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 regions was not under the dominion of Emperor Ashoka?
[A] Saurashtra
[B] Bengal
[C] Iran
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Notes:
Iran was not part of Ashoka’s empire; Saurashtra, Bengal, and Karnataka were within his rule.
32. Who succeeded Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan as Rampur ruler?
[A] Sir Raza Ali Khan
[B] Nawab Muhammad Said Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Kalb Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Raza Ali Khan]
Notes:
Sir Raza Ali Khan became Nawab of Rampur in 1930, directly succeeding his father, Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan. He was the last ruling Nawab before Rampur’s accession to India in 1949.
33. For which contribution is Ibrahim Shah Sharqi particularly remembered in the history of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Founding the city of Agra
[B] Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid
[C] Defeating Babur in battle
[D] Introducing Persian as the court language
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Correct Answer: B [Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid]
Notes:
Ibrahim Shah Sharqi is noted for promoting Islamic scholarship and building monuments like the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
34. Consider the following pairs regarding regional climatic characteristics and their respective districts:
- Saharanpur — Mild winters, moderate rainfall
- Pilibhit — High humidity, marshy terrain
- Mathura — Scanty rainfall, high summer temperature
- Hamirpur — Heavy rainfall and cool summers
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 4 only
[C] 1, 2 and 3 only
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3 only]
Notes:
- Saharanpur has mild winters and moderate rainfall, being in the foothills region.
- Pilibhit is known for its high humidity and marshy terrain due to proximity to forests.
- Mathura sees scanty rainfall and high summer temperatures.
- However, Hamirpur, located in Bundelkhand, experiences hot summers and moderate to low rainfall, not cool summers or heavy rainfall.
Pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correct; pair 4 is not.
35. Which of the following pairs of crop and leading production district in Uttar Pradesh is incorrectly matched?
[A] Barley – Saharanpur
[B] Mustard – Gonda
[C] Gram – Hamirpur
[D] Wheat – Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barley – Saharanpur]
Notes:
Barley is mainly grown in eastern districts like Varanasi and Ballia, not Saharanpur; other pairs are correct.
36. 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.
37. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is most likely to feature Tropical Thorny Forests due to its rainfall and terrain?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Maharajganj
[C] Jhansi
[D] Bahraich
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi in Bundelkhand has low annual rainfall (50–75 cm) and semi-arid climate, ideal for Tropical Thorny Forests with drought-resistant species like babool, khair, and sparse grasses. Such forests are rare in the more humid districts of Uttar Pradesh.
38. According to Uttar Pradesh’s Small Hydro Policy (2009), what is the maximum capacity for a small hydro project?
[A] Less than 5 MW
[B] Less than 10 MW
[C] Less than 50 MW
[D] Less than 25 MW
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Correct Answer: D [Less than 25 MW]
Notes:
The UP Small Hydro Policy (2009) classifies projects up to 25 MW as small hydro. This aligns with guidelines by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India, to promote decentralized and clean energy in the state.
39. Consider the following pairs regarding Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and their respective political parties:
- Akhilesh Yadav – Samajwadi Party
- Mayawati – Bahujan Samaj Party
- Yogi Adityanath – Bharatiya Janata Party
- Rajnath Singh – Bharatiya Janata Party
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] All of the above
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [All of the above]
Notes:
Akhilesh Yadav was Chief Minister from the Samajwadi Party; Mayawati from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP); both Yogi Adityanath and Rajnath Singh served as Chief Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Hence, all pairs are correctly matched according to official records and electoral histories.
40. The Etawah Safari Park, considered Asia’s largest safari park and located in Uttar Pradesh, contains all of the following except which safari?
[A] Tiger Safari
[B] Lion Safari
[C] Bear Safari
[D] Leopard Safari
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Correct Answer: A [Tiger Safari]
Notes:
Etawah Safari Park in Uttar Pradesh is acclaimed as Asia’s largest safari park and houses several safaris including Lion Safari, Bear Safari, and Leopard Safari. However, it does not have an exclusive Tiger Safari. The park also features deer and antelope enclosures, and replicas of historical structures like the Ashokan pillars and Vijayanta tanks, making it a unique wildlife and educational destination.
