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. What was Gwalior’s ancient name linked to the pastoral Gopas?
[A] Ahirpur
[B] Gopagiri
[C] Gopapura
[D] Yadunagar
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Correct Answer: B [Gopagiri]
Notes:
Gwalior was historically called Gopagiri, associated with the pastoral Gopas, or cowherds, reflecting its early settlements and connections to cowherd communities. The name appears in ancient inscriptions and texts relating to the Madhya Pradesh region.
32. Which variety of scented black-husk rice from eastern Uttar Pradesh, dating back to the 600 BC Buddhist period, has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
[A] Kalanamak
[B] Basmati
[C] Gobindobhog
[D] Champa
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Correct Answer: A [Kalanamak]
Notes:
Kalanamak rice, from eastern UP’s Tarai belt, has a GI tag since 2012 and dates back to 600 BC.
33. Which university is associated with the Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club, known for being India’s only university-based first-class cricket club?
[A] University of Delhi
[B] Banaras Hindu University
[C] Aligarh Muslim University
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Correct Answer: C [Aligarh Muslim University]
Notes:
Aligarh Muslim University Cricket Club, established in 1878, is India’s only university-based first-class cricket club.
34. 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).
35. Which two rivers meet at Devprayag in Uttarakhand to mark the official beginning of the Ganga River?
[A] Mandakini and Yamuna
[B] Ghaghara and Gandak
[C] Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
[D] Son and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagirathi and Alaknanda]
Notes:
Ganga is formed at Devprayag by the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand.
36. Which tree’s leaves are mainly used for rolling Indian beedis?
[A] Tendu
[B] Semal
[C] Babool
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Tendu]
Notes:
Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves, especially sourced from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, are most used in making Indian beedis due to their flexibility, slow-burning quality, and availability, playing a vital role in rural livelihoods and cottage industries.
37. What is the primary objective of the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1955?
[A] Auctioning of river-bed sand blocks
[B] Ordering cessation of coal mining in Bundelkhand
[C] Promoting scientific development and conservation of minerals for sustainable growth
[D] Regulating inter-state mineral trade
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Correct Answer: C [Promoting scientific development and conservation of minerals for sustainable growth]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, primarily aims at scientific development, sustainable mineral conservation, exploration, and regulation of mineral-based industries since its inception in 1955.
38. Which Rohilla leader was adopted by Daud Khan Rohilla at age eight?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Muhammad Khan
[C] Qutb Shah Rohilla
[D] Khwaja Almas Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Muhammad Khan]
Notes:
Ali Muhammad Khan was adopted by Daud Khan Rohilla and later founded the Rohilla state in Rohilkhand in the 1720s, becoming a prominent leader in northern India.
39. Who was the famous tawaif and ruler of Sardhana in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Begum Rokeya
[C] Wazeeran
[D] Begum Samru
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Correct Answer: D [Begum Samru]
Notes:
Begum Samru, originally a tawaif, became the ruler of Sardhana near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She commanded a mercenary army and was influential in Indo-European politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her palace at Sardhana is now a historical church. She converted to Catholicism.
40. Who is the founder of the Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences in Aligarh?
[A] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[B] Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman
[C] Dr. Zakir Husain
[D] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman]
Notes:
Founded in 2001 by Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman, the academy promotes Unani medicine and history.
