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. Consider the following statements regarding Rani Laxmi Bai and the Doctrine of Lapse:
- Rani Laxmi Bai was denied the right to rule Jhansi by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.
- The Doctrine of Lapse permitted Indian rulers to adopt an heir if they had no biological son.
- The British did not recognize the adopted heirs of Indian princely states for succession purposes.
- Jhansi was annexed by the British as Rani Laxmi Bai’s adopted son was not accepted as the legitimate heir.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 and 4]
Notes:The correct answer is only statements 1, 3, and 4.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because the Doctrine of Lapse actually forbade, not permitted, adopted successors for princely states without biological heirs.
- Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: Rani Laxmi Bai was denied rule, adopted heirs were not recognized, and this led to Jhansi’s annexation.
42. Which Uttar Pradesh governor became Vice President and President of India?
[A] V. V. Giri
[B] Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Ram Naresh Yadav
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Correct Answer: A [V. V. Giri]
Notes:
V. V. Giri served as Governor of Uttar Pradesh (1957-1960) before becoming Vice President and the fourth President of India (1969-1974). He was originally from Odisha. His tenure in UP was during Congress rule, and he was also a prominent labor leader.
43. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest population density as per 2011 Census?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: C [Ghaziabad]
Notes:
According to the 2011 Census, Ghaziabad is the most densely populated district in Uttar Pradesh with a density of approximately 3,971 persons per sq. km. Its proximity to Delhi and inclusion in the National Capital Region have driven urban growth. By contrast, Varanasi and Lucknow have densities of 2,395 and 1,816 persons per sq. km. respectively, whereas Lalitpur has the lowest density in the state.
44. Which tribal community of Uttar Pradesh is called burners of forests locally?
[A] Tharus
[B] Kols
[C] Barelas
[D] Parahiya
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Correct Answer: D [Parahiya]
Notes:
The Parahiya tribe, mainly in Sonbhadra district, is known as “burners of the forest” in Uttar Pradesh due to their traditional practice of slash-and-burn (shifting) cultivation. They are one of the smallest and most marginalized Scheduled Tribes in the state. The Parahiya worship local deities, speak a Hindi dialect, and consist of clans like Bengeha and Gurgur. Recognized as ST after 2003, they are concentrated in hilly, forested areas.
45. Which UP districts cultivate jute crops? [UP Lekhpal 2016]
[A] Saharanpur and Hardoi
[B] Deoria and Gorakhpur
[C] Mathura and Aligarh
[D] Allahabad and Fatehpur
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Correct Answer: B [Deoria and Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Deoria and Gorakhpur, located in eastern Uttar Pradesh, have suitable alluvial soil and climate for jute cultivation, unlike drier western and central districts. These regions experience high humidity and rainfall, making them prominent for jute production in the state. Other listed districts do not favor jute farming.
46. Gandak Canal Project is a joint initiative of which Indian states? [UPSSSC2015;Chakbandi LekhpalAdmissionTest2015]
[A] Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh and Bihar]
Notes:
The Gandak Canal Irrigation Project is jointly undertaken by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, utilizing the Gandak River’s water to provide irrigation in both states. The project includes barrages and canal systems, mainly benefiting eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern Bihar agricultural regions.
47. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in which district? [UPPSC 2015]
[A] Agra
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ballia
[D] Lakhimpur-Kheri
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Correct Answer: D [Lakhimpur-Kheri]
Notes:
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is mainly in Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. Notified in 2014, it forms part of the Terai Arc Landscape and shares boundaries with forests in Nepal. It features dense sal forests, grasslands, and wetlands, making it an important habitat for tigers. Agra, Varanasi, Ballia are not part.
48. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest mineral deposits? [UPPCL 2015]
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Ghazipur
[C] Mirzapur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Mirzapur, located in the Vindhyan–Kaimur belt, holds Uttar Pradesh’s largest deposits of minerals such as limestone, sandstone, dolomite, silica, and pyrophyllite, and also reports copper and uranium. The other districts, situated in the Gangetic plains, lack significant mineral reserves.
49. Where was the Hindustani Academy established to safeguard Hindi? [UPPSC 2011]
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
Hindustani Academy was established in 1930 at Lucknow to promote Hindi language and literature. Lucknow, the administrative and cultural hub of United Provinces, was chosen for its literary prominence. The academy supports standardization, development, and scholarship in Hindi. Other listed cities have rich literary traditions but not the Academy’s headquarters.
50. When did Bhatkhande Music Institute become a deemed university? [PCS Main 2009]
[A] 2003
[B] 1998
[C] 2004
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: D [2000]
Notes:
Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow became a deemed university in 2000, recognized by UGC. It was named after Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, a major figure in Hindustani classical music systematisation. The recognition allowed it to independently offer degrees in music and related disciplines.
