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 was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap ruler mentioned in the Mirzapur stele inscription found in Mathura?
[A] Mulavasu
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Sodasa
[D] Gondophares
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Correct Answer: C [Sodasa]
Notes:
The Mirzapur stele inscription mentions Sodasa as the Northern Satrap ruler titled Svami Mahakshatrapa.
32. Which city in Uttar Pradesh experienced the highest number of fatalities during the May 2018 dust storm?
[A] Agra
[B] Kheragarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra recorded 43 deaths, the highest in UP during the May 2018 dust storm.
33. Which of the following personalities from Uttar Pradesh gave up his legal career in 1921 to join the Non-Cooperation Movement?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Purushottam Das Tandon
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: B [Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Purushottam Das Tandon left his legal practice in 1921 to join the Non-Cooperation Movement and also contributed to farmers’ causes.
34. The Shivalik ranges of Uttar Pradesh were formed during which geological period?
[A] Quaternary Period
[B] Cretaceous Period
[C] Jurassic Period
[D] Tertiary Period
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Correct Answer: D [Tertiary Period]
Notes:
The Shivalik ranges in Uttar Pradesh were formed during the Tertiary period due to tectonic uplift and sedimentation.
35. Which type of soil is predominantly found in the Khadar region of North Indian plains?
[A] Black soil
[B] Laterite soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Fine alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: D [Fine alluvial soil]
Notes:
Khadar areas are characterized by newly deposited fine alluvial soil from annual river floods, resulting in high fertility.
36. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
37. What was Uttar Pradesh’s green cover percentage in 2021?
[A] 11.5%
[B] 8.5%
[C] 9.23%
[D] 10.0%
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Correct Answer: C [9.23%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s green cover was 9.23% in 2021, as per Newspoint and regional policy documents. This baseline figure is vital for sustainable development policies and is targeted to increase to 15% by 2030 through initiatives like Green Chaupal under the state’s environmental roadmap.
38. Which bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is located nearest to the Indo-Nepal border?
[A] Bakhira Bird Sanctuary
[B] Parvati Aranga Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Okhla Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Bakhira Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Bakhira Bird Sanctuary, in Sant Kabir Nagar (eastern UP), is closest to the Indo-Nepal border. It lies near the Nepal Terai, and serves as an important site for trans-Himalayan migratory birds. Others are located further inland or near western UP (e.g., Okhla).
39. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Newspaper)
- Amrit Prabhat
- Jai Bharat
- Vishwamitra
- Veer Bharat
List-II (City of Publication)
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
Codes:
1. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
Which of the above codes is/are correct?
[A] 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
[B] 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
[C] 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
[D] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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Correct Answer: B [1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C]
Notes:
Amrit Prabhat is primarily associated with Varanasi and Prayagraj, Jai Bharat and Veer Bharat with Kanpur, and Vishwamitra also with Kanpur. Thus, the correct matching is: 1-B (Varanasi), 2-D (Kanpur), 3-A (Kanpur), 4-C (Prayagraj). This aligns with Option 2 in the given codes.
40. Which one of the following Scheduled Tribes is found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chera
[B] Agariya
[C] Tharu
[D] Gond
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Tharu is the Scheduled Tribe found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 census, the total Scheduled Tribe population of Uttar Pradesh is 11,34,273, which is about 0.57% of the state’s total population. Tharu is the most populous among them, with 83,544 members, constituting 77.4% of the state’s total tribal population. Tharus are predominantly located in the Terai region, near the border areas of Nepal. Other recognized tribes in the state include Buksa, Bhotia, Jaunsari, and Raji.
