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. What is the officially observed duration of Van Mahotsav Week in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1–7 June
[B] 15–21 July
[C] 1–7 August
[D] 1–7 July
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Correct Answer: D [1–7 July]
Notes:
Van Mahotsav in Uttar Pradesh is officially celebrated from 1st to 7th July every year, encouraging large-scale tree plantation since 1952. The festival aims to increase green cover; in 2024, the state targeted planting 35 crore saplings during this week.
33. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for yielding high-quality marble?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Banda
[C] Saharanpur
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Mirzapur, along with Sonbhadra, is renowned for high-quality marble production in Uttar Pradesh, widely utilized in construction and architectural works, including various heritage monuments.
34. Which mineral contributes the highest to Uttar Pradesh’s royalty collection?
[A] Coal
[B] Bauxite
[C] Gypsum
[D] Granite
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Correct Answer: A [Coal]
Notes:
Coal, mainly from Sonbhadra district, is the principal contributor to Uttar Pradesh’s mineral royalty. Its extraction is a key revenue source for the state, supporting local development through allocations to regional bodies via state funds.
35. Which is the first film ever made in Braj Bhasha language?
[A] Brij Bhoomi
[B] Ganga Jamuna
[C] Awadh Ki Shaan
[D] Kashi Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: A [Brij Bhoomi]
Notes:
Brij Bhoomi, released in 1982, is the first feature film in Braj Bhasha, a western Hindi dialect spoken in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It significantly portrayed the regional culture, establishing a milestone in the linguistic history of Indian cinema.
36. Which crop was grown at Hulas archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barley
[B] Horse gram
[C] Wheat
[D] Maize
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Correct Answer: B [Horse gram]
Notes:
Horse gram remains were found at Hulas, indicating its cultivation during late Harappan era in western Uttar Pradesh. Hulas also provides evidence of sedentary agriculture, multi-cropping, and mixed farming, contributing significantly to the understanding of North Indian protohistoric agriculture.
37. What is the headline green cover target set by the Uttar Pradesh government under its “Green Chaupal” initiative launched in 2025?
[A] 12%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 18%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
Launched in May 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s “Green Chaupal” aims for a 15% green cover by 2030 through village-level community participation. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to increase forest and tree cover in rural areas.
38. Which mineral has been discovered in the Bhikhampur area of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gold
[B] Iron ore
[C] Diamond
[D] Copper
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Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Gold reserves have been identified in Bhikhampur, Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, which is a part of the Bundelkhand mineral belt known for its diverse mineral wealth.
39. The proposed Prayag Expressway will connect which two major cities in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Prayagraj and Kanpur
[B] Lucknow and Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj and Gorakhpur
[D] Lucknow and Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow and Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Prayag Expressway is a 150 km, 4-lane access-controlled highway planned to connect Lucknow and Prayagraj, enhancing intra-state transportation within Uttar Pradesh.
40. Which of the following ancient cities was renowned as a major center of learning in early medieval Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj flourished as a leading center of Sanskrit learning and culture during the reigns of Harsha and the Gurjara-Pratiharas in early medieval UP.
