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.
41. Surdas, the renowned poet, was a disciple of whom?
[A] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
[B] Vallabha Acharya
[C] Ramananda
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: B [Vallabha Acharya]
Notes:
Surdas was a 15th-century poet-saint and a prominent figure of the Bhakti movement. He was primarily a disciple of Vallabha Acharya, founder of the Pushti Marg. Surdas is famous for his devotional songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna. Born in present-day Uttar Pradesh, his works are widely regarded as classic literary compositions in Braj Bhasha, contributing significantly to North Indian devotional culture.
42. Who was a key founder of the Congress Socialist Party (CSP)?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Purushottam Das Tandon
[D] Acharya Narendra Dev
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Correct Answer: D [Acharya Narendra Dev]
Notes:
Acharya Narendra Dev, from Uttar Pradesh, was a principal founder and ideological mentor of CSP, established in 1934 within the Indian National Congress. He synthesized socialism with Indian realities. Pant, Nehru, and Tandon were prominent Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh but were not CSP’s main founders.
43. Where is the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary located? [UPPSC 2005]
[A] Gonda
[B] Raebareli
[C] Unnao
[D] Ghaziabad
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Correct Answer: C [Unnao]
Notes:
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, now Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, is in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1972, it is the state’s first bird sanctuary and a key habitat for migratory and resident birds, especially in winter. Ghaziabad, Gonda, and Raebareli do not host this sanctuary.
44. Harduaganj Thermal Power Station is located at which place? [UPPSC 2015]
[A] Allahabad
[B] Agra
[C] Aligarh
[D] Meerut
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Correct Answer: C [Aligarh]
Notes:
Harduaganj Thermal Power Station is situated in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It is a major coal-based thermal power plant and among the oldest in the state. Agra, Meerut, and Allahabad do not house this station. The plant helps supply electricity to several districts in the region.
45. Firoz Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station is located in which district? [UPPSC 2014]
[A] Bareilly
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Raebareli
[D] Sonbhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Raebareli]
Notes:
Firoz Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station is in Unchahar, Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh. Operated by NTPC, it is coal-based and a significant power producer for North India. Named after Feroze Gandhi, the plant is distinct from other power hubs in Sonbhadra, or industrial sites in Bareilly and Mirzapur.
46. How many Gram Sabha meetings are held annually in Uttar Pradesh? [UP Lekhpal UP 2005]
[A] 3
[B] 2
[C] 4
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
In Uttar Pradesh, the Panchayati Raj Act mandates at least two Gram Sabha meetings annually, usually on 26 January and 15 August, to discuss development, review schemes, and ensure transparency. This statutory requirement ensures public participation and accountability at the village level.
47. Which city is incorrectly matched with its importance? [Samiksha Adhikari 2018]
[A] Varanasi – Culture and Religion
[B] Moradabad – Copper Industry
[C] Lucknow – Capital
[D] Jhansi – Industrial Centre
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Correct Answer: B [Moradabad – Copper Industry]
Notes:
Moradabad is renowned as the “Brass City” for its brassware industry, not copper. Varanasi is noted for culture and religion, Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and Jhansi is an industrial hub in Bundelkhand. The incorrect match is Moradabad with Copper Industry.
48. Which is the famous folk song of Bundelkhand? [UPPSC2018]
[A] Birha
[B] Languriya
[C] Alha
[D] Rasiya
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Correct Answer: C [Alha]
Notes:
Alha is the renowned folk song of Bundelkhand in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, extolling the heroism of legendary warriors Alha and Udal. Associated with bravery, it is distinct from Birha (eastern UP), Rasiya (Braj region), and Languriya (Chambal-Agra region). Traditionally sung during monsoon gatherings.
49. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [UPPSC 2005]
[A] Birju Maharaj – Kathak
[B] Bismillah Khan – Shehnai
[C] Amjad Ali Khan – Harmonium
[D] Zakir Hussain – Tabla
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Correct Answer: C [Amjad Ali Khan – Harmonium]
Notes:
Amjad Ali Khan is a famous sarod player, not harmonium. Birju Maharaj is a Kathak dancer, Bismillah Khan a shehnai maestro, and Zakir Hussain is known for tabla. Only Amjad Ali Khan is mismatched here; he represents sarod, not harmonium.
50. Which university was established in 1916? [SDI 2018]
[A] Aligarh Muslim University
[B] Banaras Hindu University
[C] Kolkata University
[D] Allahabad University
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Correct Answer: B [Banaras Hindu University]
Notes:
Banaras Hindu University was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. University of Calcutta (1857), Allahabad University (1887), and Aligarh Muslim University (1920) were established in different years. BHU is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
