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. In which year was Government Polytechnic Lucknow established?
[A] 1892
[B] 1905
[C] 1920
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: A [1892]
Notes:
Government Polytechnic Lucknow was founded in 1892 in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Who played a key role in converting Central Hindu College into Banaras Hindu University in 1916?
[A] Pandit Motilal Nehru
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Brajendra Nath Seal
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Correct Answer: C [Madan Mohan Malaviya]
Notes:
Madan Mohan Malaviya was the driving force behind elevating Central Hindu College to Banaras Hindu University in 1916, aiming to foster Indian education and nationalism.
33. Who was the president of the historic 1916 Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress that resulted in the Lucknow Pact?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Ambica Charan Mazumdar
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Ambica Charan Mazumdar]
Notes:
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session, where the INC and Muslim League agreed on the Lucknow Pact to present united demands to the British.
34. Consider the following rivers with reference to their contribution to the sedimentation of the Terai region in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ghaghara
- Rapti
- Sarda
- Chambal
Which of the above rivers significantly contribute to the sedimentation of the Terai region?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Ghaghara, Rapti, and Sarda are Himalayan rivers that carry heavy sediment loads and deposit them in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, leading to its characteristic marshy and alluvial terrain. Chambal, in contrast, originates in the Vindhya range and is known for creating ravines in western Uttar Pradesh, rather than contributing to Terai sedimentation.
35. Consider the following statements about the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh generally decreases from east to west.
- Western Uttar Pradesh receives the highest amount of rainfall in the state.
- The annual rainfall is uniformly distributed across all regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh increases from west to east.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh decreases from east to west, with eastern parts receiving more rainfall. Statement 4 is incorrect as it reverses the direction. Statement 2 is incorrect since western districts do not get the highest rainfall, and statement 3 is also incorrect because the annual rainfall is not uniformly distributed across the state.
36. Which type of soil in Uttar Pradesh is formed due to frequent alluviation and seasonal flooding, and is known to support the highest cropping intensity even without extensive use of manures?
[A] Terai Soil
[B] Bhanger Soil
[C] Ravine Soil
[D] Khadar Soil
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Correct Answer: D [Khadar Soil]
Notes:
Khadar soil, a young alluvium deposited by frequent floods, naturally regenerates nutrients, enabling high cropping intensity without heavy manure use.
37. With reference to the tributaries of the Yamuna River, consider the following:
- Hindon
- Chambal
- Betwa
- Ken
Arrange these rivers from north to south based on their locations of confluence with the Yamuna.
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:The correct north to south arrangement is:
- Hindon (confluence near Noida, northernmost)
- Chambal (joins at Auraiya)
- Betwa (merges near Hamirpur)
- Ken (meets near Banda, southernmost)
Thus, the correct sequence is 1, 4, 3, 2. This ordering is based on geographical locations of confluence along the Yamuna River.
38. As per the ISFR 2023 report, what is the total increase in green cover (forest plus tree cover) in Uttar Pradesh since ISFR 2021?
[A] 278.00 sq km
[B] 559.19 sq km
[C] 440.76 sq km
[D] 118.43 sq km
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Correct Answer: B [559.19 sq km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a total increase of 559.19 sq km in green cover between ISFR 2021 and 2023, comprising 118.43 sq km rise in forest cover and 440.76 sq km in tree cover, as per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023.
39. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is most likely to feature Tropical Thorny Forests due to its rainfall and terrain?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Maharajganj
[C] Jhansi
[D] Bahraich
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi in Bundelkhand has low annual rainfall (50–75 cm) and semi-arid climate, ideal for Tropical Thorny Forests with drought-resistant species like babool, khair, and sparse grasses. Such forests are rare in the more humid districts of Uttar Pradesh.
40. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is gypsum primarily extracted?
[A] Jhansi and Hamirpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Banda
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi and Hamirpur]
Notes:
Jhansi and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh are leading producers of gypsum, a mineral used in Portland cement, Plaster of Paris, and as a soil conditioner in agriculture.
