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 was the last king of the Janaka Dynasty in Mithila?
[A] Janaka Sita
[B] Karala Janaka
[C] Ajatashatru
[D] Vashishtha
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Correct Answer: B [Karala Janaka]
Notes:
Karala Janaka was the last Janaka king; after his death, Mithila became a republic in the Vajjian confederacy.
32. Which airport in Uttar Pradesh, located 12 km from its city center, is planned for expansion under the UDAN scheme?
[A] Kanpur Airport
[B] Varanasi Airport
[C] Chitrakoot Airport
[D] Agra Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Chitrakoot Airport]
Notes:
Chitrakoot Airport is 12 km from Chitrakoot city, planned for expansion under UDAN with a new runway and terminal.
33. Which Mughal emperor granted land in Uttar Pradesh to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti and established Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar granted land to Sheikh Salim Chishti in Uttar Pradesh and built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital near the saint’s residence.
34. Which journal was published by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to promote reformist ideas among Indian Muslims?
[A] Al-Hilal
[B] Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq
[C] Aligarh Magazine
[D] Payam-e-Sulah
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Correct Answer: B [Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq]
Notes:
Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq, launched in 1870 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, advocated social reform and modern education among Indian Muslims.
35. Which of the following Mughal courtiers was the elder brother of Abul Fazl and also one of Akbar’s Navaratnas?
[A] Birbal
[B] Raja Todar Mal
[C] Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[D] Faizi
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Correct Answer: D [Faizi]
Notes:
Faizi, Akbar’s court poet and elder brother of Abul Fazl, was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar’s court.
36. Which of the following lakes is situated in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Belasagar Lake
[B] Surha Taal
[C] Kukrail Lake
[D] Keetham Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Surha Taal]
Notes:
Surha Taal is a prominent lake and wetland located in Ballia district, eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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 inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
39. The weekly newspaper Rashtrabhasha Sandesh is published from which city?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Rashtrabhasha Sandesh is a weekly newspaper published from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It focuses on national news and Hindi linguistic themes, reflecting Prayagraj’s legacy in Hindi advocacy and literature.
40. Gautam Buddh Nagar district falls under which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Division
[B] Aligarh Division
[C] Meerut Division
[D] Moradabad Division
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut Division]
Notes:
Gautam Buddh Nagar, comprising Noida and Greater Noida, is part of Meerut Division, which also includes Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, and Bulandshahr. It is an economic hub with major IT, manufacturing zones, and connects via the Yamuna Expressway.
