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. What is the installed capacity of Parichha Thermal Power Plant, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1140 MW
[B] 660 MW
[C] 1320 MW
[D] 500 MW
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Correct Answer: A [1140 MW]
Notes:
Parichha Thermal Power Plant, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has a coal-fired capacity of 1140 MW, consisting of six units. It is operated by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL).
22. Maghar Mahotsav, an annual cultural festival in Uttar Pradesh, is held in memory of which saint?
[A] Saint Kabir
[B] Saint Tulsidas
[C] Saint Ravidas
[D] Saint Guru Nanak
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Correct Answer: A [Saint Kabir]
Notes:
Maghar Mahotsav commemorates Saint Kabir, celebrated annually in Maghar, UP, featuring cultural events and merged with Spiritual Saint Yatra since 2021.
23. Consider the following statements regarding Birbal:
- He was the only Hindu to adopt ‘Din-i-Ilahi’.
- He served as the Finance Minister under Akbar.
- He belonged to a Brahmin family from Kalpi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:Statements 1 and 3 are correct: Birbal was the only Hindu to adopt Akbar’s ‘Din-i-Ilahi’, and he belonged to a Brahmin family from Kalpi. However, statement 2 is incorrect because Raja Todarmal, not Birbal, was Akbar’s Finance Minister.
- Correct: 1, 3
- Incorrect: 2
24. Which two rivers meet at Devprayag in Uttarakhand to mark the official beginning of the Ganga River?
[A] Mandakini and Yamuna
[B] Ghaghara and Gandak
[C] Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
[D] Son and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagirathi and Alaknanda]
Notes:
Ganga is formed at Devprayag by the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand.
25. Which precious gemstone is also found in Mirzapur?
[A] Diamond
[B] Ruby
[C] Emerald
[D] Sapphire
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Correct Answer: A [Diamond]
Notes:
Alluvial diamonds have been discovered in the forested areas of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. These diamond deposits may also extend into nearby Banda district, notable for the Kalinjar region.
26. As of April 2025, what is the value of the incentive schemes approved under India’s Critical Minerals Mission?
[A] ₹3,500–5,000 crore
[B] ₹2,000 crore
[C] ₹1,000 crore
[D] ₹10,000 crore
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Correct Answer: A [₹3,500–5,000 crore]
Notes:
In April 2025, India approved incentive schemes worth ₹3,500–5,000 crore under the Critical Minerals Mission to promote domestic rare earth extraction and magnet manufacturing, aiming to reduce import dependence and develop strategic mineral capabilities.
27. Which council tier holds independent charge of specific ministries in India?
[A] Cabinet Ministers
[B] Ministers of State (Independent Charge)
[C] Deputy Ministers
[D] Chief Secretary
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Correct Answer: B [Ministers of State (Independent Charge)]
Notes:
Ministers of State (Independent Charge) manage specific ministries autonomously without oversight from Cabinet Ministers; Cabinet Ministers lead major portfolios, Deputy Ministers assist, and Chief Secretary is a top civil servant in a state, not a minister.
28. Which two Uttar Pradesh cities were first connected by telegraph in 1854?
[A] Agra and Lucknow
[B] Kanpur and Varanasi
[C] Agra and Kolkata
[D] Agra and Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Agra and Kolkata]
Notes:
The first telegraph line in Uttar Pradesh was established in 1854, connecting Agra and Kolkata, significantly improving administrative communication during the British colonial era. Kolkata was then the capital of British India, making this linkage strategically important.
29. Who rebuilt Aligarh Fort during Farrukh Siyar’s reign?
[A] Madhavrao I Scindia
[B] Sabit Khan
[C] Maharaja Surajmal
[D] Muhammad, son of Umar
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Correct Answer: B [Sabit Khan]
Notes:
Sabit Khan rebuilt Aligarh Fort under Farrukh Siyar. The fort was originally constructed by Muhammad, son of Umar, in the 16th century. The fort is located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and has historical significance in north Indian military and political history.
30. Which site in Uttar Pradesh is famous for Buddha’s parinirvana?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kushinagar
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: B [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar is where Gautama Buddha attained parinirvana. It features the Parinirvana Temple, a reclining Buddha statue, and Ashoka-era monuments. It is among the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India.
