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 was the Nawab of Rohilkhand during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
[A] Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Rani Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla]
Notes:
Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla, grandson of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, led Bareilly during 1857 and was executed in 1860 after British recapture.
32. Which city is associated with the court painter Nevasi Lal, who created the painting Noblewomen Playing Chess in the Zenana?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Jaipur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Nevasi Lal was a court painter in Lucknow under Awadh rulers; the painting reflects Lucknow’s culture and survived the 1857 siege.
33. Which region of Uttar Pradesh exhibits the steepest east-to-west decrease in rainfall?
[A] Western Plains
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Awadh
[D] Eastern Plains
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Correct Answer: A [Western Plains]
Notes:
Western Plains show a sharp rainfall decrease from Meerut (80 cm) to Agra (65 cm).
34. Which of the following schemes is primarily aimed at urban beautification and environmental protection?
[A] Urban Green Mission
[B] Social Forestry in Urban Areas
[C] Operation City Forest
[D] Van Nagarik Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Social Forestry in Urban Areas]
Notes:
Social Forestry in Urban Areas promotes planting ornamental and shade trees along roads, parks, and vacant land to enhance urban aesthetics and decrease pollution, directly supporting urban environmental protection and beautification.
35. Consider the following:
- Chhayavad
- Social realism
- Nationalist journalism
- Progressive Writers’ Movement
Which of the above are associated with Mahadevi Verma?
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 1 only
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: B [1 only]
Notes:
Mahadevi Verma is one of the four major pillars of the Chhayavad movement in Hindi literature, alongside Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’, and Sumitranandan Pant. Her poetry emphasizes mysticism, emotional depth, and spiritual introspection. She was not primarily associated with nationalist journalism, social realism, or the Progressive Writers’ Movement, which focused on Marxist and socio-political themes. Therefore, only Chhayavad is correctly associated with her literary contribution.
36. Which among the following poets was not one of the Ashtachhap?
[A] Surdas
[B] Nanddas
[C] Tulsidas
[D] Kumbhandas
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Correct Answer: C [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Ashtachhap refers to eight prominent poet-disciples of Vallabhacharya, central to the Pushtimarg tradition, all composing devotional songs in Braj Bhasha about Lord Krishna. The group includes Surdas, Paramanddas, Nanddas, Krishnadas, Govindswami, Kumbhandas, Chitswami and Chaturbhujdas.Tulsidas, who is famous for the Ramcharitmanas was not in this group. Ashtachhap’s devotional compositions are hallmarks of Haveli Sangeet and the Vraj devotional movement of 16th-century India.
37. The largest producer of amla in Uttar Pradesh is [UPPSC 2011; Chakbandi Lekhpal Admission Test 2015]
[A] Pratapgarh
[B] Jaunpur
[C] Raebareli
[D] Sultanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Pratapgarh]
Notes:
Pratapgarh is renowned as Uttar Pradesh’s leading amla producer. The district’s favorable climate and alluvial soil enable extensive commercial orchards, establishing Pratapgarh as India’s “Amla capital.” Other listed districts also cultivate amla, but on a comparatively smaller scale.
38. With reference to crop production in India, which of the following crops is Uttar Pradesh the largest producer of?
- Sugarcane
- Rice
- Potato
- Maize
Select the correct option using the codes below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane and Potato in India, aided by fertile plains and irrigation. It is not the largest producer of rice (West Bengal leads) or maize (Karnataka/Madhya Pradesh lead).
39. Where is the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary located? [UPPSC 2005]
[A] Gonda
[B] Raebareli
[C] Unnao
[D] Ghaziabad
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Correct Answer: C [Unnao]
Notes:
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, now Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, is in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1972, it is the state’s first bird sanctuary and a key habitat for migratory and resident birds, especially in winter. Ghaziabad, Gonda, and Raebareli do not host this sanctuary.
40. Samaspur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district? [UPPSC2015]
[A] Barabanki
[B] Raebareli
[C] Sultanpur
[D] Basti
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Correct Answer: B [Raebareli]
Notes:
Samaspur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it is a renowned wetland sanctuary, primarily known for its large variety of migratory and resident birds. Key habitats include shallow water bodies, marshes, and agricultural lands supporting avifaunal diversity.
