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 2024–25, what new permission was granted to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs) by the Ministry of Mines?
[A] Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration
[B] Auction their own mineral blocks without government oversight
[C] Obtain exemption from Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) compliance
[D] Merge with government exploration agencies
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Correct Answer: A [Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration]
Notes:
From June 2024, NPEAs can directly submit proposals to NMET for the exploration of all major minerals except those in Part B of the MMDR Act.
32. Which cadre is not in Allahabad High Court’s office staff?
[A] General Office Cadre
[B] Law Commission Cadre
[C] PS Cadre
[D] Computer Cadre
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Correct Answer: B [Law Commission Cadre]
Notes:
The Allahabad High Court staff includes General Office, PS, and Computer Cadres. “Law Commission Cadre” does not exist in its official structure. The recognized cadres are distinct administrative units within the court’s organizational framework.
33. Which Rohilla chief retained his territory after the 1774 Awadh-British conflict?
[A] Faizullah Khan
[B] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Najib ad-Dawlah
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Faizullah Khan negotiated post-1774 defeat, founding Rampur state under British protection, thus retaining territory while other Rohilla leaders lost their domains or lives.
34. During which festival is the Bhojpuri song Chaiti sung in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diwali
[B] Holi
[C] Sri Rama Navami
[D] Chhath Puja
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Rama Navami]
Notes:
Chaiti, a Bhojpuri folk song, is mainly performed during Sri Rama Navami in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, especially marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year and celebrating Lord Rama’s birth.
35. Which Uttar Pradesh city is known for the Hori folk song tradition?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
Hori is a traditional Braj folk song genre originating in Mathura, depicting Lord Krishna and Radha’s Holi festivities, and is a unique musical heritage of the region.
36. Which event led to the end of the Khilafat Movement in 1924?
[A] Signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
[B] Establishment of the Republic of Turkey
[C] Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk
[D] Repression by British authorities in India
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Correct Answer: C [Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk]
Notes:
In 1924, Kemal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate, removing the main cause of the Khilafat Movement and leading to its dissolution.
37. With reference to the tributaries of the Yamuna River, consider the following:
- Hindon
- Chambal
- Betwa
- Ken
Arrange these rivers from north to south based on their locations of confluence with the Yamuna.
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:The correct north to south arrangement is:
- Hindon (confluence near Noida, northernmost)
- Chambal (joins at Auraiya)
- Betwa (merges near Hamirpur)
- Ken (meets near Banda, southernmost)
Thus, the correct sequence is 1, 4, 3, 2. This ordering is based on geographical locations of confluence along the Yamuna River.
38. Which scheme promotes greenery in Lucknow, Etawah, Badaun, Mainpuri, Unnao and Kannauj?
[A] Tree Cover Extension Scheme
[B] Urban Forestry Programme
[C] Total Forest Cover Scheme
[D] Operation Green
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Correct Answer: C [Total Forest Cover Scheme]
Notes:
Total Forest Cover Scheme, launched in 2014–15 in Uttar Pradesh, was implemented in Lucknow, Etawah, Badaun, Mainpuri, Unnao, and Kannauj to achieve full tree cover and strengthen afforestation efforts with systematic plantation and protection initiatives.
39. Who wrote the Mahabharata commentary Bhāratabhāvadīpa in 17th-century Varanasi?
[A] Madhusūdana Sarasvatī
[B] Vijnanabhikshu
[C] Neelakantha Chaturdhara
[D] Nilakantha Somayaji
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Correct Answer: C [Neelakantha Chaturdhara]
Notes:
Neelakantha Chaturdhara of 17th-century Varanasi authored Bhāratabhāvadīpa, an influential Mahabharata commentary from the Advaita Vedanta perspective.
40. During whose reign did chaat originate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Babur
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Chaat originated in late 17th century Uttar Pradesh during Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign.
