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 ancient city near Balrampur is famous for its crescent-shaped mud entrance?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Mahet
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mahet]
Notes:
Mahet, near Balrampur, was part of ancient Shravasti and is renowned for its unique crescent-shaped fortified mud gateway.
32. Which Gupta emperor’s achievements are detailed in the Allahabad Pillar inscription at Prayagraj?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta I
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, authored by Harisena, documents Samudragupta’s extensive conquests and expansion of the Gupta Empire.
33. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from July 1996 to March 1998 and recommended the dismissal of the Kalyan Singh-led BJP government in 1997?
[A] Motilal Vora
[B] Suraj Bhan
[C] Romesh Bhandari
[D] Banwari Lal Joshi
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Correct Answer: C [Romesh Bhandari]
Notes:
Romesh Bhandari served as UP Governor (1996-1998) and recommended dismissal of Kalyan Singh’s BJP government in 1997, causing a political crisis.
34. Sharma Bandhu, the renowned classical vocalists known for their bhajan and devotional music, originate from which city in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Agra
[C] Lucknow
[D] Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: D [Muzaffarnagar]
Notes:
Sharma Bandhu are four brothers from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, known for classical and devotional music.
35. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri ruling the Chedi/Dahala region around 1188–1210 CE?
[A] Vijayasimha
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Ajayasimha
[D] Trailokyavarman
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayasimha]
Notes:
Vijayasimha ruled c. 1188–1210 CE; son of Jayasimha; defeated rebel Sallakshana; succeeded by son Trailokyamalla.
36. Consider the following pairings of soil types with their commonly grown crops:
- Monta Soil – Cotton and Sugarcane
- Red Soil – Oilseeds and Pulses
- Parwa Soil – Rice and Jute
- 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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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:Red soil supports oilseeds and pulses, especially in Bundelkhand. Monta soil is more suitable for millets rather than cotton and sugarcane. Parwa soil generally supports gram and millets, not rice and jute. Maar soil is not typically associated with turmeric or coconut cultivation.
- Only Statement 2 is correct.
37. Which lake has experienced significant reduction in area and depth due to shrinkage in recent decades?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: D [Ramgarh Tal]
Notes:
Ramgarh Tal has reduced in area from 723 ha to 678 ha and in depth from 4.5 m to 3.5 m in recent decades.
38. Which region of Uttar Pradesh is considered to have the most favorable conditions for barley cultivation?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Eastern Plains
[C] Vindhya Region
[D] Ganga-Ghaghara Doab
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Plains]
Notes:
Eastern Plains of Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mau, and Ghazipur, are ideal for barley due to sandy and alluvial soils.
39. Which district in Uttar Pradesh records the largest difference between summer and winter temperatures?
[A] Agra
[B] Jhansi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi, in Bundelkhand, sees summer highs near 45°C and winter lows around 6°C, the widest thermal range in Uttar Pradesh.
40. Consider the following crops grown in Uttar Pradesh:
- Wheat
- Barley
- Gram
- Rice
Which of the above crops have similar temperature and rainfall requirements in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Wheat and barley both require similar sowing temperatures of approximately 10–15°C and moderate rainfall around 50–75 cm, making their climatic requirements closely aligned. Gram, however, requires a slightly higher temperature and less water, while rice demands much higher rainfall (over 100 cm) and warmer conditions. Thus, only Wheat and Barley have closely similar requirements.
