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. Uttar Pradesh shares it borders with how many states ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares boundary with maximum number of other Indian states. It shares its border with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar as well as Delhi
2. Consider the following about the Eka movement:
- It was started in 1921
- Madari Pasi was the organizer of the movement
- Excessive taxation was the main cause of the movement
- The movement took place in present Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All Are Correct Statements
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Correct Answer: D [All Are Correct Statements]
Notes:
The Eka movement was indeed started in 1921 in present Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Madari Pasi and with the help of other low caste leaders. Excessive taxation was the main cause of the movement. In March 1922, the movement was suppressed by the British.
3. Which among the following about the Baghelkhand plateau are correct?
1. It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
2. The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters
3. Narmada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghelkhand plateau is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters. armada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau.
4. 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.
5. 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.
