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 lake has experienced significant reduction in area and depth due to shrinkage in recent decades?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: D [Ramgarh Tal]
Notes:
Ramgarh Tal has reduced in area from 723 ha to 678 ha and in depth from 4.5 m to 3.5 m in recent decades.
32. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
33. Which of the following wetlands in Uttar Pradesh was created as a result of water retention behind the Madhya Ganga Barrage?
[A] Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora Stretch)
[B] Sarsai Nawar Jheel
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Haiderpur Wetland]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland, a Ramsar Site notified in 2021, was formed due to the Madhya Ganga Barrage. Located in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides habitat to migratory birds, Ganges dolphins, and serves as vital flood buffer and groundwater recharge area in Uttar Pradesh.
34. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their associated districts:
- Pahuj – Jhansi
- Jamni – Lalitpur
- Beta – Jalaun
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correct: Pahuj flows through Jhansi and forms part of Jalaun’s boundary. Jamni, a tributary of Betwa, passes through Lalitpur district. Beta, a tributary of the Yamuna, forms the southern boundary of Jalaun district. Thus, 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
35. The city of Agra was originally established by which ruler?
[A] Babur
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Humayun
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, an Afghan ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded Agra in 1504. Although it later gained prominence under the Mughal emperors—especially Akbar and Shah Jahan—its original establishment is credited to Sikandar Lodi. This strategic development was aimed at strengthening the administration and military control in northern India. Agra’s role as a major political and cultural center was subsequently solidified by the Mughals.
36. Which of the following correctly describes Gulab Bari in Faizabad (Ayodhya)?
[A] It is a garden built by Asaf-ud-Daula to house the royal roses of Awadh.
[B] It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.
[C] It marks the site where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi.
[D] It is a British-era botanical garden turned heritage site.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, meaning “Garden of Roses”, is located in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district) in Uttar Pradesh. It houses the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (who ruled from 1753 to 1775). The complex is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and fountains, and is enclosed by Lakhauri brick walls, giving it historical as well as architectural significance. The site is notable for both its Mughal-style gardens and its history as the resting place of an important Nawab of Awadh.
37. Khaja, a sweet pastry awarded a GI tag, is traditionally associated with which ancient region encompassing parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
[A] Awadh
[B] Magadh
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Baghelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Magadh]
Notes:
Khaja originated in Magadh, covering parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh; Silao Khaja from Nalanda, Bihar, has a GI tag.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Who among the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate founded the city of Firozabad?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi (1351-1388), founded Firozabad and developed many public works and cities.
