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. Why is the Bangar soil of the Gangetic plains considered less fertile?
[A] Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion
[B] Because it is frequently waterlogged
[C] Because it contains excessive organic matter
[D] Because it is recently deposited and immature
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Correct Answer: A [Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion]
Notes:
Bangar soil is older alluvium, containing kankar (calcareous concretions), and has lost nutrients over time, making it less fertile.
32. In Uttar Pradesh, which soil type, due to its high pH and sodium content, cannot be rejuvenated naturally without artificial nutrient supplementation and shows poor response to organic manuring?
[A] Terai soil
[B] Bhabar soil
[C] Usar soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: C [Usar soil]
Notes:
Usar soil in Uttar Pradesh is saline-alkaline with high sodium and pH; it cannot recover without artificial supplements like gypsum and reacts poorly to organic manure.
33. Which digital innovation is being implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department under its 2025 action plan to combat wildlife crimes and forest offences?
[A] Solar fencing around forest reserves
[B] Integrated Forest Management System featuring AI and GPS technology
[C] Drones for monitoring plantation activities
[D] Manual patrolling squads
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Correct Answer: B [Integrated Forest Management System featuring AI and GPS technology]
Notes:
UP Forest Department’s 2025 plan includes an AI-powered Integrated Forest Management System with GPS, sensor cameras, drones, and a centralized control center for real-time monitoring and detection of wildlife crimes, illegal logging, and forest fires.
34. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh is a major site for silica (glass) sand mining?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Saharanpur
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Jhansi and Chandauli
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi and Chandauli]
Notes:
Jhansi (Mudari, Balabehat) and Chandauli (Chakia) have significant silica sand reserves, placing Uttar Pradesh third in India for glass-sand production, vital for container and optical industries.
35. The copper plate inscription discovered at Banskheda gives information about which ancient ruler?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
The Banskheda copper plate inscription, discovered in the Shahjahanpur district, is a significant epigraphic record that sheds light on the reign of Harshavardhana. This copper plate details aspects of his administration, including land grants, military organization, and public infrastructure. Such records are invaluable for understanding governance and societal structure during his rule in early medieval northern India, making Harshavardhana a prominent historical figure associated with this evidence.
36. Which region was notably affected by the Upper Doab famine of 1860–1861?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Rohilkhand
[C] Awadh
[D] Bagelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Rohilkhand]
Notes:
Rohilkhand, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, was acutely affected by the Upper Doab famine of 1860–61. This famine impacted multiple areas, but Rohilkhand witnessed severe food shortages, high mortality, and economic distress, marking it as one of the worst-hit regions during that period.
37. 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.
38. Who founded the Gulabi Gang in 2006 in Banda, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sampat Pal Devi
[B] Phoolan Devi
[C] Medha Patkar
[D] Arundhati Roy
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Correct Answer: A [Sampat Pal Devi]
Notes:
Sampat Pal Devi founded the Gulabi Gang, a female vigilante group fighting violence and oppression in Banda, UP.
39. Consider the following crops grown in Uttar Pradesh:
- Wheat
- Barley
- Gram
- Rice
Which of the above crops have similar temperature and rainfall requirements in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Wheat and barley both require similar sowing temperatures of approximately 10–15°C and moderate rainfall around 50–75 cm, making their climatic requirements closely aligned. Gram, however, requires a slightly higher temperature and less water, while rice demands much higher rainfall (over 100 cm) and warmer conditions. Thus, only Wheat and Barley have closely similar requirements.
40. Who was elected as the first Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly before independence?
[A] Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon
[B] Abdul Hakim
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant
[D] Sampurnanand
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Correct Answer: A [Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon became the first Speaker of the United Provinces Legislative Assembly (now Uttar Pradesh Assembly) on 31 July 1937. Abdul Hakim was chosen as the first Deputy Speaker. Notably, Purushottam Das Tandon is a significant freedom fighter and prominent figure in the history of Uttar Pradesh.
