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 succeeded Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan as Rampur ruler?
[A] Sir Raza Ali Khan
[B] Nawab Muhammad Said Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Kalb Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Raza Ali Khan]
Notes:
Sir Raza Ali Khan became Nawab of Rampur in 1930, directly succeeding his father, Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan. He was the last ruling Nawab before Rampur’s accession to India in 1949.
32. Who was the businessman implicated in the 2006 Noida serial murders case in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Rajesh Kumar
[B] Vijay Singh
[C] Moninder Singh Pandher
[D] Ramesh Chandra
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Correct Answer: C [Moninder Singh Pandher]
Notes:
Moninder Singh Pandher was the businessman involved; the case involved 17 victims and highlighted police lapses and forensic issues.
33. Which of the following cities is not situated on the banks of the Yamuna River?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Kalpi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj is situated on the Ganga River, while Kalpi, Kaushambi, and Hamirpur are located on the Yamuna River.
34. Which lake provides water to the Mathura Refinery Water Treatment Plant in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barua Sagar
[B] Keetham Lake
[C] Manasi Ganga
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: B [Keetham Lake]
Notes:
Keetham Lake, also known as Sur Sarovar, supplies water to the Mathura Refinery Water Treatment Plant.
35. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the highest producing state or district for a crop in India?
[A] Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mustard – Highest producer: Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gram – Highest producer: Mirzapur
[D] Barley – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh is India’s top wheat producer; Rajasthan leads in mustard and barley, and Mirzapur is not the top producer of gram.
36. Which of the following wetlands in Uttar Pradesh was created as a result of water retention behind the Madhya Ganga Barrage?
[A] Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora Stretch)
[B] Sarsai Nawar Jheel
[C] Haiderpur Wetland
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Haiderpur Wetland]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland, a Ramsar Site notified in 2021, was formed due to the Madhya Ganga Barrage. Located in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides habitat to migratory birds, Ganges dolphins, and serves as vital flood buffer and groundwater recharge area in Uttar Pradesh.
37. 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.
38. The Kirana Gharana, a renowned musical tradition, is named after which place in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Kairana
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kairana]
Notes:
Named after Kairana in UP, Kirana Gharana was founded by Bande Ali Khan and is known for khayal and precise swara tuning.
39. Who founded the Gulabi Gang in 2006 in Banda, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sampat Pal Devi
[B] Phoolan Devi
[C] Medha Patkar
[D] Arundhati Roy
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Correct Answer: A [Sampat Pal Devi]
Notes:
Sampat Pal Devi founded the Gulabi Gang, a female vigilante group fighting violence and oppression in Banda, UP.
40. Which of the following is the distinctive architectural hallmark of Sharqi constructions in Jaunpur?
[A] Sloping walls with massive arches in Indo-Islamic style
[B] Extensive use of red sandstone and lattice work
[C] Multi-domed palaces with carved wooden interiors
[D] Pyramid-shaped roofs with intricate terracotta panels
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Correct Answer: A [Sloping walls with massive arches in Indo-Islamic style]
Notes:
The hallmark of Sharqi architecture in Jaunpur is the use of sloping walls and large arches in a unique Indo-Islamic style, seen in structures like Atala Masjid and Jama Masjid.
