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 Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh
[C] Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
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Correct Answer: A [Marri Chenna Reddy]
Notes:
Marri Chenna Reddy served as Uttar Pradesh Governor from 1974 to 1977, overseeing the state during periods including President’s rule. He held governor posts in several Indian states during his political career.
2. Which of the following rivers does not originate in the main Himalayan range?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Hindon
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Correct Answer: D [Hindon]
Notes:
Hindon River rises in the Shivalik Hills, not the main Himalayan range; the others originate from major Himalayan glaciers.
3. How many members of UP Legislative Council are elected by graduates?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
8 members of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council are elected by graduates, as per Article 171(3)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Uttar Pradesh is among the few Indian states with a bicameral legislature, where graduate constituencies play a unique role in council formation.
4. Which forest reserve near Lucknow is famous for crocodile conservation?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
[C] Kukrail Forest Reserve
[D] Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Kukrail Forest Reserve]
Notes:
Kukrail Forest Reserve, located near Lucknow, is renowned for its crocodile breeding centre and is a prominent site for conserving endangered gharials. It also manages an extensive crocodile rehabilitation programme, making it unique among Uttar Pradesh’s wildlife reserves.
5. Who constructed the Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Panch Mahal, built by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri, is a five-storey palace with 176 columns, inspired by Buddhist architecture and used as a pleasure and relaxation area for the royal ladies.
6. Which political party is active in Uttar Pradesh as mentioned in the text?
[A] Rashtriya Lok Dal
[B] Samajwadi Party
[C] Bharatiya Janata Party
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtriya Lok Dal]
Notes:
Rashtriya Lok Dal is specifically noted as active in Uttar Pradesh in the text.
7. Which mountain range mentioned in the Mahabharata and Puranas is located west of Mahameru near Prayaga?
[A] Pariyatra Mountains
[B] Vindhya Mountains
[C] Aravalli Range
[D] Sahyadri Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Pariyatra Mountains]
Notes:
Pariyatra Mountains, also called Paripatra and Sanapada, lie west of Mahameru near Prayaga, as per Mahabharata and Puranas.
8. How many delegates from Uttar Pradesh attended the first and second sessions of the Indian National Congress respectively?
[A] 10 in the first session; 74 in the second session
[B] 12 in the first session; 60 in the second session
[C] 15 in the first session; 80 in the second session
[D] 8 in the first session; 50 in the second session
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Correct Answer: A [10 in the first session; 74 in the second session]
Notes:
10 delegates from Uttar Pradesh attended the first session in 1885, and 74 attended the second session in 1886, showing rapid political engagement from the state.
9. What causes rivers in the Bhabar region of Uttar Pradesh to flow underground?
[A] Presence of dense vegetation
[B] Clay-rich soil preventing infiltration
[C] Frequent tectonic activity
[D] High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits
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Correct Answer: D [High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits]
Notes:
Bhabar has coarse alluvial deposits (boulders, pebbles) with high porosity and permeability, causing rivers to disappear underground.
10. Consider the following rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- Yamuna
- Ramganga
- Gandak
- Gomati
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which these rivers meet the Ganga from west to east?
[A] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
[B] 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
[C] 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
[D] 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 – 1 – 4 – 3]
Notes:The correct west-to-east order in which these rivers join the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is:
- Ramganga (in western Uttar Pradesh)
- Yamuna (at Prayagraj)
- Gomati (near Ghazipur)
- Gandak (at the Bihar border)
Thus, Option 2 (2 – 1 – 4 – 3) is correct.
