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 built Kusum Sarovar in memory of Maharaja Suraj Mal?
[A] Maharaja Suraj Mal
[B] Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
[C] Maharaja Man Singh
[D] Maharaja Jawahar Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Maharaja Jawahar Singh]
Notes:
Kusum Sarovar in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, was commissioned by Maharaja Jawahar Singh, son of Maharaja Suraj Mal, to honor his father’s legacy during the 18th century.
32. Which Baangana, created by Arjuna, is in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kurukshetra Baangana, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Banganga Tank, Mumbai
[C] Baneshwar Sthan, Bihar
[D] Ganga Sagar, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kurukshetra Baangana, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Kurukshetra Baangana in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be created by Arjuna’s arrow during the Mahabharata war to obtain water and heal his horses.
33. Who translated 37 volumes of the Mahabharata into the Meitei language and received the Sahitya Akademi Award for this work?
[A] King Pamheiba (Gharib Nawaz)
[B] Prince Nabananda
[C] R.K. Narayan
[D] Kalachand Singh Shastri
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Correct Answer: D [Kalachand Singh Shastri]
Notes:
Kalachand Singh Shastri translated 37 volumes of Mahabharata into Meitei (1956-1989) and won the Sahitya Akademi Award.
34. In which rainfall zone are the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh mainly found?
[A] Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm
[B] Regions with rainfall less than 50 cm
[C] Regions with rainfall between 100 and 150 cm
[D] Regions with more than 200 cm rainfall
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Correct Answer: A [Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm]
Notes:
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh are primarily distributed in areas receiving 50–100 cm of annual rainfall, especially in the plains of the Ganga and Yamuna, including Lucknow, Unnao, and Raebareli. Common species include sal, neem, mango, and babool.
35. What is the total installed electrical capacity of Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 440 MW
[B] 400 MW
[C] 500 MW
[D] 540 MW
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Correct Answer: A [440 MW]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), located in Uttar Pradesh, has two 220 MW units, giving a total installed capacity of 440 MW. It is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
36. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is gypsum primarily extracted?
[A] Jhansi and Hamirpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Banda
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi and Hamirpur]
Notes:
Jhansi and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh are leading producers of gypsum, a mineral used in Portland cement, Plaster of Paris, and as a soil conditioner in agriculture.
37. Who is the Secretary of the District Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Tehsildar
[B] Gram Pradhan
[C] Block Development Officer (BDO)
[D] Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Development Officer (CDO)]
Notes:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as ex-officio Secretary of the District Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh, overseeing implementation of rural development programmes at the district level as per Panchayati Raj system.
38. Who among the following is NOT known to have possessed the Pashupatastra?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Kali
[C] Rama
[D] Parashurama
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Correct Answer: B [Kali]
Notes:
Only Arjuna, Vishvamitra, Parashurama, Indrajit, and Rama possessed the Pashupatastra; Kali is not listed as a possessor.
39. Who was the British general who recaptured Kanpur from Tantia Tope in December 1857 during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Sir Hugh Rose
[B] Sir John Nicholson
[C] Henry Havelock
[D] Sir Colin Campbell
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Colin Campbell]
Notes:
Sir Colin Campbell led British forces to retake Kanpur from Tantia Tope in December 1857, ending rebel control in the region.
40. Who led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly?
[A] Amar Singh
[B] Khan Bahadur Khan
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly and proclaimed himself Nawab of Rohilkhand.
