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 district in Jhansi Division has the highest literacy rate?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Jalaun
[C] Lalitpur
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi Division includes Jhansi, Jalaun, and Lalitpur. As per census data, Jhansi has the highest literacy rate at 75%, followed by Jalaun at 73.7% and Lalitpur at 63.5%. Hamirpur is not part of Jhansi Division but included for comparative option.
32. Which city in Uttar Pradesh marks Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Sankissa
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Sankissa]
Notes:
Sankissa, UP, is famed for Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven and houses an Ashokan pillar with a unique elephant capital.
33. Which dynasty ruled Jhansi from 1769 to 1858?
[A] Scindia dynasty
[B] Newalkar dynasty
[C] Peshwa dynasty
[D] Bhonsle dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Newalkar dynasty]
Notes:
The Newalkar dynasty, established by Raghunath Hari Newalkar, ruled Jhansi from 1769 to 1858. They were Marathi Karhade Brahmins and played a major role in Central Indian history during the 18th and 19th centuries.
34. In which city was Madrasatul Islah, established in 1908, founded?
[A] Azamgarh
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Azamgarh]
Notes:
Madrasatul Islah was founded in Azamgarh, UP in 1908 by Mawlana Muhammad Shafi, emphasizing direct Qur’an reading and modern syllabus.
35. Who was the businessman implicated in the 2006 Noida serial murders case in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Surinder Koli
[B] Moninder Singh Pandher
[C] Vikas Yadav
[D] Rajesh Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Moninder Singh Pandher]
Notes:
Moninder Singh Pandher, a businessman from Noida, was involved along with servant Surinder Koli in the 2006 serial murders case.
36. Despite low rainfall, which factor allows the Western Plains of Uttar Pradesh to sustain intensive agriculture?
[A] Use of drought-resistant crop varieties
[B] Predominance of rainwater harvesting systems
[C] Extensive canal irrigation from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna systems
[D] Fertile black soil similar to Deccan Plateau
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Correct Answer: C [Extensive canal irrigation from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna systems]
Notes:
Western Uttar Pradesh has a dense canal irrigation network sourced from the Upper Ganga and Yamuna, enabling intensive agriculture despite low rainfall.
37. With reference to the tributaries of the Yamuna River, consider the following:
- Hindon
- Chambal
- Betwa
- Ken
Arrange these rivers from north to south based on their locations of confluence with the Yamuna.
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:The correct north to south arrangement is:
- Hindon (confluence near Noida, northernmost)
- Chambal (joins at Auraiya)
- Betwa (merges near Hamirpur)
- Ken (meets near Banda, southernmost)
Thus, the correct sequence is 1, 4, 3, 2. This ordering is based on geographical locations of confluence along the Yamuna River.
38. Consider the following dams on the Chambal river system:
- Gandhi Sagar Dam
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Kota Barrage
Which one of the following correctly represents their sequence from upstream to downstream?
[A] 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
[B] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
[C] 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
[D] 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
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Correct Answer: B [1 – 2 – 3 – 4]
Notes:The correct upstream to downstream sequence of major dams on the Chambal river is:
- Gandhi Sagar Dam
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Kota Barrage
This order follows the flow of the Chambal river from its upper reaches in Madhya Pradesh through Rajasthan.
39. What is the headline green cover target set by the Uttar Pradesh government under its “Green Chaupal” initiative launched in 2025?
[A] 12%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 18%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
Launched in May 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s “Green Chaupal” aims for a 15% green cover by 2030 through village-level community participation. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to increase forest and tree cover in rural areas.
40. Which ancient rivers are linked to Mainpuri district?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Ganga and Betwa
[C] Yamuna and Gomti
[D] Ghaghra and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga and Yamuna]
Notes:
Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh is mainly associated with the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which significantly influence its agriculture and history. Both rivers are important in the northern plains and have contributed to the region’s fertility and settlement patterns since ancient times.
