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. Which climatic system primarily influences the climate of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Tropical monsoon system
[B] Steppe climate
[C] Arid desert system
[D] Humid subtropical system
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical monsoon system]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by marked seasons and significant monsoonal rainfall.
32. Which district was formerly known as Padrauna?
[A] Deoria
[B] Kushinagar
[C] Maharajganj
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Padrauna was renamed Kushinagar on 19 June 1997. Kushinagar is renowned as a Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. The district is in eastern Uttar Pradesh and holds significant historical and religious value.
33. Where is the headquarters of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) located?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
AWEIL was established in 2021 in Kanpur after the Ordnance Factory Board restructuring.
34. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for Late Bronze Age burials and is associated with the Copper Hoard Culture?
[A] Ahichchhatra
[B] Kausambi
[C] Sinauli
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Sinauli]
Notes:
Sinauli features Late Bronze Age burials with copper artifacts and carts, linked to Copper Hoard Culture and Vedic rituals, dated c. 1865-1507 BCE.
35. Maghe Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition into which zodiac sign?
[A] Capricorn (Makara)
[B] Aquarius (Kumbha)
[C] Sagittarius (Dhanu)
[D] Pisces (Meena)
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Correct Answer: A [Capricorn (Makara)]
Notes:
Maghe Sankranti marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, signaling the start of Uttarayana and the end of the winter solstice.
36. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was renowned from the 2nd century BCE for pioneering devotional icons in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was a major artistic center from 2nd century BCE, known for early devotional icons across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, producing influential red sandstone sculptures.
37. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar to celebrate his victory over which region?
[A] Bengal
[B] Malwa
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar in 1573 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat; it is one of the tallest gateways in the world and a hallmark of Mughal architecture.
38. Which tributary of the Son river flows almost entirely outside Uttar Pradesh and enters the state only just before its confluence with the Son?
[A] Rihand
[B] Kanhar
[C] North Koel
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar originates in Chhattisgarh, traverses Jharkhand, and enters Uttar Pradesh near its confluence with the Son river in Sonbhadra district.
39. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is renowned for the presence of both gold and coal reserves?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Chandauli
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Banda
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh contains gold deposits in Hardi region and coal reserves in the Singrauli region. It is recognized as one of the most mineral-rich districts in the state, with significant mining activities.
40. Which mineral, commonly used in fertilizers, is found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Gypsum
[C] Potash
[D] Rock Phosphate
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Correct Answer: D [Rock Phosphate]
Notes:
Rock Phosphate is a key ingredient in fertilizers. Major deposits of Rock Phosphate are found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, making the state significant for mineral-based agriculture. Gypsum, Bauxite, and Potash are less prominent in these districts.
