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 archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, dating to the Kushana period, is known for yielding numerous terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Ahichhatra
[C] Sonkh
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Sonkh]
Notes:
Sonkh, near Mathura, provided significant Kushana period finds including terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, indicating its importance as a Buddhist center.
2. In which Indian state did the Firozabad rail collision of 1995 take place?
[A] Haryana
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Firozabad rail collision occurred in Uttar Pradesh on the Delhi-Kanpur section of Northern Railway in 1995.
3. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 in Meerut?
[A] The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
[B] The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges
[C] Heavy land revenue demands
[D] Dismissal of Indian soldiers from service
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Correct Answer: B [The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges]
Notes:
The use of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, directly sparking the revolt in Meerut.
4. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh shares a border with Delhi?
[A] Muzaffarnagar
[B] Ghaziabad
[C] Agra
[D] Kanpur Nagar
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Correct Answer: B [Ghaziabad]
Notes:
Ghaziabad directly borders Delhi; Gautam Buddha Nagar also does, but not the other listed districts.
5. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage]
Notes:
Kankar nodules in Bangar soil signify high calcium carbonate, alkaline conditions, and poor drainage reducing productivity.
6. 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.
7. Under the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), which minerals did MECL explore in Uttar Pradesh in early 2025?
[A] Rock phosphate and Potash
[B] All of the above
[C] Tungsten and Graphite
[D] Glauconite and Rare Earth Elements (REE)
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
In January 2025, MECL conducted NMET-supported mineral exploration in Uttar Pradesh for rock phosphate, potash, tungsten, graphite, glauconite, and rare earth elements.
8. What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway and which locations does it link in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia
[B] 302 km; Agra to Lucknow
[C] 135 km; Ghaziabad to Sonipat
[D] 96 km; Delhi to Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway is an 8-lane, 1,047 km access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Greater Noida in the west to Ballia in the east, passing through major cities such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Raebareli, and Bulandshahar.
9. Which Mughal emperor made Erich a sarkar seat in Agra Subah?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar designated Erich as a sarkar seat in Agra Subah, which then included regions like Jhansi and parts of Jalaun.
10. Who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1982 to 1984 following Vishwanath Pratap Singh’s resignation?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Ram Naresh Yadav
[C] Chandra Bhanu Gupta
[D] Sripati Mishra
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Correct Answer: D [Sripati Mishra]
Notes:
Sripati Mishra succeeded Vishwanath Pratap Singh as UP Chief Minister (1982-1984) and was previously Vidhan Sabha Speaker.
