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. Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is situated on which Uttar Pradesh river?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganges
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Correct Answer: D [Ganges]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is built on the Ganges River under India’s Jal Marg Vikas Project to boost inland waterways. It is the first such terminal developed to facilitate cargo movement in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which site in Uttar Pradesh is famous for Buddha’s parinirvana?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kushinagar
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: B [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar is where Gautama Buddha attained parinirvana. It features the Parinirvana Temple, a reclining Buddha statue, and Ashoka-era monuments. It is among the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India.
33. Who led the founding of Loreto Convent Lucknow in 1872?
[A] Mother Joseph Hogan
[B] Mother Teresa
[C] Mother Mary Ward
[D] Mother Ann Ball
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Correct Answer: A [Mother Joseph Hogan]
Notes:
Founded by Loreto Sisters led by Mother Joseph Hogan in Lucknow, 1872.
34. Consider the following statements regarding the states bordering Uttar Pradesh and the number of districts sharing borders:
- Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [All are correct statements]
Notes:
All the statements are accurate as per official records. Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar with 7, Madhya Pradesh with 11, and Uttarakhand with 7 districts. Hence, each paired state-district count is correctly matched, making all the statements provided correct.
35. Which lake has experienced significant reduction in area and depth due to shrinkage in recent decades?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: D [Ramgarh Tal]
Notes:
Ramgarh Tal has reduced in area from 723 ha to 678 ha and in depth from 4.5 m to 3.5 m in recent decades.
36. How frequently are Green Chaupal meetings organized?
[A] Weekly
[B] Quarterly
[C] Bi-monthly
[D] Monthly
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Correct Answer: D [Monthly]
Notes:
Green Chaupal meetings are mandated to be held monthly, to review progress, manage plantation drives, coordinate with community members, and ensure proper implementation of environmental schemes and green funds at the grassroots level.
37. Which electricity distribution company was established in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[B] Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (MVVNL)
[C] Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL)
[D] Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)
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Correct Answer: D [Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)]
Notes:
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) was formed in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Other similar entities for other regions include DVVNL (southern UP), MVVNL (central UP), and KESCO (Kanpur).
38. Which National Highway connects Baghpat and Saharanpur through Baraut and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-219
[B] NH-709B
[C] NH-24
[D] NH-709AD
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Correct Answer: B [NH-709B]
Notes:
NH-709B begins at Loni (Delhi) and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, and Shamli, ending at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a significant state highway in western UP.
39. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
40. The city of Agra was originally established by which ruler?
[A] Babur
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Humayun
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, an Afghan ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded Agra in 1504. Although it later gained prominence under the Mughal emperors—especially Akbar and Shah Jahan—its original establishment is credited to Sikandar Lodi. This strategic development was aimed at strengthening the administration and military control in northern India. Agra’s role as a major political and cultural center was subsequently solidified by the Mughals.
