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. Who founded Dainik Jagran, the leading Hindi daily in India?
[A] Ramnath Goenka
[B] Devki Nandan Khatri
[C] Munshi Premchand
[D] Puran Chandra Gupta
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Correct Answer: D [Puran Chandra Gupta]
Notes:
Puran Chandra Gupta established Dainik Jagran in 1942 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; it was later renamed in 1947. Gupta was also former Press Trust of India chairman. Dainik Jagran remains a top-circulated Hindi daily. The newspaper is headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
32. Who was the last king of the Janaka Dynasty in Mithila?
[A] Janaka Sita
[B] Karala Janaka
[C] Ajatashatru
[D] Vashishtha
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Correct Answer: B [Karala Janaka]
Notes:
Karala Janaka was the last Janaka king; after his death, Mithila became a republic in the Vajjian confederacy.
33. Who was the Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri from approximately 1163 to 1188 CE?
[A] Gayakarna
[B] Narasimha
[C] Jayasimha
[D] Paramardi
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha]
Notes:
Jayasimha ruled Tripuri c. 1163–1188 CE, son of Gayakarna, succeeded brother Narasimha, faced defeat by Chandela king Paramardi.
34. Which airport in Uttar Pradesh, located 12 km from its city center, is planned for expansion under the UDAN scheme?
[A] Kanpur Airport
[B] Varanasi Airport
[C] Chitrakoot Airport
[D] Agra Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Chitrakoot Airport]
Notes:
Chitrakoot Airport is 12 km from Chitrakoot city, planned for expansion under UDAN with a new runway and terminal.
35. Which of the following states or union territories borders Uttar Pradesh to the west?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana and Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana and Delhi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares its western boundary with Haryana and the Union Territory of Delhi.
36. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
37. Which of the following mineral-rich sites is not located within the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Rock Phosphate
[B] Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand
[C] Jhansi – Rare-earth Metals
[D] Sonrai (Lalitpur) – Copper
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Correct Answer: B [Chakia (Chandauli) – Glass Sand]
Notes:
Chakia in Chandauli lies in eastern Uttar Pradesh, outside Bundelkhand, while Banda, Jhansi, and Sonrai are all mineral-rich locations within Bundelkhand region.
38. Which ancient rivers are linked to Mainpuri district?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Ganga and Betwa
[C] Yamuna and Gomti
[D] Ghaghra and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga and Yamuna]
Notes:
Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh is mainly associated with the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which significantly influence its agriculture and history. Both rivers are important in the northern plains and have contributed to the region’s fertility and settlement patterns since ancient times.
39. Who was the Nawab of Rohilkhand during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
[A] Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Rani Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla]
Notes:
Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla, grandson of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, led Bareilly during 1857 and was executed in 1860 after British recapture.
40. Who discovered the Mathura Herakles statue in the late 19th century?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] James Prinsep
[C] John Marshall
[D] F. S. Growse
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Correct Answer: A [Alexander Cunningham]
Notes:
The Mathura Herakles statue was discovered by Alexander Cunningham, highlighting Greek influence on Indian art.
