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 lake in Uttar Pradesh is closely linked to a religious legend involving Radha and Krishna, and is not of tectonic or oxbow origin?
[A] Belasagar Lake
[B] Radha Kund
[C] Ramgarh Tal
[D] Keetham Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Radha Kund]
Notes:
Radha Kund in Mathura is a sacred lake associated with Krishna-Radha legends and is not of tectonic or oxbow origin.
32. Consider the following statements regarding Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It lies in the districts of Mirzapur and Sonbhadra.
- The sanctuary is rich in grassland fauna such as black buck and chinkara.
- It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape under Project Tiger.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the districts of Mirzapur and Sonbhadra and is home to grassland fauna including black buck and chinkara. Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Terai Arc Landscape does not include Kaimur, which lies in the Vindhyan plateau region, not the Terai belt of northern India.
33. In which year did Unit 1 of the Narora Atomic Power Station in Uttar Pradesh commence commercial operations?
[A] 1989
[B] 1994
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: C [1991]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station Unit 1 in Uttar Pradesh began commercial operation on 1 January 1991; Unit 2 followed in July 1992. NAPS was the first Indian nuclear plant with entirely indigenous components.
34. Which dynasty ruled Kosala after Mauryas, as revealed by coin discoveries?
[A] Gupta Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Shunga Dynasty
[D] Deva Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Deva Dynasty]
Notes:
The Deva Dynasty, evidenced by coins of rulers like Muladeva and Dhanadeva, succeeded Mauryas in Kosala after their decline.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. In Uttar Pradesh, which soil type, due to its high pH and sodium content, cannot be rejuvenated naturally without artificial nutrient supplementation and shows poor response to organic manuring?
[A] Terai soil
[B] Bhabar soil
[C] Usar soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: C [Usar soil]
Notes:
Usar soil in Uttar Pradesh is saline-alkaline with high sodium and pH; it cannot recover without artificial supplements like gypsum and reacts poorly to organic manure.
38. Which of the following pairs of crop and leading production district in Uttar Pradesh is incorrectly matched?
[A] Barley – Saharanpur
[B] Mustard – Gonda
[C] Gram – Hamirpur
[D] Wheat – Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barley – Saharanpur]
Notes:
Barley is mainly grown in eastern districts like Varanasi and Ballia, not Saharanpur; other pairs are correct.
39. When is Uttar Pradesh Day officially celebrated?
[A] 1 November
[B] 24 January
[C] 26 January
[D] 15 August
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Correct Answer: B [24 January]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Day is observed on 24 January, commemorating the 1950 renaming of United Provinces as Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence.
40. Despite losing its political dominance, why did Kannauj continue to be an important center during medieval times?
[A] Military fortifications and defense
[B] Trade and commercial activities
[C] Sufi and scholarly activities
[D] Royal patronage and courtly life
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Correct Answer: C [Sufi and scholarly activities]
Notes:
Kannauj remained significant in medieval times due to its vibrant Sufi and scholarly activities, attracting saints and scholars and becoming a center for Islamic learning.
