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 which city did Gautam Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
[A] Lumbini
[B] Rajgir
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar in 483 BCE at age 80.
32. Who is the founder of the Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences in Aligarh?
[A] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[B] Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman
[C] Dr. Zakir Husain
[D] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman]
Notes:
Founded in 2001 by Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman, the academy promotes Unani medicine and history.
33. Under whose reign was the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture, constructed?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
The Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri was built during Akbar’s reign in the late 16th century, noted for its grand scale and Buland Darwaza.
34. The ‘Dahsala’ system introduced by Todarmal was primarily associated with which aspect of the Mughal administration?
[A] Military Organization
[B] Land Revenue Assessment
[C] Judicial Reforms
[D] Trade Regulation
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Correct Answer: B [Land Revenue Assessment]
Notes:
The Dahsala system, implemented by Todarmal under Akbar, was a systematic land revenue assessment based on the ten-year average of crop yields and prices.
35. Which physical region of Uttar Pradesh is considered most suitable for dryland farming?
[A] Terai Region
[B] Doab Region
[C] Rohilkhand Region
[D] Bundelkhand Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Bundelkhand Plateau]
Notes:
Bundelkhand Plateau receives low rainfall and has rocky terrain, which makes it suitable for dryland farming of pulses and coarse grains.
36. As per the ISFR 2023 report, what is the total increase in green cover (forest plus tree cover) in Uttar Pradesh since ISFR 2021?
[A] 278.00 sq km
[B] 559.19 sq km
[C] 440.76 sq km
[D] 118.43 sq km
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Correct Answer: B [559.19 sq km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a total increase of 559.19 sq km in green cover between ISFR 2021 and 2023, comprising 118.43 sq km rise in forest cover and 440.76 sq km in tree cover, as per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023.
37. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
38. Consider the following statements regarding major rivers of Northern India:
- River Rapti flows through Bahraich before merging into the Ghaghara.
- River Gandak originates between Mount Everest and Dhaulagiri and is fed by the Trishulganga on the west.
- Sharda River is known as Goriganga in its upper course.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: River Rapti passes through Bahraich before joining Ghaghara.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandak is mainly fed by Kali Gandak from the west, whereas Trishulganga is to the east of the origin.
- Statement 3 is correct: Sharda is called Goriganga in its upper stretches.
Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
39. How many seats in UP Assembly are reserved for SCs and STs respectively?
[A] 85 and 4 respectively
[B] 60 and 5 respectively
[C] 90 and 2 respectively
[D] 100 and 5 respectively
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Correct Answer: A [85 and 4 respectively]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly reserves 85 seats for Scheduled Castes and 4 for Scheduled Tribes, out of a total of 404 seats, as per latest data.
40. Why was the Swadesh newspaper, published from Gorakhpur in 1919, notable?
[A] Sports reporting
[B] Agricultural news only
[C] Anti-India propaganda
[D] Support for the freedom movement
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Correct Answer: D [Support for the freedom movement]
Notes:
Swadesh, published in Gorakhpur in 1919, became known for its support of the Indian freedom movement and nationalist views. It played a key role in awakening public sentiment in Eastern Uttar Pradesh during the struggle for independence.
