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. Sheikh Salim Chishti, whose famous dargah is located at Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, was closely associated with which Mughal emperor?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti blessed Akbar, predicting the birth of his heir, Jahangir; his dargah is in Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar.
32. In 1858, what significant administrative change took place concerning the capital of the North-Western Provinces?
[A] Kanpur was declared the new capital
[B] The capital was shifted from Agra to Allahabad
[C] Lucknow became the capital
[D] Varanasi was made the provincial headquarters
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Correct Answer: B [The capital was shifted from Agra to Allahabad]
Notes:
In 1858, the capital of the North-Western Provinces was moved from Agra to Allahabad to centralize administration after the 1857 revolt.
33. Which is the easternmost district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Deoria
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Ballia
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Correct Answer: D [Ballia]
Notes:
Ballia is situated at the eastern tip of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Bihar.
34. Which tree’s heartwood is mainly used to extract Catechu (Kattha) for flavouring betel leaves (paan) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Acacia nilotica
[B] Senegalia catechu
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: B [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, known as Khair, yields Catechu from its heartwood. Catechu is widely used in paan, traditional medicine, and tanning. The tree is abundant in dry deciduous forests of northern India, especially Uttar Pradesh.
35. In which of the following locations in Uttar Pradesh has placer gold been recorded?
[A] Rivers Ramganga and Sharda
[B] River Ganga
[C] Yamuna plain
[D] Vindhya hills
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Correct Answer: A [Rivers Ramganga and Sharda]
Notes:
Placer gold has been found primarily in the Ramganga and Sharda rivers in Uttar Pradesh, with additional occurrences in Lalitpur and Sonbhadra districts. These findings are due to alluvial gold particles concentrated by river action.
36. Potash salt resources in Uttar Pradesh primarily support which of the following sectors?
[A] Textile sector
[B] Cement production
[C] Fertilizer industry
[D] Defense sector
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Correct Answer: C [Fertilizer industry]
Notes:
Potash from UP districts like Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Allahabad, and Varanasi is mainly used in the fertilizer industry, especially for producing potassium fertilizers essential for agriculture. It also finds minor use in oil-well drilling fluids and aluminum recycling processes.
37. Which noted Hindi author founded Hans magazine in 1930 at Varanasi?
[A] Bhartendu Harishchandra
[B] Pt. Sundarlal
[C] Premchand
[D] Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: C [Premchand]
Notes:
Munshi Premchand started Hans magazine in 1930 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to foster progressive Hindi literature and social awareness. Hans remains a prestigious Hindi literary magazine. Premchand is regarded as one of Hindi literature’s greatest novelists and short story writers.
38. Which two Uttar Pradesh cities were first connected by telegraph in 1854?
[A] Agra and Lucknow
[B] Kanpur and Varanasi
[C] Agra and Kolkata
[D] Agra and Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Agra and Kolkata]
Notes:
The first telegraph line in Uttar Pradesh was established in 1854, connecting Agra and Kolkata, significantly improving administrative communication during the British colonial era. Kolkata was then the capital of British India, making this linkage strategically important.
39. Which Nawab of Awadh transferred the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775 CE?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Asaf-ud-Daula
[D] Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
In 1775, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, marking the city’s emergence as a major cultural and administrative hub. This move greatly influenced the architectural and cultural landscape of Lucknow, with the Nawab commissioning several iconic structures and promoting arts, cuisine, and literature. The transition of the capital thus played a pivotal role in shaping the unique identity of Lucknow that flourished in the later years.
40. Which of the following lakes is situated in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Belasagar Lake
[B] Surha Taal
[C] Kukrail Lake
[D] Keetham Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Surha Taal]
Notes:
Surha Taal is a prominent lake and wetland located in Ballia district, eastern Uttar Pradesh.
