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 of the following National Highways does NOT pass through Agra?
[A] NH-19
[B] NH-509
[C] NH-321
[D] NH-709AD
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Correct Answer: D [NH-709AD]
Notes:
NH-709AD connects Panipat (Haryana) to Nagina (U.P.) via Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor, bypassing Agra. NH-19, NH-509, and NH-321 all pass through or connect to Agra.
32. Which place in Unnao is believed to be birthplace of Kusha and Lava?
[A] Safipur
[B] Nawal
[C] Bangarmau
[D] Pariyar
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Correct Answer: D [Pariyar]
Notes:
Pariyar in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally considered the birthplace of Kusha and Lava, sons of Sita and Lord Rama, as per local legend and associated with the ashram of sage Valmiki, where Sita resided.
33. Who built the Rani Mahal in Jhansi?
[A] Rani Lakshmibai
[B] Gangadhar Rao
[C] Raghu Nath-II
[D] Jhansi Maharaja Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: C [Raghu Nath-II]
Notes:
Raghu Nath-II (reigned 1769–1796) constructed the Rani Mahal in Jhansi, which became the palace of Rani Lakshmibai. The structure has Mughal-influenced arches and a quadrangular courtyard, making it architecturally significant in Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region.
34. 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.
35. Which political party did Brijesh Singh represent in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections?
[A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[B] Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)
[C] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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Correct Answer: B [Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)]
Notes:
Brijesh Singh contested from Sayyadraja on PMSP ticket in 2012 UP Assembly elections.
36. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Son River]
Notes:
The Veer Lorik Stone is situated near the Son River in Sonbhadra, linked to the Ahir folk hero Veer Lorik’s legend.
37. Who were the prominent leaders of the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] Motilal Nehru, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
[C] Subhas Chandra Bose, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Sarojini Naidu
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: D [Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri led grassroots resistance against colonial taxation in Allahabad in 1930 during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
38. Which region of Uttar Pradesh experiences the highest rainfall uncertainty and inter-annual monsoon variability?
[A] Terai Region
[B] Bundelkhand Plateau Region
[C] Western Uttar Pradesh
[D] Eastern Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand Plateau Region]
Notes:
Bundelkhand Plateau Region has the most erratic rainfall, frequent droughts, and high monsoon variability in Uttar Pradesh.
39. Who leads the District Environment Committee responsible for implementing the Green Chaupal initiative at the district level?
[A] District Magistrate
[B] Chief Conservator of Forests
[C] Divisional Forest Officer
[D] District Forest Officer
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Correct Answer: C [Divisional Forest Officer]
Notes:
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) acts as Secretary and coordinator of the District Environment Committee, overseeing Green Chaupal implementation at the Gram Sabha level according to the government’s administrative policies.
40. 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.
