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. At which session of the Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh did George Yule, the first Englishman, serve as president?
[A] 1892 Lucknow Session
[B] 1888 Allahabad Session
[C] 1905 Benares Session
[D] 1916 Lucknow Session
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Correct Answer: B [1888 Allahabad Session]
Notes:
George Yule was president at the 1888 Allahabad session, becoming the first Englishman to lead Congress.
42. Which of the following schemes is primarily aimed at urban beautification and environmental protection?
[A] Urban Green Mission
[B] Social Forestry in Urban Areas
[C] Operation City Forest
[D] Van Nagarik Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Social Forestry in Urban Areas]
Notes:
Social Forestry in Urban Areas promotes planting ornamental and shade trees along roads, parks, and vacant land to enhance urban aesthetics and decrease pollution, directly supporting urban environmental protection and beautification.
43. Which ex-Uttar Pradesh Governor founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan?
[A] V. P. Menon
[B] K. M. Munshi
[C] Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
[D] Kamlapati Tripathi
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Correct Answer: B [K. M. Munshi]
Notes:
K. M. Munshi, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (1952–1957), founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. He was a freedom fighter, writer from Gujarat, and member of the Constituent Assembly. Munshi contributed greatly to India’s educational, cultural development and literary landscape.
44. What is Uttar Pradesh’s total estimated 2025–26 expenditure (excluding debt repayment)?
[A] ₹7,57,333 crore
[B] ₹6,65,933 crore
[C] ₹7,12,000 crore
[D] ₹8,00,000 crore
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Correct Answer: A [₹7,57,333 crore]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s 2025–26 budget estimates total expenditure (excluding debt repayment) at ₹7,57,333 crore, the largest-ever for the state. This is a 17% increase over previous estimates and reflects the state’s focus on infrastructure, welfare, and growth, making its budget among the highest of Indian states.
45. Before Kannauj, what was Harshavardhana’s capital? [UPPSC 2016]
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Thaneshwar
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Shravasti
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Correct Answer: B [Thaneshwar]
Notes:
Harshavardhana’s initial capital was Thaneshwar (Thanesar, Haryana), ancestral seat of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, before shifting to Kannauj. Kaushambi, Kushinagar, and Shravasti, though significant ancient cities, were not used as Harsha’s capitals.
46. In which district does Chambal meet Yamuna? [UPJalNigam2016]
[A] Etawah district
[B] Hamirpur district
[C] Auraiya district
[D] Banda district
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Correct Answer: A [Etawah district]
Notes:
Chambal river joins Yamuna in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, at the ravine region. Hamirpur and Banda align with other Yamuna tributaries, not Chambal. Auraiya is upstream, not the confluence site. Etawah is historically known for this river meeting point.
47. Match List I (River) with List II (Tributary):
| List I (River) |
List II |
| A. Gomati |
1. Sai |
| B. Tons |
2. Belan |
| C. Ayodhya |
3. Kanhar |
| D. Chitrakoot |
4. Parbati |
Select the correct code:
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 2 1 3 4
[C] 2 1 4 3
[D] 4 3 1 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]
Notes:
The Sai is the main tributary of the Gomati River in Uttar Pradesh. The Belan River is a tributary of the Tons. Kanhar is associated as a tributary in the Ayodhya (Saryu basin) region, while the Parbati joins near Chitrakoot (Yamuna basin). Hence, the correct matching is: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, corresponding to option 1.
48. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh State Electric Council constituted? [UPPSC 2015]
[A] 1959
[B] 1969
[C] 1998
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: A [1959]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh State Electric Council, originally known as UP State Electricity Board (UPSEB), was constituted in 1959 under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. It was pivotal for organised electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in the state. Later, reforms unbundled UPSEB into separate entities.
49. Which type of iron ore is found in Uttar Pradesh? [UPPSC 2011]
[A] Hematite
[B] None of the above
[C] Magnetite
[D] Hematite and Magnetite both
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Correct Answer: D [Hematite and Magnetite both]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh primarily has Limonite (a hydrated iron oxide, yellowish in color with 40-60% iron) and low-grade Hematite & Magnetite ores, mainly found in the Mirzapur district, with some deposits also noted in areas like Lalitpur. These ores, often found in the Damuda series rocks, require beneficiation (upgrading) for steel production, as they are not high-grade.
50. Why is Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh significant for Buddhists? [Van Rakshak 2018]
[A] Lord Buddha was born in Sarnath
[B] Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Sarnath
[C] Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath
[D] Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath]
Notes:
Sarnath is important in Buddhism as the site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, initiating the Wheel of Dharma and founding the Sangha. Buddha was born in Lumbini and attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar, not Sarnath.
