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 is the total length of National Waterway-1 in India?
[A] 950 km
[B] 1620 km
[C] 1025 km
[D] 1350 km
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Correct Answer: B [1620 km]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 is India’s longest inland waterway, covering 1620 km from Haldia (West Bengal) to Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
32. 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.
33. Which division of Uttar Pradesh lacks an international border?
[A] Gorakhpur Division
[B] Devipatan Division
[C] Lucknow Division
[D] Bareilly Division
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow Division]
Notes:
Lucknow Division is centrally located in Uttar Pradesh and does not border any other country. Gorakhpur and Devipatan touch Nepal; Bareilly is close to the northern fringe. This makes Lucknow Division the only non-bordering international division among the options.
34. Which ancient rivers are linked to Mainpuri district?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Ganga and Betwa
[C] Yamuna and Gomti
[D] Ghaghra and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga and Yamuna]
Notes:
Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh is mainly associated with the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which significantly influence its agriculture and history. Both rivers are important in the northern plains and have contributed to the region’s fertility and settlement patterns since ancient times.
35. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:
- Mirzapur: Kajri songs
- Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
- Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Mirzapur is renowned for Kajri songs, a traditional music form. Sant Ravidas Nagar is famous for the Sita Samabhit Sthal religious site. Sonbhadra is called the Energy capital due to the presence of the Singrauli Power Station. Hence, all the given pairs are correctly matched with their respective cultural or tourism highlights.
36. Which of the following statements about Hastinapur are correct:
- It was attacked by Babur during the medieval period.
- It was the capital of the Pandavas during Mahabharata.
- It is a Jain pilgrimage centre today.
- It was excavated by Alexander Cunningham.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
[A] 2 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1, 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Hastinapur was the capital of the Pandavas during Mahabharata, was attacked by Babur, and is a significant Jain pilgrimage centre today. The main excavation at Hastinapur was conducted by B.B. Lal, not Alexander Cunningham. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; statement 4 is incorrect.
37. Which ex-Uttar Pradesh Governor founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan?
[A] V. P. Menon
[B] K. M. Munshi
[C] Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
[D] Kamlapati Tripathi
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Correct Answer: B [K. M. Munshi]
Notes:
K. M. Munshi, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (1952–1957), founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. He was a freedom fighter, writer from Gujarat, and member of the Constituent Assembly. Munshi contributed greatly to India’s educational, cultural development and literary landscape.
38. Which notable work is accurately credited to Rahul Sankrityayan from the following?
[A] Kurukshetra
[B] Chhayavad ke Stambh
[C] Volga se Ganga
[D] Rashmirathi
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Correct Answer: C [Volga se Ganga]
Notes:
Volga se Ganga, authored by Rahul Sankrityayan, is a renowned historical–cultural text tracing the journey of civilization from Central Asia to India. Sankrityayan, known as the father of Hindi travel literature, hailed from Uttar Pradesh. Other works listed are by prominent literary figures: Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Chhayavad ke Stambh by Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, and Kurukshetra by Nagarjun.
39. Consider the following dialects:
- Braj Bhasha
- Bhojpuri
- Bundeli
- Kannauji
Which of the above belong to the Western Hindi group?
[A] 1, 3 and 4 only
[B] 1 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: A [1, 3 and 4 only]
Notes:
Braj Bhasha, Bundeli, and Kannauji are classified as part of the Western Hindi dialect group, prevalent in central and western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas. Bhojpuri, however, is a member of the Bihari language group and is mainly spoken in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
40. Which eminent poetess from Uttar Pradesh is called the “Modern Meera”?
[A] Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
[B] Sarojini Naidu
[C] Mahadevi Verma
[D] Rama Devi
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Correct Answer: C [Mahadevi Verma]
Notes:
Mahadevi Verma, born in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, was a leading Hindi poetess, essayist, and freedom fighter. Her literary works earned her the title “Modern Meera” due to her deep spiritual and emotional poetry. She was a prominent figure of the Chhayavaad movement and received awards such as Jnanpith and Padma Bhushan. Her poetry often explored themes of love, pain, and womanhood.
