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 regions with respect to the number of rainy days during the monsoon season:
- Gorakhpur
- Bareilly
- Allahabad
- Mathura
Which one of the following correctly represents their decreasing order of rainy days?
[A] 1 > 2 > 4 > 3
[B] 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
[C] 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
[D] 4 > 3 > 2 > 1
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Correct Answer: C [1 > 2 > 3 > 4]
Notes:Gorakhpur receives the highest number of rainy days (about 56), followed by Bareilly (approximately 52), then Allahabad (about 45), and Mathura has the least among the four.
- 1: Gorakhpur
- 2: Bareilly
- 3: Allahabad
- 4: Mathura
Thus, the correct decreasing order is 1 > 2 > 3 > 4.
32. Consider the following pairings of soil types with their commonly grown crops:
- Monta Soil – Cotton and Sugarcane
- Red Soil – Oilseeds and Pulses
- Parwa Soil – Rice and Jute
- Maar Soil – Turmeric and Coconut
Which of the above pairings is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:Red soil supports oilseeds and pulses, especially in Bundelkhand. Monta soil is more suitable for millets rather than cotton and sugarcane. Parwa soil generally supports gram and millets, not rice and jute. Maar soil is not typically associated with turmeric or coconut cultivation.
- Only Statement 2 is correct.
33. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
34. What is the installed capacity of the Rihand Super Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 3,000 MW
[B] 1,288 MW
[C] 1,980 MW
[D] 4,000 MW
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Correct Answer: A [3,000 MW]
Notes:
Rihand Super Thermal Power Station in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has 6 units of 500 MW each, making a total capacity of 3,000 MW. It serves as a critical baseload power project and benefits from the proximity to Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam for water supply.
35. What is the tenure of Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Information Commissioner?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 5 years
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Correct Answer: D [5 years]
Notes:
Under RTI Act 2005, Chief Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh serves for 5 years or till 65 years, whichever is earlier. The tenure is uniform across states. Other northern states like Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh follow the same rule.
36. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:
- Mirzapur: Kajri songs
- Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
- Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Mirzapur is renowned for Kajri songs, a traditional music form. Sant Ravidas Nagar is famous for the Sita Samabhit Sthal religious site. Sonbhadra is called the Energy capital due to the presence of the Singrauli Power Station. Hence, all the given pairs are correctly matched with their respective cultural or tourism highlights.
37. Who discovered the Mathura Herakles statue in the late 19th century?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] James Prinsep
[C] John Marshall
[D] F. S. Growse
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Correct Answer: A [Alexander Cunningham]
Notes:
The Mathura Herakles statue was discovered by Alexander Cunningham, highlighting Greek influence on Indian art.
38. Which of the following statements about agriculture in Uttar Pradesh is correct?
[A] Uttar Pradesh ranks first in India in terms of foodgrain production.
[B] The state produces less than 10% of India’s foodgrains.
[C] Around 45% of the population is engaged in agriculture.
[D] Agriculture contributes less than 10% to the state’s economy.
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh ranks first in India in terms of foodgrain production.]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh contributes about 19.87% of India’s foodgrain output, the highest among all states.
39. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of its total area under forest cover?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Chitrakoot
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district leads Uttar Pradesh in forest cover, with approximately 36.77% of its area categorized as forest according to ISFR 2023, surpassing Pilibhit (~19%) and Mirzapur (~17%). It underscores Sonbhadra’s significant ecological value within the state.
40. Gautam Buddh Nagar district falls under which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Division
[B] Aligarh Division
[C] Meerut Division
[D] Moradabad Division
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut Division]
Notes:
Gautam Buddh Nagar, comprising Noida and Greater Noida, is part of Meerut Division, which also includes Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, and Bulandshahr. It is an economic hub with major IT, manufacturing zones, and connects via the Yamuna Expressway.
