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. Main objective of expanding rural post offices in Uttar Pradesh is:
[A] Provide basic banking, communication, and logistics services
[B] Promote newspapers
[C] Increase parcel delivery of private firms
[D] Advertise government schemes
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Correct Answer: A [Provide basic banking, communication, and logistics services]
Notes:
Rural post offices in Uttar Pradesh provide banking through India Post Payments Bank, Aadhaar updates, government benefit delivery, and communication/logistics services, supporting financial inclusion and rural connectivity under various central initiatives.
32. Which poet is famous for using the Sadhukkari dialect in his writings?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Kabir
[C] Rahim
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: B [Kabir]
Notes:
Kabir’s poetry features Sadhukkari dialect, mixing Hindi, Awadhi, Braj, and Bhojpuri. This made his verses accessible, spreading spiritual ideas across North India regardless of regional or class barriers. Sadhukkari enabled an easy, direct communication style in Hindi literature.
33. Which ancient city near Balrampur is famous for its crescent-shaped mud entrance?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Mahet
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mahet]
Notes:
Mahet, near Balrampur, was part of ancient Shravasti and is renowned for its unique crescent-shaped fortified mud gateway.
34. What was Govind Ballabh Pant’s main role in Uttar Pradesh governance?
[A] Introduced the Green Revolution
[B] Established the panchayat system
[C] Developed the first industrial zone
[D] Founded the first university
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Correct Answer: B [Established the panchayat system]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant played a pioneering role in establishing the panchayat system in Uttar Pradesh, decentralizing administration and empowering rural local governance after Independence. This move strengthened grassroots democracy in the state.
35. Who ruled Mathura as Great Satrap around 10 CE?
[A] Menander I
[B] Sodasa
[C] Rajuvula
[D] Strato II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajuvula]
Notes:
Rajuvula was the Indo-Scythian Great Satrap of Mathura around 10 CE, succeeding Indo-Greek rule. He was succeeded by his son Sodasa. His inscriptions are an important source for early Kushan period history.
36. Who rebuilt Aligarh Fort during Farrukh Siyar’s reign?
[A] Madhavrao I Scindia
[B] Sabit Khan
[C] Maharaja Surajmal
[D] Muhammad, son of Umar
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Correct Answer: B [Sabit Khan]
Notes:
Sabit Khan rebuilt Aligarh Fort under Farrukh Siyar. The fort was originally constructed by Muhammad, son of Umar, in the 16th century. The fort is located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and has historical significance in north Indian military and political history.
37. 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.
38. In which rainfall zone are the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh mainly found?
[A] Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm
[B] Regions with rainfall less than 50 cm
[C] Regions with rainfall between 100 and 150 cm
[D] Regions with more than 200 cm rainfall
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Correct Answer: A [Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm]
Notes:
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh are primarily distributed in areas receiving 50–100 cm of annual rainfall, especially in the plains of the Ganga and Yamuna, including Lucknow, Unnao, and Raebareli. Common species include sal, neem, mango, and babool.
39. In which district of Uttar Pradesh are asbestos mineral deposits found?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Agra
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Asbestos mineral deposits in Uttar Pradesh are mainly found in Mirzapur. Asbestos was traditionally used for cement and insulation but is now controlled due to health risks. Uttar Pradesh’s other districts like Lucknow, Agra, and Kanpur lack significant asbestos deposits.
40. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) established?
[A] 1956
[B] 1972
[C] 1989
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) was established in 1974. Its main objective is to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh by developing infrastructure, managing tourist facilities, and creating awareness about the state’s rich heritage. The corporation handles resorts, tourist bungalows, and organizes various tourism-related activities, making it a pivotal entity in the growth and management of tourism within Uttar Pradesh.
