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 chairs the District Environment Committee overseeing Green Chaupal?
[A] District Magistrate
[B] Chief Conservator of Forests
[C] District Forest Officer
[D] Divisional Forest Officer
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Correct Answer: D [Divisional Forest Officer]
Notes:
The Divisional Forest Officer is the Secretary and functional head of the District Environment Committee, coordinating Green Chaupal at the district level, and ensuring implementation across Gram Sabhas as per government directives in Indian states where this committee operates.
32. Which objective of Uttar Pradesh’s revised forest policy is most directly aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting agroforestry?
[A] Development of eco-tourism sites
[B] Expansion of national parks
[C] Purchase of forest vehicles
[D] Plantation on private lands through social and agroforestry
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Correct Answer: D [Plantation on private lands through social and agroforestry]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh forest policy (2023–25) highlights plantation on private lands via social and agroforestry to enhance rural incomes, raise green cover, integrate agroforestry, and encourage sustainable farming, aligning forestry with livelihood improvement and environmental goals.
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. Where is the headquarters of Ayodhya Division located?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Amethi
[C] Faizabad
[D] Barabanki
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Correct Answer: C [Faizabad]
Notes:
Despite Ayodhya district’s renaming in 2018, Faizabad remains the divisional headquarters for Ayodhya Division in Uttar Pradesh, which consists of Faizabad, Ayodhya, Amethi, Barabanki, Ambedkar Nagar, and Sultanpur districts. This administrative structure is frequently noted in official records and notifications.
35. Which battle near Fatehpur Sikri was fought on 17 March 1527?
[A] Battle of Khanua
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Battle of Chausa
[D] Battle of Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Khanua]
Notes:
The Battle of Khanua was fought on 17 March 1527 between Babur and Rana Sanga near Fatehpur Sikri, marking a decisive Mughal victory and consolidation of Mughal rule in northern India.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following states or union territories borders Uttar Pradesh to the west?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana and Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana and Delhi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares its western boundary with Haryana and the Union Territory of Delhi.
38. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
39. Which of the following mineral-rich sites is not located within the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Rock Phosphate
[B] Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand
[C] Jhansi – Rare-earth Metals
[D] Sonrai (Lalitpur) – Copper
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Correct Answer: B [Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand]
Notes:
Chakia in Chandauli lies in eastern Uttar Pradesh, outside Bundelkhand, while Banda, Jhansi, and Sonrai are all mineral-rich locations within Bundelkhand region.
40. Who among the following is NOT known to have possessed the Pashupatastra?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Kali
[C] Rama
[D] Parashurama
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Correct Answer: B [Kali]
Notes:
Only Arjuna, Vishvamitra, Parashurama, Indrajit, and Rama possessed the Pashupatastra; Kali is not listed as a possessor.
