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. Why is the black soil (Kabar) of Southern Uttar Pradesh less suitable for cultivating rabi gram without irrigation, even though it retains moisture?
[A] The soil has low nutrient content needed for rabi gram.
[B] Kabar soil supports only kharif crops due to its composition.
[C] The soil develops excess salinity during winter.
[D] When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.
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Correct Answer: D [When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.]
Notes:
Kabar soil retains moisture but becomes hard and cracked when dry, hindering rabi gram germination unless irrigated and well-tilled.
32. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It spreads across five districts of western Uttar Pradesh.
- It is primarily a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest in Uttar Pradesh, covering about 2073 sq km across the districts of Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Bijnor, and Amroha. Statement 3 is incorrect as the sanctuary is not a Ramsar wetland site and is not protected under the Ramsar Convention.
33. In which year was the Sarus Conservation Society established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2010
[B] Notified but not yet functional
[C] 2005
[D] 2013
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Correct Answer: D [2013]
Notes:
The Sarus Conservation Society was formed in Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to protect the native Sarus crane, the state bird. The society focuses on Sarus population monitoring, awareness campaigns, and habitat restoration, especially around wetlands where nearly 12,000 Sarus cranes were counted in 2013.
34. What is the total length of National Waterway-1 in India?
[A] 950 km
[B] 1620 km
[C] 1025 km
[D] 1350 km
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Correct Answer: B [1620 km]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 is India’s longest inland waterway, covering 1620 km from Haldia (West Bengal) to Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
35. Which inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
36. Who founded Rampur State after the First Rohilla War?
[A] Nawab Ali Mohammed Khan
[B] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan established Rampur State in 1774 after the First Rohilla War by signing the Treaty of Lal Dang, bringing the state under British protection. He also founded Rampur city and initiated the Raza Library, contributing to Rampur’s prominence in Uttar Pradesh history.
37. During the Ghosayatra Parva episode of the Mahabharata, to which location did the Kauravas embark on an expedition intending to humiliate the Pandavas?
[A] Kamyaka Forest
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Dvaitavana
[D] Hastinapura
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Correct Answer: C [Dvaitavana]
Notes:
The Kauravas went to Dvaitavana to humiliate the Pandavas but were captured by Gandharvas and later rescued by the Pandavas.
38. In the Rāmopākhyāna of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva, which monkey king allies with Rama?
[A] Hanuman
[B] Sugriva
[C] Vali
[D] Angada
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Correct Answer: B [Sugriva]
Notes:
Sugriva is the monkey king who allies with Rama, helping him in his quest to rescue Sita.
39. In which district does the Ganga River first enter Uttar Pradesh after flowing from Uttarakhand?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Bijnor
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bijnor]
Notes:
The Ganga River enters Uttar Pradesh from Uttarakhand through Bijnor district.
40. What percentage of its CAMPA target did UP achieve by planting 32,933 hectares in 2024–25?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 90%
[D] 86%
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Correct Answer: D [86%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh achieved about 86% of its afforestation target under the CAMPA scheme in 2024–25 by planting 32,933 hectares, ranking highest among Indian states for area covered during that period.
