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 sacred well in Jhunsi is linked to Emperor Samudragupta?
[A] Panchkoop
[B] Gyanvapi
[C] Samudrakoop
[D] Neelkanth
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Correct Answer: C [Samudrakoop]
Notes:
Samudrakoop, located in Jhunsi, Uttar Pradesh, is associated with Emperor Samudragupta and is one of five ancient sacred wells found in key Indian cities, historically significant and considered rare.
2. What is the headquarters city of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
UPSRTC is headquartered in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Shitala Mata Mandir in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which ancient folk deity known for healing diseases?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Shitala
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: C [Shitala]
Notes:
Shitala is worshipped as the goddess of sores, pustules, and diseases in North India.
4. Which tree species is predominantly found in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)
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Correct Answer: B [Sal (Shorea robusta)]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh.
5. 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.
6. Which of the following rivers merges with the Ghaghara River at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Terhi
[B] Kuwana
[C] Rapti
[D] Saryu
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana (Kuano) River joins the Ghaghara at Gorakhpur; others join at different locations.
7. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
8. The UP Information Commission was established under which Act?
[A] Indian Telegraph Act
[B] RTI Act, 2005
[C] Official Secrets Act
[D] Right to Education Act
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Correct Answer: B [RTI Act, 2005]
Notes:
The UP Information Commission was set up on 14th September 2005 under the RTI Act, 2005, which promotes transparency and accountability in public authorities by providing citizens the right to access information.
9. Which monument in Faizabad is known for gardens and twin gateways?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Moti-Mahal
[C] Shahi Masjid
[D] Gulab Bari
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Correct Answer: D [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, noted for its rose garden and two large gateways. It’s an example of Mughal garden tomb architecture, popular among Awadh monuments.
10. During the Post-Vedic period, which region was known as “Madhyadesh”?
[A] Magadha
[B] The area between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers (Doab)
[C] Avanti
[D] Koshala
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Correct Answer: B [The area between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers (Doab)]
Notes:
Madhyadesh was the central fertile region between the Ganga and Yamuna, serving as the cultural core of Post-Vedic civilisation.
