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 superthermal power plant, with a project cost of ₹12,676 crore, is currently being constructed at Khurja in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ghatampur Super Thermal Power Plant
[B] Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant
[C] Meja Super Thermal Power Plant
[D] Rihand Super Thermal Power Plant
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Correct Answer: B [Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant]
Notes:
Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (2×660 MW) in Uttar Pradesh, costing ₹12,676 crore, is THDC’s first coal-fired project utilizing advanced ultra-supercritical technology for reduced emissions and improved efficiency.
32. Which significant change was introduced by the August 2024 amendment to the Mineral Conservation & Development Rules (MCDR), 2017?
[A] Implementation of Calibrated Lump Ore (CLO) standards
[B] Strict restrictions on small-scale mining
[C] Ban on the use of heavy machinery in riverbeds
[D] Elimination of NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust) funding
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Correct Answer: A [Implementation of Calibrated Lump Ore (CLO) standards]
Notes:
MCDR 2017 was amended in August 2024 to implement norms related to Calibrated Lump Ore (CLO) with effect from 7 August 2024, aiming to improve ore quality and monitoring in iron ore mining sector.
33. Consider the following pairs regarding the Governors of Uttar Pradesh and their respective years of service:
- K.M. Munshi – 1952–1957
- Romesh Bhandari – 1996–1998
- Ram Naik – 2014–2019
- TV Rajeswar – 2004–2009
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All four pairs are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All four pairs are correctly matched]
Notes:
All four pairs are correctly matched: K.M. Munshi (1952–1957), Romesh Bhandari (1996–1998), Ram Naik (2014–2019), and TV Rajeswar (2004–2009) each served as Governors of Uttar Pradesh in their respective periods, as per official records. Accurate knowledge of such tenures is essential for understanding state governance history.
34. Who was Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in the 1960s?
[A] Hari Swarup
[B] Ram Prasad
[C] Vasishtha Bhargava
[D] Ramesh Chandra Lahoti
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Correct Answer: C [Vasishtha Bhargava]
Notes:
Justice Vasishtha Bhargava served as Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court, during the 1960s. Also notable were Chief Justices Manulal C. Desai (1961–66) and Nasirullah Beg (1966–67). The 1960s witnessed significant constitutional interpretations in Uttar Pradesh high judiciary.
35. 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.
36. Who won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Chinhat in 1857?
[A] Major John Nicholson
[B] Captain James Neill
[C] Colonel Hugh Wheeler
[D] Lieutenant William George Cubitt
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Correct Answer: D [Lieutenant William George Cubitt]
Notes:
Lieutenant William George Cubitt was awarded the Victoria Cross for courageous actions during the British retreat at the Battle of Chinhat, Lucknow, on 30 June 1857, becoming one of the early recipients of this highest military decoration during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
37. Which city, established by Emperor Akbar, is renowned for its Mughal architectural landmarks such as Buland Darwaza and Panchmahal?
[A] Agra
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: D [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Akbar and is notable for Buland Darwaza, Panchmahal, and the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
38. Who established the Central Hindu School in Banaras in 1898, which later became the nucleus of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[C] Pandit Motilal Nehru
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: A [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Annie Besant founded Central Hindu School in 1898; it became the foundation for BHU, established later by Malaviya.
39. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
40. Lok Adalats in Uttar Pradesh handle which types of cases?
[A] Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases
[B] Only criminal cases
[C] Only property disputes
[D] Only administrative cases
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Correct Answer: A [Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Lok Adalats handle civil, compoundable criminal, revenue, marriage/divorce, maintenance, and land consolidation cases. Their aim is speedy, affordable, and informal justice to reduce court workload and promote settlements.
