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 characteristic best describes the Bhat soil found in the Eastern Gangetic plains?
[A] It is a low-lying, sandy loam soil rich in lime content.
[B] It consists of black clay with high organic matter.
[C] It is a red lateritic soil with poor fertility.
[D] It is a saline, marshy soil with a high salt content.
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Correct Answer: A [It is a low-lying, sandy loam soil rich in lime content.]
Notes:
Bhat soil is lime-rich, sandy loam, typically found in low-lying, flood-prone areas of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
32. Consider the following river confluences in northern India:
- Sai – Gomati
- Gomati – Ganga
- Varuna – Ganga
Arrange the above confluences from northwest to southeast.
[A] 1 – 2 – 3
[B] 1 – 3 – 2
[C] 2 – 1 – 3
[D] 3 – 2 – 1
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Correct Answer: B [1 – 3 – 2]
Notes:The correct order is 1 – 3 – 2:
- Sai meets Gomati near Jaunpur, the northwesternmost point among the three.
- Varuna joins Ganga at Varanasi, further southeast.
- Gomati joins Ganga at Kaithi in Ghazipur, southeast of both previous confluences.
This sequence follows the northwest to southeast alignment on the map.
33. Which objective of Uttar Pradesh’s revised forest policy is most directly aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting agroforestry?
[A] Development of eco-tourism sites
[B] Expansion of national parks
[C] Purchase of forest vehicles
[D] Plantation on private lands through social and agroforestry
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Correct Answer: D [Plantation on private lands through social and agroforestry]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh forest policy (2023–25) highlights plantation on private lands via social and agroforestry to enhance rural incomes, raise green cover, integrate agroforestry, and encourage sustainable farming, aligning forestry with livelihood improvement and environmental goals.
34. In which year was the Directorate of Geology and Mining established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1947
[B] 1955
[C] 1974
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 1955 to explore minerals and regulate mining in the state, supporting sustainable resource development.
35. Which publication is not historic to Uttar Pradesh’s print media?
[A] The Statesman
[B] Pioneer
[C] Hans
[D] Kavivachan Sudha
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Correct Answer: A [The Statesman]
Notes:
The Statesman originated in Calcutta (now Kolkata), while the others have deep historical ties to Uttar Pradesh’s print culture.
36. Who is credited with founding Mahodaya, present-day Kannauj?
[A] Harshavardhana
[B] Kushanabha
[C] Bhoja
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Kushanabha]
Notes:
Kushanabha of the Amavasu dynasty is traditionally credited with founding Mahodaya, identified as modern Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, a major ancient Indian city with historical significance in early classic and medieval periods.
37. Which king’s prashasti inscription dating to 1096 CE, found near Garhwa Fort in Uttar Pradesh, mentions the worship of Rama during Ram Navami?
[A] Vishwanath Singh Deo
[B] Kirtivarman
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Kirtivarman]
Notes:
The 1096 CE prashasti inscription near Garhwa Fort mentions Chandela king Kirtivarman and Rama worship during Ram Navami.
38. Which physical region of Uttar Pradesh is considered most suitable for dryland farming?
[A] Terai Region
[B] Doab Region
[C] Rohilkhand Region
[D] Bundelkhand Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Bundelkhand Plateau]
Notes:
Bundelkhand Plateau receives low rainfall and has rocky terrain, which makes it suitable for dryland farming of pulses and coarse grains.
39. What is the primary reason for the narrowing of the Terai belt towards western Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Greater floodplain development
[B] Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching
[C] Steeper river gradients
[D] Higher sediment deposition
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Correct Answer: B [Decreased rainfall and lesser river branching]
Notes:
The Terai belt narrows in western UP due to lower rainfall, resulting in less river branching and limited sediment deposition.
40. Which river, after originating in the Himalayas, forms India’s continuous eastern boundary with Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gandak
[B] Sharda
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Rapti
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Correct Answer: B [Sharda]
Notes:
The Sharda River, also known as the Goriganga, forms the eastern boundary between India and Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh at Pilibhit.
