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. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
2. 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.
3. Which of the following districts is known as a major tobacco-producing area in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Meerut
[C] Rampur
[D] Bareilly
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Correct Answer: B [Meerut]
Notes:
Meerut is among the leading tobacco-producing districts in Uttar Pradesh, along with Varanasi, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, and Mainpuri.
4. Under the Upvan Scheme (2025-26) in Uttar Pradesh, which plantation technique is primarily promoted by municipal corporations to develop urban mini-forests and mitigate urban heat islands?
[A] Linear avenue planting
[B] Miyawaki method
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: B [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method is emphasized in Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme for dense urban forests in 17 cities. This technique ensures rapid tree growth and high biodiversity, helping reduce heat islands, especially in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is the largest sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It spans over five districts in the state.
- It is part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest in Uttar Pradesh and spans across Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Bijnor, and Amroha districts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the sanctuary is located in the Ganga plains of Uttar Pradesh, not in the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.
6. Which city is correctly linked to the publication of ‘Hindi Dainik’?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Gorakhpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
‘Hindi Dainik’ is a notable newspaper published from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur is a significant media hub in eastern Uttar Pradesh and has contributed prominently to Hindi journalism. The other listed cities are major centers, but not associated with Hindi Dainik’s publication.
7. Which feature makes Lalitpur distinct in Jhansi Division?
[A] It was a British cantonment town.
[B] It has uranium deposits.
[C] It shares a border with Bihar.
[D] It has the lowest sex ratio.
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Correct Answer: B [It has uranium deposits.]
Notes:
Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi Division, uniquely has uranium deposits. Jhansi was a British cantonment, Jalaun has the lowest sex ratio, and no district in the division borders Bihar; Lalitpur borders Madhya Pradesh. This mineral distinction sets Lalitpur apart regionally.
8. Who built the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow and for what purpose?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula, for famine relief
[B] British Resident, as a public meeting hall
[C] Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum
[D] Saadat Ali Khan, for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara, also known as Hussainabad Imambara, was built in Lucknow by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah between 1837 and 1842. He constructed it to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his family, and it stands today as one of Lucknow’s most important monuments, showcasing a distinctive Mughal revivalist architectural style. The Imambara reflects the Shia Muslim heritage of Awadh and has historical, cultural, and religious significance for the region.
9. Which of the following museums is correctly matched with its location and year of establishment?
[A] State Buddha Museum – Gorakhpur – 1995
[B] Lok Kala Museum – Ayodhya – 1988
[C] State Archaeological Museum – Kannauj – 1975
[D] Motilal Nehru Bal Museum – Prayagraj – 1957
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Correct Answer: C [State Archaeological Museum – Kannauj – 1975]
Notes:
The State Archaeological Museum was established in 1975 at Kannauj and is known for its rich collection illustrating the region’s history and culture. The other options are incorrectly matched: State Buddha Museum, Gorakhpur was set up in 1988 (not 1995); Lok Kala Museum is located in Lucknow, not Ayodhya; Motilal Nehru Bal Museum is in Lucknow (not Prayagraj) and was established in 1957.
10. Who becomes a leader after police violence in Karmabhoomi?
[A] Sukhada
[B] Amarkant
[C] Sakina
[D] Amarkant’s father
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Correct Answer: A [Sukhada]
Notes:
Sukhada, inspired by police brutality during a protest for untouchables, assumes leadership. Karmabhoomi is a 1932 Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand set in Uttar Pradesh. Sukhada’s character reflects transformation through social activism and reform movements depicted in the story.
