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 battle did Major General Lousada Barrow lead in 1857?
[A] Battle of Futtehpore
[B] Battle of Lucknow
[C] Battle of Kanpur
[D] Battle of Jhansi
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Futtehpore]
Notes:
Major General Lousada Barrow commanded British forces at the Battle of Futtehpore in 1857, achieving victory and securing a key supply line during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
2. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 in Meerut?
[A] The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
[B] The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges
[C] Heavy land revenue demands
[D] Dismissal of Indian soldiers from service
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Correct Answer: B [The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges]
Notes:
The use of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, directly sparking the revolt in Meerut.
3. After escaping from Jhansi during the 1857 uprising, which city did Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope capture together?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Indore
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Gwalior]
Notes:
After fleeing Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope captured Gwalior by driving out Sindhia; the British later retook the city.
4. 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.
5. Where is Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research headquarters located?
[A] Meerut
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) headquarters is in Lucknow, the capital city. Established to promote agricultural research in the state, UPCAR coordinates technological advancements, policy formulation, and implementation for agricultural growth across Uttar Pradesh.
6. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known to have uranium deposits?
[A] Lalitpur
[B] Chandauli
[C] Jhansi
[D] Saharanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Lalitpur]
Notes:
Lalitpur’s Gulaga area has uranium mineralization, as identified by the Atomic Minerals Directorate, making it notable for potential nuclear fuel reserves in Uttar Pradesh.
7. What is the primary function of major district roads in the transportation network of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Linking production areas to markets and highways
[B] Connecting state capitals to national highways
[C] Facilitating air cargo movement
[D] Connecting villages with expressways
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Correct Answer: A [Linking production areas to markets and highways]
Notes:
Major district roads in Uttar Pradesh primarily connect areas of agricultural and industrial production to markets and major roads like State and National Highways, enabling efficient movement of goods and fostering regional economic growth.
8. Which city is correctly linked to the publication of ‘Hindi Dainik’?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Gorakhpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
‘Hindi Dainik’ is a notable newspaper published from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur is a significant media hub in eastern Uttar Pradesh and has contributed prominently to Hindi journalism. The other listed cities are major centers, but not associated with Hindi Dainik’s publication.
9. Which amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
[A] 42nd Amendment
[B] 61st Amendment
[C] 86th Amendment
[D] 73rd Amendment
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Correct Answer: D [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj Institutions, adding Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, and mandated a three-tier system of local rural governance across India, except certain states and areas. It aimed to strengthen grassroots democracy.
10. Which river does NOT flow in Maharajganj district?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Narayani
[C] Rapti
[D] Chhoti Gandak
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Correct Answer: A [Yamuna]
Notes:
Yamuna flows mainly through western and central Uttar Pradesh, not Maharajganj; Narayani, Rapti, and Chhoti Gandak flow across Maharajganj district, situated in eastern Uttar Pradesh near the Nepal border.
