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. Consider the following statements regarding the climate of Uttar Pradesh:
- The Central Plains experience more winter frost than the Terai region.
- Western Plains have both monsoonal and winter cyclonic rainfall.
- The Terai region experiences greater annual temperature variation than Bundelkhand.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer: D [1 and 2 only]
Notes:Statements 1 and 2 are correct:
- The Central Plains are colder and face more frost than the Terai region due to geographical location.
- Western Plains receive rainfall both from the southwest monsoon and western disturbances (winter cyclonic rainfall).
- Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Terai has moderate temperature variation (about 18°C–30°C), whereas Bundelkhand has a much wider range (about 18°C–45°C).
32. Which river is the last significant northern tributary to join the Ganga before it enters the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta region?
[A] Kosi River at Katihar
[B] Ghaghra River at Chhapra
[C] Gomti River at Ghazipur
[D] Gandak River at Sonpur
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Correct Answer: A [Kosi River at Katihar]
Notes:
Kosi meets the Ganga at Katihar, Bihar, as its final major northern tributary before the river enters the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta region.
33. Which of the following eco-goals is not explicitly mentioned among the functions of Green Chaupal?
[A] Rainwater harvesting
[B] Net-zero carbon awareness
[C] Wildlife corridor establishment
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: C [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, promotion of rainwater harvesting, net-zero carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access assistance. Wildlife corridor establishment is not listed as one of its direct objectives.
34. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for having both coal and limestone deposits?
[A] Banda
[B] Chandauli
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district has significant coal reserves in Singrauli and limestone in Kajrahat, making it a key mining area in Uttar Pradesh. Banda, Chandauli, and Mirzapur do not have both these minerals together.
35. Which Hindi newspaper began in Kashi in 1920 and is still widely circulated?
[A] Hindustan Dainik
[B] Dainik Jagran
[C] Amar Ujala
[D] Aaj
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Correct Answer: D [Aaj]
Notes:
Aaj, launched by Shiv Prasad Gupta in 1920 at Kashi (Varanasi), is a renowned Hindi daily. It maintains significant circulation in Uttar Pradesh and played a historical role during India’s freedom struggle. Other newspapers listed originated later or elsewhere.
36. Who misidentified Mehtab Bagh remains as Black Taj Mahal’s foundation?
[A] A. C. L. Carlleyle
[B] John Marshall
[C] Alexander Cunningham
[D] James Fergusson
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Correct Answer: A [A. C. L. Carlleyle]
Notes:
A. C. L. Carlleyle, in the 19th century, mistook Mehtab Bagh ruins as the Black Taj Mahal foundation, but no proof of such a structure exists.
37. Who identified Daundia Khera as Hayamukha visited by Xuanzang?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] Ram Baksh Singh
[C] Shobhan Sarkar
[D] Dr. B R Mani
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Correct Answer: A [Alexander Cunningham]
Notes:
Alexander Cunningham, an eminent archaeologist, proposed that Daundia Khera in Uttar Pradesh was the ancient site of Hayamukha, which was mentioned by Chinese traveler Xuanzang during his 7th-century visit to India.
38. Which Rohilla chief retained his territory after the 1774 Awadh-British conflict?
[A] Faizullah Khan
[B] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Najib ad-Dawlah
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Faizullah Khan negotiated post-1774 defeat, founding Rampur state under British protection, thus retaining territory while other Rohilla leaders lost their domains or lives.
39. In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the documentary The Forgotten Woman primarily filmed?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Varanasi]
Notes:
The documentary focuses on widows in India and was mainly shot in Varanasi, a city known for its religious significance and social traditions.
40. Which political party did Kailash Singh Rajput represent in the 2022 Tirwa assembly election?
[A] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[C] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
[D] Indian National Congress (INC)
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Correct Answer: B [Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]
Notes:
Kailash Singh Rajput won the 2022 Tirwa assembly seat as a BJP candidate.
