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Prelims Test 8
( UPPSC Prelims Test Series 2023 2.0 ) Mark Scored : 86.63
1. The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is located in :
A. Mirzapur
B. Lucknow
C. Varanasi
D. Prayagraj
Your Answer :
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Sansthan:
A. Tulsi award
B. Premchand award
C. Sur award
D. Bharat Bharati award
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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Bharat Bharati is the biggest literary award of Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan.
This award is given through Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow for outstanding
contribution in the field of literature.
The award carries a memento, anga vastram and an amount of Rs.5 lakh two thousand in
the form of Bharat-Bharati Samman.
3. Who among the following was the author of text ‘ Soz-i-watan’:
A. Bhagat Singh
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Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Ramaini, technically is a verse in Hindi of “sixteen counts”. However, in Kabir literature,

the word Ramaini is also used to denote those verses where the Creation of this universe
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and the interaction of Jeev with Maya in this physical world is discussed.
5. Which among the following rivers doesn’t have origin in the Himalayan ranges:
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Rapti
D. Gomati
Your Answer : D
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D. 1-2-3-4
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
Try to locate the cities on map.
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the Yamuna River in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh at an altitude of 122 m, for
creating a portion of the greater Gangetic drainage system. Hence statement 1 is correct.
The Betwa or Betravati is a tributary of the Yamuna River in Northern India. The Betwa,
also known as the Vetravati, rises in the Vindhya Range just north of Hoshangabad in
Madhya Pradesh and flows north-east through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha before
reaching Uttar Pradesh. The river joins the Yamuna River near Hamirpur after
travelling 590 kilometres and reaching an elevation of 106.68 metres. Hence statement 2
is incorrect.
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8. The National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary doesn’t include the state:
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
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of the Ganga, originates near Mainkot, from Gomat Taala lake also known as– ‘Fulhar
Jheel’ in Madhotanda, about 30 km, 3 km east of the Pilibhit town in Uttar
Pradesh at an elevation of 185 m.
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The river flows through an incised valley southwards through the districts of Sitapur,
Lucknow, Barabanki, Sultanpur, and Jaunpur before meeting the Ganga river at Kaithi,
District-Ghazipur, bordering Varanasi (at an elevation of 61 m.) after traversing 940 km,
in south south-east direction.
10. Which among the following rivers originating from Central India and flowing through
Uttar Pradesh, is a tributary of Ganga:
A. Son
B. Betwa
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11. Who among the following is the progenitor of the Pushti sampradaya:
A. Ramananda
B. Vallabahcharya
C. Kabir
D. Tulsidas
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
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Pushtimarg or Pushtisampraday was a part of the Bhakti tradition that focused on the
bhakti of Lord Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This subtradition of Vaishnavism
was founded by Vallabhacharya in the 16th century and became instrumental in
popularizing the bhakti of Krishna.
12. Which among the following is the correct latitude denoting the southern boundary of
uttar Pradesh:
A. 23 degree 52’
B. 21 degree 32’
C. 28 degree 52’
D. 21 degree 52’
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13. How many states and Union territories share border with Uttar Pradesh:
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
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Uttar Pradesh shares border with eight states and one Union territory. The states are
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Jharkhand and Bihar. The only Union territory sharing border with the state is Delhi.
14. Nepal shares border with how many districts of Uttar Pradesh:
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9
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Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Khiri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthanagar and
Maharajganj.
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15. As per the Forest Policy of Uttar Pradesh what percentage of the land area of the
state is aimed for forest cover:
A. 25%
B. 33%
C. 33.33%
D. 42%
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
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following statements : n
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Statement 1: The Policy was
Statement 2: The Policy
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
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The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022 aims to provide a conducive business
environment with investment-friendly processes and policies to encourage and sustain
private sector participation and undertake tourism specific skill development and capacity
building leading to gainful employment or self- employment especially for the local
populace.Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
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Create 1 million additional jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector. Hence statement
2 is also incorrect.
17. W.r.t the Start Up Policy of Uttar Pradesh chose the correct option based on the
following statements:
Statement 1: The Policy came into existence in 2020.
Statement 2: The policy aims to create at least 2 incubators in each district of the
state.
A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
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18. Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy targets investment
worth:
A. Rs. 30,000 cr.

B. Rs. 25,000 cr.
C. Rs. 20,000 cr.
D. Rs. 35,000 cr.
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
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Under the UP Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, the state has set
the target of garnering Rs 30,000 crore of fresh investment and generating a million fresh
job opportunities in the sector. The state will leverage the overarching goal of the
domestic two-wheeler and car markets transitioning into an electric ecosystem in the
future.
19. Among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh, chose the district whose land area is
the least:
A. Hardoi
B. Banda
C. Mahoba
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20. Which among the following cities is the birthplace of Bhakti saint Raidas:
A. Chitrakoot
B. Kushinagar
C. Varanasi
D. Gorakhpur
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
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Born in Mandur near Kashi, bhakta–poet Raidas was the son of a cobbler. It is a general
consensus that he was born in Samvat 1433 (1377 CE), on Magh sud 15 (Purnima).
Along with Kabir and ten others, Raidas was among the twelve senior disciples of
Ramanand.
21. The Bansagar dam is located on which among the following rivers:
A. Rihand
B. Son
C. Betwa
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22. Uttar Pradesh Protection of trees Act came into force in:
A. 2006
B. 1986
C. 2004
D. 1989
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
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Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Protection of trees Act came into effect in 1986 and aims at preventing
the unauthorized felling of trees in the state and it enlists various offences and penalties
for the activities prohibited under the Act.
23. Who among the following recently took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal
Pradesh:
A. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

