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 Indian ruler is known as the “Napoleon of India” for his extensive military conquests?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Bindusara
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Samudragupta]
Notes:
V.A. Smith called Samudragupta the “Napoleon of India” for his remarkable military achievements and conquests.
32. Which tree species is predominantly found in the mature forests of the Lower Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)
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Correct Answer: B [Sal (Shorea robusta)]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) dominates mature forests in the Lower Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh.
33. Why was Jaunpur referred to as the ‘Shiraz of the East’ during medieval times?
[A] Economic prominence as a trading hub
[B] Cultural and literary excellence
[C] Military significance in Northern India
[D] Architectural advancements in fort construction
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Correct Answer: B [Cultural and literary excellence]
Notes:
Jaunpur was called ‘Shiraz of the East’ due to its cultural and literary achievements under the Sharqi dynasty, mirroring Shiraz in Iran as a center for Persian literature and scholarship.
34. Consider the following pairs:
- Mangal Pandey : Refused to use greased cartridges
- Jawaharlal Nehru : First Prime Minister of Independent India
- Ram Prasad Bismil : Leader of the Kakori Conspiracy
- Asaf Ali : First Indian Ambassador to the USA
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Mangal Pandey is known for refusing to use greased cartridges, sparking the 1857 Revolt.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of Independent India.
- Ram Prasad Bismil led the Kakori Conspiracy against the British.
- Asaf Ali was India's first Ambassador to the USA.
Thus, option 2 is correct.
35. Which Mughal Emperor introduced Christianity to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar invited Jesuit priests from Goa to Fatehpur Sikri, fostering interfaith dialogue and introducing Christianity to the Uttar Pradesh region during the late 16th century.
36. What is unique about Rampur Planetarium in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] It is the oldest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
[B] It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.
[C] It has the highest annual visitor count in the state.
[D] It is the largest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.]
Notes:
Rampur Planetarium is the first in India to feature Digital Laser technology and real-time NASA data integration.
37. During which festival is the Bhojpuri song Chaiti sung in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diwali
[B] Holi
[C] Sri Rama Navami
[D] Chhath Puja
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Rama Navami]
Notes:
Chaiti, a Bhojpuri folk song, is mainly performed during Sri Rama Navami in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, especially marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year and celebrating Lord Rama’s birth.
38. Who is the current Pradesh Adhyaksh of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee?
[A] Priyanka Gandhi
[B] Aradhana Misra
[C] Deepak Shivhare
[D] Ankit Tiwari
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Correct Answer: C [Deepak Shivhare]
Notes:
Deepak Shivhare is the current Pradesh Adhyaksh of UPCC, leading the state unit of the Indian National Congress.
39. Who was the president of the historic 1916 Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress that resulted in the Lucknow Pact?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Ambica Charan Mazumdar
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Ambica Charan Mazumdar]
Notes:
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session, where the INC and Muslim League agreed on the Lucknow Pact to present united demands to the British.
40. Which of the following NTPC power plants in Uttar Pradesh is gas-based?
[A] Rihand
[B] Unchahar
[C] Ghatampur
[D] Auraiya
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Correct Answer: D [Auraiya]
Notes:
Auraiya Thermal Power Station is NTPC’s only gas-based plant in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Auraiya district, it uses natural gas as fuel, offering quicker start-ups and lower emissions compared to coal-based plants, contributing to the state’s energy needs.
