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 Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor within the ADKIC industrial corridor?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Allahabad]
Notes:
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor begins at Allahabad, a key city in the ADKIC spanning seven states in Uttar Pradesh.
32. 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.
33. Who was the notable leader from Bareilly who played a key role in leading the revolt of 1857?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Kunwar Singh
[D] Khan Bahadur Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan, a descendant of Rohilla chiefs, led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly by establishing a parallel government and resisting British authority.
34. Which of the following lakes are located in Raebareli district and share a similar location?
[A] Barua Tal and Matka Tal
[B] Sagar Lake and Pata Tal
[C] Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake
[D] Khambhapur Lake and Kundra Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake]
Notes:
Bhugetaal and Wisaya Lake are both situated in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, and are known for their proximity to each other.
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 sector is responsible for about 85% of the approved Compressed Biogas (CBG) projects in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Public-Private
[B] Private
[C] Cooperative
[D] Small farmers
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Correct Answer: B [Private]
Notes:
In Uttar Pradesh, approximately 85% of the 152 approved CBG projects are implemented by the private sector, highlighting predominant private sector involvement in state’s bioenergy initiatives.
37. 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.
38. Despite losing its political dominance, why did Kannauj continue to be an important center during medieval times?
[A] Military fortifications and defense
[B] Trade and commercial activities
[C] Sufi and scholarly activities
[D] Royal patronage and courtly life
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Correct Answer: C [Sufi and scholarly activities]
Notes:
Kannauj remained significant in medieval times due to its vibrant Sufi and scholarly activities, attracting saints and scholars and becoming a center for Islamic learning.
39. Who proclaimed Bahadur Shah Zafar as the Emperor of India during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Rebel leaders in Kanpur
[B] Rebel sepoys in Meerut
[C] Revolting troops in Lucknow
[D] British officials in Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Rebel sepoys in Meerut]
Notes:
On 11 May 1857, rebel sepoys from Meerut reached Delhi and declared Bahadur Shah Zafar the Emperor of India, giving the revolt a unified leadership.
40. Which Article allows High Courts to issue writs for fundamental rights?
[A] Article 32
[B] Article 214
[C] Article 227
[D] Article 226
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Correct Answer: D [Article 226]
Notes:
Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose, providing broader jurisdiction than Article 32, which applies only to the Supreme Court for fundamental rights.
