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 political party did Brijesh Singh represent in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections?
[A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[B] Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)
[C] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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Correct Answer: B [Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)]
Notes:
Brijesh Singh contested from Sayyadraja on PMSP ticket in 2012 UP Assembly elections.
32. Who was the founder of Pratisthan Pur, the ancient capital of the Lunar Dynasty dated to 7100 BC?
[A] King Ila
[B] King Pururavas
[C] King Maurya
[D] King Har-bonga
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Correct Answer: A [King Ila]
Notes:
Pratisthan Pur (modern Jhunsi, Prayagraj) was founded by King Ila and served as the Lunar Dynasty capital from 7100 BC.
33. 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.
34. Consider the following statements regarding the Kaimur Series:
- It forms part of the Vindhyan rock system.
- It is composed mainly of conglomerate, sandstone, and quartz.
- It contains abundant fossil remains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:Kaimur Series is part of the Vindhyan rock system and mainly consists of conglomerate, sandstone, and quartz.
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Kaimur Series, like the broader Vindhyan system, is fossil-free.
Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is not.
35. Which river joins the Ganga at Ballia, marking one of the last major tributary confluences in Uttar Pradesh before the Ganga enters Bihar?
[A] Gomti
[B] Yamuna
[C] Tamsa
[D] Ghagra
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Correct Answer: C [Tamsa]
Notes:
The Tamsa (also called Tons) river merges with the Ganga near Ballia, UP, before the Ganga enters Bihar.
36. Where is India’s first Gardening Call Centre located?
[A] Rehmankhera
[B] Barabanki
[C] Faizabad
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: A [Rehmankhera]
Notes:
It is in Rehmankhera, Lucknow, at the Central Institute for Sub-Tropical Horticulture, Uttar Pradesh’s first and India’s first such centre.
37. What is the total installed electrical capacity of Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 440 MW
[B] 400 MW
[C] 500 MW
[D] 540 MW
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Correct Answer: A [440 MW]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), located in Uttar Pradesh, has two 220 MW units, giving a total installed capacity of 440 MW. It is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
38. Which mineral has been discovered in the Bhikhampur area of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gold
[B] Iron ore
[C] Diamond
[D] Copper
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Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Gold reserves have been identified in Bhikhampur, Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, which is a part of the Bundelkhand mineral belt known for its diverse mineral wealth.
39. Which National Highway connects Baghpat and Saharanpur through Baraut and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-219
[B] NH-709B
[C] NH-24
[D] NH-709AD
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Correct Answer: B [NH-709B]
Notes:
NH-709B begins at Loni (Delhi) and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, and Shamli, ending at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a significant state highway in western UP.
40. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
