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 city was the All-India Yadav Mahasabha established in 1924?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
The All-India Yadav Mahasabha was founded in Allahabad in 1924 to promote social reform and political mobilization among Yadavs.
32. In the Yaksha Prashna episode of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva, who is revealed to be the Yaksha questioning Yudhishthira?
[A] Yama-Dharma, the god of death and Yudhishthira’s father
[B] Indra, king of the gods
[C] Shiva, the destroyer god
[D] Vishnu, the preserver god
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Correct Answer: A [Yama-Dharma, the god of death and Yudhishthira’s father]
Notes:
The Yaksha is Yama-Dharma, who tests Yudhishthira’s wisdom and righteousness and later blesses the Pandavas.
33. Which organization under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture annually honors excellence in music, art, and literature?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Kala Parishad
[B] Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Akademi
[C] Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Uttar Pradesh Nritya Academy
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi annually awards excellence in music, art, and literature with a trophy, shawl, and cash prize.
34. Which city serves as the starting point of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor within the ADKIC industrial corridor?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Allahabad]
Notes:
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor begins at Allahabad, a key city in the ADKIC spanning seven states in Uttar Pradesh.
35. Consider the following statements about the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh generally decreases from east to west.
- Western Uttar Pradesh receives the highest amount of rainfall in the state.
- The annual rainfall is uniformly distributed across all regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh increases from west to east.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh decreases from east to west, with eastern parts receiving more rainfall. Statement 4 is incorrect as it reverses the direction. Statement 2 is incorrect since western districts do not get the highest rainfall, and statement 3 is also incorrect because the annual rainfall is not uniformly distributed across the state.
36. Which is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Keetham Lake
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Ramgarh Tal
[D] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
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Correct Answer: B [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh; Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is the largest man-made reservoir.
37. Which sector is responsible for about 85% of the approved Compressed Biogas (CBG) projects in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Public-Private
[B] Private
[C] Cooperative
[D] Small farmers
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Correct Answer: B [Private]
Notes:
In Uttar Pradesh, approximately 85% of the 152 approved CBG projects are implemented by the private sector, highlighting predominant private sector involvement in state’s bioenergy initiatives.
38. How many Public Services Tribunals operate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has five Public Services Tribunals. They deal with service-related disputes involving government employees, ensuring speedy justice and reducing the burden on regular courts. These tribunals are unique to Uttar Pradesh compared to other Indian states.
39. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Saryu Nahar National Project’:
- The project was launched in 1978.
- It was inaugurated at Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) in January, 2022.
- It aims to interlink five rivers for optimal water use.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project in December, 2021.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The Saryu Nahar National Project began in 1978, intends to interlink five rivers (Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, Rohini) for efficient water use, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect as the inauguration was not in January 2022 but in December 2021.
40. 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.
