States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations

1. During whose reign was the Fourth Buddhist Council held?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Kalasoka
[C] Ajatsatru
[D] Kanishka

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2. The oldest evidence in human history for the drilling of teeth in a living person was found in which of the following cultures?
[A] Ahar banas
[B] Mehrgarh
[C] Sohn Valley
[D] Malwa

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3. Which of the following statements is correct about the chairperson of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
[A] The chairperson of the committee is appointed by the RBI Governor
[B] RBI Governor is the ex officio Chairperson of the committee
[C] Finance Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the committee
[D] The Chairperson of the committee is appointed by the Finance Minister

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4. Vedic mythology refers to an ancient settlement called Pushkalavati after Pushkal, who was the son of King Bharata in the epic Ramayan. What is the modern location of Pushkalavati?
[A] Panipat
[B] Pushkar
[C] Peshawar (in Pakistan)
[D] Punjab

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5. In which year unity of Germany became a reality?
[A] 1870
[B] 1871
[C] 1875
[D] 1880

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6. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
[A] Six
[B] Seven
[C] Five
[D] Eight

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7. Which among the following Union Territory of India has largest Area?
[A] Delhi
[B] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[D] Ladakh

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8. Which among the following is the Biggest Borrower in India?
[A] Indian Government
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Indian Railways
[D] State Governments

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9. The Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF), which aims to catalyze development in backward areas, was approved by the CCEA in August, 2006. How many backward districts are covered under the BGRF?
[A] 200
[B] 225
[C] 250
[D] 275

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10. Which of the following condition will be true for a planet to have atmosphere?
[A] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is lesser than escape velocity
[B] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is greater than escape velocity
[C] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is twice the escape velocity
[D] velocity of molecules in its atmosphere is equal to the escape velocity

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