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. What are the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates that define the geographical extent of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Between 24°30′ N to 31°00′ N latitudes and 76°40′ E to 83°20′ E longitudes
[B] Between 23°52′ N to 30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E to 84°38′ E longitudes
[C] Between 22°15′ N to 28°45′ N latitudes and 78°30′ E to 86°10′ E longitudes
[D] Between 25°12′ N to 32°10′ N latitudes and 75°45′ E to 82°30′ E longitudes
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Correct Answer: B [Between 23°52′ N to 30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E to 84°38′ E longitudes]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh lies between 23°52′ N–30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E–84°38′ E longitudes, marking its south-north and west-east boundaries.
32. What is the headline green cover target set by the Uttar Pradesh government under its “Green Chaupal” initiative launched in 2025?
[A] 12%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 18%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
Launched in May 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s “Green Chaupal” aims for a 15% green cover by 2030 through village-level community participation. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to increase forest and tree cover in rural areas.
33. 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.
34. Which of the following mineral-rich sites is not located within the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Rock Phosphate
[B] Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand
[C] Jhansi – Rare-earth Metals
[D] Sonrai (Lalitpur) – Copper
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Correct Answer: B [Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand]
Notes:
Chakia in Chandauli lies in eastern Uttar Pradesh, outside Bundelkhand, while Banda, Jhansi, and Sonrai are all mineral-rich locations within Bundelkhand region.
35. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly before independence?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant
[B] Abdul Hakeem
[C] Sucheta Kriplani
[D] Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Hakeem]
Notes:
Abdul Hakeem was the first Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1937; Purushottam Das Tandon was Speaker. Both served before Indian independence in the first legislative assembly of the state.
36. Which urban body governs areas with 1 to 5 lakh population?
[A] Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)
[B] Nagar Panchayat
[C] Zila Parishad
[D] Town Area Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)]
Notes:
Municipal Council (Nagar Palika) is formed in towns with population 1 to 5 lakhs, as per the 74th Amendment. Nagar Panchayat is for transitional areas, Zila Parishad for rural governance, and Town Area Committee for small towns.
37. Who among the following is credited with founding the city of Jhansi?
[A] Bundela ruler Veer Singh Bundela
[B] Rani Laxmibai
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: A [Bundela ruler Veer Singh Bundela]
Notes:
The city of Jhansi was founded in the early 17th century by the Bundela Rajput ruler Veer Singh Bundela. He established the city and also built the iconic Jhansi Fort on Bangira hill, which later became a major stronghold in Central India. Jhansi is historically significant, later becoming famous as the seat of Rani Laxmibai’s defiance during the 1857 revolt. Veer Singh Bundela’s role was foundational in the city’s urban and strategic development.
38. The copper plate inscription discovered at Banskheda gives information about which ancient ruler?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
The Banskheda copper plate inscription, discovered in the Shahjahanpur district, is a significant epigraphic record that sheds light on the reign of Harshavardhana. This copper plate details aspects of his administration, including land grants, military organization, and public infrastructure. Such records are invaluable for understanding governance and societal structure during his rule in early medieval northern India, making Harshavardhana a prominent historical figure associated with this evidence.
39. Which of the following ancient cities was renowned as a major center of learning in early medieval Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj flourished as a leading center of Sanskrit learning and culture during the reigns of Harsha and the Gurjara-Pratiharas in early medieval UP.
40. Which inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
