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.
31. Who holds the record for the shortest tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalyan Singh
[B] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[C] Jagdambika Pal
[D] Akhilesh Yadav
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Correct Answer: C [Jagdambika Pal]
Notes:
Jagdambika Pal served as UP Chief Minister for only 31 hours in 1998, the shortest tenure in the state’s history.
32. In which year was the Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary established in Uttar Pradesh, India?
[A] 1857
[B] 1866
[C] 1885
[D] 1901
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Correct Answer: B [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866 in Saharanpur, UP, becoming a major Islamic educational institution.
33. Which Indian state was involved in the major food grain scam between 2002 and 2010?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh food grain scam (2002-2010) involved diversion of ₹350 billion worth food grains from PDS and welfare schemes to open market and smuggling; over 5,000 FIRs filed and CBI probe ordered.
34. What is the primary reason for the structural difference in soil fertility loss between Bangar regions and southern plateau soils of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Higher organic content in Bangar soils
[B] Presence of calcareous concretions (Kankar) and lack of renewal in Bangar; plateau soils lose fertility due to mineral weathering and leaching
[C] Frequent flooding in both regions
[D] Bangar soils being younger than plateau soils
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Correct Answer: B [Presence of calcareous concretions (Kankar) and lack of renewal in Bangar; plateau soils lose fertility due to mineral weathering and leaching]
Notes:
Bangar soils have calcareous concretions and lack natural fertility renewal; plateau soils are depleted by weathering and leaching due to their non-alluvial origin.
35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Newspaper)
- Amrit Prabhat
- Jai Bharat
- Vishwamitra
- Veer Bharat
List-II (City of Publication)
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
Codes:
1. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
2. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
3. 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
Which of the above codes is/are correct?
[A] 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-D
[B] 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
[C] 1-C, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D
[D] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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Correct Answer: B [1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C]
Notes:
Amrit Prabhat is primarily associated with Varanasi and Prayagraj, Jai Bharat and Veer Bharat with Kanpur, and Vishwamitra also with Kanpur. Thus, the correct matching is: 1-B (Varanasi), 2-D (Kanpur), 3-A (Kanpur), 4-C (Prayagraj). This aligns with Option 2 in the given codes.
36. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is known for providing the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation in Neolithic India?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Chalcolithic Sringaverapura
[C] Lahuradewa
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: C [Lahuradewa]
Notes:
Lahuradewa yielded Neolithic remains with the earliest evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and rice, dating to 7000–6000 BCE.
37. Which Uttar Pradesh city saw a major siege in the 1857 revolt?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow’s British Residency endured an 87-day siege; it became central to the 1857 rebellion, with relief efforts by Havelock, Outram, and Campbell. This siege significantly influenced the course of the uprising in North India.
38. Despite losing its political dominance, why did Kannauj continue to be an important center during medieval times?
[A] Military fortifications and defense
[B] Trade and commercial activities
[C] Sufi and scholarly activities
[D] Royal patronage and courtly life
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Correct Answer: C [Sufi and scholarly activities]
Notes:
Kannauj remained significant in medieval times due to its vibrant Sufi and scholarly activities, attracting saints and scholars and becoming a center for Islamic learning.
39. Which of the following State Highways in Uttar Pradesh has the longest route?
[A] SH-13
[B] SH-5
[C] SH-33
[D] SH-21
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Correct Answer: D [SH-21]
Notes:
SH-21 is the longest State Highway in the list, spanning 385 km across Uttar Pradesh, connecting Lakhimpur-Kheri, Hardoi, Kannauj, Auraiya, Sitapur, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Mahoba.
40. The Bhitargaon temple in Kanpur is significant for which of the following features?
1. It is a rare surviving temple from the Gupta period.
2. It is built primarily of brick and decorated with terracotta panels.
3. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
The Bhitargaon temple, located in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the earliest surviving brick temples of India dating to the Gupta period (5th century CE). It is noted for its large-scale use of terracotta plaques for decorative purposes and its rare, well-preserved pyramidal structure. This temple has no connection to the Mughal emperor Akbar, as it was built centuries earlier. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
