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. Which Act established Block and District Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] United Province Panchayati Raj Act, 1947
[B] UP Municipal Act, 1965
[C] UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961
[D] 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
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Correct Answer: C [UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961]
Notes:
The UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961 established block (Kshetra Panchayat) and district (Zila Parishad) panchayats, forming the basis for the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is situated on which Uttar Pradesh river?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganges
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Correct Answer: D [Ganges]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is built on the Ganges River under India’s Jal Marg Vikas Project to boost inland waterways. It is the first such terminal developed to facilitate cargo movement in Uttar Pradesh.
33. Which fort did Sheoraj Kunwar defend in Bhadri, Uttar Pradesh, in 1815?
[A] Manikpur Fort
[B] Bhadri Fort
[C] Mirza Jan Fort
[D] Rai Jagmohan Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Bhadri Fort]
Notes:
Sheoraj Kunwar defended Bhadri Fort in 1815 during the Bhadri taluqdari conflicts in present-day Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The region was part of Oudh at the time, making the fort significant in local resistance history.
34. Which river forms the southern watershed boundary of the Kaimur Range?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Tamsa (Tons) River
[C] Narmada River
[D] Son River
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Correct Answer: D [Son River]
Notes:
The Son River lies south of the Kaimur Range, forming its watershed boundary, while the Tamsa/Tons River lies to the north.
35. Which Indian city is renowned for incorporating pomegranate seeds (Daḍuni) into aloo parathas as part of its traditional Dogra cuisine?
[A] Jammu
[B] Udhampur
[C] Jodhpur
[D] Amritsar
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu]
Notes:
Jammu’s Dogra cuisine uniquely adds pomegranate seeds (Daḍuni) to aloo parathas, distinguishing it from other regions.
36. Who is the BJP MLA from Chhata currently serving as the Uttar Pradesh Minister of Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries?
[A] Satish Mahana
[B] Swatantra Dev Singh
[C] Surya Pratap Shahi
[D] Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan Singh, BJP MLA from Chhata, holds the portfolio of Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries in UP.
37. Which city in Uttar Pradesh hosted the highest number of Indian National Congress sessions between 1885 and 1947?
[A] Allahabad (Prayagraj)
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Allahabad (Prayagraj)]
Notes:
Allahabad (Prayagraj) hosted the Indian National Congress sessions in 1888, 1892, and 1910, making it the city with the most sessions in Uttar Pradesh during this period.
38. Consider the following pairs regarding the northernmost and southernmost districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Saharanpur — Northernmost district
- Bareilly — Northernmost district
- Chitrakoot — Southernmost district
- Sonbhadra — Southernmost district
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct answer is option 3: 1 and 4 only.
- Saharanpur is the northernmost district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Bareilly is not the northernmost.
- Chitrakoot is not the southernmost; it’s Sonbhadra.
- Sonbhadra indeed forms the southernmost district of the state.
Thus, pairs 1 and 4 are correct.
39. Consider the following statements about plateau-origin rivers of Uttar Pradesh:
- Chambal, Betwa, and Ken originate from the plateau and are known for forming significant alluvial fans in the plains of Uttar Pradesh.
- Gomati is a river of plain origin and does not play a major role in sediment deposition in the alluvial plains.
- The rivers originating from the plateau contribute more to alluvial fan formation than those originating from the northern plains.
- All rivers of Uttar Pradesh, regardless of their origin, equally contribute to sediment deposition in the plains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Statements 2 and 3 are correct:
- Gomati is of plain origin and does not cause major sediment deposition like plateau rivers.
- Plateau-origin rivers such as Chambal, Betwa, and Ken are major contributors to alluvial deposits in the plains.
- Statement 4 is incorrect; not all rivers have the same role in sediment deposition.
40. 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.
