QUESTION 1 OF 60
The Triveni Sangam, the mythical confluence of three rivers, is located at which UP city?
Explanation: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) hosts the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical underground Saraswati river.
QUESTION 2 OF 60
The fertile tract of land lying between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in western and central UP is traditionally known as the:
Explanation: The land between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers is called the Doab, a historically fertile and densely populated agricultural belt.
QUESTION 3 OF 60
The Gomti river, which flows entirely within Uttar Pradesh, originates near which district?
Explanation: The Gomti river originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhaar Jheel) in Pilibhit district and, unlike the Ganga and Yamuna, flows entirely within Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganga.
QUESTION 4 OF 60
The Ganga river enters the plains of Uttar Pradesh from Uttarakhand chiefly through which district?
Explanation: The Ganga descends onto the plains and enters Uttar Pradesh near Bijnor district after leaving the hills of Uttarakhand.
QUESTION 5 OF 60
The Betwa and Ken rivers, which flow through the Bundelkhand region of UP, are tributaries of which major river?
Explanation: Both the Betwa and Ken rivers flow through the Bundelkhand region and eventually join the Yamuna river.
QUESTION 6 OF 60
The Rapti river, associated with periodic flooding, flows through which major eastern UP city?
Explanation: The Rapti river flows through Gorakhpur district in eastern UP and is known for causing seasonal floods in the region.
QUESTION 7 OF 60
The narrow northernmost belt of Uttar Pradesh lying immediately south of the Himalayan foothills is known as the:
Explanation: The Bhabar is a narrow porous belt at the foot of the Himalayas where streams often disappear underground before reappearing further south in the Tarai.
QUESTION 8 OF 60
The marshy, forest-covered belt lying south of the Bhabar and bordering Nepal is called the:
Explanation: The Tarai region is a moist, forested lowland belt south of the Bhabar, characterised by swampy conditions and dense vegetation along the Nepal border.
QUESTION 9 OF 60
The Bundelkhand plateau in southern UP forms an extension of which larger physiographic feature?
Explanation: The Bundelkhand plateau in southern UP is geologically linked to the Vindhyan range system and is characterised by rocky terrain and drought-proneness.
QUESTION 10 OF 60
In the Gangetic plain of UP, the newer, more fertile alluvial deposits found in river floodplains are referred to as:
Explanation: Khadar refers to the younger alluvial soil deposited annually by river floods, in contrast to the older, slightly elevated Bhangar soil.
QUESTION 11 OF 60
The older alluvial soil found on slightly elevated terraces above the regular flood plain in UP is known as:
Explanation: Bhangar refers to the older alluvium found on terraces above the active floodplain, distinguishing it from the newer Khadar soil.
QUESTION 12 OF 60
Dudhwa National Park, known for tigers and the swamp deer (barasingha), is located in which UP district?
Explanation: Dudhwa National Park, a prominent tiger reserve in the terai region, is situated in Lakhimpur Kheri district near the Nepal border.
QUESTION 13 OF 60
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, located in the terai belt of UP, was formally declared a tiger reserve in which decade?
Explanation: Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was officially declared in 2014, becoming one of the newer tiger reserves in the terai landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
QUESTION 14 OF 60
Which UP wildlife sanctuary is recognised as the oldest in the state and was also the site of an unsuccessful attempt to reintroduce Asiatic lions in the 1950s?
Explanation: Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, near Varanasi and Chandauli, established in 1957, was the site of an early and ultimately unsuccessful effort to reintroduce Asiatic lions outside Gir.
QUESTION 15 OF 60
The largest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, spread across the Vindhyan hills, is the:
Explanation: Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, spanning parts of the Vindhyan hills in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra and Chandauli districts, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
QUESTION 16 OF 60
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, known for gharials and Gangetic dolphins, is situated along the Girwa river in which UP district?
Explanation: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich district lies along the Girwa river, a channel of the Ghaghara, and is an important habitat for gharials and Gangetic river dolphins.
QUESTION 17 OF 60
The National Chambal Sanctuary, protecting gharials and Gangetic dolphins, spans the borders of UP with which other states?
Explanation: The National Chambal Sanctuary lies along the Chambal river at the tri-junction of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, protecting gharials and Gangetic dolphins.
QUESTION 18 OF 60
Okhla Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the Yamuna, falls within which UP district?
Explanation: Okhla Bird Sanctuary lies on the Yamuna river in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, near the UP-Delhi border, and attracts numerous migratory birds.
QUESTION 19 OF 60
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, stretching along the Ganga river, is spread across Meerut and which other UP district?
Explanation: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary extends along the Ganga floodplain across Meerut and Bijnor districts and shelters species such as the swamp deer.
QUESTION 20 OF 60
Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Bundelkhand region, lies mainly in which UP district?
Explanation: Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Chitrakoot-Banda area of the Bundelkhand region and preserves the dry deciduous forests typical of the plateau.
QUESTION 21 OF 60
Amangarh Tiger Reserve, which serves as a buffer to Corbett Tiger Reserve, is located in which UP district?
