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 2024–25, what new permission was granted to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs) by the Ministry of Mines?
[A] Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration
[B] Auction their own mineral blocks without government oversight
[C] Obtain exemption from Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) compliance
[D] Merge with government exploration agencies
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Correct Answer: A [Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration]
Notes:
From June 2024, NPEAs can directly submit proposals to NMET for the exploration of all major minerals except those in Part B of the MMDR Act.
32. Which of the following statements regarding Jhansi Fort are correct?
1. It was built by Veer Singh Bundela in 1613.
2. It covers approximately 15 acres of area.
3. The fort hosts the Jhansi Mahotsav every year in January–February.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) All of the above
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
The Jhansi Fort, built by Veer Singh Bundela in 1613, stands as a historical and architectural landmark. The fort covers an area of approximately 15 acres, making it one of the notable forts in Uttar Pradesh. It is renowned for hosting the annual Jhansi Mahotsav, held every year in January–February, which celebrates the cultural heritage with art, music, and various performances. All the given statements about Jhansi Fort are correct.
33. Who became Nawab of Bareilly after Ali Muhammad Khan’s death?
[A] Allah Yar Khan
[B] Hafiz Rehmat Khan
[C] Muhammad Yar Khan
[D] Abdullah Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Yar Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Yar Khan, Ali Muhammad Khan’s fourth son, succeeded as Nawab of Bareilly; Hafiz Rehmat Khan served as regent during his minority.
34. Which state was formed from Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000?
[A] Bihar
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand (initially Uttaranchal) was created from Uttar Pradesh by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, becoming the 27th state on 9 November 2000.
35. Which emperor’s inscriptions are prominently found on the Allahabad Pillar in Prayagraj?
[A] Emperor Ashoka
[B] Emperor Jahangir
[C] Emperor Harshavardhana
[D] Emperor Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Emperor Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar contains inscriptions from Ashoka, Jahangir, and notably the Prayag Prashasti praising Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
36. Consider the following statements regarding the historical significance of Agra during the medieval period:
- Agra was established by a Sultan belonging to the Lodi dynasty.
- The city served as a prominent capital during the reigns of several Mughal emperors.
- Agra’s political importance gradually declined during Aurangzeb’s reign.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:All three statements are correct:
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the early 16th century.
- Under the Mughal emperors—Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan—Agra flourished as a capital and cultural center.
- Agra’s significance declined in the late Mughal period, particularly as Aurangzeb shifted political focus elsewhere.
37. Who were the prominent leaders of the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] Motilal Nehru, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
[C] Subhas Chandra Bose, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Sarojini Naidu
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: D [Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri led grassroots resistance against colonial taxation in Allahabad in 1930 during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
38. Which Bhakti-era poet’s verses are found in collections such as Kabir Bijak, Kabir Granthavali, and the Adi Granth?
[A] Sant Ravidas
[B] Kabir
[C] Meera Bai
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: B [Kabir]
Notes:
Kabir’s compositions are compiled in Kabir Bijak, Kabir Granthavali, and included in the Adi Granth.
39. Which dynasty ruled Benares as a British princely state in 1911?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Narayan Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Narayan Dynasty]
Notes:
The Narayan dynasty, of Gautam Gotra Bhumihar Brahmins, ruled Benares and was recognized as a princely state in 1911 under the British. Prominent rulers included Maharaja Balwant Singh and Prabhu Narayan Singh. The dynasty played a key administrative and cultural role in present-day Varanasi.
40. Consider the following literary forms:
- Marsiya
- Ghazal
- Qasida
- Dastan
Which of the above were significantly developed in Lucknow’s Urdu literary tradition?
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] Only 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Lucknow made major contributions to Urdu literary forms. Marsiya was perfected by Mir Anis and Mirza Dabeer; ghazal and qasida flourished with poets like Aatish and Nasikh. Prose forms such as dastan were also popularized, notably with printed works like Dastan-e-Amir Hamza. Thus, all four forms were significantly developed in Lucknow.
