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 which year did Ambapur Nagla meteorite fall in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1885
[B] 1905
[C] 1875
[D] 1895
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Correct Answer: D [1895]
Notes:
The Ambapur Nagla meteorite, an H5 ordinary chondrite, fell in Uttar Pradesh on May 27, 1895. It is notable among Indian meteorite falls for its well-documented observation and scientific classification.
32. Who popularized sharbat in India in the 16th century?
[A] Akbar
[B] Babur
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: B [Babur]
Notes:
Mughal emperor Babur introduced and popularized sharbat in India during the early 16th century. The drink became prominent at the Mughal court and spread in North India, remaining a part of Indian culinary traditions.
33. Who is the divine craftsman credited with creating the celestial bow Vijaya in Hindu mythology?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Vishvakarma
[C] Brahma
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: B [Vishvakarma]
Notes:
Vishvakarma, the divine architect, crafted the celestial bow Vijaya for Indra.
34. Kajari folk songs are primarily associated with which region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Awadhi
[B] Bhojpuri
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Purvanchal
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Correct Answer: B [Bhojpuri]
Notes:
Kajari originated in the Bhojpuri region and is linked to the rainy season and themes of separation.
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. 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.
37. Which Aligarh principality was ruled by Sherwani Pathans from Jalalabad, Afghanistan?
[A] Rampur
[B] Budaun
[C] Farrukhabad
[D] Bhikampur and Datawali
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Correct Answer: D [Bhikampur and Datawali]
Notes:
Bhikampur and Datawali in Aligarh were governed by Sherwani Pathans from Jalalabad, Afghanistan, and maintained independence during the transitional period between Mughal decline and British rule in India.
38. After the defeat of Rahmat Khan in 1774, to whom did the British hand over Rohilkhand?
[A] Nizam of Hyderabad
[B] Raja of Jaipur
[C] Maratha Peshwa
[D] Nawab of Awadh
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab of Awadh]
Notes:
In 1774, after defeating Rohilla chief Rahmat Khan, the British handed over Rohilkhand to the Nawab of Awadh, strengthening their alliance in northern India.
39. Who was the president of the historic 1916 Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress that resulted in the Lucknow Pact?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Ambica Charan Mazumdar
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Ambica Charan Mazumdar]
Notes:
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session, where the INC and Muslim League agreed on the Lucknow Pact to present united demands to the British.
40. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is best known for its Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Bahraich
[C] Banda
[D] Raebareli
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Correct Answer: B [Bahraich]
Notes:
Bahraich, in Uttar Pradesh’s Terai region, is recognized for extensive Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, featuring species like teak, sal, palash, mahua, and jamun. The area typically receives 100–150 cm annual rainfall and maintains moderate temperatures supporting rich forest biodiversity.
