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 initiative was launched by K.M. Munshi in 1950 for tree plantation?
[A] Van Mahotsav
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Afforestation Programme
[D] Tree Plantation Drive
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Correct Answer: A [Van Mahotsav]
Notes:
Van Mahotsav, started by K.M. Munshi in 1950, is a week-long festival to promote tree plantation and environmental conservation across India.
2. 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.
3. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
4. After escaping from Jhansi during the 1857 uprising, which city did Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope capture together?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Indore
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Gwalior]
Notes:
After fleeing Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope captured Gwalior by driving out Sindhia; the British later retook the city.
5. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh participated in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918 and later played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Sachindra Nath Sanyal
[B] Chandrasekhar Azad
[C] Ashfaqulla Khan
[D] Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925), making him a key revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Which of the following bird sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh is named after a prominent Indian political leader and was established most recently?
[A] Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
[B] Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, situated in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2003. It honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, promotes avian conservation, and serves as a key stop for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It is the newest among the options.
9. 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.
10. On which date did Uttar Pradesh become a state of India?
[A] 15th August 1947
[B] 1st November 1956
[C] 24th January 1950
[D] 26th January 1950
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Correct Answer: C [24th January 1950]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh was officially granted statehood on 24th January 1950, two days prior to India’s Republic Day. It was earlier known as United Provinces and was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.
