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. Consider the following statements regarding the historical significance of Agra during the medieval period:
- Agra was established by a Sultan belonging to the Lodi dynasty.
- The city served as a prominent capital during the reigns of several Mughal emperors.
- Agra’s political importance gradually declined during Aurangzeb’s reign.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:All three statements are correct:
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the early 16th century.
- Under the Mughal emperors—Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan—Agra flourished as a capital and cultural center.
- Agra’s significance declined in the late Mughal period, particularly as Aurangzeb shifted political focus elsewhere.
32. 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.
33. What is the headline green cover target set by the Uttar Pradesh government under its “Green Chaupal” initiative launched in 2025?
[A] 12%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 18%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
Launched in May 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s “Green Chaupal” aims for a 15% green cover by 2030 through village-level community participation. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to increase forest and tree cover in rural areas.
34. Which of the following power plants was the first to be commissioned by UPRVUNL and later transferred to NTPC?
[A] Harduaganj Thermal Power Station
[B] Panki Thermal Power Station
[C] Obra Thermal Power Station
[D] Unchahar Thermal Power Station
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Correct Answer: D [Unchahar Thermal Power Station]
Notes:
Unchahar Thermal Power Station, Uttar Pradesh, was the first UPRVUNL-commissioned plant, transferred to NTPC in 1992. It is also known as Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station and is a significant NTPC operation.
35. Which Hindi magazine was started by Pt. Sundarlal in Allahabad in 1909?
[A] Hans
[B] Karmayogi
[C] Aaj
[D] Brahman
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Correct Answer: B [Karmayogi]
Notes:
Karmayogi was a Hindi magazine launched by Pt. Sundarlal in Allahabad in 1909. It played a significant role during the freedom movement, promoting nationalist and reformist ideas through its content.
36. Who led the Rohilkhand chiefs after Ali Mohammed Khan’s death in 1748?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Najib ad-Dawlah
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Hafiz Rahmat Khan became the chief of Rohilkhand after Ali Mohammed Khan in 1748, but the territory’s unity weakened as several independent Rohilla leaders emerged.
37. Which of the following discoveries from the Main Stupa of Kapilvastu confirms the presence of Buddhist relics?
[A] Coins of Chandragupta
[B] Copper plates with Sanskrit inscriptions
[C] Two relic-caskets containing charred bones and Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions
[D] Terracotta tablets with Jain mantras
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Correct Answer: C [Two relic-caskets containing charred bones and Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions]
Notes:
At the Main Stupa in Kapilvastu, archaeological excavations uncovered two caskets containing charred bones and a stone box with Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions. These findings are significant as the inscriptions and relics directly tie the site to Buddhist history, most likely being associated with relics of Lord Buddha or prominent monks. The presence of Ashokan Brahmi script, used during Emperor Ashoka’s reign—a patron of Buddhism—further authenticates the Buddhist connection of these discoveries.
38. Who was the first governor of Uttar Pradesh after independence?
[A] Dr. Sampurnanand
[B] Sarojini Naidu
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant
[D] V.P. Menon
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu]
Notes:
Sarojini Naidu (1947–1949. a renowned freedom fighter and poet, served as the first Governor of the United Provinces (Uttar Pradesh) from 15 August 1947 until her death on 2 March 1949. She holds the distinction of being independent India’s first woman Governor. Naidu had been a prominent figure in the freedom movement and brought grace to the Governor’s office in the state’s initial post-independence years.
39. Who was appointed as Premier of United Provinces on 3 April 1937?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Said Khan Chhatari
[B] Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[D] Chaudhary Charan Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Said Khan Chhatari]
Notes:
Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Said Khan Chhatari became the first Premier (head of government) of United Provinces—now Uttar Pradesh—on 3 April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935, during British rule. He served until July 1937, preceding Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant. This marked the start of responsible government in Indian provinces before independence.
40. Consider the following:
- Chhayavad
- Social realism
- Nationalist journalism
- Progressive Writers’ Movement
Which of the above are associated with Mahadevi Verma?
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 1 only
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: B [1 only]
Notes:
Mahadevi Verma is one of the four major pillars of the Chhayavad movement in Hindi literature, alongside Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’, and Sumitranandan Pant. Her poetry emphasizes mysticism, emotional depth, and spiritual introspection. She was not primarily associated with nationalist journalism, social realism, or the Progressive Writers’ Movement, which focused on Marxist and socio-political themes. Therefore, only Chhayavad is correctly associated with her literary contribution.
