States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations
For all Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams including PCS, RO/ARO, Assistant Engineer, and other major state exams.
1. Which Fatehpur site has two brick temples, one tilted by four degrees?
[A] Ghazipur
[B] Dhata
[C] Bhitaura
[D] Korari
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Correct Answer: D [Korari]
Notes:
Korari in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, features two Gupta-era brick temples, one notably tilted by four degrees—rare for early Indian architecture. These temples reflect advanced engineering and religious significance during the Gupta period.
2. Which church, constructed between 1819 and 1821, is recognized as the oldest church in North India and the Agra Diocese?
[A] St. Mary’s Church, Delhi
[B] St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
[C] St. Thomas Church, Mumbai
[D] St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut
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Correct Answer: D [St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut]
Notes:
St. John the Baptist Church in Meerut, built 1819-1821, is the oldest church in North India and Agra Diocese, featuring Palladian architecture and Anglican rites.
3. Who was the notorious dacoit from the Bhantu clan that terrorized the United Provinces in the 1920s?
[A] Phoolan Devi
[B] Veerappan
[C] Sultana Daku
[D] Jagga Jatt
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Correct Answer: C [Sultana Daku]
Notes:
Sultana Daku was a feared dacoit from the Bhantu clan active in the United Provinces during the 1920s.
4. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
5. Which district of Uttar Pradesh shares its border with both Haryana and Uttarakhand?
[A] Muzaffarnagar
[B] Bijnor
[C] Shamli
[D] Saharanpur
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Correct Answer: D [Saharanpur]
Notes:
Saharanpur is the only district in Uttar Pradesh bordering both Haryana and Uttarakhand.
6. Which city was capital of North-Western Provinces from 1836 to 1858?
[A] Agra
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra was capital of North-Western Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1836 until 1858, after which Allahabad became the capital following the events of the 1857 Revolt and administrative reorganization by the British.
7. On which date is ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] 25th January
[B] 24th January
[C] 26th January
[D] 23rd January
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Correct Answer: B [24th January]
Notes:
24th January is celebrated as Uttar Pradesh Day, also known as UP Diwas, marking the foundation day of the state. On 24 January 1950, the United Provinces was officially renamed Uttar Pradesh. The observance of Uttar Pradesh Day was proposed by the 24th governor, Ram Naik, and was officially adopted by the state government in May 2017. The state celebrates its culture, achievements, and progress on this day with various events and ceremonies across Uttar Pradesh.
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Vardhana Dynasty:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by Harshavardhana directly.
- Harsha organized two religious assemblies during his reign.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Rajyavardhana.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by his son Rajyavardhana, not Harsha directly.
- Harsha indeed organized two religious assemblies, one at Kannauj and another at Prayag.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during Harsha’s reign, not that of Rajyavardhana.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
9. Which dynasty built the Khajuraho Nagara-style temples in Bundelkhand?
[A] Paramara
[B] Chola
[C] Chandela
[D] Rathore
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Correct Answer: C [Chandela]
Notes:
Chandela dynasty ruled Bundelkhand (Jejakabhukti) from the 9th–13th century, constructing the famous Khajuraho temples noted for Nagara-style architecture. The Chandelas were prominent in central India, with Khajuraho now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. Which empire developed the Mughlai cuisine, blending Indian and Central Asian tastes?
[A] Maratha Empire
[B] Mughal Empire
[C] Chola Empire
[D] Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: B [Mughal Empire]
Notes:
Mughlai cuisine emerged in the Mughal Empire (1526–1857), blending Indian spices, Persian influences, and Central Asian culinary traditions, leading to iconic dishes like biryani and kebabs widely popular across North India today.
