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 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.
32. Which deciduous tree found in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally used in Ayurveda for treating cancer, viral diseases, piles, and jaundice?
[A] Azadirachta indica
[B] Ficus religiosa
[C] Casearia graveolens
[D] Terminalia arjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Casearia graveolens]
Notes:
Casearia graveolens is a deciduous tree in Uttar Pradesh used in Ayurveda for cancer, viral diseases, piles, and jaundice treatment.
33. Which leaders initiated the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad in 1930 as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant, Purushottam Das Tandon, Syed Mahmood
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri
[C] Motilal Nehru, Vijaylakshmi Pandit, Sampurnanand
[D] Chitta Ranjan Das, Annie Besant, Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: B [Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri led the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad during the 1930 Civil Disobedience Movement.
34. 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.
35. According to Uttar Pradesh’s Small Hydro Policy (2009), what is the maximum capacity for a small hydro project?
[A] Less than 5 MW
[B] Less than 10 MW
[C] Less than 50 MW
[D] Less than 25 MW
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Correct Answer: D [Less than 25 MW]
Notes:
The UP Small Hydro Policy (2009) classifies projects up to 25 MW as small hydro. This aligns with guidelines by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India, to promote decentralized and clean energy in the state.
36. What is the total planned length of the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway within Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 216 km
[B] 149 km
[C] 302 km
[D] 135 km
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Correct Answer: A [216 km]
Notes:
The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway’s total planned length in Uttar Pradesh is 216 km, which includes a 149 km main corridor and 65 km of link roads.
37. Which urban body governs areas with 1 to 5 lakh population?
[A] Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)
[B] Nagar Panchayat
[C] Zila Parishad
[D] Town Area Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)]
Notes:
Municipal Council (Nagar Palika) is formed in towns with population 1 to 5 lakhs, as per the 74th Amendment. Nagar Panchayat is for transitional areas, Zila Parishad for rural governance, and Town Area Committee for small towns.
38. Which district in Uttar Pradesh records the largest difference between summer and winter temperatures?
[A] Agra
[B] Jhansi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi, in Bundelkhand, sees summer highs near 45°C and winter lows around 6°C, the widest thermal range in Uttar Pradesh.
39. In which year was the capital of United Provinces shifted to Lucknow?
[A] 1902
[B] 1937
[C] 1858
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: D [1920]
Notes:
In 1920, the capital of United Provinces was transferred from Allahabad to Lucknow, making Lucknow the new administrative center of what is present-day Uttar Pradesh.
40. Why was the Swadesh newspaper, published from Gorakhpur in 1919, notable?
[A] Sports reporting
[B] Agricultural news only
[C] Anti-India propaganda
[D] Support for the freedom movement
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Correct Answer: D [Support for the freedom movement]
Notes:
Swadesh, published in Gorakhpur in 1919, became known for its support of the Indian freedom movement and nationalist views. It played a key role in awakening public sentiment in Eastern Uttar Pradesh during the struggle for independence.
