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 among the following statements regarding the Baghelkhand plateau are correct?
- It is located in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
- The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters
- The Narmada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghelkhand plateau is spread across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its elevation ranges from 150 to 1200 meters. The Narmada-Son trough is located to its south. All three statements—location, height variation, and geographical boundary—are correct as per standard Indian geography sources.
2. Which initiative was launched by K.M. Munshi in 1950 for tree plantation?
[A] Van Mahotsav
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Afforestation Programme
[D] Tree Plantation Drive
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Correct Answer: A [Van Mahotsav]
Notes:
Van Mahotsav, started by K.M. Munshi in 1950, is a week-long festival to promote tree plantation and environmental conservation across India.
3. Which protest did Shrinarayan Chaturvedi make against UP’s language policy?
[A] Resigned from All India Radio
[B] Declined the Bharat Bharti Award
[C] Stopped writing poetry
[D] Refused to edit Saraswati magazine
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Correct Answer: B [Declined the Bharat Bharti Award]
Notes:
Shrinarayan Chaturvedi declined the Bharat Bharti Award in protest against Uttar Pradesh’s decision to accord Urdu the status of second official language in the state.
4. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famous for cultural and religious significance?
[A] Agra
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is a spiritual capital for Hindus, known for the Ganges ghats, ancient temples, rituals, and lively ethnographic traditions. It is considered among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
5. Who was the leader of the revolt at Faizabad during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Kunwar Singh
[D] Maulvi Ahmadullah
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Correct Answer: D [Maulvi Ahmadullah]
Notes:
Maulvi Ahmadullah led the rebellion at Faizabad in 1857 and played a prominent role in Awadh’s uprising.
6. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
7. Which lake is surrounded by both Bundelkhand Fort and a temple in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barua Sagar
[B] Ramgarh Tal
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[D] Belasagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is situated near Bundelkhand Fort and Jarai-Ka-Math temple in Uttar Pradesh.
8. What is the cash prize awarded to organisations under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme?
[A] ₹ 50,000
[B] ₹ 1 lakh
[C] ₹ 2 lakh
[D] ₹ 5 lakh
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Correct Answer: C [₹ 2 lakh]
Notes:
Under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme, instituted in 2012–13, organisations are given ₹ 2 lakh for notable contributions to forest, wildlife, and environment conservation; individuals receive ₹ 1 lakh.
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Kachhua (Turtle) Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a protected area intended for the conservation of freshwater turtles and Ganges river dolphins.
- Fishing activities are legally allowed for local communities within the sanctuary limits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect, as the Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Varanasi, not Prayagraj. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary was established in 1989 primarily for the conservation of turtles and the Ganges river dolphin. Statement 3 is incorrect because fishing is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in the sanctuary area.
10. Which Gahadavala king introduced Turushkadanda tax for Ghaznavid tribute?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Chandradeva
[C] Madanapala
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Chandradeva]
Notes:
Chandradeva, founder of the Gahadavala dynasty, instituted the Turushkadanda tax to pay annual tribute to Ghaznavid Sultans. This tax was specifically levied to maintain peace with the Ghaznavids during his rule in North India, particularly in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
