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. Consider the following pairs regarding medieval rulers and their corresponding contributions to Uttar Pradesh:
- Akbar – Built Fatehpur Sikri as capital
- Sikandar Lodi – Founded the city of Agra
- Ibrahim Sharqi – Commissioned Atala Masjid
- Aurangzeb – Reimposed Jizya on non-Muslims
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Akbar established Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in the 16th century.
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the late 15th century.
- Ibrahim Sharqi commissioned the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
- Aurangzeb infamously reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in his reign.
These events are well-documented aspects of the medieval history of Uttar Pradesh.
32. Why is the Bangar soil of the Gangetic plains considered less fertile?
[A] Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion
[B] Because it is frequently waterlogged
[C] Because it contains excessive organic matter
[D] Because it is recently deposited and immature
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Correct Answer: A [Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion]
Notes:
Bangar soil is older alluvium, containing kankar (calcareous concretions), and has lost nutrients over time, making it less fertile.
33. Which method is Uttar Pradesh using to reduce human–wildlife conflict near reserves (2023–25)?
[A] Providing monetary compensation
[B] Installing 270 km of fencing and training “Bagh Mitras”
[C] Relocating villages outside reserve boundaries
[D] Promoting tourism-based barriers
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Correct Answer: B [Installing 270 km of fencing and training “Bagh Mitras”]
Notes:
From 2023–25, Uttar Pradesh set up 272 km chain-link and solar fencing around protected areas and introduced the “Bagh Mitra” initiative, training local volunteers to promote awareness and assist forest officials in reducing human–wildlife conflict near tiger reserves and the Etawah lion safari.
34. What is the total installed electrical capacity of Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 440 MW
[B] 400 MW
[C] 500 MW
[D] 540 MW
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Correct Answer: A [440 MW]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), located in Uttar Pradesh, has two 220 MW units, giving a total installed capacity of 440 MW. It is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
35. Which mineral has been discovered in the Bhikhampur area of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gold
[B] Iron ore
[C] Diamond
[D] Copper
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Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Gold reserves have been identified in Bhikhampur, Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, which is a part of the Bundelkhand mineral belt known for its diverse mineral wealth.
36. When did the East India Company acquire present-day Uttar Pradesh territories?
[A] 1600–1700
[B] First half of the 18th century
[C] Last quarter of the 18th century to mid-19th century
[D] Mid-19th century to 20th century
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Correct Answer: C [Last quarter of the 18th century to mid-19th century]
Notes:
The East India Company annexed areas that now form Uttar Pradesh mainly from late 1700s to mid-1800s, including Oudh and Rohilkhand, expanding through wars and treaties until the 1857 uprising.
37. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Saryu Nahar National Project’:
- The project was launched in 1978.
- It was inaugurated at Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) in January, 2022.
- It aims to interlink five rivers for optimal water use.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project in December, 2021.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The Saryu Nahar National Project began in 1978, intends to interlink five rivers (Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, Rohini) for efficient water use, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect as the inauguration was not in January 2022 but in December 2021.
38. Who founded Cipla, India’s oldest pharmaceutical company, in 1935?
[A] Sunil Bharti Mittal
[B] Khwaja Abdul Hamied
[C] Dr. Verghese Kurien
[D] Dr. Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [Khwaja Abdul Hamied]
Notes:
Khwaja Abdul Hamied, born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, established Cipla in 1935. He was instrumental in the Indian pharmaceutical sector and also associated with the national freedom struggle. Cipla became a pioneer in affordable medicines for India.
39. Who founded the Gulabi Gang in 2006 in Banda, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sampat Pal Devi
[B] Phoolan Devi
[C] Medha Patkar
[D] Arundhati Roy
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Correct Answer: A [Sampat Pal Devi]
Notes:
Sampat Pal Devi founded the Gulabi Gang, a female vigilante group fighting violence and oppression in Banda, UP.
40. Where is the Mathura lion capital, an Indo-Scythian sandstone pillar from the 1st century CE, currently displayed?
[A] British Museum
[B] National Museum, New Delhi
[C] Mathura Museum
[D] Louvre Museum
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Correct Answer: A [British Museum]
Notes:
Discovered in Mathura in 1869, the Mathura lion capital is displayed at the British Museum and features inscriptions confirming Indo-Scythian patronage of Buddhism.
