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. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Lathi Nach is a cultural stick dance of the Tharu people, symbolizing their connection with nature and protection from wildlife.
2. Where was Uda Devi Pasi, the Dalit woman freedom fighter of the 1857 Indian Rebellion, born?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uda Devi Pasi was born in Lucknow and fought in Begum Hazrat Mahal’s women’s battalion during the 1857 rebellion.
3. Who led the Eka Movement in 1921, and in which regions of Uttar Pradesh did it mainly spread?
[A] Ram Chandra; Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi
[B] Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur
[C] Shiv Narayan; Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Agra, and Meerut
[D] Baba Ramchandra; Ghazipur, Faizabad, Jaunpur, and Moradabad
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Correct Answer: B [Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur]
Notes:
The Eka Movement was led by Madari Pasi and mainly spread in Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
4. In which year did Sarojini Naidu preside over the Indian National Congress session held in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1937
[B] 1916
[C] 1942
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: D [1925]
Notes:
In 1925, Sarojini Naidu presided over the Indian National Congress session at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; she was the first Indian woman to do so.
5. Consider the following sets of districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot
- Kanpur, Sitapur, Unnao
- Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar
- Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras
Which of the above sets includes districts where soil erosion by water is aggravated due to deforestation combined with terrain undulations?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot are characterized by hilly or plateau terrain where significant deforestation occurs. This combination accelerates water-induced soil erosion. In contrast, the other listed districts mostly have plains and lower slopes, making the problem less severe. Therefore, only Set 1 fits the criteria outlined in the question.
6. Which tree is most common in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sal
[B] Phulai
[C] Khair
[D] Neem
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Correct Answer: A [Sal]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) dominates Uttar Pradesh’s Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, especially in the Terai-Bhabar region. These forests, with rainfall above 100 cm, also include teak, semal, and mahua. Sal is ecologically and economically significant in North India’s deciduous forest ecosystems.
7. What is the solar energy generation target set by Uttar Pradesh to be achieved by 2027?
[A] 22,000 MW
[B] 10,700 MW
[C] 84,000 MW
[D] 500 GW
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Correct Answer: A [22,000 MW]
Notes:
Under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022, the state has set a target to achieve 22,000 MW of solar energy generation by 2026–27 to boost renewable power capacity in the region.
8. In which battle did Awadh Nawabs serve as Mughal courtiers?
[A] Battle of Buxar
[B] Battle of Bhopal
[C] Third Battle of Panipat
[D] Battle of Karnal
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Correct Answer: D [Battle of Karnal]
Notes:
The Nawabs of Awadh served as Mughal courtiers in the 1739 Battle of Karnal against Nader Shah, supporting the Mughal emperor alongside other regional rulers. Their involvement was significant in the failed Mughal resistance to the Persian invasion.
9. Chaar Bayt folk art is mainly preserved in which Uttar Pradesh city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Rampur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Rampur]
Notes:
Chaar Bayt, a 400-year-old folk art, is mainly preserved in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It involves group singing and storytelling, and is listed by Sangeet Natak Akademi. Other notable centers include Tonk, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. Rampur remains its principal stronghold in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which kingdom was ruled by the Abhiras from 203-270 CE?
[A] Deccan Kingdom
[B] Satavahana Kingdom
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Western Satraps
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Correct Answer: A [Deccan Kingdom]
Notes:
The Abhiras ruled the Deccan region after the Satavahanas between 203–270 CE, mainly under King Ishwarsena.
