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.
21. Which is the smallest Ramsar site by area in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
[B] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[C] Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
[D] Saman Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Patna Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Patna Bird Sanctuary, located in Etah district, spans only 1.09 square kilometers, making it the smallest Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh. It is known for supporting around 300 bird species, including several migratory and endangered species.
22. Which joint venture is responsible for operating the Ghatampur Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NTPC–UPRVUNL
[B] NTPC–NLC
[C] NLC–UPRVUNL
[D] UPRVUNL alone
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Correct Answer: C [NLC–UPRVUNL]
Notes:
Ghatampur Thermal Power Station (1980 MW) is managed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between NLC India and UPRVUNL, supplying power primarily to Uttar Pradesh and Assam.
23. Which district is NOT in Agra Division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Etah
[B] Mainpuri
[C] Firozabad
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Etah]
Notes:
Etah is part of Aligarh Division. Agra Division includes Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, and Mainpuri.
24. Which civilian received the Victoria Cross in the Siege of Lucknow?
[A] William George Cubitt
[B] Henry Havelock
[C] Thomas Henry Kavanagh
[D] Coverley Jackson
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Correct Answer: C [Thomas Henry Kavanagh]
Notes:
Thomas Henry Kavanagh, an Irishman, was the first civilian to receive the Victoria Cross for his daring role during the 1857 Siege of Lucknow by disguising himself to deliver vital messages.
25. Which disease-associated goddess is worshipped near Mata Pokhara in Mau, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Durga Mata
[B] Kali Mata
[C] Saraswati Mata
[D] Shitala Mata
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Correct Answer: D [Shitala Mata]
Notes:
Shitala Mata, venerated as the goddess of smallpox and infectious diseases, is commonly worshipped in North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, for protection from epidemics. A major shrine exists at Mata Pokhara, Mau.
26. Who was the only Hindu Naib of Awadh under Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Maharaja Beni Bahadur
[C] Mirza Najaf Khan
[D] Chhatrapati Shivaji
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Correct Answer: B [Maharaja Beni Bahadur]
Notes:
Maharaja Beni Bahadur, from Unnao, held the post of Naib of Awadh under Shuja-ud-Daula, participated in key military campaigns, and is notable as the only Hindu deputy governor of Awadh during this period.
27. Who assumed the office of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 24 June 1991?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Kalyan Singh
[D] Ram Prakash Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Kalyan Singh]
Notes:
Kalyan Singh became CM after BJP won 221 of 425 seats in 1991 Assembly election.
28. Who was the founder of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)?
[A] Chandrasekhar Azad
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Ram Prasad Bismil
[D] Sukhdev Thapar
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Correct Answer: C [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil founded HSRA in 1928 to fight British colonial rule through armed revolution.
29. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh is NOT associated with tea cultivation?
[A] Barabanki
[B] Pilibhit
[C] Deoria
[D] Siddharthnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barabanki]
Notes:
Barabanki is known for opium cultivation; tea is mainly grown in Pilibhit, Deoria, and Siddharthnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
30. What is the installed capacity of Parichha Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 940 MW
[B] 1,500 MW
[C] 1,140 MW
[D] 1,288 MW
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Correct Answer: C [1,140 MW]
Notes:
Parichha Thermal Power Station, located in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, has a total installed capacity of 1,140 MW. It is a major coal-based power plant operated by UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
