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 is the confluence of five rivers near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Panch Nada
[B] Sangam
[C] Triveni
[D] Prayag
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Correct Answer: A [Panch Nada]
Notes:
Panch Nada is where Yamuna, Sindh, Chambal, Pahuj, and Kunwari rivers meet near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
32. What is unique about Rampur Planetarium in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] It is the oldest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
[B] It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.
[C] It has the highest annual visitor count in the state.
[D] It is the largest planetarium in Uttar Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the first in India to use Digital Laser technology.]
Notes:
Rampur Planetarium is the first in India to feature Digital Laser technology and real-time NASA data integration.
33. Who is the current Pradesh Adhyaksh of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee?
[A] Priyanka Gandhi
[B] Aradhana Misra
[C] Deepak Shivhare
[D] Ankit Tiwari
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Correct Answer: C [Deepak Shivhare]
Notes:
Deepak Shivhare is the current Pradesh Adhyaksh of UPCC, leading the state unit of the Indian National Congress.
34. Which political party did Kailash Singh Rajput represent in the 2022 Tirwa assembly election?
[A] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[C] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
[D] Indian National Congress (INC)
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Correct Answer: B [Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]
Notes:
Kailash Singh Rajput won the 2022 Tirwa assembly seat as a BJP candidate.
35. Who was the British general who led the recapture of Gwalior from the rebels during the 1857–58 uprising?
[A] Sir Hugh Rose
[B] Sir Colin Campbell
[C] Lord Canning
[D] Sir John Nicholson
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Hugh Rose]
Notes:
Sir Hugh Rose commanded the British troops that retook Gwalior in 1858, leading to the defeat of rebel forces and the death of Rani Lakshmi Bai.
36. Which of the following Mughal courtiers was the elder brother of Abul Fazl and also one of Akbar’s Navaratnas?
[A] Birbal
[B] Raja Todar Mal
[C] Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[D] Faizi
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Correct Answer: D [Faizi]
Notes:
Faizi, Akbar’s court poet and elder brother of Abul Fazl, was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar’s court.
37. Consider the following historical events:
- Birth of Ram Prasad Bismil
- Kakori Conspiracy
- Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Formation of Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these events?
[A] 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
[B] 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
[C] 1 → 4 → 2 → 3
[D] 4 → 1 → 2 → 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 → 4 → 2 → 3]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Birth of Ram Prasad Bismil (1897)
- Formation of BHU (1916)
- Kakori Conspiracy (1925)
- Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri (1966)
Hence, the correct sequence is 1 → 4 → 2 → 3.
38. Which tree’s bark is traditionally used to produce a dye for colouring leather goods?
[A] Silver Fir
[B] Babool (Gum Acacia)
[C] Tendu
[D] Date Palm
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Correct Answer: B [Babool (Gum Acacia)]
Notes:
Babool (Acacia nilotica) bark contains tannins used in dyeing and tanning leather. It also produces edible gum and is used in traditional medicine. Babool is drought-resistant and commonly found in dry, semi-arid regions such as Uttar Pradesh.
39. The Link Expressway is planned to connect which two cities in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Lucknow and Varanasi
[B] Kanpur and Prayagraj
[C] Gorakhpur and Azamgarh
[D] Ballia and Mau
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Correct Answer: C [Gorakhpur and Azamgarh]
Notes:
The Link Expressway is an 89 km proposed expressway designed to connect Gorakhpur and Azamgarh in eastern Uttar Pradesh, promoting regional growth and better road connectivity in the state.
40. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
