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. Who is credited as the original creator of the divine bow Gandiva in the Mahabharata?
[A] Brahma
[B] Indra
[C] Varuna
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma]
Notes:
Gandiva was crafted by Brahma and later wielded by gods before being given to Arjuna.
2. In which year did Sarojini Naidu preside over the Indian National Congress session held in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1937
[B] 1916
[C] 1942
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: D [1925]
Notes:
In 1925, Sarojini Naidu presided over the Indian National Congress session at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; she was the first Indian woman to do so.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Vindhyan Rock System in Uttar Pradesh:
- It originated due to deposition in the Tethys Sea during the Paleozoic era.
- It consists largely of sedimentary rocks without fossil evidence.
- It forms the geological base of the Bundelkhand plateau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:The correct answer is option 1.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vindhyan system originated during the Pre-Cambrian period, not from the Tethys Sea in the Paleozoic era.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is mainly composed of unfossiliferous sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone, shale, and dolomite.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bundelkhand plateau is underlain by granite and gneiss, not by Vindhyan sedimentary rocks.
4. Which tree’s bark provides dye for colouring leather items?
[A] Silver Fir
[B] Babool (Gum Acacia)
[C] Tendu
[D] Date Palm
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Correct Answer: B [Babool (Gum Acacia)]
Notes:
Babool (Acacia nilotica) bark contains tannins used in dyeing and tanning leather. It thrives in dry regions, especially Uttar Pradesh. The tree also yields edible gum and possesses medicinal value. Babool’s dye properties make it valuable in traditional leather industries across India.
5. Who became Allahabad High Court’s first Chief Justice after Independence?
[A] OH Mootham
[B] Bidhu Bhusan Malik
[C] Manulal C. Desai
[D] Syed Rafat Alam
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Correct Answer: B [Bidhu Bhusan Malik]
Notes:
Bidhu Bhusan Malik became the first Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court post-Independence, serving from 1947 to 1955. He guided the judiciary in Uttar Pradesh’s largest court through the critical transition from the colonial era to the constitutional framework of independent India.
6. Which is an early example of Bundelkhandi literature from Banaphari?
[A] Alha-Khand
[B] Ramcharitmanas
[C] Mahabharata
[D] Padmavat
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Correct Answer: A [Alha-Khand]
Notes:
Alha-Khand is an epic of Bundelkhand, narrated by Banaphari bards, recounting the exploits of Alha and Udal, 12th-century heroes of the Mahoba region. It is a significant oral tradition in the Bundeli dialect, distinctively preserved in the Bundelkhand region.
7. Who becomes a leader after police violence in Karmabhoomi?
[A] Sukhada
[B] Amarkant
[C] Sakina
[D] Amarkant’s father
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Correct Answer: A [Sukhada]
Notes:
Sukhada, inspired by police brutality during a protest for untouchables, assumes leadership. Karmabhoomi is a 1932 Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand set in Uttar Pradesh. Sukhada’s character reflects transformation through social activism and reform movements depicted in the story.
8. Which gift did Rani Bhabani give to Munni Begum?
[A] A diamond necklace
[B] A palanquin carried by 30 people
[C] A golden crown
[D] A silk robe
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Correct Answer: B [A palanquin carried by 30 people]
Notes:
Rani Bhabani of Bengal gifted Munni Begum a palanquin carried by 30 bearers, highlighting her status and recognition in Bengal’s Nawabi court. This distinguished gift reflected luxury and honor in 18th-century Bengal aristocracy.
9. Chaar Bayt folk art is mainly preserved in which Uttar Pradesh city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Rampur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Rampur]
Notes:
Chaar Bayt, a 400-year-old folk art, is mainly preserved in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It involves group singing and storytelling, and is listed by Sangeet Natak Akademi. Other notable centers include Tonk, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. Rampur remains its principal stronghold in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Who built Malcha Mahal near Raisina Hill in 1325?
[A] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Firuz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Malcha Mahal, near Raisina Hill, was built in 1325 by Firuz Shah Tughlaq as a hunting lodge during the Tughlaq dynasty rule in Delhi.
