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 authority owns the 390 acres of land designated for the proposed Lalitpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Airports Authority of India
[B] Uttar Pradesh State Government
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] National Highways Authority of India
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Correct Answer: A [Airports Authority of India]
Notes:
The 390 acres for Lalitpur Airport are owned by the Airports Authority of India, originally a WWII airstrip now defunct.
2. Who was the governor of Agra Presidency when it was established in 1834?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Sir John Lawrence
[D] Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe]
Notes:
Sir C.T. Metcalfe was appointed governor when Agra Presidency was formed in 1834, before it was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835.
3. Which of the following rivers merges with the Ghaghara River at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Terhi
[B] Kuwana
[C] Rapti
[D] Saryu
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana (Kuano) River joins the Ghaghara at Gorakhpur; others join at different locations.
4. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest gram (chana) production?
[A] Sitapur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Hamirpur]
Notes:
Hamirpur district leads Uttar Pradesh in gram production due to its favorable agro-climatic conditions.
5. What percentage of India’s total electricity generation in FY 2024-25 was contributed by nuclear power?
[A] 3%
[B] 1%
[C] 5%
[D] 7%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
Notes:
Nuclear energy accounted for about 3% of India’s overall electricity generation in FY 2024-25. India’s main nuclear reactors are located in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
6. Which river flows through both Deoria and Kushinagar districts?
[A] Rapti
[B] Rohini
[C] Chhoti Gandak
[D] Ghaghra
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Correct Answer: C [Chhoti Gandak]
Notes:
Chhoti Gandak originates in Nepal, passes through Deoria and Kushinagar districts in Uttar Pradesh, and is an important tributary of the Ghaghara River. It helps irrigation and supports agriculture in both districts.
7. Which site in Faizabad is linked to Lord Rama’s ‘jal samadhi’?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Company Gardens
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Correct Answer: B [Guptar Ghat]
Notes:
Guptar Ghat, located on the Sarayu River in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is revered as the place where Lord Rama is believed to have taken ‘jal samadhi’. Nearby, ancient temples add religious and historical significance to the site, making it an important pilgrimage destination for devotees.
8. Who ruled Ayodhya after Mauryan Empire in 2nd-1st century BCE?
[A] Shunga dynasty
[B] Deva dynasty
[C] Mitra dynasty
[D] Datta dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Deva dynasty]
Notes:
The Deva dynasty succeeded the Mauryan Empire in Ayodhya (Saketa) during the 2nd-1st century BCE and were likely Shunga vassals. They preceded the Datta and Mitra dynasties in Ayodhya’s political history.
9. Who was known as the “Kotwal of Meerut” and played a key role in inspiring the local rebellion during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Mangal Pandey
[B] Dhan Singh Gurjar
[C] Bakht Khan
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Dhan Singh Gurjar]
Notes:
Dhan Singh Gurjar, the Kotwal of Meerut, was instrumental in mobilizing civilians and initiating the uprising in Meerut during 1857.
10. Which one of the following dams is NOT located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Badua
[B] Adwa
[C] Baghelkhand
[D] Ahraura
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Correct Answer: A [Badua]
Notes:
Badua Dam is not located in Uttar Pradesh; it is situated in Banka district of Bihar and was completed in 1965. The Badua Dam is built on the Badua river and is 457.32 meters long. In contrast, Adwa Dam (Mirzapur district), Baghelkhand Dam (Balrampur district), and Ahraura Dam (Mirzapur district) are all located in Uttar Pradesh. These dams are significant for regional irrigation and water supply purposes.
