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. Consider the following pairs regarding major rivers and notable cities located on their banks:
- Ramganga – Bareilly
- Rapti – Gorakhpur
- Gandak – Basti
- Yamuna – Etawah
Which of the above pairs is incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:The incorrect pair is “Gandak – Basti”. Basti is situated closer to the Rapti River, not the Gandak. The Gandak River flows east of Basti, passing through Maharajganj and Kushinagar.
- Ramganga passes Bareilly
- Rapti passes Gorakhpur
- Yamuna flows by Etawah
- Gandak does not flow by Basti
32. Which method is Uttar Pradesh using to reduce human–wildlife conflict near reserves (2023–25)?
[A] Providing monetary compensation
[B] Installing 270 km of fencing and training “Bagh Mitras”
[C] Relocating villages outside reserve boundaries
[D] Promoting tourism-based barriers
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Correct Answer: B [Installing 270 km of fencing and training “Bagh Mitras”]
Notes:
From 2023–25, Uttar Pradesh set up 272 km chain-link and solar fencing around protected areas and introduced the “Bagh Mitra” initiative, training local volunteers to promote awareness and assist forest officials in reducing human–wildlife conflict near tiger reserves and the Etawah lion safari.
33. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
34. 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.
35. Which university was established by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta Empire?
[A] Takshashila University
[B] Nalanda University
[C] Vikramashila University
[D] Odantapuri University
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Correct Answer: B [Nalanda University]
Notes:
Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I as a major center of learning during the Gupta period.
36. Which city is associated with the court painter Nevasi Lal, who created the painting Noblewomen Playing Chess in the Zenana?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Jaipur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Nevasi Lal was a court painter in Lucknow under Awadh rulers; the painting reflects Lucknow’s culture and survived the 1857 siege.
37. In the Rāmopākhyāna of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva, which monkey king allies with Rama?
[A] Hanuman
[B] Sugriva
[C] Vali
[D] Angada
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Correct Answer: B [Sugriva]
Notes:
Sugriva is the monkey king who allies with Rama, helping him in his quest to rescue Sita.
38. Who was one of the founders of the Muslim University Riding Club (MURC) at Aligarh Muslim University?
[A] Dr. Zakir Husain
[B] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[C] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
[D] Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani]
Notes:
Founded in 1889 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani at Aligarh Muslim University.
39. Who founded the princely state of Banda in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ali Bahadur I
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Bahadur I]
Notes:
Ali Bahadur I, grandson of Peshwa Bajirao, founded Banda state; it ended after 1857 rebellion.
40. China clay and sandstone, discovered during exploration by the Directorate, are mainly used in which of the following industries?
[A] Paints and construction
[B] Ceramics and electronics
[C] Cosmetics and textile processing
[D] Agriculture and bio-fertilizers
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Correct Answer: B [Ceramics and electronics]
Notes:
China clay is chiefly used in making ceramics and porcelain, as well as in electronics as an insulator. Sandstone is mainly used in construction and as decorative stone. Both play vital roles in industrial applications.
