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. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: B [Charmanvati]
Notes:
Charmanvati is the historical name of the Chambal River, forming the Panchala Kingdom’s southern boundary as referenced in ancient texts like the Mahabharata.
2. Where is the Qasmi Cemetery, the resting place of prominent Deobandi scholars, located?
[A] Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
[C] Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Osmania University, Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Qasmi Cemetery is situated inside Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, known for Deobandi scholars’ burials.
3. What was the main consequence of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of March 1931 for the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] The movement intensified and gained more support from the masses.
[B] The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.
[C] The British government imposed harsher laws on Indian nationalists.
[D] The Indian National Congress dissolved itself after the pact.
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Correct Answer: B [The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.]
Notes:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact resulted in the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement and the release of political prisoners, allowing Congress to attend the Second Round Table Conference.
4. Who was the principal author of the 1928 ‘Nehru Report’, also known as the ‘Blue Print of Modern Constitution’?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [Motilal Nehru]
Notes:
Motilal Nehru chaired and presented the Nehru Report of 1928, providing a draft constitution for India in response to the Simon Commission.
5. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:
- Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
- Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
- Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
- Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid
Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Khadar soil in Allahabad under a sub-humid climate (Option 3) is the most suitable for dual cropping with limited irrigation need. Khadar is fertile, renewed by frequent flooding, and retains moisture effectively. Sub-humid climate ensures adequate rainfall compared to other combinations mentioned, making it more conducive for dual cropping with less irrigation dependency.
6. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their districts of origin:
- Kuwana – Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi – Bahraich
- Manwar – Gonda
- Gambhir – Karauli (Rajasthan)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All the rivers and their corresponding districts of origin are correctly matched:
- Kuwana originates in Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi originates in Bahraich
- Manwar originates in Gonda
- Gambhir originates in Karauli (Rajasthan)
Accurate knowledge of Indian river origins enhances understanding of geographical diversity.
7. In 2024–25, the Ministry of Mines of India auctioned several critical mineral blocks, including those located in Uttar Pradesh. Which of the following minerals were included in these auctions?
[A] Lithium and Graphite
[B] Rare Earth Elements and Cobalt
[C] Vanadium and Phosphorite
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In 2024–25, the Ministry of Mines auctioned 24 critical mineral blocks, including lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, and phosphorite across several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh.
8. Who dated Ayodhya’s establishment to early 17th century BCE in 1969–70?
[A] Awadh Kishore Narain
[B] Alexander Cunningham
[C] B. B. Lal
[D] Claude Robillard
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Correct Answer: A [Awadh Kishore Narain]
Notes:
Awadh Kishore Narain’s 1969–70 excavations at Ayodhya traced its origins to the early 17th century BCE, indicating its significance as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India according to archaeological evidence.
9. 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.
10. Bargaon in Saharanpur is famous for which ancient civilization’s remains?
[A] Harappan Civilization
[B] Indus Valley Civilization
[C] Vedic Civilization
[D] Chalcolithic Culture of Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Indus Valley Civilization]
Notes:
Bargaon, Saharanpur, is a significant archaeological site displaying Late Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization artifacts, including pottery and settlement remains, providing evidence of post-urban Harappan culture expansion in western Uttar Pradesh. The site was first excavated in the 1950s by the Archaeological Survey of India.
