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 material was mainly used for beads at Alamgirpur site of Indus Valley?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Copper
[D] Steatite paste
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Correct Answer: D [Steatite paste]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, an easternmost Indus Valley site in Uttar Pradesh, is notable for beads and ear studs mainly made from steatite paste, which was favored for its softness and suitability for fine carving and polishing.
2. Who was twice Chief Commissioner of Oudh in the 19th century?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] John Russell Colvin
[C] Lousada Barrow
[D] Charles Canning
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Correct Answer: C [Lousada Barrow]
Notes:
Lousada Barrow served as Oudh’s Chief Commissioner twice: 1860–61 and 1871. He also commanded Volunteer Cavalry during the 1857 uprising under Major-General Havelock. His contributions were significant in colonial administration in northern India.
3. Consider the following statements regarding glass sand reserves in Uttar Pradesh:
- Glass sand is found in both eastern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- It is used in the manufacturing of optical fibers and various glass products.
- Glass sand reserves are found only in the Jhansi and Chitrakoot districts.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Glass sand in Uttar Pradesh occurs in several districts including Chandauli, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Banda, so statement 3 is incorrect. It is used for optical fibers and glass products, and found in both eastern and central UP; hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
4. State Highway 13 (SH-13) passes through which of the following group of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Ballia
[B] Meerut, Bareilly, Sikandra Rao
[C] Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, Banda
[D] Basti, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, Banda]
Notes:
State Highway 13 in Uttar Pradesh covers Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, and Banda, extending approximately 228 km and facilitating key east-west connectivity across central Uttar Pradesh districts.
5. Which river system does National Waterway-1 use in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga–Yamuna only
[B] Ghaghara–Saryu only
[C] Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly
[D] Gomati–Rapti–Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 (NW-1) runs along the Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly river system, stretching from Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to Haldia (West Bengal), and is the longest waterway in India.
6. The Sarnath Lion Capital, which was later adopted as India’s national emblem, was discovered during excavations at which specific stupa or structure in Sarnath?
[A] Near Dhamek Stupa
[B] Beside Chaukhandi Stupa
[C] At Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
[D] Near Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Near Dhamek Stupa]
Notes:
The Lion Capital was found at Sarnath, near the Dhamek Stupa, marking the site of Buddha’s first sermon.
7. Who founded Fatehpur Sikri city in 1571?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was established by Emperor Akbar in 1571 near the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chishti as the Mughal capital. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and notable for its Mughal architecture.
8. At which confluence is the Prayag Kumbh Mela held in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Haridwar Sangam (Ganges and Yamuna)
[B] Allahabad Sangam (Ganges and Gomti)
[C] Triveni Sangam (Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati)
[D] Varanasi Sangam (Ganges and Varuna)
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Correct Answer: C [Triveni Sangam (Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati)]
Notes:
Prayag Kumbh Mela is held at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Uttar Pradesh.
9. What causes rivers in the Bhabar region of Uttar Pradesh to flow underground?
[A] Presence of dense vegetation
[B] Clay-rich soil preventing infiltration
[C] Frequent tectonic activity
[D] High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits
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Correct Answer: D [High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits]
Notes:
Bhabar has coarse alluvial deposits (boulders, pebbles) with high porosity and permeability, causing rivers to disappear underground.
10. In which of the following regions of Uttar Pradesh is gully erosion due to unprotected drainage most prevalent?
[A] Eastern districts like Ballia and Gorakhpur
[B] Northern districts like Pilibhit and Lakhimpur
[C] Southern districts like Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra
[D] Western districts like Meerut and Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: C [Southern districts like Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra]
Notes:
Southern districts such as Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra are severely affected by Chambal-Yamuna ravines, where gully erosion is widespread.
