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 district in Uttar Pradesh is known for the coexistence of both red soil and black (regur) soil, resulting in a complex cropping pattern?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Chandauli
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Correct Answer: A [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Mirzapur uniquely has both red and black soils, enabling cultivation of diverse crops such as cotton, pulses, and millets.
32. Where is the headquarters of Ayodhya Division located?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Amethi
[C] Faizabad
[D] Barabanki
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Correct Answer: C [Faizabad]
Notes:
Despite Ayodhya district’s renaming in 2018, Faizabad remains the divisional headquarters for Ayodhya Division in Uttar Pradesh, which consists of Faizabad, Ayodhya, Amethi, Barabanki, Ambedkar Nagar, and Sultanpur districts. This administrative structure is frequently noted in official records and notifications.
33. Which district in Jhansi Division has the highest literacy rate?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Jalaun
[C] Lalitpur
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi Division includes Jhansi, Jalaun, and Lalitpur. As per census data, Jhansi has the highest literacy rate at 75%, followed by Jalaun at 73.7% and Lalitpur at 63.5%. Hamirpur is not part of Jhansi Division but included for comparative option.
34. What was the capital of Baoni State, a princely state in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kadaura
[B] Jhansi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kadaura]
Notes:
Baoni State, a Muslim-ruled princely state in Bundelkhand, had Kadaura as its capital.
35. Which is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Keetham Lake
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Ramgarh Tal
[D] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
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Correct Answer: B [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh; Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is the largest man-made reservoir.
36. Which river system drains the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganges and Yamuna
[B] Gandak and Ghaghara
[C] Belan and Karmahosha
[D] Chambal and Betwa
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Correct Answer: C [Belan and Karmahosha]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district lies on the Vindhya plateau, mainly drained by the Belan and Karmahosha rivers, both tributaries of the Ganges, supporting the region’s agriculture and ecosystem.
37. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is known for providing the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation in Neolithic India?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Chalcolithic Sringaverapura
[C] Lahuradewa
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: C [Lahuradewa]
Notes:
Lahuradewa yielded Neolithic remains with the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and rice, dating to 7000–6000 BCE.
38. The Mahabharata is primarily associated with which ancient capital located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Hastinapur
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: C [Hastinapur]
Notes:
Hastinapur, capital of the Kuru dynasty, is the principal setting of the Mahabharata in modern Uttar Pradesh.
39. Which Gupta emperor strengthened his political power by marrying Kubernaga of the Naga dynasty?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta I
[D] Kumaragupta I
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II married Kubernaga, a Naga princess, forming a key political alliance.
40. Despite losing its political dominance, why did Kannauj continue to be an important center during medieval times?
[A] Military fortifications and defense
[B] Trade and commercial activities
[C] Sufi and scholarly activities
[D] Royal patronage and courtly life
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Correct Answer: C [Sufi and scholarly activities]
Notes:
Kannauj remained significant in medieval times due to its vibrant Sufi and scholarly activities, attracting saints and scholars and becoming a center for Islamic learning.
