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. In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the web series Raktanchal primarily set?
[A] Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)
[B] Awadh (Central Uttar Pradesh)
[C] Bundelkhand (Southern Uttar Pradesh)
[D] Western Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Purvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh)]
Notes:
Raktanchal is set in 1980s Purvanchal, focusing on crime and mafia conflicts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which literary luminary from Uttar Pradesh is renowned for pioneering modern Hindi journalism and literature, and for igniting national consciousness?
[A] Jaishankar Prasad
[B] Mahadevi Verma
[C] Bhartendu Harishchandra
[D] Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
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Correct Answer: C [Bhartendu Harishchandra]
Notes:
Bhartendu Harishchandra, called the father of modern Hindi literature, started ‘Kavi Vachan Sudha’ (1867) and ‘Harishchandra Magazine’ (1872), blending journalism and literature to fuel national awakening.
33. Which Urdu journal was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to encourage social reforms among Muslims?
[A] Aligarh Gazette
[B] Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
[C] Awadh Punch
[D] Risala-e-Nur
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Correct Answer: B [Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq]
Notes:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq, started in 1870 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, promoted modern education and rationalism among Indian Muslims.
34. Which of the following lakes are located in Raebareli district and share a similar location?
[A] Barua Tal and Matka Tal
[B] Sagar Lake and Pata Tal
[C] Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake
[D] Khambhapur Lake and Kundra Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake]
Notes:
Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake are both situated in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, and are known for their proximity to each other.
35. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
36. 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.
37. Which statement about the Agra Presidency is correct?
[A] It existed for over a decade.
[B] It was the largest presidency in British India.
[C] It was renamed to the North-Western Provinces in 1835.
[D] It was established under the Government of India Act 1858.
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Correct Answer: C [It was renamed to the North-Western Provinces in 1835.]
Notes:
Agra Presidency was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835 and lasted briefly from 1834 to 1836.
38. Consider the following statements regarding Lalitpur district:
- It is the only district in Uttar Pradesh where uranium is found.
- Lalitpur was carved out of Jhansi district in 1947.
- Its southern boundary is formed by the Dhasan river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct, as Lalitpur is the only district in Uttar Pradesh with uranium deposits. Statement 2 is incorrect; Lalitpur was carved out of Jhansi district in 1974, not 1947. Statement 3 is correct, as the Dhasan river forms the southern boundary of Lalitpur district.
39. Biswanath Das, who served as Governor of Uttar Pradesh, also became Chief Minister of which State?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Biswanath Das (1962–1967) assumed office on 16 April 1962 and served until 30 April 1967. He was a prominent politician from Odisha (and had been Premier of Orissa in 1937–39). As Governor of Uttar Pradesh during the mid-1960s, Biswanath Das witnessed a politically tumultuous time – including the first non-Congress ministry in 1967. His tenure saw multiple Chief Minister changes in UP’s government. After UP, he returned to Odisha politics and later became Chief Minister of Orissa (1971).
40. Consider the following tribes of Uttar Pradesh:
- Gond
- Baiga
- Agariya
- Saharia
Which of the above are recognized as Scheduled Tribes (ST) only in specified districts of Uttar Pradesh, while being listed as Scheduled Castes (SC) in other districts?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] All of the above
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
Certain communities such as Gond (and its synonyms), Baiga, Agariya, and Saharia have dual legal status in Uttar Pradesh—classified as ST in specified districts like Sonbhadra and Kushinagar, but SC elsewhere. This unique overlap arises from targeted government reclassification in 2003, designed to focus benefits in regions where these groups form a significant population.
