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 government organization in Uttar Pradesh is responsible for the management of small hydroelectric projects?
[A] UP Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (UPJVNL)
[B] UP Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL)
[C] UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL)
[D] NTPC
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Correct Answer: A [UP Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (UPJVNL)]
Notes:
UP Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (UPJVNL), established in 1985, is responsible for developing and operating small hydroelectric projects in Uttar Pradesh. It currently manages about 17 small hydro power stations with a combined capacity of around 16.25 MW.
32. Which warrior saint of Islam defeated Manikpur and Kara princes in the 11th century?
[A] Alauddin Khalji
[B] Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud]
Notes:
Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud, Mahmud of Ghazni’s nephew, campaigned in 11th-century India, notably defeating the rulers of Manikpur and Kara. Revered as a warrior saint, his tomb is in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, and he played a notable role in the early Islamic expansion in Northern India.
33. Which Puru dynasty king gave his name to the Kaurava lineage?
[A] Janamejaya
[B] Vidhuratha I
[C] Yayati
[D] Kuru II
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Correct Answer: D [Kuru II]
Notes:
Kuru II, a notable Puru dynasty king, established the Kuruvansha or Kaurava lineage, after whom Kurukshetra is named. His descendants played key roles in the Mahabharata, with the dynasty centered in present-day Haryana and Uttar Pradesh regions.
34. Which city in Uttar Pradesh marks Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Sankissa
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Sankissa]
Notes:
Sankissa, UP, is famed for Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven and houses an Ashokan pillar with a unique elephant capital.
35. Where is the headquarters of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) located?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
AWEIL was established in 2021 in Kanpur after the Ordnance Factory Board restructuring.
36. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was renowned from the 2nd century BCE for pioneering devotional icons in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was a major artistic center from 2nd century BCE, known for early devotional icons across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, producing influential red sandstone sculptures.
37. 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.
38. Who led the Kanpur rebellion after Nana Saheb escaped during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Azimullah Khan
[B] Tantia Tope
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Tantia Tope]
Notes:
After Nana Saheb escaped, Tantia Tope assumed command, led rebel forces in Kanpur, and temporarily recaptured the city before his defeat and execution.
39. What nickname was given to Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh for its role in the 1942 Quit India Movement?
[A] Shaheed Ballia
[B] Satyagrahi Ballia
[C] Swatantra Ballia
[D] Baghi Ballia
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Correct Answer: D [Baghi Ballia]
Notes:
Baghi Ballia refers to the district’s rebellious actions in 1942, where locals formed a parallel government and freed prisoners during the Quit India Movement.
40. Consider the following rivers with reference to their contribution to the sedimentation of the Terai region in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ghaghara
- Rapti
- Sarda
- Chambal
Which of the above rivers significantly contribute to the sedimentation of the Terai region?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Ghaghara, Rapti, and Sarda are Himalayan rivers that carry heavy sediment loads and deposit them in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, leading to its characteristic marshy and alluvial terrain. Chambal, in contrast, originates in the Vindhya range and is known for creating ravines in western Uttar Pradesh, rather than contributing to Terai sedimentation.
