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 is the tallest flying bird found in Uttar Pradesh’s wetlands?
[A] Great Indian Bustard
[B] Bar-headed Goose
[C] Indian Peafowl
[D] Sarus Crane
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Correct Answer: D [Sarus Crane]
Notes:
The Sarus Crane, India’s tallest flying bird, resides mainly in Uttar Pradesh’s wetlands and paddy fields. It stands up to 1.8 meters tall and is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. The species is also Uttar Pradesh’s state bird and plays a key role in the local ecosystem.
32. In which city was Madrasatul Islah, established in 1908, founded?
[A] Azamgarh
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Azamgarh]
Notes:
Madrasatul Islah was founded in Azamgarh, UP in 1908 by Mawlana Muhammad Shafi, emphasizing direct Qur’an reading and modern syllabus.
33. In which year was the Institute of Science at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi established?
[A] 1910
[B] 1920
[C] 1935
[D] 1916
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Correct Answer: D [1916]
Notes:
Institute of Science, BHU was established in 1916 and upgraded in 2015; it offers various UG, PG, and PhD programs.
34. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
35. In the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, to whom does Arjuna surrender for guidance?
[A] Krishna
[B] Duryodhana
[C] Bhishma
[D] Drona
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna]
Notes:
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna seeking guidance amid his moral dilemma before the battle.
36. In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the web series Raktanchal primarily set?
[A] Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)
[B] Awadh (Central Uttar Pradesh)
[C] Bundelkhand (Southern Uttar Pradesh)
[D] Western Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)]
Notes:
Raktanchal is set in 1980s Purvanchal, focusing on crime and mafia conflicts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which Urdu journal was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to encourage social reforms among Muslims?
[A] Aligarh Gazette
[B] Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
[C] Awadh Punch
[D] Risala-e-Nur
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Correct Answer: B [Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq]
Notes:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq, started in 1870 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, promoted modern education and rationalism among Indian Muslims.
38. Consider the following pairs regarding the northernmost and southernmost districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Saharanpur — Northernmost district
- Bareilly — Northernmost district
- Chitrakoot — Southernmost district
- Sonbhadra — Southernmost district
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct answer is option 3: 1 and 4 only.
- Saharanpur is the northernmost district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Bareilly is not the northernmost.
- Chitrakoot is not the southernmost; it’s Sonbhadra.
- Sonbhadra indeed forms the southernmost district of the state.
Thus, pairs 1 and 4 are correct.
39. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
40. Consider the following districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Etah
- Azamgarh
- Banda
- Pilibhit
Which of the above are prone to deficiency of potash and are located in the Eastern Gangetic Plains?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Potash deficiency is prominent in some districts of Eastern Gangetic Plains. Among the given options:
- Azamgarh (2) is both in Eastern Gangetic Plains and prone to potash deficiency.
- Etah (1) is not in the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Banda (3) lies in Bundelkhand, not the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Pilibhit (4) lies in the Terai region.
Hence, only Azamgarh qualifies.