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. Consider the following regions with respect to the number of rainy days during the monsoon season:

  1. Gorakhpur
  2. Bareilly
  3. Allahabad
  4. Mathura

Which one of the following correctly represents their decreasing order of rainy days?

[A] 1 > 2 > 4 > 3
[B] 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
[C] 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
[D] 4 > 3 > 2 > 1

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32. Consider the following pairings of soil types with their commonly grown crops:

  1. Monta Soil – Cotton and Sugarcane
  2. Red Soil – Oilseeds and Pulses
  3. Parwa Soil – Rice and Jute
  4. Maar Soil – Turmeric and Coconut

Which of the above pairings is / are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 2

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33. 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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34. What is the installed capacity of the Rihand Super Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 3,000 MW
[B] 1,288 MW
[C] 1,980 MW
[D] 4,000 MW

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35. What is the tenure of Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Information Commissioner?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 5 years

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36. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:

  1. Mirzapur: Kajri songs
  2. Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
  3. Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched

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37. Who discovered the Mathura Herakles statue in the late 19th century?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] James Prinsep
[C] John Marshall
[D] F. S. Growse

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38. Which of the following statements about agriculture in Uttar Pradesh is correct?
[A] Uttar Pradesh ranks first in India in terms of foodgrain production.
[B] The state produces less than 10% of India’s foodgrains.
[C] Around 45% of the population is engaged in agriculture.
[D] Agriculture contributes less than 10% to the state’s economy.

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39. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of its total area under forest cover?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Chitrakoot

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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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