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. In which city was the Hindi daily newspaper Dainik Jagran founded in 1942?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jhansi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Dainik Jagran was established in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1942.
32. Caribbean Hindustani language is primarily based on which two dialects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
[A] Maithili and Magahi
[B] Bhojpuri and Maithili
[C] Bhojpuri and Awadhi
[D] Awadhi and Magahi
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Correct Answer: C [Bhojpuri and Awadhi]
Notes:
Caribbean Hindustani evolved mainly from Bhojpuri and Awadhi dialects of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
33. Which city serves as the starting point of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Meerut
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Meerut]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway begins at Meerut (NH-334) and extends to Prayagraj, passing through Kanpur.
34. What was the Kakori Conspiracy Case of 1925, and what were its main consequences?
[A] An agrarian uprising against land taxes in Bengal; resulted in land reforms.
[B] A protest by textile workers in Maharashtra; led to better labor laws.
[C] An anti-liquor movement in Andhra Pradesh; resulted in prohibition.
[D] An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.
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Correct Answer: D [An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.]
Notes:
In 1925, HRA revolutionaries looted a British train near Kakori; leaders like Bismil, Khan, and Singh were hanged, others received life sentences.
35. What was the political status of the United Provinces after India gained independence in 1950?
[A] It remained as the United Provinces under British rule
[B] It was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became a state of India
[C] It became part of Madhya Pradesh
[D] It merged with Bihar to form a new province
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Correct Answer: B [It was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became a state of India]
Notes:
In 1950, the United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh and became an Indian state with the highest Lok Sabha representation.
36. Which prominent revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925)?
[A] Chandrashekhar Azad
[B] Ashfaqulla Khan
[C] Ram Prasad Bismil
[D] Shivaram Rajguru
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Correct Answer: C [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil, from Uttar Pradesh, played key roles in both the Mainpuri and Kakori conspiracies against British rule, and was executed for his involvement in Kakori.
37. 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.
38. Why is the Bangar soil of the Gangetic plains considered less fertile?
[A] Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion
[B] Because it is frequently waterlogged
[C] Because it contains excessive organic matter
[D] Because it is recently deposited and immature
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Correct Answer: A [Due to the presence of kankar (calcareous concretions) and nutrient depletion]
Notes:
Bangar soil is older alluvium, containing kankar (calcareous concretions), and has lost nutrients over time, making it less fertile.
39. Why are the ‘usar’ or ‘reh’ soils in India generally considered unproductive?
[A] Poor fertility due to low organic matter
[B] Frequent flooding and waterlogging
[C] Lack of essential minerals
[D] High alkalinity and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High alkalinity and poor drainage]
Notes:
Usar or reh soils are unproductive chiefly because of high alkalinity and poor drainage, leading to low permeability and unsuitable structure for crops.
40. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
