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 dynasty from eastern Uttar Pradesh (4th-6th century CE) had Dharana gotra?
[A] Gupta dynasty
[B] Vardhana dynasty
[C] Chola dynasty
[D] Pal dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Gupta dynasty]
Notes:
The Gupta dynasty originated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, 4th-6th century CE. Associated with the Dharana gotra, their varna status is debated: some sources suggest Vaishya, others Brahmana, due to marital alliances and surname traditions.
2. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri who ruled from 1041 to 1073 CE and was crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE?
[A] Yashahkarna
[B] Devavarman
[C] Bhoja
[D] Lakshmikarna
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Correct Answer: D [Lakshmikarna]
Notes:
Lakshmikarna ruled Tripuri (1041-1073 CE), crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE, known for military campaigns and patronage of arts.
3. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage]
Notes:
Kankar nodules in Bangar soil signify high calcium carbonate, alkaline conditions, and poor drainage reducing productivity.
4. Which of the following trees is the main source of resin and turpentine in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Semal
[B] Deodar
[C] Tendu
[D] Chir
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Correct Answer: D [Chir]
Notes:
Chir (Pinus roxburghii) is a common coniferous tree in Uttar Pradesh’s hilly regions. Its resin is commercially tapped and processed to produce turpentine, widely used in industries like paint and varnish.
5. What is the current installed thermal power capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5,933 MW
[B] 6,134 MW
[C] 7,140 MW
[D] 8,114 MW
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Correct Answer: C [7,140 MW]
Notes:
UPRVUNL’s installed thermal power capacity is 7,140 MW as of 2024–25, comprising five major state-owned thermal plants in Uttar Pradesh, making it a key electricity provider in the state.
6. What percentage of India’s total electricity generation in FY 2024-25 was contributed by nuclear power?
[A] 3%
[B] 1%
[C] 5%
[D] 7%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
Notes:
Nuclear energy accounted for about 3% of India’s overall electricity generation in FY 2024-25. India’s main nuclear reactors are located in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
7. Kanpur is known as the “Manchester of the East” due to which of the following reasons?
[A] Presence of colonial-era cotton plantations
[B] Its strategic location on the Grand Trunk Road
[C] Its textile and leather industries developed under British rule
[D] It was the site of the Revolt of 1857
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Correct Answer: C [Its textile and leather industries developed under British rule]
Notes:
Kanpur is often referred to as the “Manchester of the East” because of its prominent textile and leather industries established during British rule. The city’s industrialization was mainly due to British investments in factories, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This led to rapid urban growth and economic development, making Kanpur an industrial powerhouse in northern India, much like Manchester in England, which was famous for textiles. Hence, its industrial legacy earned it this distinctive title.
8. Which dynasty ruled Kalinjar during Buddha’s time before Mauryan annexation?
[A] Chedi
[B] Gupta
[C] Chandela
[D] Mughal
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Correct Answer: A [Chedi]
Notes:
The Chedi dynasty controlled Kalinjar during Buddha’s era and was later merged into the Maurya Empire by Chandragupta Maurya. Chandela and Gupta dynasties rose much later, while the Mughals arrived centuries afterward.
9. Which city is proposed as Purvanchal state’s capital by Bhojpuri speakers?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, a major cultural and educational hub of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is favored as the capital for the proposed Purvanchal state by the Bhojpuri-speaking population due to its historical significance and central location in the region.
10. Which Indo-Scythian king is linked to the Mathura lion capital?
[A] Huvishka
[B] Strato II
[C] Vasudeva I
[D] Rajuvula
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Correct Answer: D [Rajuvula]
Notes:
The Mathura lion capital was commissioned under Rajuvula, highlighting his Indo-Scythian lineage and displaying Buddhist symbols, notably the triratana, reflecting his nominal Buddhist adherence during early 1st century CE.
