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 ruler introduced the ‘Gaz-i-Sikandari’ as a standard unit for measuring agricultural land?
[A] Bahlul Lodi
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi introduced the Gaz-i-Sikandari for uniform land measurement during his reign to streamline revenue administration.
32. Consider the following statements regarding the historical significance of Agra during the medieval period:
- Agra was established by a Sultan belonging to the Lodi dynasty.
- The city served as a prominent capital during the reigns of several Mughal emperors.
- Agra’s political importance gradually declined during Aurangzeb’s reign.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:All three statements are correct:
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the early 16th century.
- Under the Mughal emperors—Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan—Agra flourished as a capital and cultural center.
- Agra’s significance declined in the late Mughal period, particularly as Aurangzeb shifted political focus elsewhere.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Which of the following wetlands in Uttar Pradesh was created as a result of water retention behind the Madhya Ganga Barrage?
[A] Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora Stretch)
[B] Sarsai Nawar Jheel
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Haiderpur Wetland]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland, a Ramsar Site notified in 2021, was formed due to the Madhya Ganga Barrage. Located in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides habitat to migratory birds, Ganges dolphins, and serves as vital flood buffer and groundwater recharge area in Uttar Pradesh.
36. In which year was the Sarus Conservation Society established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2010
[B] Notified but not yet functional
[C] 2005
[D] 2013
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Correct Answer: D [2013]
Notes:
The Sarus Conservation Society was formed in Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to protect the native Sarus crane, the state bird. The society focuses on Sarus population monitoring, awareness campaigns, and habitat restoration, especially around wetlands where nearly 12,000 Sarus cranes were counted in 2013.
37. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is gypsum primarily extracted?
[A] Jhansi and Hamirpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Banda
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi and Hamirpur]
Notes:
Jhansi and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh are leading producers of gypsum, a mineral used in Portland cement, Plaster of Paris, and as a soil conditioner in agriculture.
38. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly before independence?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant
[B] Abdul Hakeem
[C] Sucheta Kriplani
[D] Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Hakeem]
Notes:
Abdul Hakeem was the first Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1937; Purushottam Das Tandon was Speaker. Both served before Indian independence in the first legislative assembly of the state.
39. Which Uttar Pradesh city saw a major siege in the 1857 revolt?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow’s British Residency endured an 87-day siege; it became central to the 1857 rebellion, with relief efforts by Havelock, Outram, and Campbell. This siege significantly influenced the course of the uprising in North India.
40. Who led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly?
[A] Amar Singh
[B] Khan Bahadur Khan
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly and proclaimed himself Nawab of Rohilkhand.
