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 is the name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950?
[A] Vijaylaxmi Pandit
[B] Sucheta Kripalini
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Anandi Ben Patel
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Correct Answer: D [Anandi Ben Patel]
Notes:
The name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950 is Anandi Ben Patel. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947.
2. Who established the Rampur Raza Library in Uttar Pradesh in 1774?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Faizullah Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Faizullah Khan founded Rampur Raza Library in 1774. It houses rare Indo-Islamic manuscripts, miniature paintings, and historical documents, making it a significant center for research and preservation of Mughal and Awadhi heritage. It is recognized as a national library of India.
3. In which city is the Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: D [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Located in Gorakhpur, UP, the planetarium features an 18m dome and advanced digital technology.
4. Which Pala king is credited with founding the Vikramashila Mahavihara in Bihar?
[A] Gopala I
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Vikramashila Mahavihara was established by Pala king Dharmapala (783-820 CE) as a major Buddhist center alongside Nalanda.
5. In which year was the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1959
[B] 1960
[C] 1961
[D] 1962
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Correct Answer: B [1960]
Notes:
IIT Kanpur was established in 1960 in Uttar Pradesh and is a premier institute of national importance.
6. Which prominent medieval scholar from Uttar Pradesh was fluent in Turkish, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hindi?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[C] Abul Fazl
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: C [Abul Fazl]
Notes:
Abul Fazl, from Uttar Pradesh, was a key courtier of Akbar and author of Ain-i-Akbari; he mastered multiple languages including Turkish, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hindi.
7. 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.
8. Consider the following soils found in Uttar Pradesh:
- Terai soil
- Khadar soil
- Bangar soil
- Red soil
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges them in order of their natural nitrogen content, from highest to lowest?
[A] Khadar, Terai, Bangar, Red soil
[B] Terai, Bangar, Khadar, Red soil
[C] Khadar, Bangar, Terai, Red soil
[D] Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil
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Correct Answer: D [Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil]
Notes:
- Terai soil is richest in nitrogen due to high organic matter from decaying vegetation.
- Khadar (new alluvial) has moderate nitrogen content owing to frequent river deposits.
- Bangar (old alluvium) is relatively depleted of nitrogen.
- Red soil is lowest in nitrogen, being typically poor in organic matter.
Thus, the correct descending order is Terai > Khadar > Bangar > Red soil.
9. Which of the following lakes in Uttar Pradesh is an ox-bow lake formed by river meandering?
[A] Taandadari
[B] Keetham
[C] Radhakund
[D] Manasi Ganga
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Correct Answer: A [Taandadari]
Notes:
Taandadari in Mirzapur is an ox-bow lake, formed by river meandering; others are not ox-bow lakes.
10. Which body was set up in Uttar Pradesh under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
[A] Lokayukta
[B] District Legal Services Authority
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] Central Vigilance Commission
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Correct Answer: B [District Legal Services Authority]
Notes:
The Act establishes State, District, and Tehsil Legal Services Authorities in Uttar Pradesh to offer free legal aid and organize Lok Adalats for dispute resolution, ensuring access to justice for marginalized populations.