B. Pushkar Dhami
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D. None of these
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24. The venue of 9th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2022 was:
A. Chennai
B. Panaji
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
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9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) was inaugurated at Panaji, Goa in the presence of
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Shipping, Ports and Waterways Shripad Naik,
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh
Kotecha.
The 9th WAC aims to showcase the efficacy and strength of the AYUSH systems of
medicine at the Global level.
25. the revolutionary freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad was born in;
A. Unnao
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C. Varanasi
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B. Muzaffarnagar
C. Shamli
D. Saharanpur
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
Look at the map below and try to locate the place of entry and exit of the river Yamuna in Uttar
Pradesh.
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a - the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the country.

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C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh has the highest population of the Scheduled
Castes in the country.
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According to the 2011 Census, scheduled castes account for 16.6 percent of the total
population in India or around 166,635,700 individuals. Punjab has the highest percentage
of scheduled castes in relation to the overall population (31.9%), followed by Himachal
Pradesh (25.2%), West Bengal (23.5%), and Uttar Pradesh (23.5%). (20.7 percent).
28. Arrange the following religious communities in ascending order of population in Uttar
Pradesh:
1. Muslims
2. Christians
3. Buddhists
4. Sikh
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population( in percentage terms) is:
A. Lucknow
B. Rampur
C. Firozabad
D. Shahjahanpur
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
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The Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh has the largest population of muslims in the state( in
% of total Population) . The district has 50.57% muslims in its total population as per the
Census 2011, followed by Moradabad and Bijnour.
30. Recently the government of Uttar Pradesh launched Trees Outside Forests in India
Program(TOFI). The country who is partner in this joint initiative is:
A. Canada
B. Australia
C. USA
D. Brazil
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31. Among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh, chose the one having the least area:
A. Ghaziabad
B. Shamli
C. Eta
D. Sant Ravidas Nagar
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
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Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh happens to be the fourth largest state of India, spread over an area of
roughly 246,000 sq km, equal to about 7.3% of India’s total land area.
The state has total 75 districts at present. Lakhimpur Kheri district covering an area of
7680 km² is the largest district of Uttar Pradesh.
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considered to be a genius because of his literary beauty and simplicity of his
compositions. He became one of the leading personalities in devotional music.
33. Who among the following is the author of Hindi text ‘ Bharat Durdasha’:
A. Bhartendu Harishchandra
B. Pratap Narayan Mishra
C. Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi
D. None of these
Your Answer : A
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Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
Bharatendu Harishchandra has written his great political drama in 1881 named, The
Andher nagari (means the city of darkness). This drama is the most popularly played
drama of the modern Hindi drama.
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To achieve this the policy aims to attract an investment worth INR 40,000 cr in the sector
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35. As per the latest updates the Infant Mortality Rate in Uttar Pradesh is:
A. 41
B. 42
C. 43
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D. 44
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin of Registrar General of India (RGI),
the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has reduced from 37 per 1000 live births in 2015 to 30 per
1,000 live births in 2019 at National Level.
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to ensure welfare of this section of the population of the state.
37. How many farmers have benefitted from the PM KISAN scheme of the Union
government as per the Budget 2023:
A. 11 cr.
B. 9 cr.
C. 11.4 cr.
D. 9.7 cr.
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
As per the information provided by the Minister of Finance while delivering the Budget
speech for Budget 2023-24 , the government has successfully transferred 2.2 lakh crores
of rupees to over 11.4 crore farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme.
38. What is the forest cover in the state as per the recent estimates :
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1. Very Dense Forests: 1.09%
2. Moderately Dense Forests: 1.67%
3. Open Forests: 3.39%
39. The geographical area of Uttar Pradesh is ___% of the total geographic area of India:
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A. 5.7%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.8%
D. 7.33%
Your Answer : D
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Explanation:
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roughly 246,000 sq km, equal to about 7.3% of India’s total land area.
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National Capital Region (NCR) is a unique example of inter-state regional planning and
development for a region with NCT-Delhi as its core. The NCR as notified covers the whole
of NCT-Delhi and certain districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, covering an
area of about 55,083 sq. kms.
Uttar Pradesh : Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Baghpat,

Hapur,Shamli and Muzaffarnagar (Eight districts).
41. As per the latest updates the Maternal Mortality Rate(MMR) in Uttar Pradesh is:
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A. 201
B. 197
C. 178
D. 152
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Report of Registrar General of India (RGI), the
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has reduced from 8.1 in 2015-17 to 7.3 in 2016-18 at National
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Census 2011 data and sex ratio is 912 per 1000 Male.
43. Parvati Arga lake is situated in which among the following districts of uttar PRadeshj:
A. Mahoba
B. Bahraich
C. Gonda
D. Raebareli
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
Parwati Arga Bird Sanctuary is situated in Gonda District at a distance of 22 Kms from
Ajodhya of District Faizabad and about 45 Kms. from Gonda city on Mankapur Nawab Ganj
road and Mankapur Faizabad Railway line.
Parwati Arga Bird Santuary was decleard vide Government Notification on 23.05.1990.
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Range in the district of Jabalpur.
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near Fatehpur in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh.
Out of its total length of 427 km, it flows for 292 km in Madhya Pradesh, 84 km in Uttar
Pradesh, and 51 km forms the boundary between the two states
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45. Arrange the following from East to west:

