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 of the following districts does NOT fall within the Bhabar and Terai region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Bahraich
[C] Saharanpur
[D] Jhansi
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi is part of the Bundelkhand region, not the Bhabar-Terai zone.
32. What is UP’s budget allocation for urban mini-forests under the Upvan Scheme?
[A] ₹100 crore
[B] ₹50 crore
[C] ₹70 crore
[D] ₹60 crore
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Correct Answer: C [₹70 crore]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh allocated ₹70 crore in 2025–26 for creating urban mini-forests in 17 cities, each covering around 2,000 m², aiming to reduce urban heat and enhance ecological balance with dense greenery.
33. Which wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with Nepal?
[A] Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Dudhwa National Park
[C] Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] National Chambal Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri district, shares a boundary with Nepal. It forms part of the Terai Arc Landscape, enabling cross-border wildlife movement. Other sanctuaries like Chandraprabha and Chambal are far from Nepal, while Katerniaghat is close but does not directly share the border.
34. Who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh when the practice of bulldozer justice began in 2017?
[A] Akhilesh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[D] Yogi Adityanath
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Correct Answer: D [Yogi Adityanath]
Notes:
Bulldozer justice started under CM Yogi Adityanath in 2017 targeting criminals and illegal constructions, becoming a notable law enforcement method in UP.
35. Who was the founder of Pratisthan Pur, the ancient capital of the Lunar Dynasty dated to 7100 BC?
[A] King Ila
[B] King Pururavas
[C] King Maurya
[D] King Har-bonga
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Correct Answer: A [King Ila]
Notes:
Pratisthan Pur (modern Jhunsi, Prayagraj) was founded by King Ila and served as the Lunar Dynasty capital from 7100 BC.
36. Who was the Nawab of Awadh who ruled the Faizabad and Lucknow regions prior to their annexation by the British?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: C [Shuja-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Awadh, governed Faizabad and Lucknow before British annexation; his rule shaped Awadh’s pre-colonial history.
37. Who were the prominent leaders of the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] Motilal Nehru, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
[C] Subhas Chandra Bose, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Sarojini Naidu
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: D [Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri led grassroots resistance against colonial taxation in Allahabad in 1930 during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
38. As per the ISFR 2023 report, what is the total increase in green cover (forest plus tree cover) in Uttar Pradesh since ISFR 2021?
[A] 278.00 sq km
[B] 559.19 sq km
[C] 440.76 sq km
[D] 118.43 sq km
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Correct Answer: B [559.19 sq km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a total increase of 559.19 sq km in green cover between ISFR 2021 and 2023, comprising 118.43 sq km rise in forest cover and 440.76 sq km in tree cover, as per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023.
39. In the plains of Uttar Pradesh, which material is primarily used as a raw component for concrete production?
[A] Dolomite
[B] Silica sand
[C] Riverine lime–sand mix
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Riverine lime–sand mix]
Notes:
Riverine lime–sand mix found in UP plains is the main concrete raw material, supplying local cement industries. These lime-rich alluvial deposits are naturally cementitious, facilitating the production of hydraulic lime for construction.
40. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
