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 are the ‘usar’ or ‘reh’ soils in India generally considered unproductive?
[A] Poor fertility due to low organic matter
[B] Frequent flooding and waterlogging
[C] Lack of essential minerals
[D] High alkalinity and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High alkalinity and poor drainage]
Notes:
Usar or reh soils are unproductive chiefly because of high alkalinity and poor drainage, leading to low permeability and unsuitable structure for crops.
32. Consider the following pairs regarding major rivers and notable cities located on their banks:
- Ramganga – Bareilly
- Rapti – Gorakhpur
- Gandak – Basti
- Yamuna – Etawah
Which of the above pairs is incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:The incorrect pair is “Gandak – Basti”. Basti is situated closer to the Rapti River, not the Gandak. The Gandak River flows east of Basti, passing through Maharajganj and Kushinagar.
- Ramganga passes Bareilly
- Rapti passes Gorakhpur
- Yamuna flows by Etawah
- Gandak does not flow by Basti
33. Which lake has experienced significant reduction in area and depth due to shrinkage in recent decades?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: D [Ramgarh Tal]
Notes:
Ramgarh Tal has reduced in area from 723 ha to 678 ha and in depth from 4.5 m to 3.5 m in recent decades.
34. In which rainfall zone are the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh mainly found?
[A] Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm
[B] Regions with rainfall less than 50 cm
[C] Regions with rainfall between 100 and 150 cm
[D] Regions with more than 200 cm rainfall
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Correct Answer: A [Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm]
Notes:
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh are primarily distributed in areas receiving 50–100 cm of annual rainfall, especially in the plains of the Ganga and Yamuna, including Lucknow, Unnao, and Raebareli. Common species include sal, neem, mango, and babool.
35. What is the approximate total installed private sector thermal power capacity in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1 GW
[B] 2 GW
[C] 4 GW
[D] 5 GW
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Correct Answer: C [4 GW]
Notes:
Private sector thermal power in UP exceeds 4 GW, mainly due to Rosa (1.2 GW), Bara (1.98 GW), and Karchhana (1.32 GW), contributing a total of about 4.5 GW to the state’s installed capacity.
36. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is renowned for the presence of both gold and coal reserves?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Chandauli
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Banda
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh contains gold deposits in Hardi region and coal reserves in the Singrauli region. It is recognized as one of the most mineral-rich districts in the state, with significant mining activities.
37. How many Gram Sabha general meetings occur yearly in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Four
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Correct Answer: B [Two]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh mandates two Gram Sabha general meetings annually, usually held in May and November, to discuss development plans, approve beneficiary lists, and review Panchayat activities as per the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947.
38. When is Uttar Pradesh Day officially celebrated?
[A] 1 November
[B] 24 January
[C] 26 January
[D] 15 August
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Correct Answer: B [24 January]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Day is observed on 24 January, commemorating the 1950 renaming of United Provinces as Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence.
39. Which wildlife area in Uttar Pradesh was selected for the micro-planning pilot project under the UP Forestry Scheme (1998)?
[A] Ranthambore National Park
[B] Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Corbett Tiger Reserve
[D] Dudhwa National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh was the focus of the 1998 UP Forestry Scheme’s micro-planning pilot, with World Bank support, involving villages near the park using eco-development councils for local habitat-friendly conservation.
40. Which flying school is incorrectly matched with its location in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saifai – Etawah
[B] Meerut – Flying School
[C] Lucknow – Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy
[D] Aligarh – Flying School
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow – Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy is in Fursatganj, Amethi, not Lucknow. Other pairs are correct.
