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. As per recent ecological assessments, which river basin is most likely affected by pollution-induced hypoxia (oxygen depletion)?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Gomati
[D] Ghaghra
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Correct Answer: C [Gomati]
Notes:
The Gomati river has been officially designated a “Biological Disaster” due to severe pollution and resultant hypoxia.
32. Consider the following ecosystem services in relation to the Haiderpur Wetland:
- Groundwater recharge
- Flood moderation
- Hydropower generation
- Migratory bird habitat
Which of the above are correctly associated with Haiderpur Wetland?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland provides groundwater recharge, acts as a flood buffer, and offers crucial habitat for migratory birds. However, it does not serve as a site for hydropower generation. Therefore, only statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
33. In 2024–25, what new permission was granted to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs) by the Ministry of Mines?
[A] Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration
[B] Auction their own mineral blocks without government oversight
[C] Obtain exemption from Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) compliance
[D] Merge with government exploration agencies
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Correct Answer: A [Apply directly to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for any major mineral exploration]
Notes:
From June 2024, NPEAs can directly submit proposals to NMET for the exploration of all major minerals except those in Part B of the MMDR Act.
34. What is the minimum and maximum strength of UP Legislative Assembly?
[A] 100 and 500
[B] 404 and 500
[C] 60 and 400
[D] 60 and 500
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Correct Answer: D [60 and 500]
Notes:
The Constitution of India specifies that State Legislative Assemblies must have between 60 and 500 members. Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly currently has 403 members. The minimum and maximum limits apply to all state assemblies except a few specified by law.
35. Who was the chief engineer of Dufferin (Malviya) Bridge in Varanasi?
[A] Gustave Eiffel
[B] John Augustus Roebling
[C] Isambard Kingdom Brunel
[D] Frederick Thomas Granville Walton
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Correct Answer: D [Frederick Thomas Granville Walton]
Notes:
Frederick T.G. Walton, a British engineer, led the construction of Dufferin Bridge (Malviya Bridge) on the Ganga in Varanasi, completed in 1887. The bridge is critical for rail and road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh. None of the other options were involved in Indian bridge construction.
36. Which Agra reservoir, built in 1610, is now a Sikh pilgrimage site?
[A] Guru ka Tal
[B] Ram Bagh
[C] Mehtab Bagh
[D] Itmad-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Guru ka Tal]
Notes:
Guru ka Tal, built in 1610 during Jahangir’s reign, served as a reservoir and is now a Sikh pilgrimage site associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur’s arrest while traveling to Delhi.
37. Pandit Birju Maharaj was associated with which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Jaipur Gharana
[B] Banaras Gharana
[C] Raigarh Gharana
[D] Lucknow Gharana
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow Gharana]
Notes:
Pandit Birju Maharaj represented Lucknow Gharana, or Kalka-Bindadin Gharana, famous for expressive abhinaya, grace, and its rich tradition in Kathak dance.
38. Which tree, commonly found in Uttar Pradesh, provides seeds used for edible oil in soap making and softwood for matchsticks?
[A] Semal
[B] Mahua
[C] Silver Fir
[D] Deodar
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Correct Answer: A [Semal]
Notes:
Semal (Bombax ceiba) yields seeds with edible oil used in soap production. Its light, soft wood is ideal for making matchsticks. This tree is prevalent in the moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh and also has traditional medicinal applications.
39. Which of the following wetlands in Uttar Pradesh was created as a result of water retention behind the Madhya Ganga Barrage?
[A] Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora Stretch)
[B] Sarsai Nawar Jheel
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Haiderpur Wetland]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland, a Ramsar Site notified in 2021, was formed due to the Madhya Ganga Barrage. Located in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides habitat to migratory birds, Ganges dolphins, and serves as vital flood buffer and groundwater recharge area in Uttar Pradesh.
40. Who was Excise Minister in First Kalyan Singh ministry, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Lalji Tandon
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Kalraj Mishra
[D] Om Prakash Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajnath Singh]
Notes:
Rajnath Singh was Excise Minister in Kalyan Singh’s 1991 Uttar Pradesh cabinet. The ministry marked a significant BJP-led government in the state’s political history. Other leaders like Kalraj Mishra and Om Prakash Singh held different portfolios in the same cabinet.
