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. Who was the first wife of Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi?
[A] Manikarnika Tambe
[B] Ramabai
[C] Anand Rao
[D] Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: B [Ramabai]
Notes:
Ramabai was Gangadhar Rao’s first wife. She died soon after marriage, before he married Manikarnika Tambe, who became Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
2. Who led the Congress party when it assumed office in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in July 1937?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Ballabh Pant]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant led Congress in United Provinces when it took office in July 1937 after initial refusal.
3. Which staple grain is predominantly used in the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Millet
[D] Maize
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Correct Answer: A [Wheat]
Notes:
Wheat is the primary staple grain in Uttar Pradesh, used mainly for various types of flatbreads.
4. Which is the southernmost district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chitrakoot
[B] Sonbhadra
[C] Lalitpur
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: B [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra is the southernmost district of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
5. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
6. In which year was the Green Belt Development Scheme launched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2011–12
[B] 2013–14
[C] 2012–13
[D] 2010–11
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Correct Answer: C [2012–13]
Notes:
The Green Belt Development Scheme began in Uttar Pradesh during 2012–13. It aimed to promote plantation of various tree species, including Indian rosewood, tamarind, mango, fig, and Cassia fistula, for urban greening and environmental enhancement in the state.
7. Which airport is recognized as the second busiest in North India after Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi?
[A] Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow
[C] Fursatganj Airport, Amethi
[D] Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad
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Correct Answer: B [Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is the second busiest airport in North India, following Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. It handles significant domestic and international flight traffic, surpassing other major airports in the region, including those in Varanasi, Amethi, and Ghaziabad.
8. In which year did Mayawati begin her longest uninterrupted term as UP Chief Minister?
[A] 2002
[B] 1995
[C] 2007
[D] 1997
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Correct Answer: C [2007]
Notes:
Mayawati began her longest uninterrupted Chief Minister term in Uttar Pradesh on 13 May 2007, serving until 15 March 2012, completing a full 5-year term. This was unique among her four total terms as UP CM.
9. What is the primary function of Village Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Issuing passports
[B] Ensuring basic amenities in the village
[C] Handling criminal cases
[D] Taxation policy
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Correct Answer: B [Ensuring basic amenities in the village]
Notes:
Village Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh focus on providing basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, street lighting, cleanliness, and carrying out developmental projects under the Panchayati Raj system led by the Gram Pradhan (Sarpanch).
10. Which tribal goddess had temples at Mahoba and Maniyagadh by Chandelas?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Parvati
[D] Maniya
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Correct Answer: D [Maniya]
Notes:
Maniya was a tribal goddess especially revered by the Chandelas, who built temples in her honor at Mahoba and Maniyagadh, both located in present-day Uttar Pradesh. Her worship signifies the local beliefs and tribal affiliations prevalent during the Chandela dynasty’s rule in Bundelkhand.
