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. What does “PS Cadre” mean in High Court staffing?
[A] Personnel Supervision
[B] Public Service Cadre
[C] Private Secretaries
[D] Public Security Officers
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Correct Answer: C [Private Secretaries]
Notes:
PS Cadre in High Courts stands for Private Secretaries, officials assisting judges with administrative, clerical work, preparing notes, managing schedules, and record maintenance. They play a key role in smooth judicial functioning by supporting judges directly.
32. Which ancient city in present-day Uttar Pradesh is mentioned in Jain texts as the birthplace of Tirthankara Parshvanatha?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Kaushambi
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Jain texts state that Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi, now in Uttar Pradesh.
33. What was the capital of Baoni State, a princely state in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kadaura
[B] Jhansi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kadaura]
Notes:
Baoni State, a Muslim-ruled princely state in Bundelkhand, had Kadaura as its capital.
34. 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.
35. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Son River]
Notes:
The Veer Lorik Stone is situated near the Son River in Sonbhadra, linked to the Ahir folk hero Veer Lorik’s legend.
36. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was renowned from the 2nd century BCE for pioneering devotional icons in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was a major artistic center from 2nd century BCE, known for early devotional icons across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, producing influential red sandstone sculptures.
37. What was the political status of the United Provinces after India gained independence in 1950?
[A] It remained as the United Provinces under British rule
[B] It was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became a state of India
[C] It became part of Madhya Pradesh
[D] It merged with Bihar to form a new province
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Correct Answer: B [It was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became a state of India]
Notes:
In 1950, the United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became an Indian state with the highest Lok Sabha representation.
38. Consider the following statements regarding the states bordering Uttar Pradesh and the number of districts sharing borders:
- Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand shares its border with 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [All are correct statements]
Notes:
All the statements are accurate as per official records. Haryana shares its border with 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar with 7, Madhya Pradesh with 11, and Uttarakhand with 7 districts. Hence, each paired state-district count is correctly matched, making all the statements provided correct.
39. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
40. Which region of Uttar Pradesh experiences the highest rainfall uncertainty and inter-annual monsoon variability?
[A] Terai Region
[B] Bundelkhand Plateau Region
[C] Western Uttar Pradesh
[D] Eastern Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand Plateau Region]
Notes:
Bundelkhand Plateau Region has the most erratic rainfall, frequent droughts, and high monsoon variability in Uttar Pradesh.
