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 statement about Chittaura Jheel near Bahraich is correct?
[A] It has no historical significance.
[B] Fairs are held there only on Diwali.
[C] It is located 15 km from Bahraich city.
[D] It is associated with the legend of Ashtwarka Muni.
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Correct Answer: D [It is associated with the legend of Ashtwarka Muni.]
Notes:
Chittaura Jheel is associated with Ashtwarka Muni’s legend, lies 8 km from Bahraich, and hosts fairs on Kartik Purnima and Basant Panchami. It holds historic and religious significance for the region.
32. Who became the Nawab of Rampur after Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur?
[A] Farrukhsiyar Khan
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Asaf Ali Khan
[D] Muhammad Said Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Said Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Said Khan, cousin of Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur, succeeded as the Nawab of Rampur in 1840 after Ahmad Ali Khan’s death, since Ahmad Ali Khan had no surviving sons as heirs.
33. Which event led to the end of the Khilafat Movement in 1924?
[A] Signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
[B] Establishment of the Republic of Turkey
[C] Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk
[D] Repression by British authorities in India
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Correct Answer: C [Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk]
Notes:
In 1924, Kemal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate, removing the main cause of the Khilafat Movement and leading to its dissolution.
34. Which tributary of the Son river flows almost entirely outside Uttar Pradesh and enters the state only just before its confluence with the Son?
[A] Rihand
[B] Kanhar
[C] North Koel
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar originates in Chhattisgarh, traverses Jharkhand, and enters Uttar Pradesh near its confluence with the Son river in Sonbhadra district.
35. Which region of Uttar Pradesh is considered to have the most favorable conditions for barley cultivation?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Eastern Plains
[C] Vindhya Region
[D] Ganga-Ghaghara Doab
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Plains]
Notes:
Eastern Plains of Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mau, and Ghazipur, are ideal for barley due to sandy and alluvial soils.
36. Andalusite is primarily used in which of the following industries?
[A] Water filtration
[B] Pharmaceuticals
[C] Spark plugs and refractory porcelain
[D] Fertilizers
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Correct Answer: C [Spark plugs and refractory porcelain]
Notes:
Andalusite, found in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh), is mainly used in the manufacture of spark plugs and refractory porcelain due to its high heat resistance and stability.
37. The UP Public Services Tribunal was established under which Act?
[A] Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
[B] UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976
[C] Service Matters Jurisdiction Act, 1995
[D] Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985
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Correct Answer: B [UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976]
Notes:
The UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976 enabled formation of tribunals for resolving service disputes of Uttar Pradesh government employees. It provides specialized adjudication, reducing burden on conventional courts and improving justice delivery in service matters within the state.
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. Which inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
40. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is known for providing the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation in Neolithic India?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Chalcolithic Sringaverapura
[C] Lahuradewa
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: C [Lahuradewa]
Notes:
Lahuradewa yielded Neolithic remains with the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and rice, dating to 7000–6000 BCE.