1. Bijnor
2. Moradabad
3. Rampur
4. Bareilly
A. 2-1-3-4
B. 1-2-3-4
C. 3-2-1-4
D. 4-3-2-1
Your Answer : D
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sector. Agriculture is the base of the economy of Uttar Pradesh. The state produces about
19.87% of food grains in the country.
47. Small and Marginal Landholdings constitutes what percentage of the total
landholdings in 2015-16:
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A. 82.12%
B. 83.12%
C. 85.21%
D. 86.21%
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
The number of small and marginal agricultural land holdings in the country (known as
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operational holdings) has registered a marginal increase in 2015-16 compared to
2010-11, according to the the tenth agricultural census. This means that there are more
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The second Climate Finance and Technology Summit at India Global Forum UAE
in partnership with Bloomberg helped to bring in special focus on accelerating climate
finance and technology to mitigate carbon emissions, innovate energy for equitable and
sustainable development and collaborate to build public and private partnerships which
are required to preserve biodiversity and empower local communities.
With the aim to mitigate carbon emissions, innovate energy for equitable and sustainable
development and collaborate to build public and private partnerships, this Summit
accelerated discussions on the future of climate finance.
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49. The total number of Agro-climatic zones in Uttar Pradesh are:
A. 6
B. 7
C. 9
D. 12
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
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3south-western
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50. The revolutionary leader of Indian struggle for freedom Ram Prasad Bismil was born
in:
A. Saharanpur
B. Shahjahanpur
C. Bhagpat
D. Meerut
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
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In view of the development of new technologies in the global economy, the Uttar Pradesh
government has approved Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022 which
will help the state to achieve a one-trillion dollar economy.
The objective of 'Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022' is to create a
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strong transport infrastructure network, upgrade and improve existing warehousing and
logistics infrastructure, encourage integrated development of logistics services in the
state to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency.
The Policy replaces the UP Logistics Policy, 2018.
52. Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh doesn’t share border with
Madhya Pradesh:
A. Jhansi
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Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced the setting up of a separate
Divyang department for the welfare of differently-abled persons with a fund allocation of
Rs 1,143 crore.
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Maharashtra has become the first state to have such a department. The
government has created 2,063 posts for the new department which will formulate policies
for the welfare of the disabled by taking into consideration views of the stakeholders
The sections looking into issues of Divyang (differently-abled) people under the Social
Justice and Special Assistance department will be clubbed to form the new Divyang
Welfare Department.
54. Which among the following is the birth place of Amir Khusrau:
A. Lucknow
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Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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roughly 246,000 sq km, equal to about 7.3% of India’s total land area. Based on the
the state is 14,805.65 sq km which is 6.15 % of the state’s geographical area.
As per the recent estimates of the Forest Survey of India the various categories of Forests
in Uttar Pradesh and their respective share in the total forest cover is as below:
1. Very Dense Forests: 1.09%
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directed them towards the path of progress.
His all works, being full of feelings of nationalism and independence, father of the
nation, Mahatma Gandhi honoured Maithili Sharan Gupta, with the title of National
Poet (Rashtra Kavi) in 1936.
57. The most important commercial crop in Uttar Pradesh is:
A. Cotton
B. Sugarcane
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C. Groundnut
D. Tobacco
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Sugarcane is the most important commercial crop grown in Uttar Pradesh. Particularly the
western Uttar Pradesh has high productivity of the crop, although the crop is grown in
different regions of the state due to availability of favorable climate and soil conditions.
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yield and poor financial conditions of the sugar mills.
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Uttar Pradesh is 14,817 sq km. The increase of 12.24 sq. km has been observed with
reference to the 16th Forest Survey Report in last two years in the state.
59. Which among the following districts of the state has reserves of Diamond:
A. Mirzapur
B. Varanasi
C. Lucknow
D. Mahoba
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Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
Although Diamond is not found in sufficient quantity in the state of Uttar Pradesh yet
there are reserves of Diamond mines in the districts of Mirzapur and Banda in the state.
60. Singrauli mines of the state of Uttar Pradesh is famous for:

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sq. , has been identified as promising by the Geological Survey of India.
61. The Union Territory of Delhi shares border with how many districts of Uttar Pradesh:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None of these
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
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Explanation:
Look carefully at the map of Uttar Pradesh provided below and try to identify the districts( if
any) of the state that share border with the Union Territory of Delhi:
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62. Which among the following places of Uttar Pradesh is famous as ‘Siraj-i-Hind’:
A. Varanasi
B. Mirzapur
C. Chitrakoot
D. Jaunpur
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
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The ruling Sharqi dynasty They encouraged education, patronized artists and musicians,
scholars and sufis, and erected magnificent buildings, some of which are still extant,
though most of them are in ruins. Jaunpur was one of the most renowned seats of Muslim
learning in the East.
Jaunpur is a city situated in the Northwest of the Varanasi Division. Historically known
as 'Shiraz-e-hind', Jaunpur is a humbling town with grand architecture. A walk in this
city feels like a stroll down the street during the reign of the Tughlaq Dynasty. Situated on
the banks of River Gomti, this city is dotted with historical relics. The numerous mosques
and historic structures of the city leave visitors awestruck.
63. Which among the following is known as “City of Nawabs”: 7

