UP GK Questions and Answers 2021

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Uttar Pradesh is the most populated city in India. The state covers 7.3% of the total area of India. The state also has the second largest economy in India. Tune into this article for more UP GK Questions.

UP GK Questions and Answers 2021

Which is the largest district in the state of Uttar Pradesh (area wise)?

• Allahabad
• Sonbhadra
• Lakshmipur Kheri
• Shahjahanpur

Answer : Lakshmipur Kheri

 How many districts are there in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

• 45
• 75
• 12
• 25

Answer : 75

Name the first chief minister of Uttar Pradesh

• Govind Ballabh Pant
• Sarojini Naidu
• Biswanath Das
• Chandra Bhanu Gupta

Answer : Govind Ballabh Pant

In which district of UP does Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University for disabled candidates locate?

• Bijnor
• Chitrakot
• Sonbhadra
• Jhansi

Which flower is known as the state flower of Uttar Pradesh?

• Lotus
• Butea
• Orchid
• Lily

Answer : Butea

In which year was the United Provinces renamed as Uttar Pradesh?

• 1956
• 1950
• 1962
• 1980

1. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest population?

• Allahabad
• Aligarh
• Chitrakot
• Agra

Answer : Agra

In which year did Allahabad high court come into existence?

• 1867
• 1869
• 1899
• 1852

Answer : 1869

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Which is the longest river bride in Uttar Pradesh?

• Dufferin bridge
• New Yamuna Bridge
• Lav kush Barrage
• Garhmukteshwar bridge

Answer : New Yamuna Bridge

Which famous personality established Aligarh Muslim university?

• Madan Mohan Malaviya
• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
• Abdul Kalam Azad
• Shibli Zomani

Answer : Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Name the first vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University

• Annie Beasant 
• Sir Sunderlal
• Sarojini Naidu
• S. Radhakrishnan

Answer : Sir Sunderlal

Which emperor built Fatehpur Sikri?

• Aurangazeb
• Akbar
• Shahjahan
• Babur

Answer : Akbar

 In which year was Allahabad University established?

• 1863
• 1877
• 1803
• 1887

Answer : 1887

By what name is Kanpur popularly known?

• Manchester of the east
• London of the east
• Liverpool of the east

Answer : Manchester

Which among the following is not a folk song of Uttar Pradesh

• Kajri
• Rasia
• Dhola maru
• Birha

Answer : Dhola Maru

Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the availability of Uranium

• Mirajpur
• Chitrakot
• Lalitpur
• Hamirpur

Answer : Lalitpur

Obra Power plant was set up with the help of?

• Japan
• America
• Germany
• Russia

Answer : Russia

Who founded the city of Jaunpur?

• Sikander Lodi
• Mohammed Tuglaqh
• Firoz Shah Tuglaqh
• Shibli Zomani

Answer : Firoz Shah Tuglaqh

Where is Uttar Pradesh IT City established?

• Varanasi
• Kanpur
• Lucknow
• Hyderabad

Answer : Lucknow

Name the former female chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh

• Sucheta Kripalani
• Mayawati
• Sarojini Naidu
• Annie Beasant

Answer : Sucheta Kripalini and Mayawati

Rank the position of Uttar Pradesh area wise in India

• 3
• 2
• 5
• 4

Answer : 4

Now let us see certain more facts about the state of Uttar Pradesh. By going through the below information you will come to know more about the state. This will also help you while attempting competitive exams like UPPSC, UPSC, SSC etc.

UP GK Questions 2021

History

• The Indian State of Uttar Pradesh was founded on January 24, 1950
• The state was formerly ruled by Rajputs, mughals, nawabs, guptas and mauryas
• There are numerous forts in the state of UP namely agra fort, allahabad fort, jhansi fort, aligarh fort and ramnagar fort
• There are also about 6 museums in the state of UP

Geography

• The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the west. Uttarakhand to the north. Bihar to the east. Madhya Pradesh to the south
• The state covers a total area of 243290 sq.km. 
• Population of the state is 199812341
• Major crops cultivated in the state of Uttar Pradesh includes sugar cane, wheat, maize etc

Forests and Wildlife Sanctuaries

• Various forests and wildlife sanctuaries in UP includes
  • Allen forest zoo
  • Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary
  • Dhudwa national park
  • Pilibhit tiger reserve

Rivers and lakes

• There are many rivers flowing through the state of UP
• They are betwa, dhasan, Khandak, chambal, ghagra, ken, ramganga, son, tons
• Major rivers flowing through the state of Uttar Pradesh are ganga, varun, yamuna, saraswati and gomti.
• River flowing near taj mahal is river yamuna
• Various lakes in the state of UP are dodi tal, naukuchia, nachiketa, roop kund, belasagar and baluasagar lake.

Airports in Uttar Pradesh

• Major airports in the state of Uttar Pradesh includes dehradun, agra, allahabad, lal bahadur shastri international airport (Varanasi) and chaudary charan singh internatonal airport (Lucknow).

UP GK Questions – More details

• Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh
• Yogi Adityanand is the present chief minister of UP
• Governor of UP is Anandiben Patel
• There are 75 districts in the state of UP
• State animal is swamp deer and state bird is sarus crane
• State flower is palash and state tree is Asoka Tree
• Popular cities in the state of UP are agra, allahabad, varanasi, lucknow, kanpur and meerut
• Varanasi is known as the city of lights/ temples. Meerut is known as the sports capital
• Major imports to the city include bajra and barley
• Major exports include sugarcane, wheat and rice
• GDP ranking of the Uttar Pradesh is 5
• Uttar Pradesh has 11 thermal power plants
• The state also has narora atomic power station.

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