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. Sandi Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar site designated in 2019 in Uttar Pradesh, is known for supporting over 1% of the South Asian population of which bird species?
[A] Common Teal
[B] Indian Skimmer
[C] Flamingo
[D] Sarus Crane
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Correct Answer: A [Common Teal]
Notes:
Sandi Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh supports significant populations of Common Teal, hosting over 1% of their South Asian numbers. It is also important for Red-Crested Pochard and Ferruginous Duck. Sandi became a Ramsar site in 2019 due to its avifaunal diversity.
32. Which expressway runs along the Upper Ganga canal, connecting NCR with western Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] Upper Ganga Canal Expressway
[C] Delhi–Meerut Expressway
[D] DND Flyway
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Correct Answer: B [Upper Ganga Canal Expressway]
Notes:
The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway is an 8-lane access-controlled route along the Upper Ganga canal. It links Sanauta Bridge (Bulandshahr) to Purkazi (Muzaffarnagar) in Uttar Pradesh, with a proposed stretch to Haridwar, enhancing regional connectivity.
33. Which Gupta emperor’s achievements are detailed in the Allahabad Pillar inscription at Prayagraj?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta I
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, authored by Harisena, documents Samudragupta’s extensive conquests and expansion of the Gupta Empire.
34. 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.
35. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was renowned from the 2nd century BCE for pioneering devotional icons in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was a major artistic center from 2nd century BCE, known for early devotional icons across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, producing influential red sandstone sculptures.
36. What is the total planned length of the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway within Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 216 km
[B] 149 km
[C] 302 km
[D] 135 km
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Correct Answer: A [216 km]
Notes:
The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway’s total planned length in Uttar Pradesh is 216 km, which includes a 149 km main corridor and 65 km of link roads.
37. Which river system drains the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganges and Yamuna
[B] Gandak and Ghaghara
[C] Belan and Karmahosha
[D] Chambal and Betwa
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Correct Answer: C [Belan and Karmahosha]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district lies on the Vindhya plateau, mainly drained by the Belan and Karmahosha rivers, both tributaries of the Ganges, supporting the region’s agriculture and ecosystem.
38. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Saryu Nahar National Project’:
- The project was launched in 1978.
- It was inaugurated at Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) in January, 2022.
- It aims to interlink five rivers for optimal water use.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project in December, 2021.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The Saryu Nahar National Project began in 1978, intends to interlink five rivers (Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, Rohini) for efficient water use, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect as the inauguration was not in January 2022 but in December 2021.
39. Who looted Champaran during the Pala Empire’s instability?
[A] Chola king Rajaraja I
[B] Kalachuri king Yashahkarna
[C] Gahadavala king Govindachandra
[D] Pala king Ramapala
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Correct Answer: B [Kalachuri king Yashahkarna]
Notes:
Kalachuri king Yashahkarna invaded and looted Champaran by defeating Pala ruler Shurapala II in the 11th century, taking advantage of the Pala Empire’s period of instability.
40. During the Ghosayatra Parva episode of the Mahabharata, to which location did the Kauravas embark on an expedition intending to humiliate the Pandavas?
[A] Kamyaka Forest
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Dvaitavana
[D] Hastinapura
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Correct Answer: C [Dvaitavana]
Notes:
The Kauravas went to Dvaitavana to humiliate the Pandavas but were captured by Gandharvas and later rescued by the Pandavas.