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refined and extravagant lifestyles, were patrons of the arts. Under their dominion, music
and dance flourished, and construction of numerous monuments took place.
64. Which place in Uttar Pradesh was known as Mahodaya in the ancient times:
A. Kanpur
B. Kannouj
C. Meerut
D. Moradabad
Your Answer : B
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Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Archeological findings reveal that Kannauj was once the foremost city of northern India
where once art and culture flourished. Every now and then pottery, coins, terra cotta and
sculpture are dug up by the common man in the course of work while ploughing his land
or digging the foundation for construction of a house.
The city's name is a corrupted form of the classical name Kanyakubja. It was also
known as Mahodaya .
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India is the 7th largest country in the world by area. India accounts for 2.4 percent of total
world surface area. According to Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, area of
India is 3,287,469 square km or 1,269,298 square miles.
Rajasthan (342,239 sq km) is the largest state in India in terms of area. Rajasthan
accounts for 10.4 percent of the total country's area. Rajasthan is followed by Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra having area more than 3 lakh sq km. Madhya Pradesh is larger
than Maharashtra by a narrow margin of 532 sq km. Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat complete
the list of top five. Ladakh (166,698 sq km) is the largest union territory in India in terms
of area.
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66. The birthplace of Lord Ram, the city of Ayodhya is located along the course of:
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Ramganga
D. Saryu
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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67. Which state
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B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission to
protect the natural resources in the state besides restore them on a long-term basis.
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The state will achieve carbon neutrality much ahead of 2070 target set by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, based on the pioneering initiative, which takes the climate
agenda on priority with district missions and climate officers already in place in the state.
The state is first to launch its own Climate Change Mission to make Tamil Nadu a climate
smart state.
68. Chose the correct statement :

1. The total number of Elephant Reserves in India is 30.
2. Uttar Pradesh has four Elephant Reserves.
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B. Only 2
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notification of the Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh will be 33.
Statement 2 is also incorrect as the total number of Elephant Reserves in Uttar

Pradesh now be two.
69. Arrange the following cities along the course of river Yamuna from north to south:
1. Mathura
2. Etawa
3. Kalpi
4. Kaushambi
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A. 1-2-3-4
B. 2-3-1-4
C. 3-1-2-4
D. 4-3-2-1
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
Look carefully at the map of the Yamuna river and try to identify the places on its coast as the
river passes through the state of Uttar Pradesh:
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C. Vijay Patil
D. Ganesh Chandru
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Former Supreme Court judge Hemant Gupta has been appointed as the
chairperson of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC), according to a
order of Ministry of Personal.
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The NDIAC has been established for the purpose of creating an independent and
autonomous regime for institutionalised arbitration.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Justice
Hemant Gupta (R) as NDIAC chairperson and that of Ganesh Chandru and Anant Vijay Palli
as its part-time members, the order said.
71. The festival was celebrated in a state of north east between 1st December 2022 to 10th
December 2022. The festival celebrates the local food, handicraft and heritage. The
festival is:
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A. Harivansha Rai Bachchan

B. Sumitra Nandan Pant
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Devkinandan Khatri
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
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Jnanpith Award, highest literary award in India, given annually for the
best creative literary writing to writers in any of the 22 “scheduled languages” recognized
in the Indian Constitution. The prize carries a cash award, a citation, and a bronze replica
of Vagdevi (Saraswati), the goddess of learning. It is sponsored by the cultural
organization Bharatiya Jnanpith.
The Jnanpith Award was instituted in 1961, and the first award was given in 1965.
Sumitranandan Pant was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1968.
73. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on:

