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 city is recognized as a UNESCO City of Music?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, renowned for the Benares tabla gharana, was designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015. It has profound ties to Indian classical music with legends like Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan hailing from here.
2. What was the primary ideological difference between the Deoband Movement and the Aligarh Movement in colonial India?
[A] The Deoband Movement promoted English education, while the Aligarh Movement promoted traditional Islamic studies.
[B] The Deoband Movement supported cooperation with the British, while the Aligarh Movement encouraged opposition.
[C] Both movements supported complete westernization of Indian Muslims.
[D] The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.
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Correct Answer: D [The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.]
Notes:
The Deoband Movement advocated resistance to British rule, whereas Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, encouraged loyalty and cooperation with the British for Muslim upliftment.
3. Which district–forest type pair is correctly matched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[B] Shravasti – Tropical Thorny Forest
[C] Chitrakoot – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[D] Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest]
Notes:
Lucknow lies in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest region of Uttar Pradesh; these forests mainly include sal, neem, and babool trees. Banda and Chitrakoot are largely thorny forest areas; Shravasti has moist deciduous forest but not thorny type.
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Kachhua (Turtle) Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a protected area intended for the conservation of freshwater turtles and Ganges river dolphins.
- Fishing activities are legally allowed for local communities within the sanctuary limits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect, as the Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Varanasi, not Prayagraj. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary was established in 1989 primarily for the conservation of turtles and the Ganges river dolphin. Statement 3 is incorrect because fishing is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in the sanctuary area.
5. Which of the following minerals has been discovered in the Ikauna-Dangli region of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diamond
[B] Copper
[C] Platinum
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Platinum]
Notes:
Platinum has been discovered in Ikauna-Dangli, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh during recent geological surveys. The region is notable for such a rare mineral find in the state, adding to its significance in India’s mineral map.
6. NH-19, one of the longest highways in Uttar Pradesh, connects which major cities in the state?
[A] Gorakhpur – Lucknow – Kanpur
[B] Agra – Kanpur – Varanasi
[C] Ghaziabad – Moradabad – Bareilly
[D] Meerut – Aligarh – Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Agra – Kanpur – Varanasi]
Notes:
NH-19 traverses major UP cities: Agra, Etawah, Kanpur, Prayagraj (Allahabad), and Varanasi, forming a vital east-west route across Uttar Pradesh.
7. Who classifies Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh as per the 74th Amendment?
[A] Uttar Pradesh State Legislature
[B] President of India
[C] Governor of Uttar Pradesh
[D] Parliament of India
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Correct Answer: C [Governor of Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh declares the classification of Urban Local Bodies such as Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Nagar Panchayat based on population and urban characteristics.
8. The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Agra
[B] Jhansi
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Sikandra
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Correct Answer: C [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, a revered Sufi saint, is situated in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. Built during the reign of Emperor Akbar around 1580, it is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Akbar had great respect for Saint Salim Chishti, believing that the saint’s blessings enabled him to have a son, Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir. The tomb, constructed in white marble, attracts pilgrims and tourists for its historical and spiritual significance.
9. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for housing Gupta period inscriptions?
[A] Prayagraj (Allahabad)
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Prayagraj (Allahabad)]
Notes:
Prayagraj (Allahabad) hosts the famous Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudragupta, an important Gupta period record composed by Harisena.
10. Which city is the capital of Rohilkhand in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Rampur
[C] Bareilly
[D] Badaun
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Correct Answer: C [Bareilly]
Notes:
Bareilly is considered the capital of Rohilkhand, a region in northwest Uttar Pradesh historically associated with the Rohilla Pashtuns.
