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 founder of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Madan Mohan Malvia
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sukumar Dutt
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Correct Answer: B [Madan Mohan Malvia]
Notes:
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly Central Hindu College, was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyain Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1916. The university’s main campus was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras. With over 12,000 students residing in campus, it is the largest residential university in Asia.
2. Which Lucknow monument was modeled after Istanbul’s Sublime Porte?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Kaiserbagh Palace
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: C [Rumi Darwaza]
Notes:
Rumi Darwaza, constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, is inspired by Istanbul’s Sublime Porte. It stands 60 feet tall and is a prominent example of Lucknow’s Awadhi-Turkish architectural blend, symbolizing the city’s historical connections to Ottoman design.
3. 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.
4. Who was the Indian revolutionary bookbinder involved in the 1857 uprising, arrested and hanged in Patna?
[A] Peer Ali Khan
[B] Veer Kunwar Singh
[C] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
[D] Shivaji
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Correct Answer: A [Peer Ali Khan]
Notes:
Peer Ali Khan was a bookbinder who distributed secret messages during the 1857 uprising; arrested and hanged in Patna.
5. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
6. Consider the following districts of the Bundelkhand region:
- Banda
- Jhansi
- Jalaun
Which of the following correctly represents the descending order of average annual rainfall among these districts?
[A] Jhansi > Banda > Jalaun
[B] Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun
[C] Jalaun > Jhansi > Banda
[D] Jalaun > Banda > Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun]
Notes:The correct sequence is
- Banda (approx. 104 cm)
- Jhansi (approx. 90 cm)
- Jalaun (approx. 81 cm)
Banda receives the highest annual rainfall in Bundelkhand among the listed districts, followed by Jhansi and Jalaun. Knowing such environmental variations is essential for regional planning and resource management.
7. In Uttar Pradesh, during which months does the Rabi (winter) cropping season receive the most beneficial rainfall?
[A] March and April
[B] November and December
[C] January and February
[D] May and June
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Correct Answer: C [January and February]
Notes:
January and February rainfall from Western Disturbances is vital for Rabi crops like wheat and mustard in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Consider the following soils found in Uttar Pradesh:
- Terai soil
- Khadar soil
- Bangar soil
- Red soil
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges them in order of their natural nitrogen content, from highest to lowest?
[A] Khadar, Terai, Bangar, Red soil
[B] Terai, Bangar, Khadar, Red soil
[C] Khadar, Bangar, Terai, Red soil
[D] Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil
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Correct Answer: D [Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil]
Notes:
- Terai soil is richest in nitrogen due to high organic matter from decaying vegetation.
- Khadar (new alluvial) has moderate nitrogen content owing to frequent river deposits.
- Bangar (old alluvium) is relatively depleted of nitrogen.
- Red soil is lowest in nitrogen, being typically poor in organic matter.
Thus, the correct descending order is Terai > Khadar > Bangar > Red soil.
9. What is the total installed capacity (approximately) of Small Hydro Plants (SHPs) completed by UPJVNL?
[A] 10 MW
[B] 35 MW
[C] 25 MW
[D] 16 MW
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Correct Answer: D [16 MW]
Notes:
UPJVNL (Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited) has completed 11 small hydro plants with a combined capacity of about 16.25 MW, with additional projects underway across Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which organizations are responsible for hydro power generation, thermal power generation, and power distribution, respectively, in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NTPC, KESCO, UPERC
[B] UPSEB, UPERC, UPPCL
[C] NTPC, UPJVNL, KESCO
[D] UPJVNL, UPRVUNL, UPPCL
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Correct Answer: D [UPJVNL, UPRVUNL, UPPCL]
Notes:
UPJVNL manages hydro generation, UPRVUNL is responsible for thermal generation, and UPPCL oversees state-wide distribution in Uttar Pradesh. These agencies operate under the Uttar Pradesh power sector structure after the state electricity board was unbundled.
