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. In which of the following places was evidence of cotton cultivation in the Harappan era discovered?
[A] Rakhigarhi
[B] Alamgirpur
[C] Lothal
[D] Dholavira
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Correct Answer: B [Alamgirpur]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, located near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, is recognized as an easternmost Harappan site. It is significant for providing archaeological evidence of cotton cultivation during the Harappan era—an early and rare find in this region. Unlike other major Harappan centers like Rakhigarhi, Lothal, and Dholavira, Alamgirpur’s findings show the eastern spread and agricultural diversity of the Harappan civilization, highlighting their knowledge and use of cotton.
32. Which expressway is referred to as the Hindon Expressway?
[A] Upper Ganges Canal Expressway
[B] Yamuna Expressway
[C] Agra-Lucknow Expressway
[D] Purvanchal Expressway
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Correct Answer: A [Upper Ganges Canal Expressway]
Notes:
The Upper Ganges Canal Expressway, known as Hindon Expressway, connects Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar in Uttarakhand and is designed as an eight-lane highway.
33. Which crop was grown at Hulas archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barley
[B] Horse gram
[C] Wheat
[D] Maize
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Correct Answer: B [Horse gram]
Notes:
Horse gram remains were found at Hulas, indicating its cultivation during late Harappan era in western Uttar Pradesh. Hulas also provides evidence of sedentary agriculture, multi-cropping, and mixed farming, contributing significantly to the understanding of North Indian protohistoric agriculture.
34. Consider the following statements:
- The Chandela dynasty ruled from Mahoba and left behind significant cultural heritage in Khajuraho.
- The Gahadavala dynasty rose to prominence after the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
- Govindachandra and Jayachandra were important rulers of the Gahadavala dynasty.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Chandela dynasty, known for their rule from Mahoba, are renowned for constructing the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Gahadavala dynasty rose to prominence after the decline of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, not the Mauryan Empire.
- Statement 3 is correct: Govindachandra and Jayachandra were indeed prominent rulers of the Gahadavala dynasty.
Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
35. Who became the Nawab of Rampur after Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur?
[A] Farrukhsiyar Khan
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Asaf Ali Khan
[D] Muhammad Said Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Said Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Said Khan, cousin of Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur, succeeded as the Nawab of Rampur in 1840 after Ahmad Ali Khan’s death, since Ahmad Ali Khan had no surviving sons as heirs.
36. 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.
37. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the total combined forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh, and what percentage of the state’s geographical area does it represent?
[A] 22,121 sq km; 9.18%
[B] 23,996.72 sq km; 9.96%
[C] 23,437 sq km; 9.42%
[D] 24,928 sq km; 10.23%
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Correct Answer: B [23,996.72 sq km; 9.96%]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Uttar Pradesh’s combined forest and tree cover is 23,996.72 sq km, accounting for 9.96% of its area. Forest cover: 15,045.80 sq km; tree cover: 8,950.92 sq km. This emphasizes the need for expanding green zones in the state.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. In which Indian state is a cluster-based mineral policy, particularly focused on marble processing, being piloted as part of an integrated approach?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh initiated a cluster-based mineral policy, piloting a marble processing cluster in Mirzapur. This policy integrates infrastructure development, branding, and export promotion to boost the mineral sector within the state.
