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 city was the Hindi daily Amar Ujala founded in 1948?
[A] Agra
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Amar Ujala was established in Agra in 1948 and is a leading Hindi daily with wide circulation in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which Act in Uttar Pradesh was responsible for organizing regulatory power for mining activities?
[A] Electricity Act, 2003
[B] Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy, 1998
[C] Uttar Pradesh Mining Regulation, 2005
[D] Mines Act, 1952
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy, 1998]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Mineral Policy 1998 restructured mining regulations, defined roles of agencies like DGGM and SMD Corporation, and included provisions for environmental protection and local community benefits.
33. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
34. What was Uttar Pradesh called just before independence in 1947?
[A] Awadh Province
[B] United Provinces of Agra and Oudh
[C] North-Western Provinces
[D] United Provinces
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Correct Answer: D [United Provinces]
Notes:
On 1 April 1937, the region was named United Provinces and remained so until India’s independence in 1947, after which it was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950.
35. 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.
36. Kalpi, believed to be the birthplace of Maharshi Veda Vyasa, is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Kanpur Dehat
[C] Jalaun
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: C [Jalaun]
Notes:
Kalpi is a historic town located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is renowned for its association with Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the sage credited with composing the Mahabharata and several Puranas. Kalpi has been an important center during ancient, medieval, and colonial times owing to its cultural and historical significance. The town is also recognized for its beautiful temples and architectural heritage.
37. Who established the Swatantra Congress Party in 1925 following the death of Chittaranjan Das?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Rajendra Prasad
[C] Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai]
Notes:
Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai formed the Swatantra Congress Party in 1925, aiming to revive constitutional methods after breaking away from the Swaraj Party.
38. Consider the following pairs of weekly newspapers and their places of publication in Uttar Pradesh:
- Lokapath – Jhansi
- Neer Ksheer – Kanpur
- Arya Mitra – Agra
- Navya Sansar – Muzaffarnagar
Which of the above pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 3 and 4
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Among the pairs listed, only Arya Mitra – Agra is incorrectly matched; Arya Mitra is actually published from Lucknow, not Agra. Lokapath (Jhansi), Neer Ksheer (Kanpur), and Navya Sansar (Muzaffarnagar) are correctly matched with their respective publication cities in Uttar Pradesh.
39. Which river forms the northern boundary of Jalaun district?
[A] Betwa
[B] Pahuj
[C] Yamuna
[D] Dhasan
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Correct Answer: C [Yamuna]
Notes:
The Yamuna River forms Jalaun district’s northern boundary in Uttar Pradesh; Betwa is to the south, Pahuj to the west, and Dhasan is also in the Bundelkhand region of the state.
40. Who served as the first State Chief Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] R.N. Mittal
[B] Justice M. A. Khan
[C] Sudhir Srivastava
[D] Ravindra Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Justice M. A. Khan]
Notes:
Justice M. A. Khan, a retired judge of the Allahabad High Court, was appointed the first State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) of Uttar Pradesh in March 2006 after the formation of the UP Information Commission under the RTI Act, 2005. He served until 2008. The Information Commission acts to enforce citizens’ right to information and is headed by the SCIC with a five-year or age-65 tenure limit.
