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. During the Vedic Age (1500–600 BCE), up to which region did the Vedic civilisation expand eastward?
[A] Up to the Deccan Plateau
[B] Up to the Godavari River
[C] Up to Bengal in eastern India
[D] Up to the Malwa region
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Correct Answer: C [Up to Bengal in eastern India]
Notes:
The Vedic civilisation stretched from the Indus region to Bengal, covering the Indo-Gangetic plain in northern India.
32. Which city was the capital of ancient Surasena kingdom in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura, on the Yamuna River, was Surasena’s capital, recognized among 16 Mahajanapadas in ancient India.
33. The surname Pandey is traditionally associated with expertise in which ancient Hindu scriptures?
[A] Upanishads
[B] Vedas
[C] Ramayana
[D] Mahabharata
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Correct Answer: B [Vedas]
Notes:
Pandey denotes expertise in the Vedas, ancient Hindu sacred texts.
34. In which city was the Benares Bank, established in 1844, headquartered?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Benares Bank was headquartered in Varanasi and operated mainly in the United Provinces.
35. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
36. Which ruler of the Sharqi dynasty significantly threatened the Delhi Sultanate by advancing towards its capital?
[A] Ibrahim Sharqi
[B] Mahmud Sharqi
[C] Husain Shah Sharqi
[D] Shams-ud-din Sharqi
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Correct Answer: C [Husain Shah Sharqi]
Notes:
Husain Shah Sharqi, last Sharqi ruler, led military campaigns towards Delhi, challenging the Lodis before being defeated by Bahlul Lodi.
37. Which Bhakti-era poet’s verses are found in collections such as Kabir Bijak, Kabir Granthavali, and the Adi Granth?
[A] Sant Ravidas
[B] Kabir
[C] Meera Bai
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: B [Kabir]
Notes:
Kabir’s compositions are compiled in Kabir Bijak, Kabir Granthavali, and included in the Adi Granth.
38. Which agroforestry policy was launched in UP in late 2023?
[A] Green India Mission
[B] UP Agroforestry Policy
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: B [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP Agroforestry Policy was launched in late 2023 to promote tree plantation on farmlands. It is the state’s first dedicated agroforestry initiative, ensuring sustainable rural livelihoods, biodiversity, and ecological restoration across Uttar Pradesh. Over 105 crore saplings planted under this drive since 2017.
39. Panki Thermal Power Station is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aligarh
[B] Kanpur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Sambhal
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Panki Thermal Power Station, with a capacity of 220 MW, is located in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is operated by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), and is one of the prominent coal-based power plants in the state.
40. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh is a major site for silica (glass) sand mining?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Saharanpur
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Jhansi and Chandauli
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi and Chandauli]
Notes:
Jhansi (Mudari, Balabehat) and Chandauli (Chakia) have significant silica sand reserves, placing Uttar Pradesh third in India for glass-sand production, vital for container and optical industries.
