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 event led to the end of the Khilafat Movement in 1924?
[A] Signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
[B] Establishment of the Republic of Turkey
[C] Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk
[D] Repression by British authorities in India
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Correct Answer: C [Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk]
Notes:
In 1924, Kemal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate, removing the main cause of the Khilafat Movement and leading to its dissolution.
32. 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.
33. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh is a major site for silica (glass) sand mining?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Saharanpur
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Jhansi and Chandauli
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi and Chandauli]
Notes:
Jhansi (Mudari, Balabehat) and Chandauli (Chakia) have significant silica sand reserves, placing Uttar Pradesh third in India for glass-sand production, vital for container and optical industries.
34. Which central government scheme, launched after 2000, primarily focused on the development of village roads across India?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Sadak Yojana
[B] Bharat Nirman
[C] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
[D] MGNREGA Rural Connectivity Program
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Correct Answer: C [Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), started in December 2000, aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations in India, boosting rural infrastructure and accessibility.
35. Which long-term planning scheme implemented between 1981 and 2001 focused on the development of village roads in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Purvanchal Vikas Yojana
[B] Gram Jyoti Scheme
[C] Lucknow Plan
[D] Bundelkhand Road Vision
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow Plan]
Notes:
The Lucknow Plan (1981–2001) was a major initiative in Uttar Pradesh aimed at enhancing village road networks, promoting balanced rural development, and improving rural connectivity throughout the state.
36. In which year was Agra Presidency established by an Act of Parliament?
[A] 1836
[B] 1858
[C] 1833
[D] 1902
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Correct Answer: C [1833]
Notes:
In 1833, the British Parliament created the Agra Presidency under the Charter Act, marking an administrative reorganization in India. Agra was designated as its capital, but the Presidency was later merged into the North-Western Provinces in 1836 due to administrative changes.
37. Consider the following matches regarding districts and their respective population densities (per sq. km):
- Jalaun — 370
- Jhansi — 398
- Lalitpur — 242
Which of the above matches are correct?
[A] All Are Correct Matches
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [All Are Correct Matches]
Notes:
The population densities of Jalaun, Jhansi, and Lalitpur are 370, 398, and 242 per sq. km respectively. Each of the matches provided corresponds correctly to the latest available data, making all the matches accurate. Therefore, the correct answer is that all are correct matches.
38. Which Islamic learning center in Lucknow played a significant role in the Khilafat Movement?
[A] Firangi Mahal
[B] Darul Uloom Deoband
[C] Aligarh Muslim University
[D] Jamia Millia Islamia
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Correct Answer: A [Firangi Mahal]
Notes:
Firangi Mahal, Lucknow, was a key Islamic learning center supporting the Khilafat Movement and hosted leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Sarojini Naidu.
39. During whose reign did chaat originate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Babur
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Chaat originated in late 17th century Uttar Pradesh during Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign.
40. Where is the Mathura lion capital, an Indo-Scythian sandstone pillar from the 1st century CE, currently displayed?
[A] British Museum
[B] National Museum, New Delhi
[C] Mathura Museum
[D] Louvre Museum
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Correct Answer: A [British Museum]
Notes:
Discovered in Mathura in 1869, the Mathura lion capital is displayed at the British Museum and features inscriptions confirming Indo-Scythian patronage of Buddhism.
