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. Caribbean Hindustani language is primarily based on which two dialects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
[A] Maithili and Magahi
[B] Bhojpuri and Maithili
[C] Bhojpuri and Awadhi
[D] Awadhi and Magahi
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Correct Answer: C [Bhojpuri and Awadhi]
Notes:
Caribbean Hindustani evolved mainly from Bhojpuri and Awadhi dialects of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
32. Which airport in Uttar Pradesh, located 12 km from its city center, is planned for expansion under the UDAN scheme?
[A] Kanpur Airport
[B] Varanasi Airport
[C] Chitrakoot Airport
[D] Agra Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Chitrakoot Airport]
Notes:
Chitrakoot Airport is 12 km from Chitrakoot city, planned for expansion under UDAN with a new runway and terminal.
33. Which region of Uttar Pradesh was under Maratha control prior to British intervention?
[A] Awadh
[B] Doab
[C] Rohilkhand
[D] Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: D [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
The Marathas controlled Bundelkhand in the 18th century; the British later expelled them through military campaigns.
34. Consider the following statements regarding rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- The Rapti flows through Basti, Gonda, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur districts.
- The Ramganga flows through Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad districts.
- The Manwar river joins the Kuwana in the Gonda district.
- The Gambhir joins the Yamuna after entering Mainpuri district.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:Statement 3 is incorrect because the Manwar joins the Kuwana in Lalganj, not in Gonda district. All other statements are accurate:
- Rapti passes through the mentioned districts.
- Ramganga traverses Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad.
- Gambhir meets Yamuna after entering Mainpuri.
Hence, option 2 is correct.
35. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council established?
[A] 1937
[B] 1861
[C] 1902
[D] 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935, making UP’s legislature bicameral from that year.
36. The copper plate inscription discovered at Banskheda gives information about which ancient ruler?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
The Banskheda copper plate inscription, discovered in the Shahjahanpur district, is a significant epigraphic record that sheds light on the reign of Harshavardhana. This copper plate details aspects of his administration, including land grants, military organization, and public infrastructure. Such records are invaluable for understanding governance and societal structure during his rule in early medieval northern India, making Harshavardhana a prominent historical figure associated with this evidence.
37. Which site near Jhusi has Neolithic levels dated to 7106–7080 BCE?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Jhusi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: B [Jhusi]
Notes:
Jhusi, near Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, revealed evidence of early Neolithic settlement and farming, with carbon-14 dating establishing occupation between 7106 BCE and 7080 BCE, making it one of the oldest Neolithic sites in the region. Key findings include pottery and domesticated crops.
38. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is known for providing the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation in Neolithic India?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Chalcolithic Sringaverapura
[C] Lahuradewa
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: C [Lahuradewa]
Notes:
Lahuradewa yielded Neolithic remains with the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and rice, dating to 7000–6000 BCE.
39. Despite losing its political dominance, why did Kannauj continue to be an important center during medieval times?
[A] Military fortifications and defense
[B] Trade and commercial activities
[C] Sufi and scholarly activities
[D] Royal patronage and courtly life
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Correct Answer: C [Sufi and scholarly activities]
Notes:
Kannauj remained significant in medieval times due to its vibrant Sufi and scholarly activities, attracting saints and scholars and becoming a center for Islamic learning.
40. In which Uttar Pradesh districts is the Hi-tech Nursery Scheme mainly implemented?
[A] Agra, Mathura, Varanasi
[B] Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, Saharanpur
[C] Gorakhpur, Gonda, Deoria
[D] Allahabad and Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, Saharanpur]
Notes:
The Hi-tech Nursery Scheme in Uttar Pradesh focuses on Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, and Saharanpur districts, aiming to supply quality planting material and boost forest cover using advanced techniques in nursery management and plant propagation.
