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 city in Uttar Pradesh experienced the highest number of fatalities during the May 2018 dust storm?
[A] Agra
[B] Kheragarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra recorded 43 deaths, the highest in UP during the May 2018 dust storm.
32. Who was the leader of the Awadh Kisan Sabha founded in 1920 at Pratapgarh?
[A] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Baba Ramchandra
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Correct Answer: D [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a former indentured labourer in Fiji, led the Awadh Kisan Sabha to mobilize peasants against landlords and British rule.
33. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
34. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what percentage of forest cover in Uttar Pradesh is classified as Very Dense Forest (VDF)?
[A] ~12%
[B] ~25%
[C] ~20%
[D] ~18%
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Correct Answer: D [~18%]
Notes:
ISFR 2023 reports that Uttar Pradesh has around 17.9% (~18%) of its forest cover as Very Dense Forests (VDF). VDFs have canopy density above 70% and significantly contribute to biodiversity, climate regulation, and carbon sequestration in the state.
35. Match the following Bird Sanctuaries with their respective locations:
- Bakhira Bird Sanctuary
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary
- Patna Bird Sanctuary
- Parvati Aranga Bird Sanctuary
Sanctuary locations:
- Sant Kabir Nagar
- Gautam Buddh Nagar
- Etah
- Gonda
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
[B] A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
[C] A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
[D] A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
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Correct Answer: B [A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4]
Notes:
Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, and Parvati Aranga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda. The correct order is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4. Each sanctuary is an important conservation site known for rich avifaunal diversity and wetland ecosystems.
36. 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.
37. The copper plate inscription discovered at Banskheda gives information about which ancient ruler?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
The Banskheda copper plate inscription, discovered in the Shahjahanpur district, is a significant epigraphic record that sheds light on the reign of Harshavardhana. This copper plate details aspects of his administration, including land grants, military organization, and public infrastructure. Such records are invaluable for understanding governance and societal structure during his rule in early medieval northern India, making Harshavardhana a prominent historical figure associated with this evidence.
38. Who was the royal Acharya at King Janaka’s court, later defeated by Ashtavakra?
[A] Brahmarshi Vandin
[B] Vishwamitra
[C] Shukracharya
[D] Yajnavalkya
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmarshi Vandin]
Notes:
Brahmarshi Vandin, son of Varuna, served as royal Acharya in Mithila under King Janaka and was famously defeated by Ashtavakra in debate, as mentioned in Mahabharata, Vana Parva 132.
39. To which city did Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula shift the capital of Awadh in 1775?
[A] Faizabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula moved Awadh’s capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, marking a significant shift in the region’s political center.
40. At which session of the Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh did George Yule, the first Englishman, serve as president?
[A] 1892 Lucknow Session
[B] 1888 Allahabad Session
[C] 1905 Benares Session
[D] 1916 Lucknow Session
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Correct Answer: B [1888 Allahabad Session]
Notes:
George Yule was president at the 1888 Allahabad session, becoming the first Englishman to lead Congress.
