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 main objective of the Ram-Ganga Valley Scheme?
[A] Tiger conservation
[B] River pollution control
[C] Plantation and land conservation outside the Ramganga basin
[D] Bamboo cluster promotion
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Correct Answer: C [Plantation and land conservation outside the Ramganga basin]
Notes:
The Ram-Ganga Valley Scheme focuses on pasture development, land conservation, and tree plantation outside the Ramganga river basin to promote ecological balance and support local livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which of the following is a major solar manufacturing project announced in Uttar Pradesh in 2025?
[A] Avaada Integrated Unit (Noida)
[B] Adani Solar Hub (Agra)
[C] Tata Solar Park (Lucknow)
[D] Reliance Solar Lab (Kanpur)
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Correct Answer: A [Avaada Integrated Unit (Noida)]
Notes:
In March 2025, the Avaada Group inaugurated a 5 GW solar manufacturing plant in Greater Noida, significantly enhancing Uttar Pradesh’s solar panel manufacturing capacity.
33. In which year was the Directorate of Geology and Mining established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1947
[B] 1955
[C] 1974
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 1955 to explore minerals and regulate mining in the state, supporting sustainable resource development.
34. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for having both coal and limestone deposits?
[A] Banda
[B] Chandauli
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district has significant coal reserves in Singrauli and limestone in Kajrahat, making it a key mining area in Uttar Pradesh. Banda, Chandauli, and Mirzapur do not have both these minerals together.
35. Who was the last British Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court before independence?
[A] Sir Walter Morgan
[B] Sir Edward Grimwood Mears
[C] Mr. Simpson
[D] Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Edward Grimwood Mears]
Notes:
Sir Edward Grimwood Mears was Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court from 1919 to 1932, and was the last British judge in this post before Indian independence, overseeing notable political cases during the nationalist era.
36. Which Agra reservoir, built in 1610, is now a Sikh pilgrimage site?
[A] Guru ka Tal
[B] Ram Bagh
[C] Mehtab Bagh
[D] Itmad-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Guru ka Tal]
Notes:
Guru ka Tal, built in 1610 during Jahangir’s reign, served as a reservoir and is now a Sikh pilgrimage site associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur’s arrest while traveling to Delhi.
37. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is the origin of National Waterway 1?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Prayagraj is the starting point of NW-1, spanning 1,620 km to Haldia, passing through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
38. Which city in Uttar Pradesh ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with the highest crash severity?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Kanpur ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with highest crash severity, prompting a tractor-trolley ban after a fatal accident in 2022.
39. 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.
40. Kalpi, believed to be the birthplace of Maharshi Veda Vyasa, is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Kanpur Dehat
[C] Jalaun
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: C [Jalaun]
Notes:
Kalpi is a historic town located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is renowned for its association with Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the sage credited with composing the Mahabharata and several Puranas. Kalpi has been an important center during ancient, medieval, and colonial times owing to its cultural and historical significance. The town is also recognized for its beautiful temples and architectural heritage.
