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. Where was Rani Lakshmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi, born?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Born as Manikarnika in Varanasi in 1828, later became Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi.
32. Which major peasant rally was organized from 20th to 24th December 1920 in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Awadh Peasants’ Rally in Ayodhya
[B] Chauri Chaura Protest
[C] Kisan Sabha March in Allahabad
[D] Bijnor Farmers’ Agitation
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Correct Answer: A [Awadh Peasants’ Rally in Ayodhya]
Notes:
The Awadh Peasants’ Rally in Ayodhya mobilized tenant farmers through the Awadh Kisan Sabha, integrating Uttar Pradesh’s agrarian unrest with the national freedom movement.
33. Which is the easternmost district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Deoria
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Ballia
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Correct Answer: D [Ballia]
Notes:
Ballia is situated at the eastern tip of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Bihar.
34. Consider the following statements regarding Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It lies in the districts of Mirzapur and Sonbhadra.
- The sanctuary is rich in grassland fauna such as black buck and chinkara.
- It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape under Project Tiger.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the districts of Mirzapur and Sonbhadra and is home to grassland fauna including black buck and chinkara. Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Terai Arc Landscape does not include Kaimur, which lies in the Vindhyan plateau region, not the Terai belt of northern India.
35. What is the installed capacity of Parichha Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 940 MW
[B] 1,500 MW
[C] 1,140 MW
[D] 1,288 MW
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Correct Answer: C [1,140 MW]
Notes:
Parichha Thermal Power Station, located in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, has a total installed capacity of 1,140 MW. It is a major coal-based power plant operated by UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
36. Which ancient Chinese pilgrim mentioned Kaushambi as a major center of Buddhist learning where he himself studied and taught?
[A] Fa-Hien
[B] I-Tsing
[C] Wang Hiu
[D] Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang)
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Correct Answer: D [Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang)]
Notes:
Hiuen-Tsang (also known as Xuanzang) was a prominent Chinese Buddhist pilgrim who traveled extensively in India in the 7th century CE. During his journey, he visited Kaushambi and recorded it as a major center of Buddhist learning, specifically mentioning his own studies and teaching activities there. His detailed accounts provide valuable historical evidence about Buddhist centers and the spread of Buddhism in ancient India.
37. In which city was BIBCOL, the PSU under the Department of Biotechnology, established in 1989?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Bulandshahar
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Correct Answer: D [Bulandshahar]
Notes:
BIBCOL was established in Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh in 1989 and produces oral polio vaccines.
38. What percentage of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network is comprised of road transport?
[A] 60%
[B] 50%
[C] 80%
[D] 70%
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Correct Answer: D [70%]
Notes:
Road transport forms about 70% of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network, making it the primary mode for intra-state and inter-state connectivity, while the rest is covered by rail, air, and waterways.
39. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their associated districts:
- Pahuj – Jhansi
- Jamni – Lalitpur
- Beta – Jalaun
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correct: Pahuj flows through Jhansi and forms part of Jalaun’s boundary. Jamni, a tributary of Betwa, passes through Lalitpur district. Beta, a tributary of the Yamuna, forms the southern boundary of Jalaun district. Thus, 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
40. Who discovered the Mathura Herakles statue in the late 19th century?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] James Prinsep
[C] John Marshall
[D] F. S. Growse
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Correct Answer: A [Alexander Cunningham]
Notes:
The Mathura Herakles statue was discovered by Alexander Cunningham, highlighting Greek influence on Indian art.
