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. In the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, to whom does Arjuna surrender for guidance?
[A] Krishna
[B] Duryodhana
[C] Bhishma
[D] Drona
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna]
Notes:
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna seeking guidance amid his moral dilemma before the battle.
32. Which region of Uttar Pradesh is considered to have the most favorable conditions for barley cultivation?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Eastern Plains
[C] Vindhya Region
[D] Ganga-Ghaghara Doab
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Plains]
Notes:
Eastern Plains of Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mau, and Ghazipur, are ideal for barley due to sandy and alluvial soils.
33. Regarding oilseed crops in Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements about mustard cultivation is incorrect?
[A] Mustard requires high rainfall and waterlogged soils.
[B] Mustard is grown both as a sole crop and in mixed cropping systems.
[C] Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of mustard in India.
[D] Mustard is cultivated in districts like Sitapur, Meerut, and Etawah.
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Correct Answer: A [Mustard requires high rainfall and waterlogged soils.]
Notes:
Mustard prefers moderate rainfall and well-drained soils, not high rainfall or waterlogging.
34. 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.
35. What is the primary objective of the Ram-Ganga Valley Scheme?
[A] Tiger conservation
[B] Plantation and land conservation outside the Ramganga River basin
[C] River pollution control
[D] Bamboo cluster promotion
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Correct Answer: B [Plantation and land conservation outside the Ramganga River basin]
Notes:
The Ram-Ganga Valley Scheme centers on plantation and land conservation outside the Ramganga river basin, emphasizing pasture development and ecological restoration to support local livelihoods and environmental sustainability in Uttarakhand.
36. What is the main language distribution of newspapers in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] English predominates over all other languages
[B] Only vernacular newspapers are published
[C] A majority in Hindi, followed by Urdu and English
[D] No publication in Urdu
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Correct Answer: C [A majority in Hindi, followed by Urdu and English]
Notes:
Hindi newspapers form the largest share in Uttar Pradesh, with Urdu and English also widely published, especially in major cities like Lucknow and Varanasi. The state has a rich tradition in both Hindi and Urdu journalism.
37. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) established?
[A] 1956
[B] 1972
[C] 1989
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) was established in 1974. Its main objective is to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh by developing infrastructure, managing tourist facilities, and creating awareness about the state’s rich heritage. The corporation handles resorts, tourist bungalows, and organizes various tourism-related activities, making it a pivotal entity in the growth and management of tourism within Uttar Pradesh.
38. Which Uttar Pradesh district ranks second in forest area as per ISFR 2023?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Lakhimpur Kheri
[C] Chitrakoot
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: B [Lakhimpur Kheri]
Notes:
ISFR 2023 reports Lakhimpur Kheri as Uttar Pradesh’s second-largest forest-covered district (1,234.13 sq km) after Sonbhadra. Located in the Terai region, it is rich in biodiversity and houses part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, contributing significantly to the state’s forest resources.
39. 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.
40. Consider the following pairs:
- Surdas – Braj Bhasha
- Kabir – Awadhi
- Bihari – Riti Kavya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Surdas composed devotional poetry in Braj Bhasha, especially focusing on Krishna Bhakti. Bihari is best known for his Riti Kavya style, exemplified by his work ‘Bihari Satsai’. Kabir’s verses were composed in a blend of dialects, mainly Bhojpuri, Braj, and Khari Boli, not strictly Awadhi. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.
