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. Who ruled Mathura as Great Satrap around 10 CE?
[A] Menander I
[B] Sodasa
[C] Rajuvula
[D] Strato II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajuvula]
Notes:
Rajuvula was the Indo-Scythian Great Satrap of Mathura around 10 CE, succeeding Indo-Greek rule. He was succeeded by his son Sodasa. His inscriptions are an important source for early Kushan period history.
32. Who was the Bais Rajput ruler of Shankarpur estate in Rae Bareli who led a significant rebellion in Oudh during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Kunwar Singh
[B] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[C] Rana Beni Madho
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Beni Madho]
Notes:
Rana Beni Madho led the 1857 rebellion in Oudh, commanded 25,000 troops, and was appointed administrator by Nawab Birjis Qadar.
33. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Son River]
Notes:
The Veer Lorik Stone is situated near the Son River in Sonbhadra, linked to the Ahir folk hero Veer Lorik’s legend.
34. Which city, established by Emperor Akbar, is renowned for its Mughal architectural landmarks such as Buland Darwaza and Panchmahal?
[A] Agra
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: D [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Akbar and is notable for Buland Darwaza, Panchmahal, and the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following rural land types is NOT a specific target for afforestation under the Uttar Pradesh 2023–25 policy actions?
[A] Ravines
[B] Usar lands
[C] Khadar zones
[D] Urban public parks
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Correct Answer: D [Urban public parks]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s 2023–25 afforestation policy targets degraded rural lands like ravines, usar lands, and khadar zones for green cover increase. Urban public parks do not fall under rural afforestation targets in the policy context.
37. In which year was Agra Presidency established by an Act of Parliament?
[A] 1836
[B] 1858
[C] 1833
[D] 1902
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Correct Answer: C [1833]
Notes:
In 1833, the British Parliament created the Agra Presidency under the Charter Act, marking an administrative reorganization in India. Agra was designated as its capital, but the Presidency was later merged into the North-Western Provinces in 1836 due to administrative changes.
38. Which urban body governs areas with 1 to 5 lakh population?
[A] Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)
[B] Nagar Panchayat
[C] Zila Parishad
[D] Town Area Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal Council (Nagar Palika)]
Notes:
Municipal Council (Nagar Palika) is formed in towns with population 1 to 5 lakhs, as per the 74th Amendment. Nagar Panchayat is for transitional areas, Zila Parishad for rural governance, and Town Area Committee for small towns.
39. Which district in Meerut division was earlier called Panchsheel Nagar?
[A] Bulandshahr
[B] Meerut
[C] Baghpat
[D] Hapur
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Correct Answer: D [Hapur]
Notes:
Hapur district was formed in 2011 as Panchsheel Nagar. It was renamed Hapur in 2012 and is part of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut division.
40. Which one of the following Scheduled Tribes is found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chera
[B] Agariya
[C] Tharu
[D] Gond
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Tharu is the Scheduled Tribe found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 census, the total Scheduled Tribe population of Uttar Pradesh is 11,34,273, which is about 0.57% of the state’s total population. Tharu is the most populous among them, with 83,544 members, constituting 77.4% of the state’s total tribal population. Tharus are predominantly located in the Terai region, near the border areas of Nepal. Other recognized tribes in the state include Buksa, Bhotia, Jaunsari, and Raji.
