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 sacred tree in Prayagraj is considered religiously important?
[A] Akshayavat
[B] Parijaat
[C] Bodhi Tree
[D] Kalpavriksha
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Correct Answer: A [Akshayavat]
Notes:
Akshayavat is the immortal fig tree located at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is a major Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be indestructible and sacred since ancient times.
2. Who was the sole possessor of the Bhargavastra weapon in the Mahabharata?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Drona
[C] Karna
[D] Bhishma
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Correct Answer: C [Karna]
Notes:
Karna alone possessed the Bhargavastra, a powerful weapon from Parashurama, used effectively on the 17th day of the Kurukshetra War.
3. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
4. Which of the following species is incorrectly associated with the Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site, designated in 2005?
[A] Siberian Crane
[B] Ganges River Dolphin
[C] Gharial
[D] Six turtle species
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Correct Answer: A [Siberian Crane]
Notes:
Siberian Crane is not recorded in the Upper Ganga (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site. Ganges River Dolphin, Gharial, and six species of turtles are confirmed residents of this stretch in Uttar Pradesh.
5. How many districts have been prioritized for ecological rejuvenation under the Uttar Pradesh Forest Cover Enrichment Scheme?
[A] 14
[B] 10
[C] 22
[D] 18
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Correct Answer: D [18]
Notes:
The scheme, supported by NABARD, focuses on ecological restoration in 18 Uttar Pradesh districts including Agra, Meerut, and Jhansi, to increase forest cover and improve biodiversity in degraded forest regions.
6. Which international certification did the Narora Atomic Power Station receive in the year 2000?
[A] ISO-14001
[B] ISO-9001
[C] OHSAS-18001
[D] Six Sigma
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Correct Answer: A [ISO-14001]
Notes:
In 2000, Narora Atomic Power Station became the first atomic power plant in Asia to receive ISO-14001 certification for environmental management. It was also awarded the Golden Peacock Award for environment management.
7. Which amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
[A] 42nd Amendment
[B] 61st Amendment
[C] 86th Amendment
[D] 73rd Amendment
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Correct Answer: D [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj Institutions, adding Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, and mandated a three-tier system of local rural governance across India, except certain states and areas. It aimed to strengthen grassroots democracy.
8. Which document first recognized Ayodhya as Lord Rama’s birthplace?
[A] Jai Singh II’s documents
[B] Babur’s memoirs
[C] Ayodhya Mahatmya
[D] Faizabad court report
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Correct Answer: A [Jai Singh II’s documents]
Notes:
Jai Singh II’s 1717 documents are the earliest definitive reference to Ayodhya as Lord Rama’s birthplace. These records predate court or British references, and are considered crucial in the historical identification of the site in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which nautch figure from Sardhana near Meerut is noted in Uttar Pradesh’s arts history?
[A] Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
[B] Begum Rokeya of Aligarh
[C] Begum Samru of Sardhana
[D] Roopmati of Saharanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Begum Samru of Sardhana]
Notes:
Begum Samru ruled Sardhana near Meerut in the 18th-19th century, was a celebrated performer, and became the only Catholic ruler in India. Her palace was a cultural hub and she significantly impacted performing arts and political life in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Who founded Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh after destroying Khera Manihar?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Jalal Khan Orakzai
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Mir Qasim
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Correct Answer: B [Jalal Khan Orakzai]
Notes:
Jalal Khan Orakzai, an Afghan Mughal commander under Aurangzeb, founded Jalalabad after destroying Khera Manihar.
