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. What is the name of the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Triveni Sangam
[B] Har Ki Pauri
[C] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: A [Triveni Sangam]
Notes:
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, known for Kumbh Mela and national leaders’ ashes immersion.
32. Which region of present-day Uttar Pradesh was controlled by the Nawabs of Farrukhabad before the arrival of British rule?
[A] Central Doab
[B] Awadh
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rohilkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Central Doab]
Notes:
The Nawabs of Farrukhabad ruled Central Doab, the area between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, until British expansion.
33. Which soil type in Uttar Pradesh exhibits prominent vertic properties, such as swelling when wet and cracking when dry, similar to the Vertisols found in the Deccan region?
[A] Matyar Soil
[B] Bhur Soil
[C] Kabar Soil (Black Soil)
[D] Domat Soil
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Correct Answer: C [Kabar Soil (Black Soil)]
Notes:
Kabar soil is clayey, calcareous, expands on wetting, cracks when dry, closely resembling Deccan Vertisols.
34. What is the minimum age to contest Mayor elections in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 18 years
[B] 30 years
[C] 21 years
[D] 25 years
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Correct Answer: C [21 years]
Notes:
In Uttar Pradesh, the minimum age to contest for Mayor is 21 years as per state municipal act. Eligibility also requires Indian citizenship and voter registration in the concerned ward. These criteria are common in several Indian states, ensuring suitable maturity for public responsibilities.
35. Consider the following statements regarding Sikandra:
1. It houses the tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar.
2. The site was selected by Akbar himself.
3. The construction of the tomb was completed by Aurangzeb.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Sikandra, located near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for the tomb of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. Statement 1 is correct as Akbar’s tomb is the main monument at Sikandra. Statement 2 is also correct since Akbar himself selected the site and started the construction during his lifetime. However, Statement 3 is incorrect; the construction was completed by his son Jahangir, not Aurangzeb. Sikandra is celebrated for its blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, and Jain architectural elements.
36. Which Bahraich sanctuary is known for tigers and elephants?
[A] Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Dudhwa National Park
[C] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
[D] Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and is noted for its rich biodiversity, especially tigers, elephants, gharials, and rare flora. It forms an important corridor connecting several protected zones in the Terai region.
37. Which dynasty ruled Benares as a British princely state in 1911?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Narayan Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Narayan Dynasty]
Notes:
The Narayan dynasty, of Gautam Gotra Bhumihar Brahmins, ruled Benares and was recognized as a princely state in 1911 under the British. Prominent rulers included Maharaja Balwant Singh and Prabhu Narayan Singh. The dynasty played a key administrative and cultural role in present-day Varanasi.
38. Khaja, a sweet pastry awarded a GI tag, is traditionally associated with which ancient region encompassing parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
[A] Awadh
[B] Magadh
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Baghelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Magadh]
Notes:
Khaja originated in Magadh, covering parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh; Silao Khaja from Nalanda, Bihar, has a GI tag.
39. Jagat Farm, a prominent marketplace in Greater Noida, is situated in which sector?
[A] Alpha I
[B] Beta I
[C] Gamma II
[D] Gamma I
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Correct Answer: D [Gamma I]
Notes:
Jagat Farm is located in the southernmost part of Gamma I sector in Greater Noida.
40. Which of the following rivers in Uttar Pradesh does not form any district boundary?
[A] Manwar
[B] Rapti
[C] Terhi
[D] Gambhir
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Correct Answer: B [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti flows within districts without demarcating boundaries, unlike Manwar (Basti-Gonda), Terhi (intra-district), and Gambhir (forms state boundary).
