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 emperor’s inscriptions are prominently found on the Allahabad Pillar in Prayagraj?
[A] Emperor Ashoka
[B] Emperor Jahangir
[C] Emperor Harshavardhana
[D] Emperor Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Emperor Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar contains inscriptions from Ashoka, Jahangir, and notably the Prayag Prashasti praising Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
32. Which leaders initiated the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad in 1930 as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant, Purushottam Das Tandon, Syed Mahmood
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri
[C] Motilal Nehru, Vijaylakshmi Pandit, Sampurnanand
[D] Chitta Ranjan Das, Annie Besant, Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: B [Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru, JP Narayan, and Lal Bahadur Shastri led the tax refusal campaign in Allahabad during the 1930 Civil Disobedience Movement.
33. Why is the black soil (Kabar) of Southern Uttar Pradesh less suitable for cultivating rabi gram without irrigation, even though it retains moisture?
[A] The soil has low nutrient content needed for rabi gram.
[B] Kabar soil supports only kharif crops due to its composition.
[C] The soil develops excess salinity during winter.
[D] When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.
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Correct Answer: D [When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.]
Notes:
Kabar soil retains moisture but becomes hard and cracked when dry, hindering rabi gram germination unless irrigated and well-tilled.
34. Which of the following river-tributary confluences occurs entirely outside the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna–Tons
[B] Yamuna–Ken
[C] Yamuna–Chambal
[D] Yamuna–Betwa
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Correct Answer: A [Yamuna–Tons]
Notes:
The Tons meets the Yamuna in Uttarakhand, while the other listed tributaries (Ken, Chambal, Betwa) join the Yamuna within Uttar Pradesh.
35. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the crop and its ideal soil type in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barley – Alluvial and loamy soils
[B] Mustard – Black cotton soil
[C] Gram – Sandy loam and saline soils
[D] Wheat – Heavy clayey soil
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Correct Answer: A [Barley – Alluvial and loamy soils]
Notes:
Barley thrives best in alluvial and loamy soils common in Uttar Pradesh; other options are incorrectly matched with soil types uncommon to the state.
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. Which mineral, commonly used in fertilizers, is found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Gypsum
[C] Potash
[D] Rock Phosphate
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Correct Answer: D [Rock Phosphate]
Notes:
Rock Phosphate is a key ingredient in fertilizers. Major deposits of Rock Phosphate are found in the Banda and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, making the state significant for mineral-based agriculture. Gypsum, Bauxite, and Potash are less prominent in these districts.
38. During whose reign did chaat originate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Babur
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Chaat originated in late 17th century Uttar Pradesh during Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign.
39. In which year was the NCR Institute of Medical Sciences in Meerut established?
[A] 2018
[B] 2015
[C] 2010
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: A [2018]
Notes:
NCR Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut was established in 2018 and is affiliated with Ch. Charan Singh University.
40. Which tree’s seeds yield edible oil and wood for matchsticks in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahua
[B] Deodar
[C] Semal
[D] Silver Fir
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Correct Answer: C [Semal]
Notes:
Semal (Bombax ceiba) seeds provide edible oil used in soaps, and its softwood is suitable for matchstick production. Widespread in Uttar Pradesh, Semal is a common tree in moist deciduous forests and holds economic and medicinal significance.