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74. Who among the following has authored the recently released book ‘The extraordinary
life of an ordinary man’:
A. Vijay Sai
B. Paul Newman
C. Rakesh Kabir
D. None of these
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
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PAUL NEWMAN was an American actor, film director, race car driver, and
entrepreneur. Newman was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy
Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award.
The book is a raw, candid, unvarnished memoir of an American icon. The greatest movie
star of the past 75 years covers everything: his traumatic childhood, his career, his
drinking, his thoughts
75. In the state of Uttar Pradesh the category to which the maximum number of the
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One District, One Product scheme aims to encourage indigenous and specialized products and
crafts.
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2022-2023 is given below:-
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Budaun - Zari-Zardozi
Bulandshahar - Ceramic Product
Chandauli - Zari-Zardozi and Black Rice
Chitrakoot - Wooden Toys and Wooden Craft
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Hamirpur - Shoes
Hapur - Home Furnishing
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Hardoi - Handloom
Hathras - Hing Asafoetida
Jalaun - Handmade Paper Art
Jaunpur - Woollen Carpets (Dari)
Jhansi - Soft Toys
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Maharajganj - Furniture
Mahoba - Gaura Stone Craft and Metal Craft
Mainpuri - Tarkashi Art and Stitching and Embroidery (Zari-Zardozi)
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Mathura - Sanitary Fittings and Costume of Thakur Ji, Shringar Sculpture and Kanthi Mala
Mau - Powerloom Textile
Meerut - Sports Products
Mirzapur - Carpets and Brass Industry
Moradabad - Metal Craft
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Siddharthnagar - Kala Namak Rice
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Sitapur - Carpet (Dari)
Sonbhadra - Carpets
Sultanpur - Moonj Products and Iron and Steel Fabrication
Unnao - Zari Zardozi and Leather Products
Varanasi - Banarasi Silk Saree
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78. Recently a real time Gold ATM was opened by Goldsikka Limited in the city of:
A. Bengaluru
B. Chennai
C. Madurai
D. Hyderabad
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Pradesh.
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80. The famous Shakumbhari devi temple is located in :
A. Shahjahanpur
B. Saharanpur
C. Mirzapur
D. Jhansi
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in Karma dance.
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trees. In Jharkhand, it is believed that Karma, a sacred tree, provides prosperity and good
fortune.
As a result, the people of Jharkhand celebrate this with a celebration and dance in August.
In Uttar Pradesh the dance form is popular in Sonabhadra district.
82. The symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity “Sulah-i-kul” is celebrated every year in:
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Pradesh:
A. Purvanchal
B. Bundelkhand
C. Awadh
D. Braj
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
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Explanation:
Kajri is a popular genre of music in the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The songs are
meant mostly to narrate longing of a maiden for her lover and sung during the monsoon
season. In Uttar Pradesh the kajri geets are popular in the villages and towns of Mirzapur,
Ghazipur, Prayagraj, Varanasi and other places in the purvanchal region of the state.
84. ‘Flute and wooden products’ is related to which among the following districts of Uttar
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area of the state. The districts having the largest forest cover in the descending order are:
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2. Lakhimpur Khiri
3. Mirzapur
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86. The Okhla bird Sanctuary is located in :
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87. Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is not major producer of Potato:
A. Farrukhabad
B. Bhaghpat
C. Agra
D. Mirzapur
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of the potatoes in the country and the major producing
districts of the state include Agra, Aligarh, Kanpur, Meerut, Bareilly etc.
88. Recently Singapore emerged as the costliest city as per the Worldwide Cost of Living
Index 2022. The index is released by:
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D. Barabanki
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The Aamla grown in Pratapgarh is a major part of its identity. Guavas and mangoes
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are also cultivated in the district on a large scale. There are a number of food processing
units in Pratapgarh which manufacture a variety of products including Murabba, Pickle,
Jam, Jelly, Laddoo, Candy, Powder, Juice, Aamla Powder and more.
Currently, a large number of small and medium enterprises are operational in this area.
Thousands of people are employed by these units either directly or indirectly.
90. Which among the following rivers of Uttar Pradesh has its origin in the Kaimur range:
A. Son
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near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. Out of its total length of 427 km, it flows for 292 km in
Madhya Pradesh, 84 km in Uttar Pradesh, and 51 km forms the boundary between the two
states
91. What was the value of External Debt in the second quarter of Financial Year
2022-2023:
A. 490 b $
B. 525 b $
C. 590 b $
D. 610 b $
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Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
India's external debt stood at USD 610.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022-23,
down by USD 2.3 billion from end-June 2022. The external debt to GDP ratio stood at 19.2
per cent as at end-September 2022 as compared to 19.3 per cent at end-June.
92. Chose the correct option based on following statements:

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na improvement of its navigability and also development and maintenance of other
infrastructure such as navigation aids and terminal facilities as laid down in the IWAI Act,
1985 (82 of 1985).
93. The 27nd Conference of Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference was
held in December 2022 in :
A. Egypt
B. UAE
C. Iran
D. Saudi Arabia
Your Answer : A
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Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
On 20 November, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (COP27), that took place in the Egyptian coastal city of
Sharm el-Sheikh concluded.
From 6 to 20 November, COP27 held high-level and side events, key negotiations, and
press conferences, hosting more than 100 Heads of State and Governments, over 35,000
participants and numerous pavilions showcasing climate action around the world and
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President, took over as Castillo’s successor after being sworn in before the plenary
session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon.
She is the first female president in Peru’s history, and the sixth Peruvian president
in less than five years.Boluarte’s term will extend through July 2026.
95. Who has been appointed as the CEO of the Railway Board:
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A. Anil Kumar Lahoti

B. Mahesh Sharma
C. Ajeet Singh
D. None of these
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti has taken over the charge of new Chairman & Chief Executive
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Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways). The appointments committee of the
Cabinet approved the appointment of Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti as Chairman & CEO of
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watchers in Uttar Pradesh, the sanctuary is situated near Unnao. With a large population
of both migratory and indigenous birds, Martyr Chandra Shekhar Azad has been globally
recognized as an important habitat for birds’ conservation.
Among the sighted birds in the sanctuary are Common Teal, Gargney, Red Crested
Pochared, Gadwall and Marsh Harrier.
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97. The country that was affected by the cyclone Mandous that was active in December
2022 was:
A. Australia
B. Mexico
C. Philippines
D. India
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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Fleet and were carried out in waters off Zhoushan and Taizhou in China’s Zhejiang
Province The ships of the two countries, with the support of anti-submarine aviation,
jointly searched for a submarine of a conditional enemy and fired a volley of jet depth
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charges
99. Which among the following districts of the state has both leather products and Zari
Zardosi under the One District One Product scheme :
A. Sultanpur
B. Sitapur
C. Unnao
D. Prayagraj
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Statement 1: He was born in Varanasi.
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A. Only 1
B. Only 2
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Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born on November 24, 1907 in Prayagraj, India to a
wealthy family. From an early age, Rai Bachchan showed a propensity for the arts and
was particularly drawn to poetry. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
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Ustad Ata Mohammad Khan, Ustad Abdul Waheed Khan and finally she became the
disciple of Ustad Jhande Khan Saheb.
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102. Recently the Union Minister for youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the Sports
Science Centre in:
A. Chennai
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C. Meerut
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Your Answer : B
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23.29 %, 13.22%, 7.43% and 6.20% share respectively.
Uttar Pradesh produces 14,430.28 tonnes of potatoes per year and the yield of this state
is 23,901 kilogram per hectare.
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104. Arrange the following in the correct order from east to west:
1. Maharajganj
2. Kushinagar
3. Balrampur
4. Siddharthanagar
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105. The newly appointed chairman and MD of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) is:
A. Arun Kumar Singh

