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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2. Ragini Trivedi is associated with which art form?
[A] Classical Dance
[B] Painting
[C] Drama
[D] Vichitra Veena

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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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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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5. Consider the following statements regarding the Vindhyan Rock System in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. It originated due to deposition in the Tethys Sea during the Paleozoic era.
  2. It consists largely of sedimentary rocks without fossil evidence.
  3. 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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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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7. Consider the following pairs of lakes and their associated rivers or hydrological systems:

  1. Keetham Lake     — Agra Canal (Yamuna)
  2. Ramgarh Tal     — Rapti River Floodplain
  3. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar     — Rihand River
  4. 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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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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9. Consider the following statements regarding the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary:

  1. It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Its primary objective is the conservation of bird species.
  3. It covers more than 100 square kilometers of area.
  4. 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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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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