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 tree’s leaves are mainly used for rolling Indian beedis?
[A] Tendu
[B] Semal
[C] Babool
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Tendu]
Notes:
Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves, especially sourced from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, are most used in making Indian beedis due to their flexibility, slow-burning quality, and availability, playing a vital role in rural livelihoods and cottage industries.
32. Which trees are promoted under the Industrial and Pulpwood Plantation Scheme?
[A] Neem and Peepal
[B] Gutel, Alianthus, Semal, Khair, Poplar
[C] Teak and Mahogany
[D] Mango, Tamarind, Arjun
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Correct Answer: B [Gutel, Alianthus, Semal, Khair, Poplar]
Notes:
The scheme encourages Gutel, Alianthus, Semal, Khair, and Poplar, essential for matchstick, plywood, and paper industries, thus supporting industrial wood demand and forest-based rural livelihoods.
33. Which of the following eco-goals is not explicitly mentioned among the functions of Green Chaupal?
[A] Rainwater harvesting
[B] Net-zero carbon awareness
[C] Wildlife corridor establishment
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: C [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, promotion of rainwater harvesting, net-zero carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access assistance. Wildlife corridor establishment is not listed as one of its direct objectives.
34. Balrampur district shares its international border with which country?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Nepal
[C] China
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Balrampur district, in northern Uttar Pradesh, directly borders Nepal along the Indo-Nepal international boundary.
35. Which district in Jhansi Division has the highest literacy rate?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Jalaun
[C] Lalitpur
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi Division includes Jhansi, Jalaun, and Lalitpur. As per census data, Jhansi has the highest literacy rate at 75%, followed by Jalaun at 73.7% and Lalitpur at 63.5%. Hamirpur is not part of Jhansi Division but included for comparative option.
36. Which of the following statements about Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow are correct?
1. It was inaugurated in 1928 during British rule.
2. The dome of the building is also called the Chhatri or skylight.
3. The building uses Mirzapur sandstone and Agra marble.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] All of the above
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow was inaugurated in 1928 during British rule by Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler. Its central dome is famously known as the Chhatri, which serves as a skylight. The building was constructed using high-quality sandstone sourced from Mirzapur (Chunar) and marble from Agra and Jaipur. All three statements given are correct and reflect the architectural and historical significance of the Vidhan Bhawan in Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which dynasty ruled Kosala after Mauryas, as revealed by coin discoveries?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Shunga Dynasty
[D] Deva Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Deva Dynasty]
Notes:
The Deva Dynasty, evidenced by coins of rulers like Muladeva and Dhanadeva, succeeded Mauryas in Kosala after their decline.
38. In the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, to whom does Arjuna surrender for guidance?
[A] Krishna
[B] Duryodhana
[C] Bhishma
[D] Drona
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna]
Notes:
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna seeking guidance amid his moral dilemma before the battle.
39. For which contribution is Ibrahim Shah Sharqi particularly remembered in the history of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Founding the city of Agra
[B] Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid
[C] Defeating Babur in battle
[D] Introducing Persian as the court language
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Correct Answer: B [Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid]
Notes:
Ibrahim Shah Sharqi is noted for promoting Islamic scholarship and building monuments like the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
40. Who was the president of the historic 1916 Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress that resulted in the Lucknow Pact?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Ambica Charan Mazumdar
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Ambica Charan Mazumdar]
Notes:
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session, where the INC and Muslim League agreed on the Lucknow Pact to present united demands to the British.
