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 military unit operates the Jhansi Airstrip in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Border Security Force
[C] Central Reserve Police Force
[D] Army Aviation Corps
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Correct Answer: D [Army Aviation Corps]
Notes:
Jhansi Airstrip is a military airstrip operated by the Army Aviation Corps since 1990.
32. Who was the last King of Awadh, dethroned by the British in 1856?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: C [Wajid Ali Shah]
Notes:
Wajid Ali Shah was the last King of Awadh, dethroned and exiled by the British in 1856; he was a patron of arts and culture.
33. Consider the following statements about the Nawabs of Awadh:
- Saadat Ali Khan was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh and introduced reforms to protect farmers.
- Shuja-ud-Daula fought in the Battle of Buxar against the British East India Company but lost, leading to British supremacy in India.
- Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Lucknow to Faizabad and constructed the Bara Imambara.
- Wajid Ali Shah was the last Nawab of Awadh and was deposed by Lord Dalhousie in 1856.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 4]
Notes:Saadat Ali Khan did found the autonomous kingdom of Awadh and introduced reforms favouring farmers in 1722. Shuja-ud-Daula, as the Nawab of Awadh, fought and lost the Battle of Buxar against the British East India Company in 1764, ensuring British dominance. Asaf-ud-Daula actually shifted the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow (not vice versa), and Wajid Ali Shah was indeed the last Nawab, deposed in 1856.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as the capital was shifted to Lucknow, not from it.
34. In 1858, what significant administrative change took place concerning the capital of the North-Western Provinces?
[A] Kanpur was declared the new capital
[B] The capital was shifted from Agra to Allahabad
[C] Lucknow became the capital
[D] Varanasi was made the provincial headquarters
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Correct Answer: B [The capital was shifted from Agra to Allahabad]
Notes:
In 1858, the capital of the North-Western Provinces was moved from Agra to Allahabad to centralize administration after the 1857 revolt.
35. The Ganga-Yamuna and Ganga-Ghaghara doab regions are especially known for the cultivation of which of the following crops?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [Wheat]
Notes:
These doab regions in Uttar Pradesh are leading areas for wheat cultivation due to fertile alluvial soil and suitable climate.
36. What is a key responsibility of the Uttar Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (UPMDC)?
[A] Export coal
[B] Manage forests
[C] Regulate imports
[D] Mine and promote minerals
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Correct Answer: D [Mine and promote minerals]
Notes:
UPMDC, established in 1974, is a state-owned enterprise tasked with mining, developing, and promoting minerals in Uttar Pradesh. It facilitates mineral production, processing, and marketing within the state.
37. How many administrative divisions and districts are there in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 12 divisions and 80 districts
[B] 18 divisions and 75 districts
[C] 10 divisions and 68 districts
[D] 20 divisions and 72 districts
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Correct Answer: B [18 divisions and 75 districts]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh currently has 18 administrative divisions and 75 districts, the highest among all Indian states. The division-system helps decentralize governance for better administration.
38. In which of the following places was evidence of cotton cultivation in the Harappan era discovered?
[A] Rakhigarhi
[B] Alamgirpur
[C] Lothal
[D] Dholavira
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Correct Answer: B [Alamgirpur]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, located near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, is recognized as an easternmost Harappan site. It is significant for providing archaeological evidence of cotton cultivation during the Harappan era—an early and rare find in this region. Unlike other major Harappan centers like Rakhigarhi, Lothal, and Dholavira, Alamgirpur’s findings show the eastern spread and agricultural diversity of the Harappan civilization, highlighting their knowledge and use of cotton.
39. Who was the ruler of Talbehat Fort who fought against the British in the 1857 rebellion alongside Rani Laxmi Bai?
[A] Raja Chhatrasal Bundela
[B] Raja Bir Singh Deo
[C] Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela
[D] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela]
Notes:
Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela ruled Talbehat Fort and allied with Rani Laxmi Bai in 1857 against the British.
40. Which political party did Brijesh Singh represent in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections?
[A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[B] Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)
[C] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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Correct Answer: B [Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)]
Notes:
Brijesh Singh contested from Sayyadraja on PMSP ticket in 2012 UP Assembly elections.
