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. Potash salt resources in Uttar Pradesh primarily support which of the following sectors?
[A] Textile sector
[B] Cement production
[C] Fertilizer industry
[D] Defense sector
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Correct Answer: C [Fertilizer industry]
Notes:
Potash from UP districts like Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Allahabad, and Varanasi is mainly used in the fertilizer industry, especially for producing potassium fertilizers essential for agriculture. It also finds minor use in oil-well drilling fluids and aluminum recycling processes.
32. Which treaty in 1816 resulted in the annexation of Kumaon and Dehradun to British India?
[A] Treaty of Amritsar
[B] Treaty of Bassein
[C] Treaty of Sugauli
[D] Treaty of Lahore
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Sugauli]
Notes:
The 1816 Treaty of Sugauli annexed Kumaon and Dehradun to British India.
33. Who holds the record for the shortest tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalyan Singh
[B] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[C] Jagdambika Pal
[D] Akhilesh Yadav
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Correct Answer: C [Jagdambika Pal]
Notes:
Jagdambika Pal served as UP Chief Minister for only 31 hours in 1998, the shortest tenure in the state’s history.
34. Which organization is responsible for managing electricity transmission and distribution in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
[B] Delhi Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDCL)
[C] Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
[D] Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)]
Notes:
UPPCL manages electricity transmission and distribution in Uttar Pradesh, sourcing power from state, central, and private producers.
35. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Son River]
Notes:
The Veer Lorik Stone is situated near the Son River in Sonbhadra, linked to the Ahir folk hero Veer Lorik’s legend.
36. What was the main reason for the Mughal court’s abandonment of Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Frequent attacks by neighboring kingdoms
[B] Outbreak of epidemic diseases
[C] Acute shortage of water supply
[D] Unfavorable climatic conditions
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Correct Answer: C [Acute shortage of water supply]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned primarily due to severe water scarcity, making it unsuitable for sustained habitation by the Mughal court.
37. Who founded the Swaraj Party in 1923 after the Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[B] Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai and Sardar Patel
[D] Subhas Chandra Bose and Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: B [Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru]
Notes:
Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru established the Swaraj Party in 1923 to pursue self-rule through legislative councils.
38. Which electricity distribution company was established in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[B] Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (MVVNL)
[C] Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL)
[D] Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)
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Correct Answer: D [Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)]
Notes:
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) was formed in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Other similar entities for other regions include DVVNL (southern UP), MVVNL (central UP), and KESCO (Kanpur).
39. Which types of iron ore are found in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banded Iron Formations only
[B] No significant ore
[C] Laterite only
[D] Hematite and Magnetite
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Correct Answer: D [Hematite and Magnetite]
Notes:
Hematite and magnetite are the main iron ores found in Mirzapur, notably near Girar. These are primarily low-grade reserves, which can be upgraded for sponge iron production through local beneficiation methods.
40. What is the tenure of the Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 6 years
[B] 8 years
[C] 5 years
[D] No fixed term
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Correct Answer: B [8 years]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act specifies an 8-year tenure for the Lokayukta, ensuring independence and continuity in anti-corruption functions. This differentiates Uttar Pradesh from several other Indian states where the term is generally shorter.
