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 testified against HRA members in the Kakori conspiracy trials?
[A] Abbas Salim Khan
[B] Ahmad Ali
[C] Banwari Lal
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: C [Banwari Lal]
Notes:
Banwari Lal turned approver and gave crucial testimony in the Kakori conspiracy case, which led to the conviction of several Hindustan Republican Association members. His evidence played a significant role in the British prosecution’s case during the 1925 trials.
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. The Bhainsahi River in Uttar Pradesh joins which river near Bahaduraganj?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Saryu River
[D] Tons River
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Correct Answer: D [Tons River]
Notes:
The Bhainsahi River is a tributary in Uttar Pradesh that joins the Tons River near Bahaduraganj. The Tons River itself is an important tributary of the Ganges, flowing through eastern Uttar Pradesh.
4. 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.
5. Which physical division of Uttar Pradesh shows the greatest variation in altitude?
[A] Gangetic Plain
[B] Terai Region
[C] Plateau Region of the South
[D] Doab Region
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Correct Answer: C [Plateau Region of the South]
Notes:
The Plateau Region of the South features altitude variation from 300 m to 600 m due to hill ranges like Kaimur and Sonakar, unlike the state’s flatter regions.
6. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
7. Match the following Kharif crops with their largest producing districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Bajra
- Maize
- Arhar
With:
- Hamirpur
- Aligarh
- Mainpuri
Which of the following is the correct match?
[A] A-1, B-2, C-3
[B] A-3, B-2, C-1
[C] A-2, B-3, C-1
[D] A-2, B-1, C-3
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Correct Answer: C [A-2, B-3, C-1]
Notes:
- Bajra → Aligarh: Aligarh is the leading district for Bajra cultivation in Uttar Pradesh.
- Maize → Mainpuri: Mainpuri district is known for being the top producer of maize.
- Arhar → Hamirpur: Arhar cultivation is highest in the Hamirpur district.
The correct matching is thus: A-2 (Bajra-Aligarh), B-3 (Maize-Mainpuri), C-1 (Arhar-Hamirpur).
8. Which national-level agroforestry initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in late 2023 to promote tree planting on agricultural lands?
[A] UP Agroforestry Policy
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: A [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP introduced its first Agroforestry Policy in late 2023 to integrate tree plantation with agriculture. Over 105 crore saplings have been planted on non-forest land since 2017, enhancing farmer income, soil health, and expanding green cover as part of state environmental strategies.
9. What is the current installed thermal power capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5,933 MW
[B] 6,134 MW
[C] 7,140 MW
[D] 8,114 MW
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Correct Answer: C [7,140 MW]
Notes:
UPRVUNL’s installed thermal power capacity is 7,140 MW as of 2024–25, comprising five major state-owned thermal plants in Uttar Pradesh, making it a key electricity provider in the state.
10. How many members of UP Legislative Council are elected by graduates?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
8 members of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council are elected by graduates, as per Article 171(3)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Uttar Pradesh is among the few Indian states with a bicameral legislature, where graduate constituencies play a unique role in council formation.
