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 facility is provided at the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal?
[A] Cold storage unit
[B] Commodity transit shade
[C] Grain silo
[D] Container yard
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Correct Answer: B [Commodity transit shade]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal offers a commodity transit shade for swift temporary storage and handling of goods. The terminal, inaugurated on River Ganga, supports logistics for cargo movement and is a significant component under the Jal Marg Vikas Project.
2. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh served as the capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada and exhibits evidence of cultural continuity from the pre-Mauryan to Gupta period?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Ahichchhatra
[C] Sarnath
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Kaushambi]
Notes:
Kaushambi was the Vatsa capital; excavations reveal occupation and artifacts spanning pre-Mauryan to Gupta eras.
3. 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.
4. Which FM radio channel was the first to operate in Agra, Faizabad, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Radio Mirchi
[B] Radio Mantra
[C] Red FM
[D] Big FM
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Correct Answer: B [Radio Mantra]
Notes:
Radio Mantra, owned by Dainik Jagran group, was the first FM channel in these cities, operating at 91.9 MHz and later rebranded as Radio City in 2017.
5. Who among the following was conferred the title ‘Kavi Raj’ by Emperor Akbar and was also one of his Navaratnas?
[A] Tansen
[B] Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[C] Birbal
[D] Faizi
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Correct Answer: C [Birbal]
Notes:
Birbal, originally Mahesh Das, was given the title ‘Kavi Raj’ by Akbar and was a member of his Navaratnas for his wit and poetry.
6. Consider the following statements regarding wheat production in Uttar Pradesh:
- Wheat is cultivated in almost all regions of Uttar Pradesh except the Bundelkhand and Vindhya regions.
- Wheat cultivation requires approximately 10°C–15°C during sowing and 50–75 cm of annual rainfall.
- Eastern and North-Eastern Uttar Pradesh generally register lower wheat yields due to excessive rainfall.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Statement 1 is incorrect because Bundelkhand does produce wheat, though less than other regions; only some northern hilly and southern plateau regions are less suitable. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: wheat requires 10°C–15°C at sowing, 50–75 cm rainfall, and yields are lower in eastern parts due to excess rain.
- Statement 2: Correct climatic requirements.
- Statement 3: Yield factors in eastern UP.
7. Which organizations are responsible for hydro power generation, thermal power generation, and power distribution, respectively, in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NTPC, KESCO, UPERC
[B] UPSEB, UPERC, UPPCL
[C] NTPC, UPJVNL, KESCO
[D] UPJVNL, UPRVUNL, UPPCL
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Correct Answer: D [UPJVNL, UPRVUNL, UPPCL]
Notes:
UPJVNL manages hydro generation, UPRVUNL is responsible for thermal generation, and UPPCL oversees state-wide distribution in Uttar Pradesh. These agencies operate under the Uttar Pradesh power sector structure after the state electricity board was unbundled.
8. Where is the headquarters of the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh situated?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, has its headquarters in Lucknow. It operates with 9 regional offices and 31 district-level quarry offices across the state to oversee mining activities and geological surveys.
9. Which Uttar Pradesh cities have two Family Courts each?
[A] Varanasi and Prayagraj
[B] Agra and Meerut
[C] Bareilly and Jhansi
[D] Lucknow and Kanpur
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow and Kanpur]
Notes:
Lucknow and Kanpur, being major urban centers of Uttar Pradesh, each have two Family Courts due to their large populations and high volume of family law cases, making them unique among cities in the state.
10. In which year was Darul Uloom Deoband established?
[A] 1875
[B] 1888
[C] 1866
[D] 1857
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Correct Answer: C [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband, established in 1866 in Uttar Pradesh, is known as the birthplace of the Deobandi Islamic movement and is one of the largest Islamic seminaries in the world.
