Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge is essential for candidates preparing for government teaching exams in the state. It covers vital information about Uttar Pradesh’s history, geography, culture, economy, and politics. Understanding the state’s historical events, prominent personalities, and cultural heritage helps candidates relate better to students during classroom teachings. Knowledge of UP’s administrative divisions, major cities, and famous tourist destinations aids in designing relevant lesson plans. Awareness of the state’s socio-economic challenges enables educators to create solutions catered to local needs. Moreover, grasping the government schemes and policies in Uttar Pradesh assists teachers in effectively implementing educational programs and contributing positively to the state’s development.
Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge Questions
UP GK questions can cover a wide range of topics related to the history, geography, culture, economy, politics, and current affairs of Uttar Pradesh. The weightage of UP GK questions can vary from 10% to 20% or more, depending on the exam pattern and syllabus set by the conducting authority.
Q1. The colorful fair organized every year after Holi in Meerut is –
(a) Kumbh Mela
(b) Nauchandi fair
(c) Ganga Mela
(d) Sikri fair
Q2. Narora Nuclear Power Plant has been set up in which of the following district?
(a) Agra
(b) Allahabad
(c) Mirzapur
(d) Bulandshahr
Q3. What is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh state?
(a) rose
(b) Brahmakalash
(c) Neelkamal
(d) Palash
Q4. In which of the following year Noida was established?
(a) 1970
(b) 1980
(c) 1972
(d) 1976
Q5. From which district does Ganga enter UP and from which district does it leave?
(a) Kanpur and Ballia
(b) Bijnor and Ballia
(c) Bijnor and Kanpur
(d) none of these
Q6. Which is the longest river of UP?
(a) Babai
(b) Betwa
(c) Chambal
(d) Ganga
Q7. When was the first forest policy and second forest policy announced in UP?
(a) 1950 AD and 1961 AD
(b) 1952 AD and 1998 AD
(c) 1954 AD and 1961 AD
(d) 1955 AD and 1999 AD
Q8. Where was the first wildlife sanctuary established in UP?
(a) Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Patna Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary at Chandauli (1957)
(d) Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
Q9. Where is the biggest bird sanctuary of UP?
(a) Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary, Kannauj
(b) Sandy Bird Sanctuary
(c) Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary
(d) Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Q10. Which is the most widely found soil in UP?
(a) Desert soil
(b) Black cotton soil
(c) Alluvial soil
(d) Marshy soil
Q11. In which district of UP is diamond found?
(a)Jalaun
(b)Hamirpur
(c)Banda
(d)Lalitpur
Q12. How many states of India touch the border of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) 4
(b)5
(c)8
(d) None of these
Q13. Which is the oldest University of UP?
(a) Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
(b) Aligarh Muslim University
(c) Allahabad University
(d) Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj University
Q14. From which place has Upper Ganga Canal emerged?
(a)Narora
(b)Banvasa
(c)Haridwar
(d)Okhala
Q15. Formerly by which name UP was known?
(a) United Provinces
(b) Uttari Prant
(c) Awadh Prant
(d) Arya Pradesh
Q16. Which is longest Canal of UP?
(a)Agra Canal
(b)Sharda Canal
(c)Upper Ganga Canal
(d)Lower Ganga Canal
Q17. In which districts, the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located?
(a)Bareilly
(b)Badaun
(c)Unnao
(d)Barabanki
Q18. Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport located in?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Lucknow
(c) Jaipur
(d) Kanpur
Q19. Uranium is available in which the district of Uttar Pradesh?
(a)Agra
(b)Jhansi
(c)Lalitpur
(d)Mathura
Q20. Which country is to the north of UP?
(a)Nepal
(b)Bangladesh
(c)Pakistan
(d)None of these
Solutions
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Nauchandi fair is a colorful fair organized every year after Holi in Meerut. The fair stretches for about a month and is organized by the Municipal Corporation of Meerut.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. In Bulandshahar Narora Nuclear Energy Plant is established. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Narora Nuclear Power Plant project commenced in the year of 1991.
S3. Ans(d)
Sol. Plash is the state flower of the state of UP.
• State Bird of UP is Sarus Crane.
• State Animal of UP is Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
• CM of UP is Yogi Adityanath
• Governor of UP is Anandiben Patel
S4. Ans(d)
Sol. In 1976 Noida was set up. Noida stands for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority located in Gautam Buddh Nagar District of the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. It’s a planned city & managed by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (also called NOIDA). Noida is a satellite city of Delhi and is part of the National Capital Region of India.
S5. Ans(b)
Sol. Ganga enters from Bijnor and leaves UP from Ballia which district.
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. Ganga is longest river in UP. Ganga rises near Gaumukh in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, and it is known as the Bhagirathi River. Bhagirathi meets Alaknanda and there it is known as Ganga.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol.1952 AD and 1998 AD was the first forest policy and second forest policy declared in UP. Sonbhadra has highest forest cover in UP and Sant Ravidas Nagar has lowest Forest cover in UP.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Chandraprabha wildlife sanctuary in Chandauli (1957) was the first wildlife sanctuary established in UP. Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is largest wildlife sanctuary of UP and Patna Wildlife Sanctuary,Etah is smallest Wildlife Sanctuary.
S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary, Kannauj is the largest Bird Sanctuary of UP. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary spread over two jheels near the villages of Lakh and Bahosi in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary covers 80 square km.
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in UP. Alluvial soil is one of the best soils, requiring the least water due to its high porosity. Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and river valleys. It covers about 40% of the total land area of the country. These soils are mainly derived from the debris brought down from the Himalayas. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys. They are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus.
Two different types of alluvial soils have found in the Upper and Middle Ganga plains – Khadar and Bhangar.
• Khadar is the new alluvium and occupies the flood plains of the rivers. Khadar is enriched with fresh silt deposits every year.
• Bhangar is the old alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. Diamond is found in the Banda district of UP. A large diamond reserve is probable in the Baghain river basin near Kalinjar in the Banda district.
S12. Ans(c)
Sol. There are 8 states of India Touch the border of Uttar Pradesh.
It shares the boundary with 8 states and 1 Union territory. The states are Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Allahabad University is the oldest University of UP. It was established on 23 September 1887.
S14. Ans(c)
Sol. Upper Ganga Canal has emerged or began From Haridwar.
Its branches have a combined length of 5,950 miles (9,575 km). The Lower Ganga Canal, extending 5,120 miles (8,240 km) with its branches, begins at Narora.
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. Formerly, UP was known as United Provinces.
• Capital of UP is Lucknow
• CM of UP is Yogi Adityanath
• Governor of UP is Anandiben Patel
• State Flower of UP is Palash
• State Animal of UP is Barasingha
• State Tree of UP is Ashoka
S16. Ans(b)
Sol. Sharda Canal is the longest canal of UP.
The total length of the Sharda main canal is 44.3 K.M. t is known that before Sharda Sahayak project total cultivable area of this canal system was 25.4 lac hectare and proposed cultivation of Kharif and Rabi was 15.3% and 17.4% respectively. The Sharda Sahayak project is designed to divert flood water of Ghagra River into Sharda River. It was constructed in the year 1928. Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India.
S17. Ans.(c)
Sol. In Unnao district, the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located.
S18. Ans(a)
Sol. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport located in Varanasi. Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India. The war formally ended with the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966; he died the following day, still in Tashkent, with the cause of his death in dispute. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna.
S19. Ans(c)
Sol. In UP, Uranium is available in the district of Lalitpur.
S20. Ans(a)
Sol. Nepal is to the north of UP.
