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 promoted syncretic versions of the Nal-Damayanti story in early modern India?
[A] Todar Mal
[B] Akbar
[C] Faizi
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar supported cultural synthesis; Todar Mal wrote Bhakti and Faizi wrote Sufi versions, reflecting Hindu-Muslim syncretism in Mughal India.
32. Consider the following pairs regarding Mughal architecture in Uttar Pradesh and their respective builders:
- Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah — Nurjahan
- Tomb of Akbar in Agra — Jahangir
- Moti Masjid in Agra Fort — Shah Jahan
- Jodhabai Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri — Akbar
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 3 and 4 only
[C] 2, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct pairs are:
- Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah was indeed built by Nurjahan, wife of Jahangir.
- Tomb of Akbar in Agra was constructed by Jahangir, Akbar's son.
- Moti Masjid in Agra Fort was built by Shah Jahan.
- Jodhabai Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar.
All pairs except the second one are correct; so, correct answer is option 2: 1, 3, and 4 only.
33. Consider the following regions with respect to the number of rainy days during the monsoon season:
- Gorakhpur
- Bareilly
- Allahabad
- Mathura
Which one of the following correctly represents their decreasing order of rainy days?
[A] 1 > 2 > 4 > 3
[B] 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
[C] 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
[D] 4 > 3 > 2 > 1
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Correct Answer: C [1 > 2 > 3 > 4]
Notes:Gorakhpur receives the highest number of rainy days (about 56), followed by Bareilly (approximately 52), then Allahabad (about 45), and Mathura has the least among the four.
- 1: Gorakhpur
- 2: Bareilly
- 3: Allahabad
- 4: Mathura
Thus, the correct decreasing order is 1 > 2 > 3 > 4.
34. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
35. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what percentage of forest cover in Uttar Pradesh is classified as Very Dense Forest (VDF)?
[A] ~12%
[B] ~25%
[C] ~20%
[D] ~18%
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Correct Answer: D [~18%]
Notes:
ISFR 2023 reports that Uttar Pradesh has around 17.9% (~18%) of its forest cover as Very Dense Forests (VDF). VDFs have canopy density above 70% and significantly contribute to biodiversity, climate regulation, and carbon sequestration in the state.
36. Which of the following NTPC power plants in Uttar Pradesh is gas-based?
[A] Rihand
[B] Unchahar
[C] Ghatampur
[D] Auraiya
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Correct Answer: D [Auraiya]
Notes:
Auraiya Thermal Power Station is NTPC’s only gas-based plant in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Auraiya district, it uses natural gas as fuel, offering quicker start-ups and lower emissions compared to coal-based plants, contributing to the state’s energy needs.
37. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:
- Mirzapur: Kajri songs
- Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
- Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Mirzapur is renowned for Kajri songs, a traditional music form. Sant Ravidas Nagar is famous for the Sita Samabhit Sthal religious site. Sonbhadra is called the Energy capital due to the presence of the Singrauli Power Station. Hence, all the given pairs are correctly matched with their respective cultural or tourism highlights.
38. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is known for providing the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation in Neolithic India?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Chalcolithic Sringaverapura
[C] Lahuradewa
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: C [Lahuradewa]
Notes:
Lahuradewa yielded Neolithic remains with the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and rice, dating to 7000–6000 BCE.
39. Why is the hydrological system of the Gomati River considered more complex than that of the Varuna River?
[A] Because Gomati has fewer tributaries than Varuna
[B] Because Gomati receives multiple tributaries in its upper and middle course and has a significantly larger basin
[C] Because Varuna originates from a glacier, while Gomati is rain-fed
[D] Because Varuna has a more irregular flow pattern throughout the year
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Correct Answer: B [Because Gomati receives multiple tributaries in its upper and middle course and has a significantly larger basin]
Notes:
Gomati’s complexity arises from its many tributaries like Sai and Choha and its large basin; in contrast, Varuna is a minor, mainly rain-fed river.
40. Who performed at Uttar Pradesh’s first Doordarshan cultural telecast?
[A] Ustad Bismillah Khan
[B] Ravi Shankar
[C] Birju Maharaj
[D] Hari Prasad Chaurasia
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Correct Answer: A [Ustad Bismillah Khan]
Notes:
The inaugural Doordarshan cultural telecast in Uttar Pradesh featured Ustad Bismillah Khan on Shehnai on 27th November 1975, representing the state’s classical music tradition.
