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. Consider the following statements about the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh generally decreases from east to west.
- Western Uttar Pradesh receives the highest amount of rainfall in the state.
- The annual rainfall is uniformly distributed across all regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh increases from west to east.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh decreases from east to west, with eastern parts receiving more rainfall. Statement 4 is incorrect as it reverses the direction. Statement 2 is incorrect since western districts do not get the highest rainfall, and statement 3 is also incorrect because the annual rainfall is not uniformly distributed across the state.
32. 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.
33. The Link Expressway is planned to connect which two cities in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Lucknow and Varanasi
[B] Kanpur and Prayagraj
[C] Gorakhpur and Azamgarh
[D] Ballia and Mau
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Correct Answer: C [Gorakhpur and Azamgarh]
Notes:
The Link Expressway is an 89 km proposed expressway designed to connect Gorakhpur and Azamgarh in eastern Uttar Pradesh, promoting regional growth and better road connectivity in the state.
34. Which site near Jhusi has Neolithic levels dated to 7106–7080 BCE?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Jhusi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: B [Jhusi]
Notes:
Jhusi, near Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, revealed evidence of early Neolithic settlement and farming, with carbon-14 dating establishing occupation between 7106 BCE and 7080 BCE, making it one of the oldest Neolithic sites in the region. Key findings include pottery and domesticated crops.
35. Where was the revolutionary Banke Chamar, a leader in the 1857 Indian Rebellion, born?
[A] Kuarpur, Machhali Shahar, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kuarpur, Machhali Shahar, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Banke Chamar was born in Kuarpur, Machhali Shahar, Jaunpur, UP, and led resistance in the 1857 rebellion.
36. The Kirana Gharana, a renowned musical tradition, is named after which place in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Kairana
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kairana]
Notes:
Named after Kairana in UP, Kirana Gharana was founded by Bande Ali Khan and is known for khayal and precise swara tuning.
37. Consider the following statements regarding Rani Laxmi Bai and the Doctrine of Lapse:
- Rani Laxmi Bai was denied the right to rule Jhansi by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.
- The Doctrine of Lapse permitted Indian rulers to adopt an heir if they had no biological son.
- The British did not recognize the adopted heirs of Indian princely states for succession purposes.
- Jhansi was annexed by the British as Rani Laxmi Bai’s adopted son was not accepted as the legitimate heir.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 and 4]
Notes:The correct answer is only statements 1, 3, and 4.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the Doctrine of Lapse actually forbade, not permitted, adopted successors for princely states without biological heirs.
- Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: Rani Laxmi Bai was denied rule, adopted heirs were not recognized, and this led to Jhansi’s annexation.
38. What is the planned capacity of the Lalitpur Thermal Power Station located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1320 MW
[B] 4000 MW
[C] 3000 MW
[D] 1980 MW
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Correct Answer: D [1980 MW]
Notes:
Lalitpur Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh has an installed capacity of 1980 MW, composed of 3 units of 660 MW each. It is a coal-based plant under the Mahroni Energy Park, developed to enhance regional power supply and contribute to local economic growth.
39. Which districts are part of Basti Division in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Basti, Deoria, Maharajganj
[B] Basti, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur
[C] Basti, Bahraich, Shravasti
[D] Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar
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Correct Answer: D [Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar]
Notes:
Basti Division comprises Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Siddharthnagar districts. It is in northeastern Uttar Pradesh, near the Indo-Nepal border, and has historical Buddhist relevance.
40. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister during the Emergency period in 1975?
[A] Kamlapati Tripathi
[B] N D Tiwari
[C] Charan Singh
[D] Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
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Correct Answer: D [Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna]
Notes:
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from November 1973 to November 1975. He was in office when the Emergency was imposed in June 1975. Bahuguna belonged to the Indian National Congress and hailed from Garhwal. He resigned in late 1975 due to differences with the central leadership, later joining Janata Party and emerging as a key opposition leader.
