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 UP mango variety was first to get the GI tag?
[A] Malihabadi Dusseheri
[B] Langra
[C] Chausa
[D] Safeda
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Correct Answer: A [Malihabadi Dusseheri]
Notes:
Malihabadi Dusseheri received the GI tag on 4 September 2009, making it the first mango variety from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this distinction.
2. Which ancient site in Lakhimpur Kheri was capital of Virata Kingdom?
[A] Khairigarh
[B] Balmiar-Barkhar
[C] Dudhwa
[D] Oel
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Correct Answer: B [Balmiar-Barkhar]
Notes:
Balmiar-Barkhar, in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, is traditionally linked to the Virata Kingdom, a major kingdom in the Mahabharata where the Pandavas spent their incognito exile. Other sites like Khairigarh, Dudhwa, and Oel are also in Lakhimpur Kheri but lack this association.
3. Which Awadh ruler took the title of Badshah in 1819?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[C] Saadat Ali Khan II
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah became the first Awadh ruler to assume the title Badshah in 1819, making Awadh a kingdom under British protection. His coinage bore the emperor’s title, distinguishing his reign in Awadh’s history.
4. Over which river is the historic Shahi Bridge in Jaunpur built?
[A] Ganges
[B] Gomti
[C] Yamuna
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Gomti]
Notes:
Shahi Bridge, built in 1568-69 by Munim Khan under Akbar, spans the Gomti River in Jaunpur.
5. What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway and which locations does it link in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia
[B] 302 km; Agra to Lucknow
[C] 135 km; Ghaziabad to Sonipat
[D] 96 km; Delhi to Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway is an 8-lane, 1,047 km access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Greater Noida in the west to Ballia in the east, passing through major cities such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Raebareli, and Bulandshahar.
6. In which year was Jhansi ceded to Gwalior State?
[A] 1857
[B] 1947
[C] 1861
[D] 1886
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Correct Answer: C [1861]
Notes:
In 1861, the British ceded Jhansi to Gwalior State. Later, in 1886, Jhansi was returned to British control and eventually integrated into Uttar Pradesh after Indian independence in 1947.
7. Which Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap ruled Mathura after 60 BCE?
[A] Jayadaman
[B] Hagana
[C] Rajuvula
[D] Hagamasha
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Correct Answer: B [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap, ruled Mathura after 60 BCE, preceding Rajuvula. His rule is attested by coins and inscriptions found in Mathura, indicating his authority after the Indo-Scythians gained control of north-western India in the late 1st century BCE.
8. Which significant event occurred in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, on 16th August 1942 during the Quit India Movement?
[A] Destruction of the district magistrate’s office in Bareilly
[B] Establishment of parallel government in Azamgarh
[C] Resignation of local British officials in Gorakhpur
[D] Attack on Ballia Jail and release of prisoners
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Correct Answer: D [Attack on Ballia Jail and release of prisoners]
Notes:
On 16 August 1942, protesters attacked Ballia Jail and freed prisoners, making Ballia famous as “Baghi Ballia” for its bold resistance in the Quit India Movement.
9. Who did Begum Hazrat Mahal declare as Nawab of Awadh during British annexation?
[A] Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Saadat Ali Khan
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Birjis Qadr
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Correct Answer: D [Birjis Qadr]
Notes:
Begum Hazrat Mahal declared her son, Birjis Qadr, as the Nawab of Awadh in 1857 during the revolt, opposing the British annexation to preserve the Awadh dynasty’s legitimate rule. She played a prominent role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading resistance forces in Lucknow.
10. Which climatic characteristic makes the Central Plains region of Uttar Pradesh distinctive?
[A] Consistently mild temperatures throughout the year
[B] High temperatures in summer with frost occurrence in winter
[C] Heavy monsoon rainfall in all seasons
[D] Low humidity and sparse rainfall year-round
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Correct Answer: B [High temperatures in summer with frost occurrence in winter]
Notes:
The Central Plains of Uttar Pradesh experience very high summer temperatures (up to 44°C) and occasional winter frost due to clear skies and low temperatures (15–16°C).
