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.
11. The districts of Bareilly, Rampur, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh are categorized under which climatic zone?
[A] Arid and semi-arid
[B] Subtropical semi-humid
[C] Humid and tropical (Terai sub-region)
[D] Dry temperate
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Correct Answer: C [Humid and tropical (Terai sub-region)]
Notes:
These districts belong to the humid tropical Terai zone, known for high rainfall, fertile soil, and dense vegetation.
12. Consider the following statements regarding Bangar and Khadar soils in Uttar Pradesh:
- Bangar soils are older alluvial soils found on higher terraces, while Khadar soils are younger and situated in active floodplains.
- Khadar soils are generally more fertile and are continuously replenished by annual flooding.
- Bangar soils are sandy, saline, and less fertile compared to Khadar soils.
- Khadar soils are restricted to western Uttar Pradesh, while Bangar soils are found only in the east.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:Bangar soils are the older alluvium, found on higher terraces, coarser, and less fertile; Khadar soils are newer alluvium in floodplains, replenished annually and thus more fertile.
- Statements 1 and 2 correctly describe these features.
- Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: Bangar is not necessarily saline, and the soils are not restricted regionally.
13. Which Uttar Pradesh district is known for Tropical Thorny Forests?
[A] Pilibhit
[B] Maharajganj
[C] Bahraich
[D] Jhansi
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi]
Notes:
Jhansi’s low annual rainfall and semi-arid Bundelkhand terrain favor Tropical Thorny Forests with drought-resistant species. Vegetation is sparse, dominated by babool and khair trees. Other listed districts receive higher rainfall, supporting different forest types.
14. Which National Highway has the longest route within Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-24
[B] NH-34
[C] NH-709B
[D] NH-19
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Correct Answer: B [NH-34]
Notes:
NH-34, stretching about 723.4 km, is the longest National Highway passing through Uttar Pradesh, connecting the Uttarakhand border to Madhya Pradesh and covering major cities like Bijnor, Meerut, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Mahoba.
15. Which is the shortest National Highway located within Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-124C
[B] NH-321
[C] NH-307
[D] NH-219
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Correct Answer: D [NH-219]
Notes:
NH-219 is the shortest National Highway in Uttar Pradesh, measuring only 5 km. It connects the Bihar border to Chandauli district, making it the briefest stretch among UP’s National Highways.
16. Under which Five-Year Plan was the Uttar Pradesh Government Roadways reorganized as Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)?
[A] Third Five-Year Plan
[B] Fifth Five-Year Plan
[C] Fourth Five-Year Plan
[D] Sixth Five-Year Plan
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Correct Answer: C [Fourth Five-Year Plan]
Notes:
U.P. Government Roadways was reorganized as UPSRTC on 1st June, 1972, during the Fourth Five-Year Plan under the Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950.
17. Who founded the Hindi newspaper ‘Aaj’ in 1920 in Kashi?
[A] Bhartendu Harishchandra
[B] Pratap Narayan Mishra
[C] Shiv Prasad Gupta
[D] Taramohan Mishra
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Correct Answer: C [Shiv Prasad Gupta]
Notes:
‘Aaj’ was founded in 1920 in Kashi by Shiv Prasad Gupta. It became prominent during India’s freedom struggle, propagating nationalist ideology and playing a significant role in the Hindi journalism movement. Gupta was also known as Shri Prakashji and contributed extensively to social work and education in Uttar Pradesh.
18. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest population density?
[A] Gonda
[B] Ambedkar Nagar
[C] Balrampur
[D] Shravasti
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Correct Answer: B [Ambedkar Nagar]
Notes:
Ambedkar Nagar’s population density is 1020 persons/sq km, exceeding Gonda (858), Shravasti (681), and Balrampur (642). It is among the densely populated districts in Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011, reflecting considerable settlement concentration compared to neighboring districts.
19. Which of the following statements about Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is/are correct?
1. It is the tallest building in Faizabad (Ayodhya).
2. It was built by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in memory of his wife.
3. It is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and managed by the Shia Board Committee.
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is considered one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad (now Ayodhya district) of Uttar Pradesh. It was constructed by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in memory of his wife, Unmatuzzohra Bano. The monument is presently a protected structure, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, and is also overseen by the Shia Board in Lucknow, showing collaboration in both preservation and administration.
20. Which of the following archaeological sites provides evidence of the Late Harappan culture in Uttar Pradesh’s Doab region?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kalpi
[C] Hulas
[D] Bhitari
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Correct Answer: C [Hulas]
Notes:
Hulas, located in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, is an important archaeological site associated with the Late Harappan culture in the Doab region. Excavations at Hulas have revealed typical Harappan pottery, mud-brick houses, and other cultural materials indicative of post-urban Harappan society. The site lies near the tributaries of the Yamuna river and is one of over 70 such sites found in Uttar Pradesh’s Doab area, marking the eastern extent of Harappan cultural influence.