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Your Answer : B
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A. Lucknow
B. Barabanki
C. Bhagpat
D. Meerut
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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producer of food grain in Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture provides around 59% employment to
the residents of the state.
Agricultural Parks have been established by the Uttar Pradesh government to translate
the production of farmers into better and real income. These parks have been set up at
four places- Hapur, Varanasi, Lucknow and Saharanpur.
107. Bakhira Lake is located in which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh:
A. Gorakhpur
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Climate Club:
A. G 20
B. UN
C. G7
D. IMF
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
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The Group of Seven leading economies( G-7) have

created an open, international climate club for
countries that want to cooperate in the fight against
global warming. The climate club aims to support the
rapid and ambitious implementation of the Paris
Agreement, which seeks to limit global warming to
1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit)
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votes to choose among three finalists. Over two weeks, more than 300,000 people
weighed in, and on Monday, the dictionary announced goblin mode was the winner.
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self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or
expectations."
110. Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute( CPPRI) is located in which among the
following districts of Uttar Pradesh:
A. Saharanpur
B. Muradabad
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111. The Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR) that was in news recently is located in which
among the following nations:
A. Canada
B. USA
C. Australia
D. India
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Explanation:
The cluster of six hamlets—Bhok, Shado, Punguk, Khuldo, Naga & Tibetan Refugee
habitations within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, has just been formally notified as
the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.
Effectively, an expanse of 1,073km situated around the Indian Astronomical Observatory

is now a sanctuary for darkness, where light is managed so that scientists and astronomy
enthusiasts can access the night sky in its purest possible form.
112. The district of Uttar Pradesh that has the largest area of ‘ Very Dense Forests’ is:
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113. Which among the following doesn’t share border with Haryana:
A. Saharanpur
B. Shamli
C. Bhagpat
D. Gaziabad
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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D. Betwa, Jhansi
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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Obra Dam is a 99MW hydro power project. It is located on Rihand river/basin in

Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The project is currently active. It has been
developed in single phase.
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115. The ‘Up Global City’ , a 100 days campaign launched by the Uttar Pradesh
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The campaign will focus on urban facilities, improving air quality, better cleanliness and
beautification. It also aims at proper disposal of garbage.
116. Recently Tourism was accorded the status of Industry by the state government of :
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
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D. Punjab
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117. The Mahoba district is most famous for the production of :
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Sugarcane
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D. Betel Nut
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
MAHOBA is a small district in Uttar Pradesh is famous for it’s glorious history. It is known
for its bravery. The stories Of Veer ALHA and UDAL defines its importance in Indian
history.
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income of farmers.
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meet the target of doubling the income of farmers. The policy proposes farming in a
cluster with 50 to 100 hectares where crop would be produced as per requirement of
foreign countries where it will be exported.
The incentives would be given for five years for exporting at least 30 per cent of the
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produce new food processing industries would be set up near these clusters, where
incentives would also be given for exporting 40 per cent of the produce.
119. Kanher Dam is located in which among the following places on the Kanher river :
A. Mirzapur
B. Sonabhadra
C. Banda
D. Chitrakoot
Your Answer : B
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2. Atomic power Plant in Uttar Pradesh: Narora, Bulandshahar
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D. None of these
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Explanation:
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The Mathura refinery owned and operated by state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in
Uttar Pradesh, India has been in producing since 1982.The IOCL Mathura refinery had a
processing capacity of six million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) at the time of commissioning
which has been further increased to the current 8Mtpa capacity. Hence statement 1 is
correct.
Located in the small town of Narora (Uttar Pradesh), the Narora Atomic Power
Station (NAPS) services the northern power grid of India. The plant consists of two
PHWRs, the first of which (Unit-1) began commercial operations on January 1, 1991. Unit-2
followed on July 1, 1992. Hence statement 2 is correct.
121. Which among the following Expressway of Uttar Pradesh was formely known as Taj 7
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national highway (NH-2) or Mathura Road.
The Expressway project has been conceived with the idea of not only reducing the travel
time between New Delhi and Agra but also to open up avenues for industrial and urban
development in the region abutting the Expressway and provide the base for convergence
of tourism and other allied industries. The Expressway is being developed on Public
Private Partnership model.
122. Which among the following is the longest National Highway that passes throught
the state of Uttar Pradesh:
A. NH 19
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B. NH 21
C. NH 6
D. NH 9
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Explanation:
National Highway 19 is the longest highway that passes through the state of Uttar
Pradesh. Formely numbered as NH 2, the highway passes through prominent places
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24th Governor of Uttar Pradesh, in 2017.
Uttar Pradesh, often referred to as simply UP, is a state in Northern India. It is the
fourth-largest Indian state by area, as well as the country’s most populous state; its area
equals to roughly 7% of India’s total area.
124. Matatila dam of Uttar Pradesh is located in which among the following rivers of the
state:
A. Son river
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B. Betwa river
C. Rihand river
D. Chambal river
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
The Matatila Dam is a dam in district Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, that was built
in 1958 on the Betwa River. Matatila Dam was built in 1958. It is an earthen dam with a
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commissioned into the Navy. One of the most advanced ships in India, it will provide a big
boost to our maritime and combat capabilities
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided

