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 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.
32. Who was the chief engineer of Dufferin (Malviya) Bridge in Varanasi?
[A] Gustave Eiffel
[B] John Augustus Roebling
[C] Isambard Kingdom Brunel
[D] Frederick Thomas Granville Walton
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Correct Answer: D [Frederick Thomas Granville Walton]
Notes:
Frederick T.G. Walton, a British engineer, led the construction of Dufferin Bridge (Malviya Bridge) on the Ganga in Varanasi, completed in 1887. The bridge is critical for rail and road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh. None of the other options were involved in Indian bridge construction.
33. Who received the title Khanderai from Maharaja Chhatrasal for bravery at Senapati fortress?
[A] Raiman Singh Dauwa
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] General Bajirao
[D] Chhatrapati Shivaji
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Correct Answer: A [Raiman Singh Dauwa]
Notes:
Raiman Singh Dauwa was honored as Khanderai by Maharaja Chhatrasal for bravery at Senapati fortress in Uttar Pradesh, constructed in 1700. Dauwa played a significant role in regional history and military defense during Chhatrasal’s reign.
34. Which king’s prashasti inscription dating to 1096 CE, found near Garhwa Fort in Uttar Pradesh, mentions the worship of Rama during Ram Navami?
[A] Vishwanath Singh Deo
[B] Kirtivarman
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Kirtivarman]
Notes:
The 1096 CE prashasti inscription near Garhwa Fort mentions Chandela king Kirtivarman and Rama worship during Ram Navami.
35. Who founded the Charkhari princely state in 1765?
[A] Chhatrasal Bundela
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] Bijai Bahadur
[D] Raja Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Bijai Bahadur]
Notes:
Charkhari princely state in Uttar Pradesh was founded by Bijai Bahadur, a Bundela Rajput, in 1765.
36. 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.
37. How frequently are Green Chaupal meetings organized?
[A] Weekly
[B] Quarterly
[C] Bi-monthly
[D] Monthly
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Correct Answer: D [Monthly]
Notes:
Green Chaupal meetings are mandated to be held monthly, to review progress, manage plantation drives, coordinate with community members, and ensure proper implementation of environmental schemes and green funds at the grassroots level.
38. In which district of Uttar Pradesh are asbestos mineral deposits found?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Agra
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Asbestos mineral deposits in Uttar Pradesh are mainly found in Mirzapur. Asbestos was traditionally used for cement and insulation but is now controlled due to health risks. Uttar Pradesh’s other districts like Lucknow, Agra, and Kanpur lack significant asbestos deposits.
39. What is the strength of elected members in a Nagar Palika?
[A] 60–110
[B] 10–24
[C] 25–55
[D] 15–30
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Correct Answer: C [25–55]
Notes:
Nagar Palika (Municipal Council) typically has 25 to 55 elected members, based on town population size. Additionally, 3 to 5 nominated members may be appointed by the state government. The exact number is determined by state laws and municipal regulations for urban governance.
40. Which Bahraich sanctuary is known for tigers and elephants?
[A] Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Dudhwa National Park
[C] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
[D] Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and is noted for its rich biodiversity, especially tigers, elephants, gharials, and rare flora. It forms an important corridor connecting several protected zones in the Terai region.
