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. Which hospital was formerly called Thompson Hospital?
[A] King George’s Medical University Hospital
[B] Sarojini Naidu Hospital
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital
[D] Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu Hospital]
Notes:
Thompson Hospital was renamed Sarojini Naidu Hospital in 1947, honoring Sarojini Naidu, renowned poet and freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, popularly called the “Nightingale of India.” It is a prominent hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
3. Who is the eldest Ashtasakhi famous for pacifying Radha in Braj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Vishaka
[B] Champaklata
[C] Chitra
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: D [Lalita]
Notes:
Lalita is the eldest among the Ashtasakhis, the eight principal companions of Radha. She is mainly recognized for her role in pacifying Radha and mediating in her pastimes with Krishna in Braj, Uttar Pradesh. Her unique position makes her central among the Ashtasakhis.
4. Who led the Congress party when it assumed office in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in July 1937?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Ballabh Pant]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant led Congress in United Provinces when it took office in July 1937 after initial refusal.
5. In which two cities of Uttar Pradesh are bhang shops especially licensed due to traditional consumption during Holi and Maha Shivaratri?
[A] Mathura and Varanasi
[B] Agra and Lucknow
[C] Kanpur and Allahabad
[D] Ghaziabad and Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura and Varanasi]
Notes:
Mathura and Varanasi have licensed bhang shops due to cultural and religious use during Holi and Maha Shivaratri.
6. In the financial year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh planted 32,933 hectares under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. What percentage of its afforestation target did this represent?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 86%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [86%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh achieved about 86% of its 2024–25 CAMPA target by planting 32,933 hectares, which was the highest achievement among all states in India for that period under the scheme.
7. Which company is responsible for power distribution in Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
[B] Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)
[C] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[D] Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)
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Correct Answer: C [Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)]
Notes:
KESCO, established in 2000, is the primary power distribution agency within Kanpur’s municipal limits. It operates under the umbrella of UPPCL and serves the urban population of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
8. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first sermon?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Buddha’s first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath.
9. In which city did Emperor Akbar establish the Maktab Khana in 1574 to translate major Indian texts into Persian?
[A] Agra
[B] Delhi
[C] Jaipur
[D] Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: D [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Maktab Khana was set up in Fatehpur Sikri to translate texts like Mahabharata and Ramayana into Persian.
10. The Bhabar and Terai regions primarily serve as recharge zones for which aquifer system in northern India?
[A] Indus Basin Aquifer System
[B] Ganga-Yamuna Alluvial Aquifer System
[C] Pennar River Aquifer System
[D] Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer System
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Correct Answer: B [Ganga-Yamuna Alluvial Aquifer System]
Notes:
Bhabar filters surface water which resurfaces in Terai, recharging the Ganga-Yamuna Alluvial Aquifer System in North India.
