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 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.
2. 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.
3. The Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD resulted in the end of which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chauhans
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ended after its last ruler, Jayachandra, was killed by Muhammad Ghori in the 1194 Battle of Chandawar.
4. Which king inspires the Jitiya festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] King Ashoka
[B] King Jimutvahana
[C] King Harishchandra
[D] King Vikramaditya
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Correct Answer: B [King Jimutvahana]
Notes:
Jitiya festival is based on King Jimutvahana, who offered himself to Garuda to save a Naga child, symbolizing sacrifice and protective maternal love. The festival is especially celebrated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Nepal among mothers for the welfare of their children.
5. Through which wildlife sanctuary do metre gauge trains pass on the route from Bahraich?
[A] Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Metre gauge trains from Bahraich towards Mailani and Nanpara pass through Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
6. Who is credited as the original creator of the divine bow Gandiva in the Mahabharata?
[A] Brahma
[B] Indra
[C] Varuna
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma]
Notes:
Gandiva was crafted by Brahma and later wielded by gods before being given to Arjuna.
7. Who is the leader of Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, the organization advocating for the creation of Bundelkhand state?
[A] Mayawati
[B] Akhilesh Yadav
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Raja Bundela
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Correct Answer: D [Raja Bundela]
Notes:
Raja Bundela leads Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, campaigning for Bundelkhand statehood in parts of UP and MP.
8. Who was the leader behind the formation of a provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement?
[A] Ramnath Pandey
[B] Jagannath Chaudhary
[C] Chittu Pandey
[D] Shivnath Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Chittu Pandey]
Notes:
Chittu Pandey led the establishment of the provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement, temporarily expelling British authority.
9. 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.
10. Jaunpur district belongs to which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi Division
[B] Azamgarh Division
[C] Mirzapur Division
[D] Allahabad Division
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi Division]
Notes:
Jaunpur is a district in Varanasi Division, Uttar Pradesh. Other districts in this division are Varanasi, Chandauli, and Ghazipur. Varanasi Division is known for its historic and cultural prominence in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
