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 ruled Mathura as Great Satrap around 10 CE?
[A] Menander I
[B] Sodasa
[C] Rajuvula
[D] Strato II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajuvula]
Notes:
Rajuvula was the Indo-Scythian Great Satrap of Mathura around 10 CE, succeeding Indo-Greek rule. He was succeeded by his son Sodasa. His inscriptions are an important source for early Kushan period history.
32. In which year was the Institute of Science at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi established?
[A] 1910
[B] 1920
[C] 1935
[D] 1916
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Correct Answer: D [1916]
Notes:
Institute of Science, BHU was established in 1916 and upgraded in 2015; it offers various UG, PG, and PhD programs.
33. Consider the following pairs regarding medieval rulers and their corresponding contributions to Uttar Pradesh:
- Akbar – Built Fatehpur Sikri as capital
- Sikandar Lodi – Founded the city of Agra
- Ibrahim Sharqi – Commissioned Atala Masjid
- Aurangzeb – Reimposed Jizya on non-Muslims
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Akbar established Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in the 16th century.
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the late 15th century.
- Ibrahim Sharqi commissioned the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
- Aurangzeb infamously reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in his reign.
These events are well-documented aspects of the medieval history of Uttar Pradesh.
34. Who was the woman leader who presided over the Indian National Congress session held in Kanpur in 1925?
[A] Vijayalakshmi Pandit
[B] Sarojini Naidu
[C] Aruna Asaf Ali
[D] Annie Besant
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu]
Notes:
Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to preside over an INC session, at Kanpur in 1925.
35. 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.
36. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
37. Which urban body governs areas with 1 to 5 lakh population?
[A] Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)
[B] Nagar Panchayat
[C] Zila Parishad
[D] Town Area Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)]
Notes:
Municipal Council (Nagar Palika) is formed in towns with population 1 to 5 lakhs, as per the 74th Amendment. Nagar Panchayat is for transitional areas, Zila Parishad for rural governance, and Town Area Committee for small towns.
38. Which inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
39. The Mahabharata is primarily associated with which ancient capital located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Hastinapur
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: C [Hastinapur]
Notes:
Hastinapur, capital of the Kuru dynasty, is the principal setting of the Mahabharata in modern Uttar Pradesh.
40. Consider the following measures for controlling ravine erosion in regions such as Etawah district:
- Afforestation along slopes
- Construction of check dams
- Conversion of black soil to red soil
- Contour bunding
Which of the above would be the least effective in preventing ravine erosion?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:Among the options provided,
- Afforestation
- Check dams
- Contour bunding
are all recognized erosion control techniques. Conversion of black soil to red soil is not a practical or effective measure for erosion control, as soil color change is not a feasible prevention method. Thus, only option 3 (Only 3) is correct.
