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 Gorakhpur Division district borders Nepal?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Maharajganj
[C] Deoria
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Maharajganj]
Notes:
Maharajganj district, in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur Division, shares its northern border with Nepal, serving as an international frontier for the state.
32. Who misidentified Mehtab Bagh remains as Black Taj Mahal’s foundation?
[A] A. C. L. Carlleyle
[B] John Marshall
[C] Alexander Cunningham
[D] James Fergusson
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Correct Answer: A [A. C. L. Carlleyle]
Notes:
A. C. L. Carlleyle, in the 19th century, mistook Mehtab Bagh ruins as the Black Taj Mahal foundation, but no proof of such a structure exists.
33. Which Uttar Pradesh tribe claims descent from Matsya avatar and links to Bhils?
[A] Gonds
[B] Tharus
[C] Meenas
[D] Baigas
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Correct Answer: C [Meenas]
Notes:
Meenas, a Scheduled Tribe in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, trace descent from Matsya avatar and have historical links to the Bhils, standing out for their unique origin myth and social customs.
34. Who was the Jat leader responsible for attacking and desecrating Mughal Emperor Akbar’s tomb in 1688?
[A] Rajaram of Sinsini
[B] Churaman Jat
[C] Gokula
[D] Suraj Mal
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaram of Sinsini]
Notes:
In 1688, Rajaram of Sinsini led the attack on Akbar’s tomb, desecrating it and looting valuables, marking a significant Jat-Mughal conflict.
35. Who founded Dainik Jagran, the leading Hindi daily in India?
[A] Ramnath Goenka
[B] Devki Nandan Khatri
[C] Munshi Premchand
[D] Puran Chandra Gupta
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Correct Answer: D [Puran Chandra Gupta]
Notes:
Puran Chandra Gupta established Dainik Jagran in 1942 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; it was later renamed in 1947. Gupta was also former Press Trust of India chairman. Dainik Jagran remains a top-circulated Hindi daily. The newspaper is headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
36. Which region of present-day Uttar Pradesh was controlled by the Nawabs of Farrukhabad before the arrival of British rule?
[A] Central Doab
[B] Awadh
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rohilkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Central Doab]
Notes:
The Nawabs of Farrukhabad ruled Central Doab, the area between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, until British expansion.
37. With reference to the tributaries of the Yamuna River, consider the following:
- Hindon
- Chambal
- Betwa
- Ken
Arrange these rivers from north to south based on their locations of confluence with the Yamuna.
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:The correct north to south arrangement is:
- Hindon (confluence near Noida, northernmost)
- Chambal (joins at Auraiya)
- Betwa (merges near Hamirpur)
- Ken (meets near Banda, southernmost)
Thus, the correct sequence is 1, 4, 3, 2. This ordering is based on geographical locations of confluence along the Yamuna River.
38. Green Chaupal is aligned with which of the following national campaigns?
[A] Green India Mission
[B] Mission LiFE
[C] Swachh Bharat Mission
[D] National Green Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [Mission LiFE]
Notes:
Green Chaupal is linked to Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), a national initiative promoting sustainable living, grassroots-level environmental action, plantations, agroforestry, and awareness about carbon credits.
39. Consider the following pairs of Indian regions and their dominant soil types:
- Terai region – Silty clay soil
- Western Doab – Sandy loam
- Eastern Gangetic Plains – Banjar and Bhat
- Sonbhadra – Alluvial loam soil
Which of the above pairs is incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 4
[D] 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 4]
Notes:Option 3 is correct. Sonbhadra, located in the southern plateau zone, primarily features red and black soils rather than alluvial loam.
- Terai region is characterized by silty clay soils due to its proximity to Himalayan rivers.
- Western Doab features sandy loam suitable for agriculture.
- Eastern Gangetic Plains have Banjar and Bhat soil types.
Only option 4 is incorrectly matched.
40. How many seats in UP Assembly are reserved for SCs and STs respectively?
[A] 85 and 4 respectively
[B] 60 and 5 respectively
[C] 90 and 2 respectively
[D] 100 and 5 respectively
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Correct Answer: A [85 and 4 respectively]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly reserves 85 seats for Scheduled Castes and 4 for Scheduled Tribes, out of a total of 404 seats, as per latest data.
