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 ancient site in Lakhimpur Kheri was capital of Virata Kingdom?
[A] Khairigarh
[B] Balmiar-Barkhar
[C] Dudhwa
[D] Oel

Show Answer

2. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi

Show Answer

3. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famous for cultural and religious significance?
[A] Agra
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Lucknow

Show Answer

4. Pandavas lived incognito under which king during 13th year of exile?
[A] King Dhritarashtra of Hastinapur
[B] King Janamejaya of Kuru
[C] King Virata of Matsya
[D] King Shantanu of Ganga

Show Answer

5. Which city, birthplace of Lord Rama, is linked to the Awadhi language?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur

Show Answer

6. Who was the queen that led the resistance in Jhansi during the Central India Campaign of 1857-59?
[A] Rani Durgavati
[B] Rani Padmini
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Rani Ahilyabai Holkar

Show Answer

7. Which Mughal emperor is credited with constructing much of the present structure of Chunar Fort in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb

Show Answer

8. Consider the following pairs regarding leaders and their contributions during the Indian freedom struggle:

  1. Begum Hazrat Mahal – Led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh
  2. Nana Sahib – Revolted in Jhansi against the British
  3. Tantia Tope – Participated in the Revolt of 1857 and was executed in Shivpuri
  4. Motilal Nehru – Participated in the Round Table Conferences

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4

Show Answer

9. What is the primary function of major district roads in the transportation network of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Linking production areas to markets and highways
[B] Connecting state capitals to national highways
[C] Facilitating air cargo movement
[D] Connecting villages with expressways

Show Answer

10. Whose palace is situated near Raja Ka Tal?
[A] Maharaja Chhatrasal
[B] Raja Todarmal
[C] Samrat Akbar
[D] Senapati

Show Answer