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. Match the following ruling dynasties with their significant contributions or characteristics:
- Kanva
- Shaka
- Kushana
With:
- Era of gold coinage, Mathura as cultural hub
- First Brahmin dynasty after Mauryas, ended by Satavahanas
- Defeated by Vikramaditya of Ujjain
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
[A] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
[B] 1-C, 2-B, 3-A
[C] 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
[D] 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
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Correct Answer: A [1-B, 2-C, 3-A]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Kanva — First Brahmin dynasty after Mauryas, ended by Satavahanas
- Shaka — Defeated by Vikramaditya of Ujjain
- Kushana — Era of gold coinage, Mathura as cultural hub
. Thus, 1-B, 2-C, 3-A is accurate. Kanvas succeeded Shungas, Shakas fell to Vikramaditya, and Kushanas influenced trade and culture along with issuing gold coins.
32. Sharma Bandhu, the renowned classical vocalists known for their bhajan and devotional music, originate from which city in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Agra
[C] Lucknow
[D] Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: D [Muzaffarnagar]
Notes:
Sharma Bandhu are four brothers from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, known for classical and devotional music.
33. Which city serves as the starting point of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Meerut
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Meerut]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway begins at Meerut (NH-334) and extends to Prayagraj, passing through Kanpur.
34. Who led the Kanpur rebellion after Nana Saheb escaped during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Azimullah Khan
[B] Tantia Tope
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Tantia Tope]
Notes:
After Nana Saheb escaped, Tantia Tope assumed command, led rebel forces in Kanpur, and temporarily recaptured the city before his defeat and execution.
35. Which of the following leaders from Uttar Pradesh actively participated in both the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930)?
[A] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[B] Purushottam Das Tandon
[C] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[D] Sampurnanand
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Correct Answer: B [Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Purushottam Das Tandon from Uttar Pradesh gave up his law practice and played an active role in both the Non-Cooperation and Salt Satyagraha movements.
36. Consider the following rivers with reference to their contribution to the sedimentation of the Terai region in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ghaghara
- Rapti
- Sarda
- Chambal
Which of the above rivers significantly contribute to the sedimentation of the Terai region?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Ghaghara, Rapti, and Sarda are Himalayan rivers that carry heavy sediment loads and deposit them in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, leading to its characteristic marshy and alluvial terrain. Chambal, in contrast, originates in the Vindhya range and is known for creating ravines in western Uttar Pradesh, rather than contributing to Terai sedimentation.
37. Despite low rainfall, which factor allows the Western Plains of Uttar Pradesh to sustain intensive agriculture?
[A] Use of drought-resistant crop varieties
[B] Predominance of rainwater harvesting systems
[C] Extensive canal irrigation from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna systems
[D] Fertile black soil similar to Deccan Plateau
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Correct Answer: C [Extensive canal irrigation from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna systems]
Notes:
Western Uttar Pradesh has a dense canal irrigation network sourced from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna, enabling intensive agriculture despite low rainfall.
38. What is the approximate total installed private sector thermal power capacity in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1 GW
[B] 2 GW
[C] 4 GW
[D] 5 GW
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Correct Answer: C [4 GW]
Notes:
Private sector thermal power in UP exceeds 4 GW, mainly due to Rosa (1.2 GW), Bara (1.98 GW), and Karchhana (1.32 GW), contributing a total of about 4.5 GW to the state’s installed capacity.
39. In which year was Agra Presidency established by an Act of Parliament?
[A] 1836
[B] 1858
[C] 1833
[D] 1902
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Correct Answer: C [1833]
Notes:
In 1833, the British Parliament created the Agra Presidency under the Charter Act, marking an administrative reorganization in India. Agra was designated as its capital, but the Presidency was later merged into the North-Western Provinces in 1836 due to administrative changes.
40. Which dynasty ruled Benares as a British princely state in 1911?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Narayan Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Narayan Dynasty]
Notes:
The Narayan dynasty, of Gautam Gotra Bhumihar Brahmins, ruled Benares and was recognized as a princely state in 1911 under the British. Prominent rulers included Maharaja Balwant Singh and Prabhu Narayan Singh. The dynasty played a key administrative and cultural role in present-day Varanasi.
