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. DASTAK campaign which was launched in Uttar Pradesh is associated with which of the following?
[A] Eradication of Child labour
[B] Eradication of Dowry
[C] Eradication of Encephalitis
[D] Eradication of domestic violence
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Correct Answer: C [Eradication of Encephalitis]
Notes:
DASTAK campaign was launched by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to eradicate communicable diseases as well as Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) disease. Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne (Culex species) disease.
2. Which Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
3. 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 It houses rare Indo-Islamic manuscripts, miniature paintings, and historical documents, making it a significant center for research and preservation of Mughal and Awadhi heritage.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.
4. Who was the Raja of Sarila between 1882 and 1898?
[A] Raja Khallak Singh
[B] Rao Sambhar Singh
[C] Mahipal Singh Ju Deo
[D] Pahar Singh Ju Deo
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Correct Answer: D [Pahar Singh Ju Deo]
Notes:
Pahar Singh Ju Deo became Raja of Sarila after adoption in 1882, ruled until 1898 after Raja Khallak Singh’s death, and was a significant Bundelkhand ruler in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
5. Which folk songs from Uttar Pradesh are known for celebrating the Radha-Krishna theme?
[A] Rasiya
[B] Birha
[C] Kajari
[D] Alha
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Correct Answer: A [Rasiya]
Notes:
Rasiya songs from Uttar Pradesh focus on Radha-Krishna and are performed with bumb drums during festivals.
6. Which physical division of Uttar Pradesh shows the greatest variation in altitude?
[A] Gangetic Plain
[B] Terai Region
[C] Plateau Region of the South
[D] Doab Region
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Correct Answer: C [Plateau Region of the South]
Notes:
The Plateau Region of the South features altitude variation from 300 m to 600 m due to hill ranges like Kaimur and Sonakar, unlike the state’s flatter regions.
7. Why does the Bangar region have lower soil fertility compared to the Khadar region?
[A] Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition
[B] Higher water table
[C] Increased clay content
[D] Excessive organic matter
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Correct Answer: A [Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition]
Notes:
Bangar is older alluvium subjected to leaching and lacks the fresh, nutrient-rich silt deposited annually in Khadar.
8. Which southern tributary of the Ganga meets it downstream of Varanasi and is notable for significant seasonal fluctuations in water discharge?
[A] Ghaghara
[B] Gomti
[C] Son
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Son]
Notes:
The Son River, originating from the southern plateau, joins the Ganga downstream of Varanasi and is known for its highly variable seasonal flow.
9. Which of the following is the largest man-made lake in India?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: A [Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, formed by the Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh, is India’s largest man-made lake.
10. Which tree’s bark provides dye for colouring leather items?
[A] Silver Fir
[B] Babool (Gum Acacia)
[C] Tendu
[D] Date Palm
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Correct Answer: B [Babool (Gum Acacia)]
Notes:
Babool (Acacia nilotica) bark contains tannins used in dyeing and tanning leather. It thrives in dry regions, especially Uttar Pradesh. The tree also yields edible gum and possesses medicinal value. Babool’s dye properties make it valuable in traditional leather industries across India.
