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 districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Etah
- Azamgarh
- Banda
- Pilibhit
Which of the above are prone to deficiency of potash and are located in the Eastern Gangetic Plains?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Potash deficiency is prominent in some districts of Eastern Gangetic Plains. Among the given options:
- Azamgarh (2) is both in Eastern Gangetic Plains and prone to potash deficiency.
- Etah (1) is not in the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Banda (3) lies in Bundelkhand, not the Eastern Gangetic Plains.
- Pilibhit (4) lies in the Terai region.
Hence, only Azamgarh qualifies.
32. Consider the following rivers in relation to the confluence sequence with the Yamuna in the hilly region of Uttarakhand:
- Giri
- Tons
- Asan
- Pindar
Which of the above correctly represent the rivers that join the Yamuna in Uttarakhand before it enters the plains?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Giri, Tons, and Asan are the major tributaries that join the Yamuna river in the hilly region of Uttarakhand, contributing significantly to its flow before it enters the plains. Pindar, however, is a tributary of the Alaknanda river and not of the Yamuna.
33. Which was the first village forest under Joint Forest Management in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bhabar (Pilibhit)
[B] Barkhera (Bareilly)
[C] Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)
[D] Hardoi (Shahjahanpur)
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Correct Answer: C [Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)]
Notes:
Belhatthi in Sonbhadra was the first village forest declared under Joint Forest Management in Uttar Pradesh, introduced with Japanese collaboration for participatory forest conservation and sustainable management at the village level.
34. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries, along with Dudhwa National Park, constitute the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh?
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is not part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Therefore, only Kishanpur and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuaries form part of the reserve along with the national park.
35. Which Nawab of Bareilly died in the First Rohilla War against the British?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan
[B] Nawab Ali Muhammad Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan of Bareilly was killed in 1774 in the First Rohilla War while fighting British forces allied with the Nawab of Awadh.
36. The Mahabharata is primarily associated with which ancient capital located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Hastinapur
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: C [Hastinapur]
Notes:
Hastinapur, capital of the Kuru dynasty, is the principal setting of the Mahabharata in modern Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which wildlife area in Uttar Pradesh was selected for the micro-planning pilot project under the UP Forestry Scheme (1998)?
[A] Ranthambore National Park
[B] Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Corbett Tiger Reserve
[D] Dudhwa National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh was the focus of the 1998 UP Forestry Scheme’s micro-planning pilot, with World Bank support, involving villages near the park using eco-development councils for local habitat-friendly conservation.
38. Which of the following statements about Hastinapur are correct:
- It was attacked by Babur during the medieval period.
- It was the capital of the Pandavas during Mahabharata.
- It is a Jain pilgrimage centre today.
- It was excavated by Alexander Cunningham.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
[A] 2 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1, 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Hastinapur was the capital of the Pandavas during Mahabharata, was attacked by Babur, and is a significant Jain pilgrimage centre today. The main excavation at Hastinapur was conducted by B.B. Lal, not Alexander Cunningham. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; statement 4 is incorrect.
39. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s Governor during its first general elections?
[A] Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[B] Kanhaiya Lal Manik Lal Munshi
[C] Sir H. P. Mody
[D] Sampurnanand
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Correct Answer: C [Sir H. P. Mody]
Notes:
Sir H. P. Mody served as Governor of United Provinces/Uttar Pradesh from 1949 to 1952 and oversaw the state’s first general elections in 1951–52. A Parsi businessman from Bombay, his tenure marked the transition of UP into the republican era after India’s independence.
40. After serving as Uttar Pradesh’s first Chief Minister, which Union Ministry did Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant hold?
[A] Ministry of Law and Justice
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Railways
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant became India’s Union Home Minister after leaving his post as Uttar Pradesh’s first Chief Minister. Serving from 1955 to 1961, Pant played a pivotal role in reorganizing states on linguistic lines and strengthening the law and order framework. As Home Minister, he was instrumental in implementing policies leading to the integration of princely states and abolition of the zamindari system.
