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 city serves as the starting point of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Meerut
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Meerut]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway begins at Meerut (NH-334) and extends to Prayagraj, passing through Kanpur.
32. After the defeat of Rahmat Khan in 1774, to whom did the British hand over Rohilkhand?
[A] Nizam of Hyderabad
[B] Raja of Jaipur
[C] Maratha Peshwa
[D] Nawab of Awadh
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab of Awadh]
Notes:
In 1774, after defeating Rohilla chief Rahmat Khan, the British handed over Rohilkhand to the Nawab of Awadh, strengthening their alliance in northern India.
33. 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.
34. Which of the following is a well-known ox-bow lake located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bhurkunda Tal
[B] Bada Taal
[C] Chaubey Taal
[D] Ramganga Taal
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Correct Answer: B [Bada Taal]
Notes:
Bada Taal is an ox-bow lake in Shahjahanpur, formed by the meandering of the Ramganga river.
35. In which rainfall zone are the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh mainly found?
[A] Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm
[B] Regions with rainfall less than 50 cm
[C] Regions with rainfall between 100 and 150 cm
[D] Regions with more than 200 cm rainfall
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Correct Answer: A [Regions with rainfall between 50 and 100 cm]
Notes:
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh are primarily distributed in areas receiving 50–100 cm of annual rainfall, especially in the plains of the Ganga and Yamuna, including Lucknow, Unnao, and Raebareli. Common species include sal, neem, mango, and babool.
36. Which of the following NTPC power plants in Uttar Pradesh is gas-based?
[A] Rihand
[B] Unchahar
[C] Ghatampur
[D] Auraiya
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Correct Answer: D [Auraiya]
Notes:
Auraiya Thermal Power Station is NTPC’s only gas-based plant in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Auraiya district, it uses natural gas as fuel, offering quicker start-ups and lower emissions compared to coal-based plants, contributing to the state’s energy needs.
37. Which mineral policy of Uttar Pradesh was developed to promote data accessibility, use of technology, and transparency in mining operations?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Mining Policy, 2017
[B] Mineral Conservation Policy, 2013
[C] Bundelkhand Mining Vision, 2016
[D] Eastern UP Mineral Policy, 2015
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh Mining Policy, 2017]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Mining Policy, 2017 ensures conservation, transparency, digitization, and the adoption of modern technology, aiming to make mining data accessible and operations transparent.
38. Which National Highway connects Baghpat and Saharanpur through Baraut and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-219
[B] NH-709B
[C] NH-24
[D] NH-709AD
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Correct Answer: B [NH-709B]
Notes:
NH-709B begins at Loni (Delhi) and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, and Shamli, ending at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a significant state highway in western UP.
39. How many nominated Councillors can be appointed in a Nagar Nigam?
[A] 5–10
[B] 2–4
[C] 3–6
[D] 10–20
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Correct Answer: A [5–10]
Notes:
State Governments nominate 5–10 Councillors to Nagar Nigams (Municipal Corporations), typically those with expertise in administration, planning, or social welfare, as per municipal laws.
40. Who led the Rohilkhand chiefs after Ali Mohammed Khan’s death in 1748?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Najib ad-Dawlah
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Hafiz Rahmat Khan became the chief of Rohilkhand after Ali Mohammed Khan in 1748, but the territory’s unity weakened as several independent Rohilla leaders emerged.
