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. The decisions of Lok Adalats are equivalent to which of the following?
[A] Civil court decrees
[B] Mediation awards
[C] Arbitration awards
[D] Departmental rulings
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Correct Answer: A [Civil court decrees]
Notes:
Lok Adalat awards are final, binding, and deemed civil court decrees under the Legal Services Authorities Act. They are not appealable and enforceable as a civil court judgment, helping expedite dispute resolution and reduce judicial backlog in India.
32. Which poet is famous for using the Sadhukkari dialect in his writings?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Kabir
[C] Rahim
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: B [Kabir]
Notes:
Kabir’s poetry features Sadhukkari dialect, mixing Hindi, Awadhi, Braj, and Bhojpuri. This made his verses accessible, spreading spiritual ideas across North India regardless of regional or class barriers. Sadhukkari enabled an easy, direct communication style in Hindi literature.
33. Which is the confluence of five rivers near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Panch Nada
[B] Sangam
[C] Triveni
[D] Prayag
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Correct Answer: A [Panch Nada]
Notes:
Panch Nada is where Yamuna, Sindh, Chambal, Pahuj, and Kunwari rivers meet near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
34. 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.
35. In which city did Gautam Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
[A] Lumbini
[B] Rajgir
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar in 483 BCE at age 80.
36. Who became Nawab of Bareilly after Ali Muhammad Khan’s death?
[A] Allah Yar Khan
[B] Hafiz Rehmat Khan
[C] Muhammad Yar Khan
[D] Abdullah Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Yar Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Yar Khan, Ali Muhammad Khan’s fourth son, succeeded as Nawab of Bareilly; Hafiz Rehmat Khan served as regent during his minority.
37. Who built Ramnagar Fort in 1750 on the Ganges’ eastern bank in Varanasi?
[A] Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh]
Notes:
Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi was built by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh in 1750. The fort exhibits Mughal-style sandstone architecture and serves as the ancestral home of Varanasi’s royal family, Kashi Naresh. It has historical and cultural importance in Uttar Pradesh.
38. Who built Kusum Sarovar in memory of Maharaja Suraj Mal?
[A] Maharaja Suraj Mal
[B] Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
[C] Maharaja Man Singh
[D] Maharaja Jawahar Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Maharaja Jawahar Singh]
Notes:
Kusum Sarovar in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, was commissioned by Maharaja Jawahar Singh, son of Maharaja Suraj Mal, to honor his father’s legacy during the 18th century.
39. Which two rivers form the boundaries of the Doab region in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna and Chambal
[B] Ganges and Yamuna
[C] Ganges and Gomti
[D] Yamuna and Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges and Yamuna]
Notes:
The Doab region in Uttar Pradesh lies between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, known as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
40. Which type of soil in Uttar Pradesh is formed due to frequent alluviation and seasonal flooding, and is known to support the highest cropping intensity even without extensive use of manures?
[A] Terai Soil
[B] Bhanger Soil
[C] Ravine Soil
[D] Khadar Soil
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Correct Answer: D [Khadar Soil]
Notes:
Khadar soil, a young alluvium deposited by frequent floods, naturally regenerates nutrients, enabling high cropping intensity without heavy manure use.
