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. Which of the following regions was not under the dominion of Emperor Ashoka?
[A] Saurashtra
[B] Bengal
[C] Iran
[D] Karnataka

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32. Pandit Birju Maharaj was associated with which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Jaipur Gharana
[B] Banaras Gharana
[C] Raigarh Gharana
[D] Lucknow Gharana

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33. During which festival is the Bhojpuri song Chaiti sung in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diwali
[B] Holi
[C] Sri Rama Navami
[D] Chhath Puja

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34. Who led 52 freedom fighters in the 1858 Bawani Imli massacre, Fatehpur?
[A] Kunwar Singh
[B] Thakur Jodha Singh Ataiya
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Tatya Tope

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35. Which unique architectural feature sets Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra apart from other Mughal tombs?
[A] Absence of a central dome and tiered, pyramidal construction
[B] Use of pure white marble throughout the structure
[C] Octagonal layout with identical facades
[D] Presence of extensive mirror work interiors

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36. What are the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates that define the geographical extent of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Between 24°30′ N to 31°00′ N latitudes and 76°40′ E to 83°20′ E longitudes
[B] Between 23°52′ N to 30°24′ N latitudes and 77°05′ E to 84°38′ E longitudes
[C] Between 22°15′ N to 28°45′ N latitudes and 78°30′ E to 86°10′ E longitudes
[D] Between 25°12′ N to 32°10′ N latitudes and 75°45′ E to 82°30′ E longitudes

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37. What is the primary reason for the structural difference in soil fertility loss between Bangar regions and southern plateau soils of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Higher organic content in Bangar soils
[B] Presence of calcareous concretions (Kankar) and lack of renewal in Bangar; plateau soils lose fertility due to mineral weathering and leaching
[C] Frequent flooding in both regions
[D] Bangar soils being younger than plateau soils

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38. Consider the following statements regarding rivers of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. The Rapti flows through Basti, Gonda, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur districts.
  2. The Ramganga flows through Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad districts.
  3. The Manwar river joins the Kuwana in the Gonda district.
  4. 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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39. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance

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40. Panki Thermal Power Station is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aligarh
[B] Kanpur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Sambhal

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