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. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from July 1996 to March 1998 and recommended the dismissal of the Kalyan Singh-led BJP government in 1997?
[A] Motilal Vora
[B] Suraj Bhan
[C] Romesh Bhandari
[D] Banwari Lal Joshi
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Correct Answer: C [Romesh Bhandari]
Notes:
Romesh Bhandari served as UP Governor (1996-1998) and recommended dismissal of Kalyan Singh’s BJP government in 1997, causing a political crisis.
32. Which city in Uttar Pradesh ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with the highest crash severity?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Kanpur ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with highest crash severity, prompting a tractor-trolley ban after a fatal accident in 2022.
33. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap ruler mentioned in the Mirzapur stele inscription found in Mathura?
[A] Mulavasu
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Sodasa
[D] Gondophares
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Correct Answer: C [Sodasa]
Notes:
The Mirzapur stele inscription mentions Sodasa as the Northern Satrap ruler titled Svami Mahakshatrapa.
34. What was the Kakori Conspiracy Case of 1925, and what were its main consequences?
[A] An agrarian uprising against land taxes in Bengal; resulted in land reforms.
[B] A protest by textile workers in Maharashtra; led to better labor laws.
[C] An anti-liquor movement in Andhra Pradesh; resulted in prohibition.
[D] An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.
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Correct Answer: D [An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.]
Notes:
In 1925, HRA revolutionaries looted a British train near Kakori; leaders like Bismil, Khan, and Singh were hanged, others received life sentences.
35. Consider the following districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Etah
- Azamgarh
- Banda
- Pilibhit
Which of the above are prone to deficiency of potash and are located in the Eastern Gangetic Plains?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Potash deficiency is prominent in some districts of Eastern Gangetic Plains. Among the given options:
- Azamgarh (2) is both in Eastern Gangetic Plains and prone to potash deficiency.
- Etah (1) is not in the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Banda (3) lies in Bundelkhand, not the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Pilibhit (4) lies in the Terai region.
Hence, only Azamgarh qualifies.
36. Which river joins the Ganga at Ballia, marking one of the last major tributary confluences in Uttar Pradesh before the Ganga enters Bihar?
[A] Gomti
[B] Yamuna
[C] Tamsa
[D] Ghagra
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Correct Answer: C [Tamsa]
Notes:
The Tamsa (also called Tons) river merges with the Ganga near Ballia, UP, before the Ganga enters Bihar.
37. 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.
38. When was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly first constituted?
[A] 1st April 1937
[B] 8th January 1887
[C] 3rd November 1947
[D] 2nd February 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1st April 1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was first constituted on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. This established the legislative body for the United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh.
39. What is the strength of elected members in a Nagar Palika?
[A] 60–110
[B] 10–24
[C] 25–55
[D] 15–30
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Correct Answer: C [25–55]
Notes:
Nagar Palika (Municipal Council) typically has 25 to 55 elected members, based on town population size. Additionally, 3 to 5 nominated members may be appointed by the state government. The exact number is determined by state laws and municipal regulations for urban governance.
40. Who became Nawab of Rampur after the First Rohilla War in 1774?
[A] Ghulam Muhammad Khan
[B] Muhammad Ali Khan
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: C [Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Faizullah Khan was installed as the first Nawab of Rampur in 1774 after the defeat of the Rohillas and annexation of their territory following the First Rohilla War. He founded the princely state of Rampur under British suzerainty.
