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. The Prayag Prashasti inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, is associated with which ancient Indian ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha

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2. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi

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3. Which tree species is predominantly found in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)

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4. Which staple grain is predominantly used in the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Millet
[D] Maize

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5. Who introduced the silver “Tanka” and copper “Jital” coins in Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Balban
[B] Qutb ud-Din Aibak
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Iltutmish

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6. Which river is commonly referred to as the ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’?
[A] Rapti
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Gandak
[D] Kuin

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7. Which alternative material has been prioritized by the Uttar Pradesh government as a substitute for river sand in infrastructure projects?
[A] M sand (Manufactured Sand)
[B] Crushed Limestone
[C] Recycled Concrete Aggregate
[D] Granite Chips

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8. Consider the following statements regarding glass sand reserves in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Glass sand is found in both eastern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It is used in the manufacturing of optical fibers and various glass products.
  3. Glass sand reserves are found only in the Jhansi and Chitrakoot districts.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above

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9. Through which of the following district groups does State Highway 5 (SH-5) in Uttar Pradesh pass?
[A] Barabanki, Bahraich, Fatehpur
[B] Ballia, Gorakhpur, Deoria
[C] Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra
[D] Lakhimpur-Kheri, Hamirpur, Mahoba

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10. Mathura shares its western boundary with which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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