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. What is Uttar Pradesh’s green cover goal under “Green Chaupal” initiative?
[A] 12%
[B] 18%
[C] 20%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: D [15%]
Notes:
The “Green Chaupal” initiative, launched by Uttar Pradesh in 2025, aims to increase the state’s green cover to 15% by 2030, with community rallies and plantation drives at gram sabha levels, following the pledge of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
32. Which of the following minerals has been identified during exploration programs in Uttar Pradesh but has not yet been commercially extracted?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Dolomite
[C] Limestone
[D] Rare-earth metals
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Correct Answer: D [Rare-earth metals]
Notes:
Rare-earth metals have been found in Khajraha Bujurg (Jhansi), Uttar Pradesh, during exploration but are yet to be commercially extracted. Bauxite, dolomite, and limestone are already mined in the state.
33. Which text is regarded as the principal source for studying the early Vedic period in India?
[A] Yajurveda
[B] Samaveda
[C] Atharvaveda
[D] Rigveda
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Correct Answer: D [Rigveda]
Notes:
The Rigveda, the oldest Veda, contains hymns and is the key source on the early Vedic (Rigvedic) period’s society, religion, and culture.
34. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for Late Bronze Age burials and is associated with the Copper Hoard Culture?
[A] Ahichchhatra
[B] Kausambi
[C] Sinauli
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Sinauli]
Notes:
Sinauli features Late Bronze Age burials with copper artifacts and carts, linked to Copper Hoard Culture and Vedic rituals, dated c. 1865-1507 BCE.
35. 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.
36. In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the documentary The Forgotten Woman primarily filmed?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Varanasi]
Notes:
The documentary focuses on widows in India and was mainly shot in Varanasi, a city known for its religious significance and social traditions.
37. Which region of Uttar Pradesh was under Maratha control prior to British intervention?
[A] Awadh
[B] Doab
[C] Rohilkhand
[D] Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: D [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
The Marathas controlled Bundelkhand in the 18th century; the British later expelled them through military campaigns.
38. Which tributary of the Son river flows almost entirely outside Uttar Pradesh and enters the state only just before its confluence with the Son?
[A] Rihand
[B] Kanhar
[C] North Koel
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar originates in Chhattisgarh, traverses Jharkhand, and enters Uttar Pradesh near its confluence with the Son river in Sonbhadra district.
39. Lok Adalats in Uttar Pradesh handle which types of cases?
[A] Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases
[B] Only criminal cases
[C] Only property disputes
[D] Only administrative cases
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Correct Answer: A [Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Lok Adalats handle civil, compoundable criminal, revenue, marriage/divorce, maintenance, and land consolidation cases. Their aim is speedy, affordable, and informal justice to reduce court workload and promote settlements.
40. How many Gram Sabha general meetings occur yearly in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Four
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Correct Answer: B [Two]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh mandates two Gram Sabha general meetings annually, usually held in May and November, to discuss development plans, approve beneficiary lists, and review Panchayat activities as per the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947.
