States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations
31. The Magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora was built during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Dhruva
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Krishna I
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna I]
Notes:
The magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora which is situated near present-day Aurangabad, Maharastra was built during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
32. What is the approximate distance between the Earth and the Sun ?
[A] 350 million km
[B] 100 million km
[C] 150 million km
[D] 250 million km
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Correct Answer: C [150 million km ]
Notes:
The Sun is at the heart of the Solar system and all the planets revolve around it. The distance between the Earth and the Sun is approximately 150 million km which is equivalent to 1 AU.
33. Which of these is the correct meaning of the term Mamluk in context with medieval India?
[A] Slave
[B] Owned
[C] king
[D] invader
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Correct Answer: B [Owned]
Notes:
The word Mamluk means “owned”. Mamluk were slave soldier. In practice, a Mamluk could not pass his property or title to his son and hence the group had to be constantly replenished from outside sources. Mamluk sultans or slave dynasty ruled Delhi from 1206AD to 1290 AD and the founder of this dynasty was Qutubuddin Aibak.
34. Which of the following Chola King killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (southern Tamil country) under his control?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Parantaka II
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya I ]
Notes:
The Chola King Aditya I killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (southern Tamil country) under his control in c.893 CE. He conquered Kongudesha from the Pandyas by alling with the Cheras.
35. What is the total urea imports for India?
[A] 30 lakh metric tonnes
[B] 50 lakh metric tonnes
[C] 80 lakh metric tonnes
[D] 70 lakh metric tonnes
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Correct Answer: C [80 lakh metric tonnes]
Notes:
India is the third-largest fertilizer consumer. India imports 80 lakh metric tonnes of urea out of the total demand of 310 lakh metric tonne.
36. Which crop variety is ARABICA?
[A] Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Maize
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [Coffee]
Notes:
Arabica and Robusta are varieties of coffee. Indian Arabica coffee is famous around the world.
37. Where is the Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development (DCCD) located?
[A] Pune
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Kolkatta
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: D [Kochi]
Notes:
Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kochi is Responsible for plantation crops, other than coconut and areca nut.
38. Which among the following are the basic operations of silviculture?
1. regeneration
2. tending
3. harvesting
Choose the correct option from the choices given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 1,2 and 3
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1,2 and 3 ]
Notes:
Silviculture is the science of forest farming. The three basic operations contained are regeneration, tending, and harvesting of the forest. A series of treatments along the tree life is regarded as a silvicultural system.
39. Which Metro station of India is to have the first She-Man station of North India with special facilities for transgenders?
[A] Delhi Metro
[B] Noida Metro
[C] Kolkata Metro
[D] Gurgaon Metro
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Correct Answer: B [Noida Metro]
Notes:
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation has announced its plan to convert Sector 50 metro station into a ‘she-man’ metro station.
Once implemented, this would be the first She-Man station of North India with special facilities for employment opportunities to the transgender community. This station will be on the lines of the Pink Metro stations. Though the ‘She-Man’ station will be open for all passengers, it will cater especially to the transgender passengers.
40. Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hills is the origin of which of the following river?
[A] Ghaggar
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The origin Narmada river is situated on the Amarkantak Hill in Anuppur District of East Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak region is s the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
