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. In which of the following locations in Uttar Pradesh has placer gold been recorded?
[A] Rivers Ramganga and Sharda
[B] River Ganga
[C] Yamuna plain
[D] Vindhya hills
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Correct Answer: A [Rivers Ramganga and Sharda]
Notes:
Placer gold has been found primarily in the Ramganga and Sharda rivers in Uttar Pradesh, with additional occurrences in Lalitpur and Sonbhadra districts. These findings are due to alluvial gold particles concentrated by river action.
32. Which Uttar Pradesh tribe claims descent from Matsya avatar and links to Bhils?
[A] Gonds
[B] Tharus
[C] Meenas
[D] Baigas
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Correct Answer: C [Meenas]
Notes:
Meenas, a Scheduled Tribe in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, trace descent from Matsya avatar and have historical links to the Bhils, standing out for their unique origin myth and social customs.
33. Who promoted syncretic versions of the Nal-Damayanti story in early modern India?
[A] Todar Mal
[B] Akbar
[C] Faizi
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar supported cultural synthesis; Todar Mal wrote Bhakti and Faizi wrote Sufi versions, reflecting Hindu-Muslim syncretism in Mughal India.
34. In which ancient Indian epic is the Vishnu Sahasranama, a hymn of 1,000 names of Vishnu, found?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Rigveda
[C] Upanishads
[D] Mahabharata
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Correct Answer: D [Mahabharata]
Notes:
Vishnu Sahasranama appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata and is central to Vaishnavism.
35. Adi Badri, an ancient Vedic site in Haryana, is located on the paleo-channel of which river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Sarasvati River
[B] Yamuna River
[C] Ghaggar River
[D] Chautang River
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Correct Answer: A [Sarasvati River]
Notes:
Adi Badri lies on the Sarasvati river’s paleo-channel, linked to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient Vedic culture.
36. Which type of soil in Uttar Pradesh is formed due to frequent alluviation and seasonal flooding, and is known to support the highest cropping intensity even without extensive use of manures?
[A] Terai Soil
[B] Bhanger Soil
[C] Ravine Soil
[D] Khadar Soil
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Correct Answer: D [Khadar Soil]
Notes:
Khadar soil, a young alluvium deposited by frequent floods, naturally regenerates nutrients, enabling high cropping intensity without heavy manure use.
37. Which of the following river-tributary confluences occurs entirely outside the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna–Tons
[B] Yamuna–Ken
[C] Yamuna–Chambal
[D] Yamuna–Betwa
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Correct Answer: A [Yamuna–Tons]
Notes:
The Tons meets the Yamuna in Uttarakhand, while the other listed tributaries (Ken, Chambal, Betwa) join the Yamuna within Uttar Pradesh.
38. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is renowned for the presence of both gold and coal reserves?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Chandauli
[C] Sonbhadra
[D] Banda
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Correct Answer: C [Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh contains gold deposits in Hardi region and coal reserves in the Singrauli region. It is recognized as one of the most mineral-rich districts in the state, with significant mining activities.
39. Which Uttar Pradesh pilgrimage covers an 84 kos route including Mathura and Vrindavan?
[A] Kumbh Mela Circuit
[B] Char Dham Yatra
[C] Vraja Mandal Parikrama
[D] Ram Janmabhoomi Circuit
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Correct Answer: C [Vraja Mandal Parikrama]
Notes:
Vraja Mandal Parikrama, a 16th-century Vaishnava pilgrimage, traverses 84 kos (approx. 300 km) around Mathura, Vrindavan, Goverdhan, and nearby sites associated with Lord Krishna in Uttar Pradesh. It is held annually and holds deep spiritual significance for Krishna devotees.
40. When was President’s Rule first imposed in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1950
[B] 1977
[C] 1968
[D] 1967
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Correct Answer: C [1968]
Notes:
President’s Rule was first imposed in Uttar Pradesh in February 1968 due to political instability under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