missile destroyer, into the Indian Navy in Mumbai. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Limited (MDSL), the ship named after an important port city in Goa.
The warship is 163 metres long and 17.4 metres wide. Propelled by four powerful gas
turbines, it can achieve a maximum speed of 30 knots. INS Mormugao displaces 7400
tonnes when fully loaded. The destroyer has approximately 75 per cent of indigenous
content.
126. The Gobind Vallabh Pant Sagar dam is constructed on which among the following
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127. Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh doesn’t share boundary with:
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttara Khand
C. Haryana
D. Delhi Union Territory
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Explanation:
Look carefully at the map of Uttar Pradesh below and try to identify the states and Union
Territories with whom the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh shares its borders :
128. The Dairy Development Department of Uttar Pradesh was established in :
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129. The Jute Wall Hangings belong which district of the state under the One District One
Product scheme of the state government:
A. Ghaziabad
B. Gazipur
C. Chandouli
D. Chitrakoot
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
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Explanation:
The main objective of UP One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme is to create
employment opportunities for jobless youths of the state. ODOP Scheme was firstly
launched on 24 January 2018 (launch date) by CM Yogi Adityanath to raise GDP of Uttar
Pradesh. The UP government's One District, One Product scheme aims to encourage
indigenous and specialized products and crafts.
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130. Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh doesn’t share border with
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Yotta Infrastructure has unveiled North India’s first hyperscale data centre,
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Yotta D1, in Greater Noida Data Centre Park. The first of 6 data centre buildings in
the Greater Noida data centre park, Yotta D1, has been set up with an investment of
around Rs 15 billion. Once fully operational, Yotta D1 will see an additional investment of
Rs 50 billion in information technology (IT) equipment.
Yotta D1, a part of the Yotta Greater Noida Data Centre Park, is strategically located near
the key business hubs of India’s National Capital Region, thus providing an impetus to the
region’s digital economy. The data centre spans 300,000 sq. ft., across ground plus 7-
floors and offers an IT load capacity of 28.8 MW. Yotta D1 can house 5,000 racks across
seven server floors and offers fail-safe, 48-hour power backup on full load.
132. What is the total number of seats allocated to the state of Uttar Pradesh in the Lok 7
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133. Military Exercise named ‘Agni Warrior ’ that was in news recently is a bilateral
exercise between India and :
A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Singapore
D. Philippines
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
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Explanation:
The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore
& Indian Army, which commenced on 13 November 2022 concluded at Field Firing
Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on 30 November 2022.
Exercise Agni Warrior, involved showcasing joint firepower planning, execution and use of
New Generation Equipment by the Artillery arm of both armies.
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followed by the UAE and South Korea at the second and third positions, respectively.
Now that India has earned a slot among the top 50, it ranks above China (49), Israel (50),
Turkey (54), Denmark (55) and Poland (60).
135. Operation Flood was started in Uttar Pradesh in :
A. 1978
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B. 1981
C. 1979
D. 1973
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : B
Explanation:
Operation Flood, launched in January 1970, was the world's largest dairy development
program. It transformed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's largest milk
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producer. In Uttar Pradesh the first phase of Operation Flood was launched in 1973 in the
three districts – Varanasi, Meerut and Baliya.
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view the priority to revamp the health infrastructure of the country.
137. The Budget 2023 announced the launching of a mission to eliminate the Sickle Cell
Anemia in the country. By what year is the mission to be launched:
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027
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Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
The government would come up with a programme to eliminate sickle cell anemia by
2047 which will entail awareness, universal screening of the seven crore people in the
targeted age group of 0-40 years in affected tribal areas, and also counseling through
joint efforts in which both the central ministries and state governments would participate.
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Importance status and a governance structure similar to that available to IITs & NITs etc.
139. Which among the following district of Uttar Pradesh is not among the 8 Aspirational
districts of the state:
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A. Fatehpur
B. Chandauli
C. Sonabhadra
D. Mirzapur
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
The 8 districts of Uttar Pradesh that a part of the Aspirational District Program are as follows:
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140. Which among the following Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh has been designated
as the 4th Tiger reserve of Uttar Pradesh:
A. Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
D. None of these
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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Explanation:
The Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot district has become the fourth tiger reserve
of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The sanctuary is is situated some 150 km from the Panna
Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The place is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears,
sambar, spotter deer and chinkara. Besides, one can also spot a wide variety of birds and
reptiles inside the park.
Though there are no tigers inside the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary right now, the officials
often see pugmarks in the region. This means that there are tigers nearby, who visit the
place from the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
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quality of village life with inclusive and sustainable growth .
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To achieve this vision, the target of the Government of Uttar Pradesh is to grow the
agriculture sector by 5.1% per year, and to encourage private sector participation in the
field of agricultural research, development, extension, input management and agricultural
marketing.
142. To achieve the target of Inclusive Growth what is target of Agriculture credit for the
animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sector in the Budget 2023-24:
A. INR 10 lakh cr.

