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. What mainly caused the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede?
[A] Sudden rainfall
[B] Earthquake
[C] Altered course of the Ganges River
[D] Political rally
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Correct Answer: C [Altered course of the Ganges River]
Notes:
The Ganges River’s shifted course restricted available space at the Bund, resulting in severe crowd congestion and the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede. This incident remains one of India’s worst religious gathering tragedies. No major weather or political events were reported as causes.
2. Ragini Trivedi is associated with which art form?
[A] Classical Dance
[B] Painting
[C] Drama
[D] Vichitra Veena
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Correct Answer: D [Vichitra Veena]
Notes:
Ragini Trivedi, born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for her expertise in the Misrabani style and playing the vichitra veena, a rare Indian string instrument. She has contributed significantly to Hindustani classical music. The vichitra veena is notable for its fretless design.
3. Who ruled Rohilkhand during the mid-18th century?
[A] Rahmat Khan
[B] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Wazir Ali Khan
[D] Hafiz Rahmat Ali
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Correct Answer: A [Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Rahmat Khan, a prominent Rohilla chief, ruled Rohilkhand in the mid-18th century.
4. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh participated in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918 and later played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Sachindra Nath Sanyal
[B] Chandrasekhar Azad
[C] Ashfaqulla Khan
[D] Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925), making him a key revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Vindhyan Rock System in Uttar Pradesh:
- It originated due to deposition in the Tethys Sea during the Paleozoic era.
- It consists largely of sedimentary rocks without fossil evidence.
- It forms the geological base of the Bundelkhand plateau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:The correct answer is option 1.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vindhyan system originated during the Pre-Cambrian period, not from the Tethys Sea in the Paleozoic era.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is mainly composed of unfossiliferous sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone, shale, and dolomite.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bundelkhand plateau is underlain by granite and gneiss, not by Vindhyan sedimentary rocks.
6. Why is Bhabar soil, found near Himalayan rivers, generally unsuitable for agriculture?
[A] It contains high levels of clay, making plowing difficult.
[B] It frequently gets waterlogged due to poor drainage.
[C] It is extremely porous, causing water to drain quickly beyond plant root reach.
[D] It is highly acidic, affecting crop growth adversely.
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Correct Answer: C [It is extremely porous, causing water to drain quickly beyond plant root reach.]
Notes:
Bhabar soil is coarse and porous, leading to rapid water percolation and lack of moisture retention for crops.
7. Consider the following pairs of lakes and their associated rivers or hydrological systems:
- Keetham Lake — Agra Canal (Yamuna)
- Ramgarh Tal — Rapti River Floodplain
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar — Rihand River
- Taandadari — Meander (ox-bow)
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] All four pairs
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [All four pairs]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Keetham Lake is linked to Agra Canal (Yamuna).
- Ramgarh Tal is located on the Rapti River Floodplain.
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is a reservoir on the Rihand River.
- Taandadari is an ox-bow (meander) lake formation.
This matching is based on geography and hydrological associations found in standard references.
8. Which government scheme is specifically aimed at addressing land degradation in ravine-affected areas along rivers such as Yamuna, Chambal, and Betwa in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna Afforestation Project
[B] Agroforestry Reclamation Scheme
[C] Plantation in Ravine Land
[D] Ravine Afforestation Scheme
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Correct Answer: C [Plantation in Ravine Land]
Notes:
Plantation in Ravine Land scheme targets severe soil and land degradation in ravine-prone districts like Agra, Etawah, Mainpuri, and Jalaun. It integrates soil conservation, afforestation, and land management to reclaim and stabilize ravine lands along rivers such as Yamuna, Chambal, and Betwa in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Its primary objective is the conservation of bird species.
- It covers more than 100 square kilometers of area.
- It is recognized for conserving aquatic species such as Ganges dolphins and turtles.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, established in Varanasi in 1989, is specifically known for conserving aquatic species like Ganges dolphins and various turtle species. It is not located in Sonbhadra, nor primarily meant for bird conservation, nor does it cover over 100 sq km. The sanctuary aims to preserve aquatic biodiversity in the Ganga under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
10. Under the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), which minerals did MECL explore in Uttar Pradesh in early 2025?
[A] Rock phosphate and Potash
[B] All of the above
[C] Tungsten and Graphite
[D] Glauconite and Rare Earth Elements (REE)
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
In January 2025, MECL conducted NMET-supported mineral exploration in Uttar Pradesh for rock phosphate, potash, tungsten, graphite, glauconite, and rare earth elements.
