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 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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32. Which deciduous tree found in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally used in Ayurveda for treating cancer, viral diseases, piles, and jaundice?
[A] Azadirachta indica
[B] Ficus religiosa
[C] Casearia graveolens
[D] Terminalia arjuna

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33. Which Indian state was involved in the major food grain scam between 2002 and 2010?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan

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34. Which city, established by Emperor Akbar, is renowned for its Mughal architectural landmarks such as Buland Darwaza and Panchmahal?
[A] Agra
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Fatehpur Sikri

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35. Which soil type in Uttar Pradesh exhibits prominent vertic properties, such as swelling when wet and cracking when dry, similar to the Vertisols found in the Deccan region?
[A] Matyar Soil
[B] Bhur Soil
[C] Kabar Soil (Black Soil)
[D] Domat Soil

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36. With reference to the tributaries of the Yamuna River, consider the following:

  1. Hindon
  2. Chambal
  3. Betwa
  4. Ken

Arrange these rivers from north to south based on their locations of confluence with the Yamuna.

[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4

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37. Consider the following pairs regarding major rivers and notable cities located on their banks:

  1. Ramganga – Bareilly
  2. Rapti – Gorakhpur
  3. Gandak – Basti
  4. Yamuna – Etawah

Which of the above pairs is incorrectly matched?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4

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38. What percentage of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network is comprised of road transport?
[A] 60%
[B] 50%
[C] 80%
[D] 70%

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39. Which central government scheme, launched after 2000, primarily focused on the development of village roads across India?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Sadak Yojana
[B] Bharat Nirman
[C] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
[D] MGNREGA Rural Connectivity Program

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40. In the Rāmopākhyāna of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva, which monkey king allies with Rama?
[A] Hanuman
[B] Sugriva
[C] Vali
[D] Angada

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These questions are part of the Uttar Pradesh General Studies [2000+ MCQs] course available only in the GKToday Android App.