States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations

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As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of Cold Humid type region. A short summer and cold humid winter are the characteristics of this region.

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The oilfields located on the Gujarat coast are:

1. Ankleswar Oilfield
2. Cambay-Luni region
3. Ahmedabad-Kalol region

Option 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

The Naharkatiya Oilfield is located in the upper Assam region, not in Gujarat.

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The production of thermal power is highest in Maharashtra. Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal.

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The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has launched a plantation campaign named ‘Mission Vriksharopan’.
He planted a sapling at Kukrel forest Lucknow, on the occasion of the Guru Purnima, which is celebrated across the state. Under the mission, the state government has planned to plant at least 25 crore saplings in a single day, across the state.

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The name of the scheme which was announced in Uttar Pradesh for the empowerment of girl child is Kanya Sumangala Yojana. As per the scheme the family of the girl child will receive Rs 15,000.

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The 11th edition of ‘DefExpo 2020’ was the first time defence exhibition which was held in the northern state (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh). The theme of the 11th edition of ‘DefExpo 2020’ was “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”.

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Uttar Pradesh government planned to develop herbal roads along the state and national highways of 800 kilometers. The road will have trees like like Neem, Peepal, Sehjan along with Brahmi, ashvagandha and jatropha. The main objective is to promote biodiversity and plantation of herbal and medicinal plants.

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Recently, an ancient buried river has been discovered in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). The river links the Ganga and the Yamuna river. The scientists of the National Geophysical Survey Work performed the survey work in collaboration with Central Groundwater Board.

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IIT Kanpur and Common Service Centre’s e-Governance Services India Limited has tied up to improve Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. The main objective is to connect higher educational institutions to address the development challenges through appropriate technologies.

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Uttar Pradesh ranked 2nd (27.71 million tonnes) in Vegetable production in FY 2018-19. The state of West Bengal (29.55 million tonnes) ranked first. Andhra Pradesh ranked first in the production of fruits.