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 of the following statements regarding Jhansi Fort are correct?
1. It was built by Veer Singh Bundela in 1613.
2. It covers approximately 15 acres of area.
3. The fort hosts the Jhansi Mahotsav every year in January–February.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) All of the above
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
The Jhansi Fort, built by Veer Singh Bundela in 1613, stands as a historical and architectural landmark. The fort covers an area of approximately 15 acres, making it one of the notable forts in Uttar Pradesh. It is renowned for hosting the annual Jhansi Mahotsav, held every year in January–February, which celebrates the cultural heritage with art, music, and various performances. All the given statements about Jhansi Fort are correct.
32. In which city was the Benares Bank, established in 1844, headquartered?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Benares Bank was headquartered in Varanasi and operated mainly in the United Provinces.
33. Which major geological factor contributed to the formation of the Shivalik Hills during the Tertiary Period?
[A] Volcanic activity in the Deccan Plateau
[B] Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
[C] Thrusting of the Aravalli Range
[D] Subsidence of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
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Correct Answer: B [Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates]
Notes:
The collision of Indian and Eurasian plates uplifted Tethys Sea sediments, forming the Shivalik Hills, the youngest Himalayas.
34. Consider the following district and forest type pairs:
- Banda – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
- Shravasti – Tropical Thorny Forest
- Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
- Chitrakoot – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
Lucknow is correctly paired with Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest, as the district experiences intermediate rainfall and supports species such as sal and neem characteristic of this type. Banda and Chitrakoot are chiefly associated with Tropical Thorny Forests, while Shravasti lies in the Moist Deciduous region, making only Lucknow the correct match as per current forest distribution in Uttar Pradesh.
35. Match the following Bird Sanctuaries with their respective locations:
- Bakhira Bird Sanctuary
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary
- Patna Bird Sanctuary
- Parvati Aranga Bird Sanctuary
Sanctuary locations:
- Sant Kabir Nagar
- Gautam Buddh Nagar
- Etah
- Gonda
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
[B] A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
[C] A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
[D] A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
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Correct Answer: B [A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4]
Notes:
Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, and Parvati Aranga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda. The correct order is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4. Each sanctuary is an important conservation site known for rich avifaunal diversity and wetland ecosystems.
36. The proposed Prayag Expressway will connect which two major cities in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Prayagraj and Kanpur
[B] Lucknow and Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj and Gorakhpur
[D] Lucknow and Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow and Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Prayag Expressway is a 150 km, 4-lane access-controlled highway planned to connect Lucknow and Prayagraj, enhancing intra-state transportation within Uttar Pradesh.
37. When is Uttar Pradesh Day officially celebrated?
[A] 1 November
[B] 24 January
[C] 26 January
[D] 15 August
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Correct Answer: B [24 January]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Day is observed on 24 January, commemorating the 1950 renaming of United Provinces as Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence.
38. Where is the Mathura lion capital, an Indo-Scythian sandstone pillar from the 1st century CE, currently displayed?
[A] British Museum
[B] National Museum, New Delhi
[C] Mathura Museum
[D] Louvre Museum
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Correct Answer: A [British Museum]
Notes:
Discovered in Mathura in 1869, the Mathura lion capital is displayed at the British Museum and features inscriptions confirming Indo-Scythian patronage of Buddhism.
39. At which session of the Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh did George Yule, the first Englishman, serve as president?
[A] 1892 Lucknow Session
[B] 1888 Allahabad Session
[C] 1905 Benares Session
[D] 1916 Lucknow Session
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Correct Answer: B [1888 Allahabad Session]
Notes:
George Yule was president at the 1888 Allahabad session, becoming the first Englishman to lead Congress.
40. Which of the following lakes is supplied with water from the Okhla Barrage through the Agra Canal?
[A] Ramgarh Lake
[B] Upper Ganga Barrage Lake
[C] Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar)
[D] Brajghat Lake
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Correct Answer: C [Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar)]
Notes:
Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar) is fed by water from the Agra Canal, which originates at the Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna River.
