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. When does a High Court have original jurisdiction in civil/criminal matters?
[A] When Parliament authorizes it
[B] When State Assembly permits it
[C] When Supreme Court directs it
[D] When no subordinate court has jurisdiction over such matters
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Correct Answer: D [When no subordinate court has jurisdiction over such matters]
Notes:
High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in civil/criminal cases when subordinate courts lack authority, typically in cases involving higher value claims or specific local disputes. Original jurisdiction is constitutional and not dependent on legislative or executive orders.
32. What is unique about Rampur Planetarium in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] It is the oldest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
[B] It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.
[C] It has the highest annual visitor count in the state.
[D] It is the largest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.]
Notes:
Rampur Planetarium is the first in India to feature Digital Laser technology and real-time NASA data integration.
33. 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.
34. Which political party did Brijesh Singh represent in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections?
[A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[B] Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)
[C] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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Correct Answer: B [Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)]
Notes:
Brijesh Singh contested from Sayyadraja on PMSP ticket in 2012 UP Assembly elections.
35. Maghe Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition into which zodiac sign?
[A] Capricorn (Makara)
[B] Aquarius (Kumbha)
[C] Sagittarius (Dhanu)
[D] Pisces (Meena)
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Correct Answer: A [Capricorn (Makara)]
Notes:
Maghe Sankranti marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, signaling the start of Uttarayana and the end of the winter solstice.
36. Consider the following historical events:
- Birth of Ram Prasad Bismil
- Kakori Conspiracy
- Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Formation of Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these events?
[A] 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
[B] 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
[C] 1 → 4 → 2 → 3
[D] 4 → 1 → 2 → 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 → 4 → 2 → 3]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Birth of Ram Prasad Bismil (1897)
- Formation of BHU (1916)
- Kakori Conspiracy (1925)
- Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri (1966)
Hence, the correct sequence is 1 → 4 → 2 → 3.
37. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
38. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
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. In which Indian state is a cluster-based mineral policy, particularly focused on marble processing, being piloted as part of an integrated approach?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh initiated a cluster-based mineral policy, piloting a marble processing cluster in Mirzapur. This policy integrates infrastructure development, branding, and export promotion to boost the mineral sector within the state.