Explanation: Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Bijnor district functions as a buffer zone adjoining Corbett Tiger Reserve in neighbouring Uttarakhand.
QUESTION 22 OF 60
Sonbhadra district in southern UP is sometimes called the 'Energy Capital of India' largely because of its:
Explanation: Sonbhadra district hosts several major thermal power plants, including those at Obra, Anpara, and Renusagar, owing to abundant local coal reserves, earning it the nickname 'Energy Capital of India'.
QUESTION 23 OF 60
The Rihand Dam, located in Sonbhadra district, created a large reservoir known as:
Explanation: The Rihand Dam in Sonbhadra district impounds the Rihand river to form the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, one of the largest reservoirs by water spread area in India.
QUESTION 24 OF 60
Uttar Pradesh shares an international border with which neighbouring country?
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh, being a landlocked state, shares its only international border with Nepal along its northern districts.
QUESTION 25 OF 60
Which forest type predominates in the Tarai belt of UP, including areas like Dudhwa?
Explanation: The Tarai belt of UP, with its moist climate, supports Sal-dominated moist deciduous forests, as seen in Dudhwa National Park.
QUESTION 26 OF 60
The drought-prone Bundelkhand region of southern UP is generally characterised by which forest type?
Explanation: Bundelkhand, receiving relatively low and erratic rainfall, is largely covered by dry deciduous forest vegetation adapted to seasonal water scarcity.
QUESTION 27 OF 60
A turtle sanctuary aimed at protecting river turtles has been established along a stretch of the Ganga in which UP city?
Explanation: A turtle sanctuary has been established along the Ganga in Varanasi to protect and breed various species of river turtles.
QUESTION 28 OF 60
The Son river, which forms part of the boundary in southern UP, is a major tributary of which river system?
Explanation: The Son river, flowing along parts of the southern UP boundary near Sonbhadra and Mirzapur, is a significant tributary that eventually joins the Ganga.
QUESTION 29 OF 60
The historical term 'Purvanchal' broadly refers to which part of Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: 'Purvanchal' is a traditional term referring to the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, including areas such as Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Azamgarh.
QUESTION 30 OF 60
Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh is generally highest in which part of the state?
Explanation: The Tarai and foothill districts of UP, being closer to the Himalayas, receive comparatively higher rainfall than the drier western and southern parts of the state.
QUESTION 31 OF 60
Which region of UP is generally the most drought-prone due to low and erratic rainfall?
Explanation: The Bundelkhand region in southern UP is well known for its recurring droughts caused by low, erratic rainfall and limited irrigation infrastructure.
QUESTION 32 OF 60
Naimisharanya, an ancient forest hermitage associated with sages in the Puranas, is located in which UP district?
Explanation: Naimisharanya, mentioned in several Puranas as a gathering place of sages, is located in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
QUESTION 33 OF 60
Chitrakoot, associated with the exile period of Lord Rama, lies on the banks of which river and straddles the border of UP with Madhya Pradesh?
Explanation: Chitrakoot, situated on the Mandakini river, straddles the UP-Madhya Pradesh border and is closely associated with the forest exile of Lord Rama.
QUESTION 34 OF 60
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the greater Dudhwa Tiger Reserve landscape, lies in which UP district?
Explanation: Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Lakhimpur Kheri district and forms part of the larger Dudhwa Tiger Reserve landscape in the terai.
QUESTION 35 OF 60
Bakhira Bird Sanctuary, a wetland habitat for migratory birds, is located in which UP district?
Explanation: Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is a wetland site in Sant Kabir Nagar district that supports a variety of resident and migratory waterfowl.
QUESTION 36 OF 60
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, a wetland site for migratory birds, is located in which UP district?
Explanation: Samaspur Bird Sanctuary is a wetland bird habitat situated in Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh.
QUESTION 37 OF 60
Which UP district is well known for touching the boundaries of four other states (Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh)?
Explanation: Sonbhadra district in southeastern UP is unusual in that it shares borders with four different states, making it a frequently cited geography fact about the state.
QUESTION 38 OF 60
The Sharda river, which forms part of the India-Nepal boundary before entering the UP plains, is also known by which other name?
Explanation: The Sharda river, known as the Kali or Mahakali in its upper reaches, forms part of the India-Nepal border before flowing through northern UP and joining the Ghaghara.
QUESTION 39 OF 60
Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary, an important wetland for wintering birds, is situated in which UP district?
Explanation: Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary, a large wetland attracting numerous wintering waterfowl, is located in Kannauj district.
QUESTION 40 OF 60
The Ramganga river, which eventually joins the Ganga, primarily drains which part of Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: The Ramganga river flows through the Rohilkhand region of western UP before merging with the Ganga near Kannauj.
QUESTION 41 OF 60
Mubarakpur, a town in Azamgarh district, is traditionally known for weaving which textile?
Explanation: Mubarakpur in Azamgarh district has a longstanding tradition of silk saree weaving, making it an important handloom centre in eastern UP.
