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 became the first Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chaudhary Narain Singh
[B] Ajit Singh
[C] Sanjay Singh Chauhan
[D] Prashant Chaudhary
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Correct Answer: A [Chaudhary Narain Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Narain Singh was Uttar Pradesh’s first Deputy Chief Minister (1967-1968). He is recognized for his contribution to state politics and is the grandfather of Chandan Chauhan. No other person held this position before him in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which of the following pairs of ancient Indian works and their authors is correctly matched?
[A] Malavikagnimitra – Kalidasa
[B] Mahabhashya – Vasumitra
[C] Milindapanho – Nagarjuna
[D] Charaka Samhita – Asvaghosa
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Correct Answer: A [Malavikagnimitra – Kalidasa]
Notes:
Malavikagnimitra was written by Kalidasa; the other pairs have incorrect author-work associations.
33. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
34. Who was the notable leader from Bareilly who played a key role in leading the revolt of 1857?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Kunwar Singh
[D] Khan Bahadur Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan, a descendant of Rohilla chiefs, led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly by establishing a parallel government and resisting British authority.
35. Who was the leader of the Awadh Kisan Sabha founded in 1920 at Pratapgarh?
[A] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Baba Ramchandra
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Correct Answer: D [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a former indentured labourer in Fiji, led the Awadh Kisan Sabha to mobilize peasants against landlords and British rule.
36. What is the headline green cover target set by the Uttar Pradesh government under its “Green Chaupal” initiative launched in 2025?
[A] 12%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 18%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
Launched in May 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s “Green Chaupal” aims for a 15% green cover by 2030 through village-level community participation. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to increase forest and tree cover in rural areas.
37. In which year was the Sarus Conservation Society established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2010
[B] Notified but not yet functional
[C] 2005
[D] 2013
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Correct Answer: D [2013]
Notes:
The Sarus Conservation Society was formed in Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to protect the native Sarus crane, the state bird. The society focuses on Sarus population monitoring, awareness campaigns, and habitat restoration, especially around wetlands where nearly 12,000 Sarus cranes were counted in 2013.
38. Which electricity distribution company was established in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[B] Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (MVVNL)
[C] Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL)
[D] Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)
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Correct Answer: D [Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)]
Notes:
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) was formed in 2003 for power distribution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Other similar entities for other regions include DVVNL (southern UP), MVVNL (central UP), and KESCO (Kanpur).
39. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Newspaper)
- Amrit Prabhat
- Jai Bharat
- Vishwamitra
- Veer Bharat
List-II (City of Publication)
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
Codes:
1. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
Which of the above codes is/are correct?
[A] 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
[B] 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
[C] 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
[D] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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Correct Answer: B [1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C]
Notes:
Amrit Prabhat is primarily associated with Varanasi and Prayagraj, Jai Bharat and Veer Bharat with Kanpur, and Vishwamitra also with Kanpur. Thus, the correct matching is: 1-B (Varanasi), 2-D (Kanpur), 3-A (Kanpur), 4-C (Prayagraj). This aligns with Option 2 in the given codes.
40. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their associated districts:
- Pahuj – Jhansi
- Jamni – Lalitpur
- Beta – Jalaun
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correct: Pahuj flows through Jhansi and forms part of Jalaun’s boundary. Jamni, a tributary of Betwa, passes through Lalitpur district. Beta, a tributary of the Yamuna, forms the southern boundary of Jalaun district. Thus, 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
