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. What is the installed capacity of Parichha Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 940 MW
[B] 1,500 MW
[C] 1,140 MW
[D] 1,288 MW
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Correct Answer: C [1,140 MW]
Notes:
Parichha Thermal Power Station, located in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, has a total installed capacity of 1,140 MW. It is a major coal-based power plant operated by UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
32. In 2024, India’s record coal-fired power generation was driven by Uttar Pradesh and which other group of states?
[A] Kerala, Tamil Nadu
[B] Rajasthan, Karnataka, Odisha
[C] Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat, Punjab, Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh saw increased domestic coal usage in 2024, contributing significantly to higher coal-fired electricity generation and emission levels nationally.
33. What is the total installed capacity of the Bara Thermal Power Station located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1320 MW
[B] 2200 MW
[C] 660 MW
[D] 1980 MW
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Correct Answer: D [1980 MW]
Notes:
Bara Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh has a total installed capacity of 1980 MW, consisting of 3 units of 660 MW each. It is operated by the Jaypee (JP) Group and uses coal sourced from the Singrauli mines.
34. In which year was the Cinema Corporation of Uttar Pradesh established?
[A] 1972
[B] 1988
[C] 1975
[D] 1982
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Correct Answer: C [1975]
Notes:
The Cinema Corporation of Uttar Pradesh was established on 10th September 1975 to promote and organize regional cinema under government guidance in Uttar Pradesh.
35. Which Gorakhpur Division district borders Nepal?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Maharajganj
[C] Deoria
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Maharajganj]
Notes:
Maharajganj district, in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur Division, shares its northern border with Nepal, serving as an international frontier for the state.
36. Under which act was the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation established?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Nagar Palika Act, 1960
[B] Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916
[C] Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Act, 1973
[D] Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959]
Notes:
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation was established under the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following wetlands in Uttar Pradesh was created as a result of water retention behind the Madhya Ganga Barrage?
[A] Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora Stretch)
[B] Sarsai Nawar Jheel
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Haiderpur Wetland]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland, a Ramsar Site notified in 2021, was formed due to the Madhya Ganga Barrage. Located in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides habitat to migratory birds, Ganges dolphins, and serves as vital flood buffer and groundwater recharge area in Uttar Pradesh.
39. In which year was the NCR Institute of Medical Sciences in Meerut established?
[A] 2018
[B] 2015
[C] 2010
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: A [2018]
Notes:
NCR Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut was established in 2018 and is affiliated with Ch. Charan Singh University.
40. Consider the following pairs regarding notable architectural works and their patrons:
- Jama Masjid, Jaunpur — Hussain Shah Sharqi
- Jama Masjid, Budaun — Iltutmish
- Atala Masjid, Jaunpur — Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
- Jama Masjid, Jaunpur — Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Jama Masjid, Jaunpur was patronised by Hussain Shah Sharqi.
- Jama Masjid, Budaun was built under Iltutmish.
- Atala Masjid, Jaunpur was attributed to Ibrahim Shah Sharqi.
- However, Jama Masjid, Jaunpur is not associated with Ibrahim Shah Sharqi.
Thus, pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correct, but pair 4 is incorrectly matched.
