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 non-ferrous mineral is abundantly found in the districts of Jhansi and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Copper
[B] Gold
[C] Coal
[D] Pyrophyllite
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Correct Answer: D [Pyrophyllite]
Notes:
Pyrophyllite is a non-ferrous mineral extensively found in Jhansi and Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh. It resembles mica and is used in ceramics, refractories, and rubber industries. Uttar Pradesh is among the leading producers of pyrophyllite in India.
32. In which year was the Cinema Corporation of Uttar Pradesh established?
[A] 1972
[B] 1988
[C] 1975
[D] 1982
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Correct Answer: C [1975]
Notes:
The Cinema Corporation of Uttar Pradesh was established on 10th September 1975 to promote and organize regional cinema under government guidance in Uttar Pradesh.
33. Which Gupta emperor’s achievements are detailed in the Allahabad Pillar inscription at Prayagraj?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta I
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, authored by Harisena, documents Samudragupta’s extensive conquests and expansion of the Gupta Empire.
34. Under which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is the Barasingha (swamp deer) found in Uttar Pradesh listed?
[A] Schedule I
[B] Schedule II
[C] Schedule III
[D] Schedule IV
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Correct Answer: A [Schedule I]
Notes:
Barasingha is listed under Schedule I, offering it the highest protection due to its fragmented population and threats like habitat loss and poaching.
35. Which organization under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture annually honors excellence in music, art, and literature?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Kala Parishad
[B] Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Akademi
[C] Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Uttar Pradesh Nritya Academy
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi annually awards excellence in music, art, and literature with a trophy, shawl, and cash prize.
36. Who was the British general who led the recapture of Gwalior from the rebels during the 1857–58 uprising?
[A] Sir Hugh Rose
[B] Sir Colin Campbell
[C] Lord Canning
[D] Sir John Nicholson
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Hugh Rose]
Notes:
Sir Hugh Rose commanded the British troops that retook Gwalior in 1858, leading to the defeat of rebel forces and the death of Rani Lakshmi Bai.
37. Which Urdu journal was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to encourage social reforms among Muslims?
[A] Aligarh Gazette
[B] Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
[C] Awadh Punch
[D] Risala-e-Nur
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Correct Answer: B [Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq]
Notes:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq, started in 1870 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, promoted modern education and rationalism among Indian Muslims.
38. Who established the Central Hindu School in Banaras in 1898, which later became the nucleus of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[C] Pandit Motilal Nehru
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: A [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Annie Besant founded Central Hindu School in 1898; it became the foundation for BHU, established later by Malaviya.
39. What are the approximate east–west length and north–south breadth of Uttar Pradesh, respectively?
[A] 650 km (length), 240 km (breadth)
[B] 350 km (length), 160 km (breadth)
[C] 800 km (length), 320 km (breadth)
[D] 425 km (length), 210 km (breadth)
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Correct Answer: A [650 km (length), 240 km (breadth)]
Notes:
The east–west length of Uttar Pradesh is about 650 km, and its north–south breadth is about 240 km.
40. Which Uttar Pradesh district has the most SC reserved Vidhan Sabha seats?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Agra
[D] Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Prayagraj district has the highest number of Vidhan Sabha seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in Uttar Pradesh, totaling 12. This reflects the demographic concentration and significant SC population in the district.
