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 symbol is associated with Sambhavanatha, the third Jain tirthankara?
[A] Elephant
[B] Bull
[C] Horse
[D] Lion
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Correct Answer: C [Horse]
Notes:
Sambhavanatha, the third Jain Tirthankara, is uniquely represented by the Horse symbol among the twenty-four tirthankaras.
32. Consider the following pairs regarding medieval rulers and their corresponding contributions to Uttar Pradesh:
- Akbar – Built Fatehpur Sikri as capital
- Sikandar Lodi – Founded the city of Agra
- Ibrahim Sharqi – Commissioned Atala Masjid
- Aurangzeb – Reimposed Jizya on non-Muslims
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Akbar established Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in the 16th century.
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the late 15th century.
- Ibrahim Sharqi commissioned the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
- Aurangzeb infamously reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in his reign.
These events are well-documented aspects of the medieval history of Uttar Pradesh.
33. Consider the following pairs regarding regional summer temperature ranges in India:
- Central Plains — 38°C to 44°C
- Bundelkhand Plateau — 40°C to 45°C
- Terai Region — 18°C to 25°C
- Western Plains — 39°C to 43°C
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 Terai Region's summer temperatures can rise up to around 30°C; the range of 18°C to 25°C is characteristic of winter months (especially January), not summer. The other regions—Central Plains, Bundelkhand Plateau, and Western Plains—are correctly matched with their typical high summer temperatures, often exceeding 38°C during peak months.
34. Consider the following dams on the Chambal river system:
- Gandhi Sagar Dam
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Kota Barrage
Which one of the following correctly represents their sequence from upstream to downstream?
[A] 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
[B] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
[C] 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
[D] 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
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Correct Answer: B [1 – 2 – 3 – 4]
Notes:The correct upstream to downstream sequence of major dams on the Chambal river is:
- Gandhi Sagar Dam
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Kota Barrage
This order follows the flow of the Chambal river from its upper reaches in Madhya Pradesh through Rajasthan.
35. 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.
36. What was Uttar Pradesh’s green cover percentage in 2021?
[A] 11.5%
[B] 8.5%
[C] 9.23%
[D] 10.0%
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Correct Answer: C [9.23%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s green cover was 9.23% in 2021, as per Newspoint and regional policy documents. This baseline figure is vital for sustainable development policies and is targeted to increase to 15% by 2030 through initiatives like Green Chaupal under the state’s environmental roadmap.
37. What percentage of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network is comprised of road transport?
[A] 60%
[B] 50%
[C] 80%
[D] 70%
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Correct Answer: D [70%]
Notes:
Road transport forms about 70% of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network, making it the primary mode for intra-state and inter-state connectivity, while the rest is covered by rail, air, and waterways.
38. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council established?
[A] 1937
[B] 1861
[C] 1902
[D] 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935, making UP’s legislature bicameral from that year.
39. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:
- Mirzapur: Kajri songs
- Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
- Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Mirzapur is renowned for Kajri songs, a traditional music form. Sant Ravidas Nagar is famous for the Sita Samabhit Sthal religious site. Sonbhadra is called the Energy capital due to the presence of the Singrauli Power Station. Hence, all the given pairs are correctly matched with their respective cultural or tourism highlights.
40. 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.
