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. Consider the following river confluence hierarchies in India:
- Manwar → Kuwana → Ghaghara
- Terhi → Gomati → Ganga
- Gambhir → Rapti → Ganga
- Kuwana → Gandak → Ganga
Which of the above hierarchies correctly represent actual river confluence sequences?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:The correct confluence hierarchy is
- Manwar joins Kuwana, which then joins the Ghaghara river
. Terhi does not directly join Gomati, and similar inaccuracies exist in statements 3 and 4. Thus, only option 1 correctly reflects the actual river joining sequence among the statements given. Other combinations are geographically incorrect.
32. In which year was Agra Presidency established by an Act of Parliament?
[A] 1836
[B] 1858
[C] 1833
[D] 1902
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Correct Answer: C [1833]
Notes:
In 1833, the British Parliament created the Agra Presidency under the Charter Act, marking an administrative reorganization in India. Agra was designated as its capital, but the Presidency was later merged into the North-Western Provinces in 1836 due to administrative changes.
33. The Etawah Safari Park, considered Asia’s largest safari park and located in Uttar Pradesh, contains all of the following except which safari?
[A] Tiger Safari
[B] Lion Safari
[C] Bear Safari
[D] Leopard Safari
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Correct Answer: A [Tiger Safari]
Notes:
Etawah Safari Park in Uttar Pradesh is acclaimed as Asia’s largest safari park and houses several safaris including Lion Safari, Bear Safari, and Leopard Safari. However, it does not have an exclusive Tiger Safari. The park also features deer and antelope enclosures, and replicas of historical structures like the Ashokan pillars and Vijayanta tanks, making it a unique wildlife and educational destination.
34. When was the Varanasi Municipal Corporation established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1965
[C] 1959
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: C [1959]
Notes:
Varanasi Municipal Corporation was established on 24 January 1959 and became Nagar Nigam in 1994.
35. During whose reign did chaat originate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Babur
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Chaat originated in late 17th century Uttar Pradesh during Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign.
36. Consider the following statements regarding major rivers of Northern India:
- River Rapti flows through Bahraich before merging into the Ghaghara.
- River Gandak originates between Mount Everest and Dhaulagiri and is fed by the Trishulganga on the west.
- Sharda River is known as Goriganga in its upper course.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: River Rapti passes through Bahraich before joining Ghaghara.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandak is mainly fed by Kali Gandak from the west, whereas Trishulganga is to the east of the origin.
- Statement 3 is correct: Sharda is called Goriganga in its upper stretches.
Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
37. Which of the following discoveries from the Main Stupa of Kapilvastu confirms the presence of Buddhist relics?
[A] Coins of Chandragupta
[B] Copper plates with Sanskrit inscriptions
[C] Two relic-caskets containing charred bones and Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions
[D] Terracotta tablets with Jain mantras
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Correct Answer: C [Two relic-caskets containing charred bones and Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions]
Notes:
At the Main Stupa in Kapilvastu, archaeological excavations uncovered two caskets containing charred bones and a stone box with Ashokan Brahmi inscriptions. These findings are significant as the inscriptions and relics directly tie the site to Buddhist history, most likely being associated with relics of Lord Buddha or prominent monks. The presence of Ashokan Brahmi script, used during Emperor Ashoka’s reign—a patron of Buddhism—further authenticates the Buddhist connection of these discoveries.
38. Which tribe in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally known for fishing as a profession?
[A] Mahigir
[B] Kharwar
[C] Tharu
[D] Buxa
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Correct Answer: A [Mahigir]
Notes:
The Mahigir tribe of Uttar Pradesh, mainly residing in Bijnor, Saharanpur, and Jalalabad, is traditionally fisherfolk. Their name literally means “fishermen,” and they are distinct for following Islam. Recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in 2011, Mahigirs have historical mentions in the Mahabharata. Their society is relatively egalitarian, practicing endogamy, with minimal caste divisions, and most members eat together. Many now work as wage laborers due to economic hardship.
39. Surdas, the renowned poet, was a disciple of whom?
[A] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
[B] Vallabha Acharya
[C] Ramananda
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: B [Vallabha Acharya]
Notes:
Surdas was a 15th-century poet-saint and a prominent figure of the Bhakti movement. He was primarily a disciple of Vallabha Acharya, founder of the Pushti Marg. Surdas is famous for his devotional songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna. Born in present-day Uttar Pradesh, his works are widely regarded as classic literary compositions in Braj Bhasha, contributing significantly to North Indian devotional culture.
40. Which Muslim freedom fighter from UP was involved in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Maulana Azad
[B] Ashfaqullah Khan
[C] Hasrat Mohani
[D] Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari
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Correct Answer: B [Ashfaqullah Khan]
Notes:
Ashfaqullah Khan, from Uttar Pradesh, actively participated in the Kakori train robbery of 1925. He was executed for his revolutionary activities, becoming a symbol of communal harmony and martyrdom. The incident was landmark in India’s revolutionary freedom movement, also involving Ram Prasad Bismil and others.
