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 military unit operates the Jhansi Airstrip in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Border Security Force
[C] Central Reserve Police Force
[D] Army Aviation Corps
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Correct Answer: D [Army Aviation Corps]
Notes:
Jhansi Airstrip is a military airstrip operated by the Army Aviation Corps since 1990.
32. Which of the following districts does NOT fall within the Bhabar and Terai region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Bahraich
[C] Saharanpur
[D] Jhansi
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi is part of the Bundelkhand region, not the Bhabar-Terai zone.
33. 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.
34. Matatila Dam in Uttar Pradesh is named after which goddess?
[A] Goddess Saraswati
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Durga
[D] Goddess Sharda
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Sharda]
Notes:
Matatila Dam derives its name from “Mata” (Goddess Sharda) and “tila” (hill). The site featured a shrine dedicated to Goddess Sharda, revered in the Bundelkhand region, signifying the spiritual significance of the place before dam construction.
35. Who promoted syncretic versions of the Nal-Damayanti story in early modern India?
[A] Todar Mal
[B] Akbar
[C] Faizi
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar supported cultural synthesis; Todar Mal wrote Bhakti and Faizi wrote Sufi versions, reflecting Hindu-Muslim syncretism in Mughal India.
36. On which river is the Matatila Dam constructed?
[A] Ken River
[B] Betwa River
[C] Chambal River
[D] Dhasan River
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Correct Answer: B [Betwa River]
Notes:
Matatila Dam, built in 1958, is located on the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh, serving irrigation and hydroelectricity.
37. Where is the headquarters of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) located?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
AWEIL was established in 2021 in Kanpur after the Ordnance Factory Board restructuring.
38. Who succeeded Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur as the ruler of Rampur?
[A] Sir Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur, son of Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan, succeeded him as ruler of Rampur.
39. Which Mughal emperor constructed Dinpanah in Delhi as his second capital?
[A] Humayun
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Humayun]
Notes:
Humayun built Dinpanah in Delhi as his secondary capital after becoming emperor in 1530.
40. Consider the following statements regarding the states bordering Uttar Pradesh and the number of districts sharing borders:
- Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [All are correct statements]
Notes:
All the statements are accurate as per official records. Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar with 7, Madhya Pradesh with 11, and Uttarakhand with 7 districts. Hence, each paired state-district count is correctly matched, making all the statements provided correct.
