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. Consider the following statements regarding the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- The Central Plains experience more winter frost than the Terai region.
- Western Plains have both monsoonal and winter cyclonic rainfall.
- The Terai region experiences greater annual temperature variation than Bundelkhand.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer: D [1 and 2 only]
Notes:Statements 1 and 2 are correct:
- The Central Plains are colder and face more frost than the Terai region due to geographical location.
- Western Plains receive rainfall both from the southwest monsoon and western disturbances (winter cyclonic rainfall).
- Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Terai has moderate temperature variation (about 18°C–30°C), whereas Bundelkhand has a much wider range (about 18°C–45°C).
32. What is the major hydrological consequence of rivers such as the Gomati and Varuna, which originate within the Gangetic plain?
[A] They are non-perennial and exhibit significant seasonal flow fluctuations, impacting local irrigation schedules.
[B] They maintain year-round consistent flow due to snowmelt from the Himalayas.
[C] They form major deltas at their mouths.
[D] They cause frequent flash floods due to steep gradients.
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Correct Answer: A [They are non-perennial and exhibit significant seasonal flow fluctuations, impacting local irrigation schedules.]
Notes:
Gomati and Varuna arise from the Gangetic plain, are non-perennial, and have seasonal flow variation, with lower discharge in summer, affecting irrigation.
33. Who was the first Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court after Independence?
[A] Sir Edward Grimwood Mears
[B] Bidhu Bhushan Malik
[C] Khan Saheb Nizamuddin
[D] Walter Morgan
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Correct Answer: B [Bidhu Bhushan Malik]
Notes:
Bidhu Bhushan Malik was appointed the first Indian Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in 1947, holding office until 1955. His tenure marked the transition from colonial to Indian leadership in Uttar Pradesh’s judiciary post-independence.
34. The Bhutesvara Yakshis are linked to which school of art?
[A] Gandhar
[B] Banaras
[C] Mathura
[D] Amravati
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Correct Answer: C [Mathura]
Notes:
Bhutesvara Yakshis, found in Mathura, are sandstone railing pillars from the 2nd century CE, notable for their yakshi reliefs. They exemplify Kushan-era Mathura art. Key specimens are kept in Indian Museum (Kolkata) and Mathura Museum.
35. Which Nawab of Rohilkhand was captured by Nadir Shah of Persia?
[A] Nawab Saadullah
[B] Nawab Faizullah
[C] Nawab Abdullah Khan
[D] Nawab Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Abdullah Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Abdullah Khan of Rohilkhand was taken hostage by Nadir Shah during his 1739 Indian campaign after the sack of Delhi.
36. Which Lucknow palace was built by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805?
[A] Dilkusha Kothi
[B] Chattar Manzil
[C] Bara Imambara
[D] Rumi Darwaza
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Correct Answer: A [Dilkusha Kothi]
Notes:
Dilkusha Kothi, commissioned by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805, was designed by Sir Gore Ouseley as a hunting lodge and summer retreat in Lucknow.
37. Which ruler from Kannauj sought to unite North India following the decline of Harsha’s empire?
[A] Jayapida
[B] Lalitaditya Muktapida
[C] Yashovarman
[D] Vajrayudha
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Correct Answer: C [Yashovarman]
Notes:
Yashovarman ruled Kannauj in the 8th century CE and attempted to establish dominance in North India after Harsha’s death, as recorded in contemporary inscriptions and texts.
38. Which city in Uttar Pradesh ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with the highest crash severity?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Kanpur ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with highest crash severity, prompting a tractor-trolley ban after a fatal accident in 2022.
39. Who played a key role in converting Central Hindu College into Banaras Hindu University in 1916?
[A] Pandit Motilal Nehru
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Brajendra Nath Seal
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Correct Answer: C [Madan Mohan Malaviya]
Notes:
Madan Mohan Malaviya was the driving force behind elevating Central Hindu College to Banaras Hindu University in 1916, aiming to foster Indian education and nationalism.
40. Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of Nana Sahib in 1857:
- The British abolished the title of Peshwa and denied Nana Sahib’s claim to his adoptive father’s pension.
- The British refused to recognize Nana Sahib as the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
- Nana Sahib’s revolt in 1857 was primarily due to personal grievances against British policies.
- The Doctrine of Lapse directly led to the annexation of Nana Sahib’s territory.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct:
- The British abolished the Peshwa title and denied Nana Sahib’s pension.
- They did not recognize Nana Sahib as Baji Rao II’s adopted son, aggravating his grievances.
- His revolt stemmed mainly from personal grievances against British policies.
Statement 4 is incorrect as the Doctrine of Lapse did not apply specifically to Nana Sahib’s claim.
