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. Who won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Chinhat in 1857?
[A] Major John Nicholson
[B] Captain James Neill
[C] Colonel Hugh Wheeler
[D] Lieutenant William George Cubitt
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Correct Answer: D [Lieutenant William George Cubitt]
Notes:
Lieutenant William George Cubitt was awarded the Victoria Cross for courageous actions during the British retreat at the Battle of Chinhat, Lucknow, on 30 June 1857, becoming one of the early recipients of this highest military decoration during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
32. Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is situated on which Uttar Pradesh river?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganges
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Correct Answer: D [Ganges]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is built on the Ganges River under India’s Jal Marg Vikas Project to boost inland waterways. It is the first such terminal developed to facilitate cargo movement in Uttar Pradesh.
33. Who was the Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri from approximately 1163 to 1188 CE?
[A] Gayakarna
[B] Narasimha
[C] Jayasimha
[D] Paramardi
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha]
Notes:
Jayasimha ruled Tripuri c. 1163–1188 CE, son of Gayakarna, succeeded brother Narasimha, faced defeat by Chandela king Paramardi.
34. Which present-day city was founded by Kushanabha, king of the Amavasu dynasty?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kushanabha founded Mahodaya, now known as Kannauj, in the Amavasu dynasty lineage.
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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Correct Answer: A [Absence of a central dome and tiered, pyramidal construction]
Notes:
Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra lacks a central dome and utilizes a unique tiered, pyramidal design, unlike typical domed Mughal mausoleums.
36. The Shivalik ranges of Uttar Pradesh were formed during which geological period?
[A] Quaternary Period
[B] Cretaceous Period
[C] Jurassic Period
[D] Tertiary Period
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Correct Answer: D [Tertiary Period]
Notes:
The Shivalik ranges in Uttar Pradesh were formed during the Tertiary period due to tectonic uplift and sedimentation.
37. Which major geological factor contributed to the formation of the Shivalik Hills during the Tertiary Period?
[A] Volcanic activity in the Deccan Plateau
[B] Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
[C] Thrusting of the Aravalli Range
[D] Subsidence of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
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Correct Answer: B [Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates]
Notes:
The collision of Indian and Eurasian plates uplifted Tethys Sea sediments, forming the Shivalik Hills, the youngest Himalayas.
38. Where is India’s first Gardening Call Centre located?
[A] Rehmankhera
[B] Barabanki
[C] Faizabad
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: A [Rehmankhera]
Notes:
It is in Rehmankhera, Lucknow, at the Central Institute for Sub-Tropical Horticulture, Uttar Pradesh’s first and India’s first such centre.
39. Who signed the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 as President?
[A] K. R. Narayanan
[B] A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
[C] Pranab Mukherjee
[D] R. Venkataraman
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Correct Answer: A [K. R. Narayanan]
Notes:
K. R. Narayanan, as President of India, signed the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 on 1 August 2000, which led to the formation of Uttarakhand from Uttar Pradesh.
40. Consider the following rivers:
- Sharda River
- Ghaghara River
- Yamuna River
- Ganga River
Which of the above rivers form boundaries of Tiger Reserves in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1 and 3
[D] 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Sharda River uniquely forms the northeastern boundary of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, serving as the Indo-Nepal border. Ghaghara, Yamuna, and Ganga Rivers do not directly form boundaries for tiger reserves in the state. Natural river boundaries help facilitate tiger movement and reduce habitat fragmentation in protected areas.