QUESTION 42 OF 60
Uttar Pradesh's hill districts were separated to form a new state in November 2000. What was this new state named?
Explanation: In November 2000, the hill districts of Uttar Pradesh were separated to form the new state, initially named Uttaranchal and later renamed Uttarakhand.
QUESTION 43 OF 60
The administrative hierarchy in Uttar Pradesh below the state level typically proceeds from division to district to which smaller unit?
Explanation: Below the district level in Uttar Pradesh's administrative structure, districts are further divided into tehsils, which are then divided into blocks and villages.
QUESTION 44 OF 60
The sugar mill belt of western Uttar Pradesh is concentrated mainly in districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and:
Explanation: The sugarcane-growing and sugar mill belt of western UP includes districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur, Shamli, and Bijnor.
QUESTION 45 OF 60
Noida and Greater Noida, planned industrial and residential townships developed in the late 20th century, are located in which UP district?
Explanation: Noida and Greater Noida were developed as planned townships in Gautam Buddh Nagar district in the late 20th century, becoming significant industrial and commercial centres.
QUESTION 46 OF 60
Moradabad's brassware industry has historically made it a significant contributor to India's export earnings from which sector?
Explanation: Moradabad's brassware handicrafts have long been a major foreign exchange earner among India's traditional handicraft export clusters.
QUESTION 47 OF 60
Sonbhadra district's abundance of coal and limestone deposits has made it a major centre for which industry?
Explanation: Sonbhadra's rich coal and limestone reserves have supported the growth of thermal power plants and cement manufacturing in the district.
QUESTION 48 OF 60
The extensive canal irrigation network developed since the colonial period in western Uttar Pradesh primarily draws water from which rivers?
Explanation: Western UP benefits from an extensive canal irrigation system developed since colonial times, primarily drawing water from the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, supporting intensive sugarcane and wheat cultivation.
QUESTION 49 OF 60
Bundelkhand, in contrast to western UP, has historically suffered from limited irrigation coverage, making its agriculture largely dependent on:
Explanation: Unlike the canal-irrigated western plains, Bundelkhand's agriculture has traditionally depended heavily on monsoon rainfall, making it vulnerable to drought.
QUESTION 50 OF 60
Varanasi's silk weaving industry, producing the famous Banarasi saree, functions largely as which type of industry?
Explanation: The production of Banarasi sarees in Varanasi remains largely organised as a traditional handloom-based cottage industry, employing generations of weaver families.
QUESTION 51 OF 60
Mineral resources such as bauxite, limestone, and coal in Uttar Pradesh are found predominantly in which part of the state?
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh's mineral wealth, including coal, bauxite, and limestone, is concentrated mainly in the southern Vindhyan belt covering Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts.
QUESTION 52 OF 60
Meerut's sports goods manufacturing industry, producing items such as cricket bats, largely traces its origins to which period?
Explanation: Meerut's sports goods manufacturing industry has its roots in the colonial era, when local artisans began producing equipment for British cantonment sports.
QUESTION 53 OF 60
Saharanpur's wood carving craft has also supported the growth of which associated export industry in the town?
Explanation: Building on its traditional wood carving skills, Saharanpur has developed a significant wooden furniture manufacturing and export industry.
QUESTION 54 OF 60
Firozabad's glass industry, alongside bangles, has also historically produced which other glass-based product for both domestic and export markets?
Explanation: In addition to bangles, Firozabad's glass industry has traditionally produced a range of glassware and decorative glass items for domestic and export markets.
QUESTION 55 OF 60
The historic town of Etawah, situated in the Yamuna-Chambal region of UP, lies at the meeting point of the Yamuna with which river?
Explanation: Etawah is situated near the confluence of the Yamuna and Chambal rivers in western Uttar Pradesh.
QUESTION 56 OF 60
The historic Gomat Taal, considered the source of the Gomti river, is also referred to as:
Explanation: The Gomti river's traditional source, Gomat Taal in Pilibhit district, is also known as Fulhaar Jheel.
QUESTION 57 OF 60
The Chandraprabha river, after which the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary near Varanasi is named, is a tributary of which larger river?
Explanation: The Chandraprabha river, which flows through the wildlife sanctuary of the same name, is a tributary of the Karamnasa river in the Varanasi-Chandauli region.
QUESTION 58 OF 60
The Karamnasa river, forming part of the eastern boundary of UP, eventually joins which major river?
Explanation: The Karamnasa river flows along parts of the UP-Bihar border and eventually merges with the Ganga river.
QUESTION 59 OF 60
The town of Deoria in eastern UP lies in the fertile plains formed mainly by which two rivers?
Explanation: Deoria district in eastern UP lies within the fertile alluvial plains formed by the Ghaghara and Gandak river systems.
QUESTION 60 OF 60
The Betwa river, a tributary of the Yamuna flowing through Bundelkhand, has its source in which neighbouring state?
Explanation: The Betwa river originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through the Bundelkhand region of UP before joining the Yamuna.
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