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 literary luminary from Uttar Pradesh is renowned for pioneering modern Hindi journalism and literature, and for igniting national consciousness?
[A] Jaishankar Prasad
[B] Mahadevi Verma
[C] Bhartendu Harishchandra
[D] Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
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Correct Answer: C [Bhartendu Harishchandra]
Notes:
Bhartendu Harishchandra, called the father of modern Hindi literature, started ‘Kavi Vachan Sudha’ (1867) and ‘Harishchandra Magazine’ (1872), blending journalism and literature to fuel national awakening.
32. What are the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates that define the geographical extent of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Between 24°30′ N to 31°00′ N latitudes and 76°40′ E to 83°20′ E longitudes
[B] Between 23°52′ N to 30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E to 84°38′ E longitudes
[C] Between 22°15′ N to 28°45′ N latitudes and 78°30′ E to 86°10′ E longitudes
[D] Between 25°12′ N to 32°10′ N latitudes and 75°45′ E to 82°30′ E longitudes
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Correct Answer: B [Between 23°52′ N to 30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E to 84°38′ E longitudes]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh lies between 23°52′ N–30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E–84°38′ E longitudes, marking its south-north and west-east boundaries.
33. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
34. Where did Lord Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Deoria
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Maharajganj
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, in Uttar Pradesh, is the revered Buddhist site where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in 483 BC. Major archaeological remains, including the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa, are located here.
35. Which river valley’s dry deciduous forests extend into Uttar Pradesh and play a crucial role in tiger conservation?
[A] Ganga River Valley
[B] Narmada River Valley
[C] Yamuna River Valley
[D] Saraswati River Valley
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada River Valley]
Notes:
Narmada Valley dry deciduous forests extend into Uttar Pradesh, hosting key tiger habitats in Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
36. On which river is the Rajghat Dam (Rani Laxmi Bai Dam) constructed?
[A] Narmada River
[B] Tungabhadra River
[C] Betwa River
[D] Ken River
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Correct Answer: C [Betwa River]
Notes:
Rajghat Dam is an inter-state project on the Betwa River between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
37. At which session of the Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh did George Yule, the first Englishman, serve as president?
[A] 1892 Lucknow Session
[B] 1888 Allahabad Session
[C] 1905 Benares Session
[D] 1916 Lucknow Session
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Correct Answer: B [1888 Allahabad Session]
Notes:
George Yule was president at the 1888 Allahabad session, becoming the first Englishman to lead Congress.
38. Which former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh also served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh during 1974–1977?
[A] Dr. Marri Channa Reddy
[B] N. T. Rama Rao
[C] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[D] Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. Marri Channa Reddy]
Notes:
Dr. Marri Channa Reddy was a senior Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh who served as its Chief Minister before his tenure as Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977, coinciding with the Emergency period. He was twice Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, notable in the 1970s and 1980s. None of the other given options served as Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
39. Consider the following matches regarding districts and their corresponding administrative divisions in Uttar Pradesh:
- Mainpuri – Agra Division
- Kasganj – Aligarh Division
- Barabanki – Faizabad Division
- Mau – Bareilly Division
How many of the above matches are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: C [Only three]
Notes:
Mainpuri is in Agra Division, Kasganj is in Aligarh Division, and Barabanki is in Faizabad (now Ayodhya) Division; all are correct. Mau, however, is part of Azamgarh Division, not Bareilly. Thus, only matches 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the fourth match is incorrect.
40. Which districts in Uttar Pradesh had the highest and lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
[A] Varanasi and Balrampur
[B] Lucknow and Agra
[C] Gorakhpur and Allahabad
[D] Jaunpur and Gautam Buddh Nagar
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Correct Answer: D [Jaunpur and Gautam Buddh Nagar]
Notes:
According to Census 2011, Jaunpur recorded the highest sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh at 1024 females per 1000 males, surpassing the state average. Gautam Buddh Nagar had the lowest sex ratio at 851, largely due to male-dominated urban migration. Uttar Pradesh’s overall sex ratio improved from 898 in 2001 to 912 in 2011 but remained below the national average of 943 females per 1000 males.
