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 inscriptions is correctly matched with its original location?
[A] Allahabad Pillar – Sankisa
[B] Delhi-Topra Pillar – Kaushambi
[C] Lumbini Pillar Inscription – Sanchi
[D] Schism Edict – Sarnath
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Correct Answer: D [Schism Edict – Sarnath]
Notes:
The Schism Edict was inscribed at Sarnath. Other locations mentioned are incorrect for the inscriptions listed.
32. Who was the 5th Raja of Jhansi, known for improving the state’s finances and development?
[A] Raghunath Rao
[B] Vishwanath Rao
[C] Gangadhar Rao Newalkar
[D] Madho Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Gangadhar Rao Newalkar]
Notes:
Gangadhar Rao Newalkar (1797-1853) was the 5th Raja of Jhansi, noted for financial and developmental reforms.
33. Near which city is the Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple, a major Shakti Peetha, located?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple is situated near Prayagraj, about 70 km away, and is a significant Shakti Peetha where Sati’s hand fell.
34. Which emperor’s inscriptions are prominently found on the Allahabad Pillar in Prayagraj?
[A] Emperor Ashoka
[B] Emperor Jahangir
[C] Emperor Harshavardhana
[D] Emperor Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Emperor Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar contains inscriptions from Ashoka, Jahangir, and notably the Prayag Prashasti praising Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
35. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh:
- Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory.
- Its northern boundary is marked by the Vindhya ranges.
- The total area of Uttar Pradesh is about 10% of India’s total area.
- The eastern boundary of Uttar Pradesh is formed by the Yamuna river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:Only statement 1 is correct:
- Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory (Delhi).
- Statement 2 is incorrect; the northern boundary has the Shivalik ranges, not Vindhya.
- Statement 3 is wrong; UP accounts for about 7.33% of India’s area.
- Statement 4 is incorrect; its eastern boundary is defined mainly by the Gandak river, not the Yamuna.
36. Which of the following pairs of crop and leading production district in Uttar Pradesh is incorrectly matched?
[A] Barley – Saharanpur
[B] Mustard – Gonda
[C] Gram – Hamirpur
[D] Wheat – Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barley – Saharanpur]
Notes:
Barley is mainly grown in eastern districts like Varanasi and Ballia, not Saharanpur; other pairs are correct.
37. In which Indian state is a cluster-based mineral policy, particularly focused on marble processing, being piloted as part of an integrated approach?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh initiated a cluster-based mineral policy, piloting a marble processing cluster in Mirzapur. This policy integrates infrastructure development, branding, and export promotion to boost the mineral sector within the state.
38. 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.
39. Which ancient rivers are linked to Mainpuri district?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Ganga and Betwa
[C] Yamuna and Gomti
[D] Ghaghra and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga and Yamuna]
Notes:
Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh is mainly associated with the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which significantly influence its agriculture and history. Both rivers are important in the northern plains and have contributed to the region’s fertility and settlement patterns since ancient times.
40. Consider the following pairs of districts and their famous landmarks:
- Gorakhpur – Geeta Press
- Kushinagar – Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Deoria – Dewaraha Baba Ashram
Which of the following correctly matches all the districts with their respective landmarks?
[A] 1 – Dewaraha Baba Ashram, 2 – Geeta Press, 3 – Mahaparinirvana Temple
[B] 1 – Mahaparinirvana Temple, 2 – Dewaraha Baba Ashram, 3 – Geeta Press
[C] 1 – Geeta Press, 2 – Dewaraha Baba Ashram, 3 – Mahaparinirvana Temple
[D] 1 – Geeta Press, 2 – Mahaparinirvana Temple, 3 – Dewaraha Baba Ashram
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Correct Answer: D [1 – Geeta Press, 2 – Mahaparinirvana Temple, 3 – Dewaraha Baba Ashram]
Notes:
Gorakhpur is famous for the Geeta Press, Kushinagar for Mahaparinirvana Temple (site of Buddha’s passing), and Deoria for Dewaraha Baba Ashram. Thus, 1 corresponds to Geeta Press, 2 to Mahaparinirvana Temple, and 3 to Dewaraha Baba Ashram. Option 4 lists all the district-landmark pairs correctly.
