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 1859, where was the first train service in Uttar Pradesh inaugurated?
[A] Kanpur to Lucknow
[B] Lucknow to Barabanki
[C] Allahabad to Kanpur
[D] Varanasi to Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad to Kanpur]
Notes:
The inaugural train service in Uttar Pradesh ran from Allahabad to Kanpur in March 1859, making it the state’s first and one of the earliest railway lines in North India.
32. Who is credited with founding Mahodaya, present-day Kannauj?
[A] Harshavardhana
[B] Kushanabha
[C] Bhoja
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Kushanabha]
Notes:
Kushanabha of the Amavasu dynasty is traditionally credited with founding Mahodaya, identified as modern Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, a major ancient Indian city with historical significance in early classic and medieval periods.
33. Which structure did Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah add to Claude Martin’s house in 1832?
[A] Farhat Buksh
[B] Chattar Manzil
[C] Qaiserbagh Palace
[D] Bara Imambara
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Correct Answer: A [Farhat Buksh]
Notes:
In 1832, Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah notably expanded Farhat Buksh, originally built by Claude Martin, transforming it into a significant Lucknow landmark during his rule in Awadh.
34. Who is commemorated at Nadan Mahal in Lucknow?
[A] Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Raja Todar Mal
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Correct Answer: A [Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti]
Notes:
Nadan Mahal is the mausoleum of Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti, first Mughal governor of Lucknow during Akbar’s reign.
35. Who became the Nawab of Rampur after Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur?
[A] Farrukhsiyar Khan
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Asaf Ali Khan
[D] Muhammad Said Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Said Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Said Khan, cousin of Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur, succeeded as the Nawab of Rampur in 1840 after Ahmad Ali Khan’s death, since Ahmad Ali Khan had no surviving sons as heirs.
36. Which type of soil is predominantly found in the Khadar region of North Indian plains?
[A] Black soil
[B] Laterite soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Fine alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: D [Fine alluvial soil]
Notes:
Khadar areas are characterized by newly deposited fine alluvial soil from annual river floods, resulting in high fertility.
37. Why is the black soil (Kabar) of Southern Uttar Pradesh less suitable for cultivating rabi gram without irrigation, even though it retains moisture?
[A] The soil has low nutrient content needed for rabi gram.
[B] Kabar soil supports only kharif crops due to its composition.
[C] The soil develops excess salinity during winter.
[D] When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.
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Correct Answer: D [When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.]
Notes:
Kabar soil retains moisture but becomes hard and cracked when dry, hindering rabi gram germination unless irrigated and well-tilled.
38. Consider the following statements about jute cultivation in Uttar Pradesh (UP):
- Jute is predominantly cultivated in the western districts such as Meerut and Agra.
- The principal jute-growing districts in UP are Bahraich and Gonda.
- Jute is sown during the monsoon season and harvested in winter.
- Jute grows best in dry loamy soils.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The correct answer is option 2. Among the statements, only statement 2 is correct. Jute is mainly grown in UP's Bahraich and Gonda districts, part of the Terai and Saryu-Ghaghara Doab region. It requires humid soils—not dry loamy soils—and is sown in April-May, harvested in August-September, not in winter. Western UP is not a major jute region.
39. Which of the following rural land types is NOT a specific target for afforestation under the Uttar Pradesh 2023–25 policy actions?
[A] Ravines
[B] Usar lands
[C] Khadar zones
[D] Urban public parks
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Correct Answer: D [Urban public parks]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s 2023–25 afforestation policy targets degraded rural lands like ravines, usar lands, and khadar zones for green cover increase. Urban public parks do not fall under rural afforestation targets in the policy context.
40. Why is the hydrological system of the Gomati River considered more complex than that of the Varuna River?
[A] Because Gomati has fewer tributaries than Varuna
[B] Because Gomati receives multiple tributaries in its upper and middle course and has a significantly larger basin
[C] Because Varuna originates from a glacier, while Gomati is rain-fed
[D] Because Varuna has a more irregular flow pattern throughout the year
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Correct Answer: B [Because Gomati receives multiple tributaries in its upper and middle course and has a significantly larger basin]
Notes:
Gomati’s complexity arises from its many tributaries like Sai and Choha and its large basin; in contrast, Varuna is a minor, mainly rain-fed river.
