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. Who commissioned Aram Bagh in Agra in 1526?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: D [Babur]
Notes:
Babur built Aram Bagh in 1526, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India, located in Agra near the Taj Mahal.
2. Siron Khurd in Lalitpur is identified with which medieval Gurjara-Pratihāra city?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Jhansi
[C] Sīyaḍoṇi
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: C [Sīyaḍoṇi]
Notes:
Siron Khurd is identified as Sīyaḍoṇi, a 10th-century Gurjara-Pratihāra commercial hub with marketplaces, mint, and custom house, as revealed by epigraphic evidence from the Lalitpur region in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
3. 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.
4. Where is Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research headquarters located?
[A] Meerut
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) headquarters is in Lucknow, the capital city. Established to promote agricultural research in the state, UPCAR coordinates technological advancements, policy formulation, and implementation for agricultural growth across Uttar Pradesh.
5. Which of the following is the most recently designated Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh as of 2022?
[A] Saman Bird Sanctuary
[B] Sur Sarovar
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary became the newest and 10th Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh in 2022. Sur Sarovar was designated in 2020, Saman Bird Sanctuary in 2019, and Haiderpur Wetland in 2021.
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. In which year did Mayawati begin her longest uninterrupted term as UP Chief Minister?
[A] 2002
[B] 1995
[C] 2007
[D] 1997
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Correct Answer: C [2007]
Notes:
Mayawati began her longest uninterrupted Chief Minister term in Uttar Pradesh on 13 May 2007, serving until 15 March 2012, completing a full 5-year term. This was unique among her four total terms as UP CM.
8. Which statement about Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is correct?
[A] It is directly elected by citizens
[B] It is a permanent body
[C] It can be dissolved every 6 years
[D] It has 404 members
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Correct Answer: B [It is a permanent body]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is a permanent chamber; it cannot be dissolved. Instead, one-third of its members retire every two years. Unlike the Legislative Assembly, its membership and election process are distinct and it does not have 404 members.
9. Consider the following pairs regarding early newspapers and magazines and their places of publication:
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra
- Brahman – Kanpur
- Kavivachan Sudha – Kashi
- Hans – Varanasi
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 2, and 4
[C] All of the above
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
All pairs are correctly matched: Buddhi Prakash was published from Agra, Brahman from Kanpur, Kavivachan Sudha from Kashi, and Hans from Varanasi. These publications played pivotal roles in the socio-cultural renaissance and the development of Indian literature and journalism during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
10. Which newspapers are weekly publications from Kanpur?
[A] Janyug, Kutaj, Pravad
[B] Lokapath, Arya Mitra, Rashtrabhasha Sandesh
[C] Neer Ksheer, Navya Sansar, Prem Prachak
[D] Rashtramat, Nagrik, Neer Ksheer
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Correct Answer: D [Rashtramat, Nagrik, Neer Ksheer]
Notes:
Rashtramat, Nagrik, and Neer Ksheer are all weekly newspapers published from Kanpur, a major center for Hindi journalism in Uttar Pradesh.
