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. Which of the following regions was not under the dominion of Emperor Ashoka?
[A] Saurashtra
[B] Bengal
[C] Iran
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Notes:
Iran was not part of Ashoka’s empire; Saurashtra, Bengal, and Karnataka were within his rule.
32. Under which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is the Barasingha (swamp deer) found in Uttar Pradesh listed?
[A] Schedule I
[B] Schedule II
[C] Schedule III
[D] Schedule IV
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Correct Answer: A [Schedule I]
Notes:
Barasingha is listed under Schedule I, offering it the highest protection due to its fragmented population and threats like habitat loss and poaching.
33. In which ancient Indian epic is the Vishnu Sahasranama, a hymn of 1,000 names of Vishnu, found?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Rigveda
[C] Upanishads
[D] Mahabharata
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Correct Answer: D [Mahabharata]
Notes:
Vishnu Sahasranama appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata and is central to Vaishnavism.
34. Which of the following pairs of Akbar’s Navaratnas were originally from present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Abul Fazl and Faizi
[B] Todarmal and Birbal
[C] Tansen and Man Singh
[D] Raja Todarmal and Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
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Correct Answer: B [Todarmal and Birbal]
Notes:
Todarmal (Sitapur district) and Birbal (Kalpi district) were Navaratnas from present-day Uttar Pradesh.
35. Consider the following pairs of river tributaries and their parent rivers:
- Sesa, Kher, Parbati – Kuwana
- Pindariya Nala, Jhadha Nala – Kuwana
- Chandehi Nala – Gomati
- Manorama – Saryu
Which of the pairs above is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:Only
- Pindariya Nala and Jhadha Nala are true tributaries of Kuwana river.
- Sesa, Kher, Parbati are tributaries of Gambhir, not Kuwana.
- Chandehi Nala is a tributary of Terhi, not Gomati.
- Manorama (also called Manwar) is a tributary, but not of Saryu.
Thus, only pair 2 is correctly matched.
36. Consider the following statements regarding rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- The Rapti flows through Basti, Gonda, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur districts.
- The Ramganga flows through Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad districts.
- The Manwar river joins the Kuwana in the Gonda district.
- The Gambhir joins the Yamuna after entering Mainpuri district.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:Statement 3 is incorrect because the Manwar joins the Kuwana in Lalganj, not in Gonda district. All other statements are accurate:
- Rapti passes through the mentioned districts.
- Ramganga traverses Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad.
- Gambhir meets Yamuna after entering Mainpuri.
Hence, option 2 is correct.
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. What is the total installed electrical capacity of Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 440 MW
[B] 400 MW
[C] 500 MW
[D] 540 MW
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Correct Answer: A [440 MW]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), located in Uttar Pradesh, has two 220 MW units, giving a total installed capacity of 440 MW. It is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
39. Which of the following technological or policy measures were proposed at Uttar Pradesh’s Geology & Mining workshop in March 2025 to expedite mining block auctions?
[A] Only e-Auction for iron ore and limestone blocks in Sonbhadra
[B] Policy alignment with NGT and MoEF regulations
[C] Simplified investment facilitation policies for mining
[D] All of the above interventions
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above interventions]
Notes:
The March 2025 workshop proposed e-auction of Sonbhadra’s iron ore and limestone blocks, aligning mining policies with NGT and MoEF guidelines, and simplifying policies to attract investment and accelerate mining block auctions in Uttar Pradesh.
40. 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.