B. INR 15 lakh cr.
C. INR 20 lakh cr.
D. INR 27 lakh cr.
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Parliament on Tuesday showed that the central and state governments' budgeted
expenditure in the health sector reached 2.1 percent of the gross domestic product
(GDP) in 2022-23. The revised estimate the year before was 2.2 percent of the GDP.
In comparison, just 1.6 percent of the GDP was spent by the Centre and state
governments on healthcare in 2020-21 (FY21).
144. What is the target set by the Budget 2023-24 for the elimination of Sickle Cell
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145. The union budget 2023-24 hiked the tax on Cigarettes by:
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C. 14%
D. 16%
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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Explanation:
Budget 2023 specifies a 16% increase in National Calamity Contingent Duty for certain
cigarettes.
National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) on specified cigarettes was last revised three
years ago.
146. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23 the Expenditure on the Education sector as
percentage of GDP stood at:
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced that the government will
be setting up three centres of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI) to research
and develop cutting-edge applications in India. This is in line with the country’s IT
industry pushing for and expecting AI-related advancement to take over technology
trends in 2023.
148. The budget 2023-24 announced Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 for the next
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A. 5 years
B. 5 years
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personal Income tax in the new tax regime to a level of:
A. 30%
B. 32%
C. 25%
D. 27%
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
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The government decreased the maximum surcharge on personal income tax from 37% to
25% in the Budget 2023–24. Only taxpayers who choose the new tax system are
eligible for the decreased rate. As a consequence, the tax rate on the highest income
bracket will decrease from the current 39% to 42.744% when the surcharge is included.
150. What is the total budgetary outlay for the railways for the Financial year 2023-24:
A. 2.5 lakh cr.

B. 2.1 lakh cr.
C. 2.4 lakh cr.
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1. The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is located in :

m a the Dalai Lama with a view to

0 0 in common with Tibet.

3. Who among the following was the author of text ‘ Soz-i-watan’:

Ramaini, technically is a verse in Hindi of “sixteen counts”. However, in Kabir literature,

Try to locate the cities on map.

8. The National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary doesn’t include the state:

a kuD. None of these

a kuD.C. Both are correct

a naeach district of the State.

A. Rs. 30,000 cr.

A. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

a - the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the country.

1. Very Dense Forests: 1.09%

2. Moderately Dense Forests: 1.67%

3. Open Forests: 3.39%

Uttar Pradesh : Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Baghpat,

45. Arrange the following from East to west:

49. The total number of Agro-climatic zones in Uttar Pradesh are:

The objective of 'Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022' is to create a

The Policy replaces the UP Logistics Policy, 2018.

1. Very Dense Forests: 1.09%

2. Moderately Dense Forests: 1.67%

57. The most important commercial crop in Uttar Pradesh is:

60. Singrauli mines of the state of Uttar Pradesh is famous for:

63. Which among the following is known as “City of Nawabs”: 7

68. Chose the correct statement :

Statement 2 is also incorrect as the total number of Elephant Reserves in Uttar

A. Harivansha Rai Bachchan

73. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on:

Aligarh - Locks & Hardware and Metal Handicraft

Ambedkar Nagar - Textile Products

Amethi - Moonj Products

Amroha - Musical Instruments and Readymade Garments

Bareilly - Zari-Zardozi and Bamboo Products / Goldsmith Industry

Basti - Wood Craft and Vinegar Products

Bhadohi - Carpet (Dari)

Bijnor - Wood Craft

Bulandshahar - Ceramic Product

Chandauli - Zari-Zardozi and Black Rice

Chitrakoot - Wooden Toys and Wooden Craft

Gonda - Food Processing (Pulses) and Corn Processing

Gorakhpur - Terracota and Readymade Garments

Hapur - Home Furnishing

Hathras - Hing Asafoetida

Jalaun - Handmade Paper Art

Jaunpur - Woollen Carpets (Dari)

Jhansi - Soft Toys

Lucknow - Chikankari & Zari Zardozi

Mahoba - Gaura Stone Craft and Metal Craft

Mainpuri - Tarkashi Art and Stitching and Embroidery (Zari-Zardozi)

Mau - Powerloom Textile

Meerut - Sports Products

Mirzapur - Carpets and Brass Industry

Moradabad - Metal Craft

Shahjahanpur - Zari Zardozi

Shamli - Iron Arts

Shravasti - Tribal Craft and Furniture

Siddharthnagar - Kala Namak Rice

Sitapur - Carpet (Dari)

Sultanpur - Moonj Products and Iron and Steel Fabrication

Unnao - Zari Zardozi and Leather Products

Varanasi - Banarasi Silk Saree

Aligarh - Locks & Hardware and Metal Handicraft

Ambedkar Nagar - Textile Products

Amethi - Moonj Products

Amroha - Musical Instruments and Readymade Garments

Auraiya - Food Processing (Desi Ghee)

Azamgarh - Black Pottery and Apparels (Silk Sari)

Baghpat - Home Furnishing

Bahraich - Wheat-Stalk Handicrafts and Food Processing

Bulandshahar - Ceramic Product

Chandauli - Zari-Zardozi and Black Rice

Chitrakoot - Wooden Toys and Wooden Craft

Etawah - Textile Products and Tailoring and Garment Embroidery

Etah - Ankle Bells (Ghungroo), Bells and Brass Products

Farrukhabad - Textile Printing and Zari-Zardozi

114. Obra dam is constructed on __ and is located in _