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 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.
32. What is the officially observed duration of Van Mahotsav Week in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1–7 June
[B] 15–21 July
[C] 1–7 August
[D] 1–7 July
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Correct Answer: D [1–7 July]
Notes:
Van Mahotsav in Uttar Pradesh is officially celebrated from 1st to 7th July every year, encouraging large-scale tree plantation since 1952. The festival aims to increase green cover; in 2024, the state targeted planting 35 crore saplings during this week.
33. 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.
34. Which Rohilla leader was adopted by Daud Khan Rohilla at age eight?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Muhammad Khan
[C] Qutb Shah Rohilla
[D] Khwaja Almas Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Muhammad Khan]
Notes:
Ali Muhammad Khan was adopted by Daud Khan Rohilla and later founded the Rohilla state in Rohilkhand in the 1720s, becoming a prominent leader in northern India.
35. What was Govind Ballabh Pant’s main role in Uttar Pradesh governance?
[A] Introduced the Green Revolution
[B] Established the panchayat system
[C] Developed the first industrial zone
[D] Founded the first university
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Correct Answer: B [Established the panchayat system]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant played a pioneering role in establishing the panchayat system in Uttar Pradesh, decentralizing administration and empowering rural local governance after Independence. This move strengthened grassroots democracy in the state.
36. Which Lucknow palace was built by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805?
[A] Dilkusha Kothi
[B] Chattar Manzil
[C] Bara Imambara
[D] Rumi Darwaza
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Correct Answer: A [Dilkusha Kothi]
Notes:
Dilkusha Kothi, commissioned by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805, was designed by Sir Gore Ouseley as a hunting lodge and summer retreat in Lucknow.
37. Pandit Birju Maharaj was associated with which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Jaipur Gharana
[B] Banaras Gharana
[C] Raigarh Gharana
[D] Lucknow Gharana
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow Gharana]
Notes:
Pandit Birju Maharaj represented Lucknow Gharana, or Kalka-Bindadin Gharana, famous for expressive abhinaya, grace, and its rich tradition in Kathak dance.
38. Which Kalachuri ruler lost northern Baghelkhand to Chandela king Madanavarman?
[A] Yashahkarna
[B] Gayakarna
[C] Karna
[D] Jayasimha
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Correct Answer: B [Gayakarna]
Notes:
Gayakarna, who ruled circa 1123–1153 CE, lost northern Baghelkhand to Chandela king Madanavarman. This defeat weakened Kalachuri authority as their vassals gained independence. Gayakarna was a notable ruler of the Tripuri Kalachuri dynasty in central India.
39. On which river are the Ram Ki Paidi ghats located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saryu River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Saryu River]
Notes:
Ram Ki Paidi ghats are situated on the Saryu River, a sacred river in Ayodhya.
40. Who succeeded Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur as the ruler of Rampur?
[A] Sir Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur, son of Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan, succeeded him as ruler of Rampur.
