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. 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.
32. Which of the following forest schemes is being supported by NABARD in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Agroforestry Mission
[B] Hi-tech Nursery Scheme
[C] Tree Promotion Scheme
[D] Joint Forest Management Scheme
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Correct Answer: C [Tree Promotion Scheme]
Notes:
The Tree Promotion Scheme, supported by NABARD in Uttar Pradesh, focuses on high-quality tree plantation, clone propagation laboratories, and advanced nursery technology to boost afforestation and sustainable forestry development in the state.
33. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest reserves of rock phosphate?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Durmala & Kimoi
[C] Lalitpur & Sonbhadra
[D] Chandauli & Allahabad
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Correct Answer: B [Durmala & Kimoi]
Notes:
Durmala, Kimoi, Masrana, and Chamsari in Uttar Pradesh contain major fertilizer-grade rock phosphate reserves, vital for agriculture and soil treatment in the region.
34. What is the strength of elected members in a Nagar Palika?
[A] 60–110
[B] 10–24
[C] 25–55
[D] 15–30
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Correct Answer: C [25–55]
Notes:
Nagar Palika (Municipal Council) typically has 25 to 55 elected members, based on town population size. Additionally, 3 to 5 nominated members may be appointed by the state government. The exact number is determined by state laws and municipal regulations for urban governance.
35. Which Jain Tirthankara was born in Śaurīpura near Bateshvara, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahavira
[B] Neminatha
[C] Rishabhanatha
[D] Parshvanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Neminatha]
Notes:
Śaurīpura near Bateshvara, on the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh, is recognized as the birthplace of the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Neminatha. Jain traditions venerate this location as an important pilgrimage site connected with his life.
36. Who served as both Chief Justice of Allahabad HC and Chief Justice of India?
[A] Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
[B] OH Mootham
[C] Shiva Kirti Singh
[D] Govind Mathur
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Correct Answer: A [Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud]
Notes:
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court (2013-2016) and became Chief Justice of India in 2022. His father, Y.V. Chandrachud, was also a Chief Justice of India, making them the first father-son duo to hold the top judicial post.
37. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the largest Scheduled Tribe population?
[A] Kushinagar
[B] Sonbhadra
[C] Ballia
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: B [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district, located in southeastern Uttar Pradesh, contains over one-third of the state’s entire Scheduled Tribe (ST) population. Tribals form around 20.7% of Sonbhadra’s population. Other districts like Lalitpur, Kushinagar, and Ballia have notable but much smaller ST concentrations, while most UP districts have negligible tribal presence. The major tribes in these areas include the Gond, Tharu, and Saharia communities.
38. Which community is listed as Scheduled Caste in Uttar Pradesh and as Scheduled Tribe in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Gond
[B] Bhil
[C] Kol
[D] Kharwar
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Correct Answer: C [Kol]
Notes:
The Kol community, found mainly in central and eastern India, is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) in Uttar Pradesh and a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Madhya Pradesh. Historically, Kols are forest dwellers and laborers concentrated in districts like Prayagraj, Banda, and Mirzapur. In UP, British policies led to their SC status, whereas in Madhya Pradesh, they retain ST recognition. They speak dialects of eastern Hindi and are predominantly Hindu.
39. Which of the following most distinctly differentiates the Chhota Imambara from the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
- Chhota Imambara is built primarily of brick, unlike Bara Imambara
- Bara Imambara hosts no religious functions, unlike Chhota Imambara
- Chhota Imambara includes the tomb of its builder within the main structure
- Chhota Imambara lacks ornamental decoration found in Bara Imambara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
The Chhota Imambara includes the tomb of its builder, Muhammad Ali Shah, within the main structure, distinguishing it from the Bara Imambara, which does not serve a funerary role. Both structures have ornamental decoration, host religious functions, and both also utilize brick and plaster construction techniques in Lucknow architecture.
40. Which newspaper was launched by Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi?
[A] Pratap
[B] Aaj
[C] Swatantra Bharat
[D] Amrit Prabhat
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Correct Answer: A [Pratap]
Notes:
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi founded the Hindi newspaper ‘Pratap’ in 1913 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. ‘Pratap’ became a major platform supporting oppressed groups and India’s freedom struggle, facing repeated colonial persecution. Vidyarthi’s leadership made ‘Pratap’ a prominent voice for social justice and reform.
