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. In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the web series Raktanchal primarily set?
[A] Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)
[B] Awadh (Central Uttar Pradesh)
[C] Bundelkhand (Southern Uttar Pradesh)
[D] Western Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)]
Notes:
Raktanchal is set in 1980s Purvanchal, focusing on crime and mafia conflicts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
32. Who is credited with composing the Ramcharitmanas and establishing Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi?
[A] Surdas
[B] Kabir
[C] Ravidas
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: D [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas and founded Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi.
33. What was Uttar Pradesh’s green cover percentage in 2021?
[A] 11.5%
[B] 8.5%
[C] 9.23%
[D] 10.0%
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Correct Answer: C [9.23%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s green cover was 9.23% in 2021, as per Newspoint and regional policy documents. This baseline figure is vital for sustainable development policies and is targeted to increase to 15% by 2030 through initiatives like Green Chaupal under the state’s environmental roadmap.
34. Which Act in Uttar Pradesh was responsible for organizing regulatory power for mining activities?
[A] Electricity Act, 2003
[B] Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy, 1998
[C] Uttar Pradesh Mining Regulation, 2005
[D] Mines Act, 1952
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy, 1998]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy 1998 restructured mining regulations, defined roles of agencies like DGGM and SMD Corporation, and included provisions for environmental protection and local community benefits.
35. When was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly first constituted?
[A] 1st April 1937
[B] 8th January 1887
[C] 3rd November 1947
[D] 2nd February 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1st April 1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was first constituted on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. This established the legislative body for the United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh.
36. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Newspaper)
- Amrit Prabhat
- Jai Bharat
- Vishwamitra
- Veer Bharat
List-II (City of Publication)
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
Codes:
1. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
Which of the above codes is/are correct?
[A] 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
[B] 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
[C] 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
[D] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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Correct Answer: B [1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C]
Notes:
Amrit Prabhat is primarily associated with Varanasi and Prayagraj, Jai Bharat and Veer Bharat with Kanpur, and Vishwamitra also with Kanpur. Thus, the correct matching is: 1-B (Varanasi), 2-D (Kanpur), 3-A (Kanpur), 4-C (Prayagraj). This aligns with Option 2 in the given codes.
37. Which one of the following Scheduled Tribes is found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chera
[B] Agariya
[C] Tharu
[D] Gond
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Tharu is the Scheduled Tribe found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 census, the total Scheduled Tribe population of Uttar Pradesh is 11,34,273, which is about 0.57% of the state’s total population. Tharu is the most populous among them, with 83,544 members, constituting 77.4% of the state’s total tribal population. Tharus are predominantly located in the Terai region, near the border areas of Nepal. Other recognized tribes in the state include Buksa, Bhotia, Jaunsari, and Raji.
38. Surr, a traditional tag sport, originates from which region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Purvanchal
[C] Awadh
[D] Doab
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Correct Answer: C [Awadh]
Notes:
Surr is a traditional tag sport from the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh.
39. In which district does the Ganga River first enter Uttar Pradesh after flowing from Uttarakhand?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Bijnor
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bijnor]
Notes:
The Ganga River enters Uttar Pradesh from Uttarakhand through Bijnor district.
40. 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.
