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 which region of Uttar Pradesh is the web series Raktanchal primarily set?
[A] Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)
[B] Awadh (Central Uttar Pradesh)
[C] Bundelkhand (Southern Uttar Pradesh)
[D] Western Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)]
Notes:
Raktanchal is set in 1980s Purvanchal, focusing on crime and mafia conflicts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which fort did Maharaja Suraj Mal capture in 1761, significantly strengthening Jat power in the Doab region?
[A] Agra Fort
[B] Kumher Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Mathura Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Maharaja Suraj Mal captured Agra Fort in 1761, consolidating Jat influence in the Doab area.
33. Which of the following Mughal courtiers was the elder brother of Abul Fazl and also one of Akbar’s Navaratnas?
[A] Birbal
[B] Raja Todar Mal
[C] Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[D] Faizi
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Correct Answer: D [Faizi]
Notes:
Faizi, Akbar’s court poet and elder brother of Abul Fazl, was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar’s court.
34. Which was the first village forest under Joint Forest Management in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bhabar (Pilibhit)
[B] Barkhera (Bareilly)
[C] Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)
[D] Hardoi (Shahjahanpur)
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Correct Answer: C [Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)]
Notes:
Belhatthi in Sonbhadra was the first village forest declared under Joint Forest Management in Uttar Pradesh, introduced with Japanese collaboration for participatory forest conservation and sustainable management at the village level.
35. Which of the following mineral-rich sites is not located within the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Rock Phosphate
[B] Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand
[C] Jhansi – Rare-earth Metals
[D] Sonrai (Lalitpur) – Copper
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Correct Answer: B [Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand]
Notes:
Chakia in Chandauli lies in eastern Uttar Pradesh, outside Bundelkhand, while Banda, Jhansi, and Sonrai are all mineral-rich locations within Bundelkhand region.
36. What is the tenure of Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Information Commissioner?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 5 years
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Correct Answer: D [5 years]
Notes:
Under RTI Act 2005, Chief Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh serves for 5 years or till 65 years, whichever is earlier. The tenure is uniform across states. Other northern states like Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh follow the same rule.
37. How many Gram Sabha general meetings occur yearly in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Four
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Correct Answer: B [Two]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh mandates two Gram Sabha general meetings annually, usually held in May and November, to discuss development plans, approve beneficiary lists, and review Panchayat activities as per the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947.
38. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their associated districts:
- Pahuj – Jhansi
- Jamni – Lalitpur
- Beta – Jalaun
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correct: Pahuj flows through Jhansi and forms part of Jalaun’s boundary. Jamni, a tributary of Betwa, passes through Lalitpur district. Beta, a tributary of the Yamuna, forms the southern boundary of Jalaun district. Thus, 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
39. Consider the following pairs of districts and their famous landmarks in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ghazipur – Tomb of Lord Cornwallis
- Jaunpur – Atala Masjid
- Varanasi – Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] All are correct
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:
Ghazipur is known for the Tomb of Lord Cornwallis, Jaunpur for its Atala Masjid, and Varanasi for the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple. All these landmarks are correctly matched with their respective districts and are prominent heritage sites in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
40. Consider the following measures for controlling ravine erosion in regions such as Etawah district:
- Afforestation along slopes
- Construction of check dams
- Conversion of black soil to red soil
- Contour bunding
Which of the above would be the least effective in preventing ravine erosion?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:Among the options provided,
- Afforestation
- Check dams
- Contour bunding
are all recognized erosion control techniques. Conversion of black soil to red soil is not a practical or effective measure for erosion control, as soil color change is not a feasible prevention method. Thus, only option 3 (Only 3) is correct.
