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. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE?
[A] Hagana
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Hagamasha
[D] Azes
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, mentioned on Brahmi coin inscriptions, was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE. He is among the earliest named rulers of the Northern Satraps in this region.
2. Which Rajput clan ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh in medieval times?
[A] Suryavanshis
[B] Gahadavalas
[C] Chauhans
[D] Solankis
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Correct Answer: B [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavalas ruled major regions of Uttar Pradesh, including Kannauj and Varanasi, from the 11th to 12th centuries. Their most famous king was Govindachandra.
3. The Bala Bodhisattva statue belongs to the era of which ancient ruler?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka]
Notes:
The Bala Bodhisattva, found at Sarnath, is inscribed in year 3 of Kanishka’s reign, marking Kushan dynasty art progress under King Kanishka around 123 CE.
4. Who founded the Manda Zamindari near Prayagraj in 1542?
[A] Raja Manik Chand
[B] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
[C] Raja Gudan Deo
[D] Raja Vishwanath Pratap Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Gudan Deo]
Notes:
Raja Gudan Deo, a descendant of Raja Manik Chand, established Manda Zamindari in 1542 near Prayagraj.
5. Who played a pivotal role in establishing the Awadh Kisan Sabha in 1920?
[A] Baba Ramchandra
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a religious leader-turned-activist, founded Awadh Kisan Sabha to unite peasants against landlord oppression in 1920.
6. 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.
7. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
8. Which digital system is UP Forest Department adopting to combat wildlife crimes?
[A] Manual patrolling squads
[B] Solar fencing around reserves
[C] Integrated Forest Management System with AI and GPS
[D] Drones for plantation monitoring
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Correct Answer: C [Integrated Forest Management System with AI and GPS]
Notes:
UP Forest Department’s 2025 plan includes an AI-enabled Integrated Forest Management System with GPS, sensor cameras, and drones for real-time detection of wildlife crimes, illegal logging, and fires, managed via a centralized command center to enhance forest protection and monitoring efficiency.
9. Which of the following trees is the main source of resin and turpentine in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Semal
[B] Deodar
[C] Tendu
[D] Chir
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Correct Answer: D [Chir]
Notes:
Chir (Pinus roxburghii) is a common coniferous tree in Uttar Pradesh’s hilly regions. Its resin is commercially tapped and processed to produce turpentine, widely used in industries like paint and varnish.
10. Under the Upvan Scheme (2025-26) in Uttar Pradesh, which plantation technique is primarily promoted by municipal corporations to develop urban mini-forests and mitigate urban heat islands?
[A] Linear avenue planting
[B] Miyawaki method
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: B [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method is emphasized in Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme for dense urban forests in 17 cities. This technique ensures rapid tree growth and high biodiversity, helping reduce heat islands, especially in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.
