Administration & CM/Governors — Set 2
UP GK · प्रशासन और CM/राज्यपाल · Questions 11–20 of 120
Who was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh after independence?
Correct Answer: A. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was appointed as the first Governor of the United Provinces (later Uttar Pradesh) in 1947. She was also the first woman to become a Governor in independent India. She served until her death in March 1949.
How many administrative divisions does Uttar Pradesh currently have?
Correct Answer: C. 18
Uttar Pradesh has 18 administrative divisions, each headed by a Divisional Commissioner. These divisions are further divided into 75 districts. The Divisional Commissioner is an IAS officer who oversees all districts within a division.
How many districts does Uttar Pradesh have?
Correct Answer: B. 75
Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts, the highest number of districts among all Indian states. Each district is headed by a District Magistrate (DM) who is an IAS officer. The most recent districts were carved out to improve governance and administration.
Who became the first Dalit woman Chief Minister in India from Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Mayawati
Mayawati (Kumari Mayawati) became the first Dalit woman Chief Minister in India when she first took office as CM of Uttar Pradesh in 1995. She served as CM four times: 1995, 1997, 2002-03, and 2007-2012. She is the founder-president of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
Who was appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in March 2017?
Correct Answer: D. Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath was appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 19 March 2017 after the BJP won a landslide victory. He is also the Mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math in Gorakhpur. He was re-elected as CM in 2022.
Which UP Chief Minister introduced the Zamindari Abolition Act in 1950?
Correct Answer: B. Govind Ballabh Pant
Govind Ballabh Pant, as the first CM of UP, played a key role in passing the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act of 1950. This historic legislation ended the feudal zamindari system in the state. It was one of the first major land reform measures in independent India.
What is the hierarchy of the revenue administration in UP from top to bottom?
Correct Answer: A. Board of Revenue > Commissioner > Collector > Tehsildar
The correct answer is Board of Revenue > Commissioner > Collector > Tehsildar. The revenue administration hierarchy in UP runs from the Board of Revenue at the top, followed by Divisional Commissioner, District Collector/DM, and then Tehsildar at the tehsil level. The Board of Revenue, headquartered in Prayagraj, is the highest revenue court in the state. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Where is the Board of Revenue of Uttar Pradesh headquartered?
Correct Answer: B. Prayagraj
The Board of Revenue of Uttar Pradesh is headquartered in Prayagraj (Allahabad). It is the highest revenue court in the state and deals with land revenue matters. It was established during the British period and continues to function as a key administrative body.
C.B. Gupta served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh during which period?
Correct Answer: B. 1960-1963
Chandra Bhanu Gupta served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1960 to 1963. He belonged to the Indian National Congress and was known for his organizational skills within the party. He also briefly served as CM again in 1969-70.
Which administrative officer heads a district in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. District Magistrate (DM)
The District Magistrate (DM), also called the District Collector, heads a district in Uttar Pradesh. The DM is an IAS officer responsible for law and order, revenue collection, and general administration. The DM also coordinates with other district-level officers.