
9. Which of the following is NOT an international airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
[B] Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
[C] Hindon Airport
[D] Kushinagar International Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Hindon Airport]
Notes:
Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad serves mainly as an Air Force base and is not designated as an international airport. Uttar Pradesh’s current international airports are in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Kushinagar.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Bahraich district:
- It is located on the banks of the Saryu River
- It has a literacy rate below 50%
- It is part of the Devipatan Division
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All three statements are correct. Bahraich district is situated on the banks of the Saryu River, has a literacy rate of 49.4% (which is below 50%), and is administratively part of the Devipatan Division in Uttar Pradesh as per official records and the 2011 census data.
