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.
31. Which of the following inscriptions is correctly matched with its original location?
[A] Allahabad Pillar – Sankisa
[B] Delhi-Topra Pillar – Kaushambi
[C] Lumbini Pillar Inscription – Sanchi
[D] Schism Edict – Sarnath
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Correct Answer: D [Schism Edict – Sarnath]
Notes:
The Schism Edict was inscribed at Sarnath. Other locations mentioned are incorrect for the inscriptions listed.
32. Which deciduous tree found in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally used in Ayurveda for treating cancer, viral diseases, piles, and jaundice?
[A] Azadirachta indica
[B] Ficus religiosa
[C] Casearia graveolens
[D] Terminalia arjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Casearia graveolens]
Notes:
Casearia graveolens is a deciduous tree in Uttar Pradesh used in Ayurveda for cancer, viral diseases, piles, and jaundice treatment.
33. What nickname was given to Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh for its role in the 1942 Quit India Movement?
[A] Shaheed Ballia
[B] Satyagrahi Ballia
[C] Swatantra Ballia
[D] Baghi Ballia
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Correct Answer: D [Baghi Ballia]
Notes:
Baghi Ballia refers to the district’s rebellious actions in 1942, where locals formed a parallel government and freed prisoners during the Quit India Movement.
34. What is the primary reason for the narrowing of the Terai belt towards western Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Greater floodplain development
[B] Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching
[C] Steeper river gradients
[D] Higher sediment deposition
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Correct Answer: B [Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching]
Notes:
The Terai belt narrows in western UP due to lower rainfall, resulting in less river branching and limited sediment deposition.
35. Which lake provides water to the Mathura Refinery Water Treatment Plant in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barua Sagar
[B] Keetham Lake
[C] Manasi Ganga
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: B [Keetham Lake]
Notes:
Keetham Lake, also known as Sur Sarovar, supplies water to the Mathura Refinery Water Treatment Plant.
36. Consider the following statements about jute cultivation in Uttar Pradesh (UP):
- Jute is predominantly cultivated in the western districts such as Meerut and Agra.
- The principal jute-growing districts in UP are Bahraich and Gonda.
- Jute is sown during the monsoon season and harvested in winter.
- Jute grows best in dry loamy soils.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The correct answer is option 2. Among the statements, only statement 2 is correct. Jute is mainly grown in UP's Bahraich and Gonda districts, part of the Terai and Saryu-Ghaghara Doab region. It requires humid soils—not dry loamy soils—and is sown in April-May, harvested in August-September, not in winter. Western UP is not a major jute region.
37. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It spreads across five districts of western Uttar Pradesh.
- It is primarily a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest in Uttar Pradesh, covering about 2073 sq km across the districts of Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Bijnor, and Amroha. Statement 3 is incorrect as the sanctuary is not a Ramsar wetland site and is not protected under the Ramsar Convention.
38. What is the maximum legal strength of Uttar Pradesh’s Legislative Council?
[A] One-fourth of Vidhan Sabha
[B] One-third of Vidhan Sabha
[C] Same as Vidhan Sabha
[D] No maximum limit
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Correct Answer: B [One-third of Vidhan Sabha]
Notes:
As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, a State Legislative Council cannot exceed one-third the strength of its Legislative Assembly. Currently, only select Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
39. Which script is used to write Hindi, the official language of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Devanagari
[B] Perso-Arabic
[C] Gurmukhi
[D] Brahmi
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Correct Answer: A [Devanagari]
Notes:
Hindi, official in Uttar Pradesh, is written in Devanagari script, a script derived from Brahmi and used for Sanskrit and several Indian languages.
40. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known as Shiraz-e-Hind (Shiraz of India)?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Jaunpur]
Notes:
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, earned the title “Shiraz-e-Hind” due to its flourishing Persianate culture, literature, and architecture under the Sharqi dynasty during medieval times. Its cultural prominence and contributions to scholarship were compared to the Persian city of Shiraz. Founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, Jaunpur became a hub of Islamic art and learning, distinguishing itself within the region and throughout India.
