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 Agra garden was once called ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’ by Babur?
[A] Aram Bagh
[B] Mehtab Bagh
[C] Taj Mahal Garden
[D] Sikandra Garden
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Correct Answer: A [Aram Bagh]
Notes:
Aram Bagh, built by Babur in 1528 in Agra, was originally named ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India. The name means ‘Flower-Scatterer Garden’ and it reflects Persian-style charbagh design.
32. 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.
33. Which city in Uttar Pradesh marks Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Sankissa
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Sankissa]
Notes:
Sankissa, UP, is famed for Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven and houses an Ashokan pillar with a unique elephant capital.
34. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar to celebrate his victory over which region?
[A] Bengal
[B] Malwa
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar in 1573 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat; it is one of the tallest gateways in the world and a hallmark of Mughal architecture.
35. Consider the following statements about the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh generally decreases from east to west.
- Western Uttar Pradesh receives the highest amount of rainfall in the state.
- The annual rainfall is uniformly distributed across all regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh increases from west to east.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh decreases from east to west, with eastern parts receiving more rainfall. Statement 4 is incorrect as it reverses the direction. Statement 2 is incorrect since western districts do not get the highest rainfall, and statement 3 is also incorrect because the annual rainfall is not uniformly distributed across the state.
36. 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.
37. Consider the following statements regarding Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary:
- It is the largest bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It is located in the district of Farrukhabad.
- It was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 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: Lakh Bahosi is the largest bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, located in the Farrukhabad district. Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not a tiger reserve; rather, it is designated for the protection of birds. The sanctuary is also known for attracting migratory species from Siberia and Central Asia.
38. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
39. When was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly first constituted?
[A] 1st April 1937
[B] 8th January 1887
[C] 3rd November 1947
[D] 2nd February 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1st April 1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was first constituted on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. This established the legislative body for the United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh.
40. When was the Varanasi Municipal Corporation established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1965
[C] 1959
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: C [1959]
Notes:
Varanasi Municipal Corporation was established on 24 January 1959 and became Nagar Nigam in 1994.
