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. Where did the 48-hour shootout involving dacoit Ghanshyam Nishad take place in 2009?
[A] Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The shootout occurred in Jamauli, Chitrakoot, UP, lasting 48 hours with heavy casualties before Nishad was killed.
32. What is the primary reason for the narrowing of the Terai belt towards western Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Greater floodplain development
[B] Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching
[C] Steeper river gradients
[D] Higher sediment deposition
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Correct Answer: B [Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching]
Notes:
The Terai belt narrows in western UP due to lower rainfall, resulting in less river branching and limited sediment deposition.
33. 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.
34. Panki Thermal Power Station is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aligarh
[B] Kanpur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Sambhal
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Panki Thermal Power Station, with a capacity of 220 MW, is located in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is operated by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), and is one of the prominent coal-based power plants in the state.
35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Newspaper)
- Amrit Prabhat
- Jai Bharat
- Vishwamitra
- Veer Bharat
List-II (City of Publication)
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
Codes:
1. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
Which of the above codes is/are correct?
[A] 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
[B] 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
[C] 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
[D] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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Correct Answer: B [1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C]
Notes:
Amrit Prabhat is primarily associated with Varanasi and Prayagraj, Jai Bharat and Veer Bharat with Kanpur, and Vishwamitra also with Kanpur. Thus, the correct matching is: 1-B (Varanasi), 2-D (Kanpur), 3-A (Kanpur), 4-C (Prayagraj). This aligns with Option 2 in the given codes.
36. Which district in Meerut division was earlier called Panchsheel Nagar?
[A] Bulandshahr
[B] Meerut
[C] Baghpat
[D] Hapur
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Correct Answer: D [Hapur]
Notes:
Hapur district was formed in 2011 as Panchsheel Nagar. It was renamed Hapur in 2012 and is part of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut division.
37. The Kalinjar Fort, where Sher Shah Suri died in 1545, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Chitrakoot
[C] Banda
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Banda]
Notes:
The Kalinjar Fort is situated in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It gained historical significance when Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, died here in 1545 AD due to a gunpowder explosion during a siege. The fort, revered for its architectural grandeur and strategic location, has been ruled by several dynasties including the Chandela Rajputs. Today, it stands as a remarkable monument and an important tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
38. Why is Mathura known as the “birthplace of sculpture in India”?
[A] It produced early images of deities like Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Lakshmi associated with the Brahmana religion.
[B] It was the first city with stone temples in India.
[C] It was the capital of Ashoka’s empire.
[D] It is famous for its terracotta pottery tradition.
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Correct Answer: A [It produced early images of deities like Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Lakshmi associated with the Brahmana religion.]
Notes:
Mathura is called the “birthplace of sculpture” for its early images of major Brahmana deities, marking a new sculptural tradition.
39. Who was one of the founders of the Muslim University Riding Club (MURC) at Aligarh Muslim University?
[A] Dr. Zakir Husain
[B] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[C] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
[D] Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani]
Notes:
Founded in 1889 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan Sherwani at Aligarh Muslim University.
40. Who performed at Uttar Pradesh’s first Doordarshan cultural telecast?
[A] Ustad Bismillah Khan
[B] Ravi Shankar
[C] Birju Maharaj
[D] Hari Prasad Chaurasia
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Correct Answer: A [Ustad Bismillah Khan]
Notes:
The inaugural Doordarshan cultural telecast in Uttar Pradesh featured Ustad Bismillah Khan on Shehnai on 27th November 1975, representing the state’s classical music tradition.
