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 first modern indigenous Indian art movement began in 1974?
[A] Samikshavad
[B] Bengal School of Art
[C] Progressive Artists’ Group
[D] Madras Art Movement
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Correct Answer: A [Samikshavad]
Notes:
Samikshavad, started in 1974 by Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla in Uttar Pradesh, is considered the first indigenous modern Indian art movement, free from Western influence, emphasizing socio-political themes and symbolism.
2. The bone-made statue of the maternal goddess discovered in the Belan Valley belongs to which prehistoric period?
[A] Neolithic Age
[B] Mesolithic Age
[C] Chalcolithic Age
[D] Palaeolithic Age
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Correct Answer: D [Palaeolithic Age]
Notes:
The maternal goddess statue from the Belan Valley is attributed to the Palaeolithic Age, evidencing early symbolic art and spiritual beliefs.
3. Arrange the following dynasties in the correct chronological order of their emergence: Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala.
[A] Chandela, Maurya, Gupta, Gahadavala
[B] Gupta, Chandela, Maurya, Gahadavala
[C] Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala
[D] Gahadavala, Gupta, Maurya, Chandela
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Correct Answer: C [Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala]
Notes:
Maurya (322–187 BC) was followed by Gupta (319–543 AD), then Chandela (8th–11th century), and lastly Gahadavala (9th–13th century).
4. Which folk songs from Uttar Pradesh are known for celebrating the Radha-Krishna theme?
[A] Rasiya
[B] Birha
[C] Kajari
[D] Alha
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Correct Answer: A [Rasiya]
Notes:
Rasiya songs from Uttar Pradesh focus on Radha-Krishna and are performed with bumb drums during festivals.
5. Which authority owns the 390 acres of land designated for the proposed Lalitpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Airports Authority of India
[B] Uttar Pradesh State Government
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] National Highways Authority of India
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Correct Answer: A [Airports Authority of India]
Notes:
The 390 acres for Lalitpur Airport are owned by the Airports Authority of India, originally a WWII airstrip now defunct.
6. Which mineral is primarily used in Uttar Pradesh power plants for Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units to control SO₂ emissions?
[A] Limestone
[B] Granite
[C] Silica sand
[D] Dolomite
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Correct Answer: D [Dolomite]
Notes:
Dolomite is widely used in FGD units of power plants in Uttar Pradesh for effective removal of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) from exhaust gases. It acts as a sorbent in wet and dry scrubbing processes during desulphurization.
7. What is the primary function of Village Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Issuing passports
[B] Ensuring basic amenities in the village
[C] Handling criminal cases
[D] Taxation policy
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Correct Answer: B [Ensuring basic amenities in the village]
Notes:
Village Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh focus on providing basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, street lighting, cleanliness, and carrying out developmental projects under the Panchayati Raj system led by the Gram Pradhan (Sarpanch).
8. Who commanded the Indian forces from Delhi during the Revolt of 1857 against the British?
[A] Nana Sahib
[B] General Bakht Khan
[C] Bahadur Shah II
[D] Tatya Tope
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Correct Answer: B [General Bakht Khan]
Notes:
General Bakht Khan led the Indian sepoys in Delhi during the 1857 revolt, serving as chief military commander under Bahadur Shah II.
9. Which region of Uttar Pradesh is least likely to benefit from western cyclonic disturbances?
[A] Western Uttar Pradesh
[B] Central Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bundelkhand region
[D] Eastern Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Eastern Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Eastern Uttar Pradesh rarely receives rain from western disturbances, which mainly affect western and central regions.
10. Which soil type in India possesses the highest water retention capacity, making it especially suitable for irrigated rice cultivation?
[A] Lal soil
[B] Dorsa soil
[C] Kabar (a variety of black soil)
[D] Parwa soil
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Correct Answer: C [Kabar (a variety of black soil)]
Notes:
Kabar is a heavy, clayey, calcareous black soil with excellent water retention, ideal for irrigated rice.
