UPPSC (UP) — General Studies I Questions & Answers

Q.1 Medium General Studies I

Which UP district is the largest producer of sugarcane in India and hosts several sugar mills?

A Kanpur

B Muzaffarnagar

C Meerut

D Mathura

Correct Answer: B. Muzaffarnagar

EXPLANATION

Muzaffarnagar district in western UP is one of the largest sugarcane-producing regions in India, with numerous sugar mills and distilleries contributing significantly to the state's economy.

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Q.2 Medium General Studies I

Which river, originating in the Vindhya Range and flowing through UP, is considered one of the major tributaries of the Yamuna?

A Betwa River

B Chambal River

C Sind River

D Ken River

Correct Answer: A. Betwa River

EXPLANATION

The Betwa River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh and flows through UP before joining the Yamuna near Hamirpur. It is a significant tributary of the Yamuna.

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Q.3 Medium General Studies I

The Bahmani Sultanate, which significantly influenced Deccan history, had its capital initially at which city before shifting to Bidar?

A Gulbarga

B Aurangabad

C Bijapur

D Golconda

Correct Answer: A. Gulbarga

EXPLANATION

The Bahmani Sultanate was established in 1347 with Gulbarga (modern Kalaburagi) as its first capital. It was later shifted to Bidar in 1424 by Ahmad Shah Bahmani.

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Q.4 Medium General Studies I

Which literary figure, known as the 'Father of Hindi Poetry', belonged to the Varanasi region of UP?

A Kabir Das

B Tulsidas

C Surdas

D Amir Khusrau

Correct Answer: B. Tulsidas

EXPLANATION

Tulsidas, the legendary Hindi poet, composed the Ramcharitmanas in Varanasi and is revered as a foundational figure in Hindi literature.

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Q.5 Medium General Studies I

Which Sufi saint's 'Ajmer Sharif' dargah is one of the most visited religious sites in India, influencing UP's syncretic culture?

A Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

B Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya

C Salim Chishti

D Shaikh Sadi

Correct Answer: A. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

EXPLANATION

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's dargah in Ajmer influenced the spread of Chishti Sufi order across North India, including UP, promoting syncretism.

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Q.6 Medium General Studies I

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in UP is located in which city?

A Lucknow

B Kanpur

C Rishikesh

D Agra

Correct Answer: C. Rishikesh

EXPLANATION

AIIMS Rishikesh, established in Uttarakhand (formerly UP region), serves as a premier medical institution in North India.

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Q.7 Medium General Studies I

Which ancient center of learning was established in Nalanda, located in present-day Bihar but historically connected to UP learning traditions?

A Takshashila University

B Nalanda Mahavihara

C Pushyamitra Monastery

D Somapura Vihara

Correct Answer: B. Nalanda Mahavihara

EXPLANATION

Nalanda Mahavihara was one of the world's oldest universities, attracting scholars from UP and across Asia for Buddhist studies.

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Q.8 Medium General Studies I

Which UP district has the highest forest cover as per recent Forest Survey of India data?

A Sonbhadra

B Pauri Garhwal (now Uttarakhand)

C Bahraich

D Gonda

Correct Answer: A. Sonbhadra

EXPLANATION

Sonbhadra district in eastern UP has significant forest reserves and the highest forest cover percentage in the state.

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Q.9 Medium General Studies I

The Sundarbans-like wetland ecosystem in UP is primarily located in which district?

A Sultanpur

B Balrampur

C Gonda

D Sant Kabir Nagar

Correct Answer: A. Sultanpur

EXPLANATION

Sultanpur National Park, located in Kaimganj, Hardoi district, is a ramsar wetland site crucial for migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity.

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Q.10 Medium General Studies I

Which national park in UP is home to the endangered gharial and mugger crocodile?

A Dudhwa National Park

B Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

C Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

D Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: B. Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

EXPLANATION

The Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, shared by UP, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, is a critical habitat for gharials and mugger crocodiles.

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