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. Who is credited with the invention or modification of musical instruments such as the tabla and sitar in Indian history?
[A] Miyan Tansen
[B] Swami Haridas
[C] Baba Ramdas
[D] Amir Khusro
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Correct Answer: D [Amir Khusro]
Notes:
Amir Khusro is recognized for inventing or refining instruments like the tabla and sitar in medieval India, shaping classical music.
32. Which leader is known for publishing the paper ‘Socialist’, founding the Hind Kisan Panchayat, and actively promoting the Hindi language?
[A] Jayaprakash Narayan
[B] Ram Manohar Lohia
[C] Acharya Narendra Dev
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: B [Ram Manohar Lohia]
Notes:
Ram Manohar Lohia published ‘Socialist’, founded Hind Kisan Panchayat, and was a key promoter of the Hindi language.
33. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh are known for being rich in bauxite deposits?
[A] Banda, Chandauli & Lalitpur
[B] Mirzapur & Sonbhadra
[C] Prayagraj & Jhansi
[D] Ghaziabad & Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Banda, Chandauli & Lalitpur]
Notes:
Bauxite reserves in Uttar Pradesh are mainly found in Banda, Chandauli, and Lalitpur, supplying raw material to Renukoot’s HINDALCO alumina plant, which produces aluminum for smelters, aerospace, and foil industries.
34. Potash salt resources in Uttar Pradesh primarily support which of the following sectors?
[A] Textile sector
[B] Cement production
[C] Fertilizer industry
[D] Defense sector
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Correct Answer: C [Fertilizer industry]
Notes:
Potash from UP districts like Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Allahabad, and Varanasi is mainly used in the fertilizer industry, especially for producing potassium fertilizers essential for agriculture. It also finds minor use in oil-well drilling fluids and aluminum recycling processes.
35. Which noted Hindi author founded Hans magazine in 1930 at Varanasi?
[A] Bhartendu Harishchandra
[B] Pt. Sundarlal
[C] Premchand
[D] Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: C [Premchand]
Notes:
Munshi Premchand started Hans magazine in 1930 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to foster progressive Hindi literature and social awareness. Hans remains a prestigious Hindi literary magazine. Premchand is regarded as one of Hindi literature’s greatest novelists and short story writers.
36. Which Nawab was deposed in Rampur State by his brother in 1794?
[A] Faizullah Khan
[B] Muhammad Ali Khan
[C] Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur
[D] Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Rampur, was deposed in 1794 by his brother Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur in a palace coup. This marked a significant change in the Nawabi succession of the princely Rampur State, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which ruler from Kannauj sought to unite North India following the decline of Harsha’s empire?
[A] Jayapida
[B] Lalitaditya Muktapida
[C] Yashovarman
[D] Vajrayudha
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Correct Answer: C [Yashovarman]
Notes:
Yashovarman ruled Kannauj in the 8th century CE and attempted to establish dominance in North India after Harsha’s death, as recorded in contemporary inscriptions and texts.
38. Who was the businessman implicated in the 2006 Noida serial murders case in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Rajesh Kumar
[B] Vijay Singh
[C] Moninder Singh Pandher
[D] Ramesh Chandra
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Correct Answer: C [Moninder Singh Pandher]
Notes:
Moninder Singh Pandher was the businessman involved; the case involved 17 victims and highlighted police lapses and forensic issues.
39. Who assumed the office of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 28 October 2000?
[A] Rajnath Singh
[B] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[C] Kalyan Singh
[D] Akhilesh Yadav
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Correct Answer: A [Rajnath Singh]
Notes:
Rajnath Singh became Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on 28 October 2000 after BJP’s 1996 assembly election performance.
40. 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.
