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 regions with respect to the number of rainy days during the monsoon season:
- Gorakhpur
- Bareilly
- Allahabad
- Mathura
Which one of the following correctly represents their decreasing order of rainy days?
[A] 1 > 2 > 4 > 3
[B] 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
[C] 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
[D] 4 > 3 > 2 > 1
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Correct Answer: C [1 > 2 > 3 > 4]
Notes:Gorakhpur receives the highest number of rainy days (about 56), followed by Bareilly (approximately 52), then Allahabad (about 45), and Mathura has the least among the four.
- 1: Gorakhpur
- 2: Bareilly
- 3: Allahabad
- 4: Mathura
Thus, the correct decreasing order is 1 > 2 > 3 > 4.
32. Which of the following cities is not situated on the banks of the Yamuna River?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Kalpi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj is situated on the Ganga River, while Kalpi, Kaushambi, and Hamirpur are located on the Yamuna River.
33. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the highest producing state or district for a crop in India?
[A] Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mustard – Highest producer: Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gram – Highest producer: Mirzapur
[D] Barley – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh is India’s top wheat producer; Rajasthan leads in mustard and barley, and Mirzapur is not the top producer of gram.
34. Which of the following rural land types is NOT a specific target for afforestation under the Uttar Pradesh 2023–25 policy actions?
[A] Ravines
[B] Usar lands
[C] Khadar zones
[D] Urban public parks
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Correct Answer: D [Urban public parks]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s 2023–25 afforestation policy targets degraded rural lands like ravines, usar lands, and khadar zones for green cover increase. Urban public parks do not fall under rural afforestation targets in the policy context.
35. Which of the following forest schemes is being supported by NABARD in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Agroforestry Mission
[B] Hi-tech Nursery Scheme
[C] Tree Promotion Scheme
[D] Joint Forest Management Scheme
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Correct Answer: C [Tree Promotion Scheme]
Notes:
The Tree Promotion Scheme, supported by NABARD in Uttar Pradesh, focuses on high-quality tree plantation, clone propagation laboratories, and advanced nursery technology to boost afforestation and sustainable forestry development in the state.
36. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It spreads across five districts of western Uttar Pradesh.
- It is primarily a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest in Uttar Pradesh, covering about 2073 sq km across the districts of Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Bijnor, and Amroha. Statement 3 is incorrect as the sanctuary is not a Ramsar wetland site and is not protected under the Ramsar Convention.
37. The Kalinjar Fort, where Sher Shah Suri died in 1545, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Chitrakoot
[C] Banda
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Banda]
Notes:
The Kalinjar Fort is situated in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It gained historical significance when Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, died here in 1545 AD due to a gunpowder explosion during a siege. The fort, revered for its architectural grandeur and strategic location, has been ruled by several dynasties including the Chandela Rajputs. Today, it stands as a remarkable monument and an important tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
38. Which statement about the Agra Presidency is correct?
[A] It existed for over a decade.
[B] It was the largest presidency in British India.
[C] It was renamed to the North-Western Provinces in 1835.
[D] It was established under the Government of India Act 1858.
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Correct Answer: C [It was renamed to the North-Western Provinces in 1835.]
Notes:
Agra Presidency was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835 and lasted briefly from 1834 to 1836.
39. Who wrote the Mahabharata commentary Bhāratabhāvadīpa in 17th-century Varanasi?
[A] Madhusūdana Sarasvatī
[B] Vijnanabhikshu
[C] Neelakantha Chaturdhara
[D] Nilakantha Somayaji
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Correct Answer: C [Neelakantha Chaturdhara]
Notes:
Neelakantha Chaturdhara of 17th-century Varanasi authored Bhāratabhāvadīpa, an influential Mahabharata commentary from the Advaita Vedanta perspective.
40. Which dynasty ruled the Bagelkhand region, historically known as Dahala, from the 6th to the 12th century?
[A] Vaghela dynasty
[B] Chandel dynasty
[C] Paramara dynasty
[D] Gond dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Vaghela dynasty]
Notes:
The Vaghela dynasty ruled Dahala (Bagelkhand) from the 6th to 12th century.
