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. According to tradition, Kapilvastu is believed to have been the capital of which kingdom?
[A] Kosala
[B] Kuru
[C] Shakya
[D] Vatsa
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Correct Answer: C [Shakya]
Notes:
Kapilvastu is historically recognized as the capital of the Shakya kingdom. It was ruled by King Suddhodana, the father of Siddhartha Gautama (who later became the Buddha). The Shakya clan played a pivotal role in the history of early Buddhism, and Kapilvastu is notable for being the place where the young Siddhartha spent his early years before renouncing worldly life. The other options, such as Kosala, Kuru, and Vatsa, were different ancient Indian kingdoms.
32. Which city in Uttar Pradesh marks Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Sankissa
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Sankissa]
Notes:
Sankissa, UP, is famed for Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven and houses an Ashokan pillar with a unique elephant capital.
33. Which of the following states or union territories borders Uttar Pradesh to the west?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana and Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana and Delhi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares its western boundary with Haryana and the Union Territory of Delhi.
34. Which tributary of the Son river flows almost entirely outside Uttar Pradesh and enters the state only just before its confluence with the Son?
[A] Rihand
[B] Kanhar
[C] North Koel
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar originates in Chhattisgarh, traverses Jharkhand, and enters Uttar Pradesh near its confluence with the Son river in Sonbhadra district.
35. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the total combined forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh, and what percentage of the state’s geographical area does it represent?
[A] 22,121 sq km; 9.18%
[B] 23,996.72 sq km; 9.96%
[C] 23,437 sq km; 9.42%
[D] 24,928 sq km; 10.23%
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Correct Answer: B [23,996.72 sq km; 9.96%]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Uttar Pradesh’s combined forest and tree cover is 23,996.72 sq km, accounting for 9.96% of its area. Forest cover: 15,045.80 sq km; tree cover: 8,950.92 sq km. This emphasizes the need for expanding green zones in the state.
36. Which mineral, commonly used in fertilizers, is found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Gypsum
[C] Potash
[D] Rock Phosphate
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Correct Answer: D [Rock Phosphate]
Notes:
Rock Phosphate is a key ingredient in fertilizers. Major deposits of Rock Phosphate are found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, making the state significant for mineral-based agriculture. Gypsum, Bauxite, and Potash are less prominent in these districts.
37. When was Uttar Pradesh’s first waterway terminal inaugurated?
[A] 2016
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2018
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Correct Answer: D [2018]
Notes:
The first waterway terminal of Uttar Pradesh was inaugurated in 2018 at Ramnagar, Varanasi, under the Jal Marg Vikas Project for National Waterway-1 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a milestone in inland water transport for the state.
38. Which university was established by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta Empire?
[A] Takshashila University
[B] Nalanda University
[C] Vikramashila University
[D] Odantapuri University
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Correct Answer: B [Nalanda University]
Notes:
Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I as a major center of learning during the Gupta period.
39. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of its total area under forest cover?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Chitrakoot
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district leads Uttar Pradesh in forest cover, with approximately 36.77% of its area categorized as forest according to ISFR 2023, surpassing Pilibhit (~19%) and Mirzapur (~17%). It underscores Sonbhadra’s significant ecological value within the state.
40. Which tribal community in Uttar Pradesh is known for iron smelting?
[A] Kharwar
[B] Chero
[C] Kol
[D] Agariya
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Correct Answer: D [Agariya]
Notes:
The Agariya tribe of Uttar Pradesh, mainly found in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Deoria districts, is traditionally known for mining and smelting iron. Recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Uttar Pradesh since 2003, the Agariyas have unique rituals and dialects. Besides metallurgy, they are also involved in salt extraction and agriculture. Their traditional skills are distinct within the Adivasi communities of the state.
