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. Who founded Samthar State in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chandrabhan Singh Judev
[B] Madan Singh Judev
[C] Ranjith Singh
[D] Bir Singh Bundela
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Correct Answer: C [Ranjith Singh]
Notes:
Ranjith Singh, formerly Diwan of Datia, established Samthar State in the 18th century. It was recognized as a princely state by the British in 1817. The state is located near Jhansi in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which organization under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture annually honors excellence in music, art, and literature?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Kala Parishad
[B] Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Akademi
[C] Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Uttar Pradesh Nritya Academy
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi annually awards excellence in music, art, and literature with a trophy, shawl, and cash prize.
33. Which Indian state was involved in the major food grain scam between 2002 and 2010?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh food grain scam (2002-2010) involved diversion of ₹350 billion worth food grains from PDS and welfare schemes to open market and smuggling; over 5,000 FIRs filed and CBI probe ordered.
34. Which river, after originating in the Himalayas, forms India’s continuous eastern boundary with Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gandak
[B] Sharda
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Rapti
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Correct Answer: B [Sharda]
Notes:
The Sharda River, also known as the Goriganga, forms the eastern boundary between India and Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh at Pilibhit.
35. Consider the following statements regarding rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- The Rapti flows through Basti, Gonda, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur districts.
- The Ramganga flows through Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad districts.
- The Manwar river joins the Kuwana in the Gonda district.
- The Gambhir joins the Yamuna after entering Mainpuri district.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:Statement 3 is incorrect because the Manwar joins the Kuwana in Lalganj, not in Gonda district. All other statements are accurate:
- Rapti passes through the mentioned districts.
- Ramganga traverses Budaun, Hardoi, Bijnor, and Moradabad.
- Gambhir meets Yamuna after entering Mainpuri.
Hence, option 2 is correct.
36. Which of the following supercritical thermal power projects added 1,980 MW to Uttar Pradesh’s electricity grid in 2025?
[A] Khurja Super Thermal Power Project
[B] Meja Thermal Power Plant
[C] Obra-C Extension Project
[D] Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant
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Correct Answer: D [Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant]
Notes:
The Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant, located in Uttar Pradesh, has three supercritical units of 660 MW each, totaling 1,980 MW. Its commissioning commenced in December 2024, aiming for full operation in the financial year 2025–26.
37. Which districts in Uttar Pradesh had the highest and lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
[A] Varanasi and Balrampur
[B] Lucknow and Agra
[C] Gorakhpur and Allahabad
[D] Jaunpur and Gautam Buddh Nagar
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Correct Answer: D [Jaunpur and Gautam Buddh Nagar]
Notes:
According to Census 2011, Jaunpur recorded the highest sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh at 1024 females per 1000 males, surpassing the state average. Gautam Buddh Nagar had the lowest sex ratio at 851, largely due to male-dominated urban migration. Uttar Pradesh’s overall sex ratio improved from 898 in 2001 to 912 in 2011 but remained below the national average of 943 females per 1000 males.
38. According to Census 2011, what was the urban population percentage in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 17.59%
[B] 27.82%
[C] 19.42%
[D] 22.27%
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Correct Answer: D [22.27%]
Notes:
As per Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh’s urban population constituted 22.27% (44.4 million) of its total population. This was an increase from 20.8% in 2001. Major urban centres include Kanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Varanasi. Urban literacy rate was 75.14%, while the urban sex ratio was 894 females per 1000 males. Ghaziabad (67.6%) and Lucknow (66%) are the most urbanized districts in the state.
39. Which of the following works is correctly matched with its author?
- Godaan – Munshi Premchand
- Yama – Mahadevi Verma
- Andhere Mein – Shrikant Verma
Select the correct answer using the code below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Godaan is the most celebrated novel of Munshi Premchand, portraying agrarian distress and rural exploitation. Yama, a celebrated poetry collection, earned Mahadevi Verma the Jnanpith Award and represents Chhayavad poetry at its finest. Andhere Mein is a well-known poetic work of Shrikant Verma, reflecting political disillusionment and existential concerns. All the given works are correctly matched with their respective authors.
40. In which year was Krishak Samriddhi Aayog established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2014
[B] 2017
[C] 2015
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2017]
Notes:
The Krishak Samriddhi Aayog was founded in 2017 by Uttar Pradesh government as a Farmers’ Prosperity Commission, aimed at enhancing farmers’ income and agricultural reforms. It provided policy advice during major state initiatives like crop loan waivers, procurement reforms, and productivity schemes in Uttar Pradesh.
