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 Lucknow monument was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah after Najaf’s tomb?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Rumi Darwaza
[C] Shah Najaf Imambara
[D] Chattar Manzil
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Najaf Imambara]
Notes:
Shah Najaf Imambara in Lucknow was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah. It is modeled after the tomb of Caliph Ali in Najaf, Iraq, and serves as his own mausoleum. The structure’s brilliant dome was inspired by the original Najaf monument.
2. Which event led to the construction of Sarila fortress?
[A] Conquest of Bundelkhand by Maharaja Chhatrasal
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Treaty of Bassein
[D] First War of Independence
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Correct Answer: A [Conquest of Bundelkhand by Maharaja Chhatrasal]
Notes:
Sarila fortress was built after Maharaja Chhatrasal conquered Bundelkhand in the 17th century.
3. 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
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar built most of the current structure; the west gate dates to 1586 during his reign.
4. What was the capital city of the ancient Kosala kingdom located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala; ruled by Rama, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
5. Who was the builder of the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 as a Shia congregation hall and mausoleum.
6. Under the Upvan Scheme (2025-26) in Uttar Pradesh, which plantation technique is primarily promoted by municipal corporations to develop urban mini-forests and mitigate urban heat islands?
[A] Linear avenue planting
[B] Miyawaki method
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: B [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method is emphasized in Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme for dense urban forests in 17 cities. This technique ensures rapid tree growth and high biodiversity, helping reduce heat islands, especially in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.
7. What percentage of power generated by the Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 75%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [75%]
Notes:
75.12% of the power produced at Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh, while 24.88% is supplied to Assam. Ghatampur is a major thermal project in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Bara Imambara is famous for which architectural feature?
[A] Brick-made Buddha statues
[B] The tallest minaret in India
[C] A central vaulted hall without beams
[D] World’s largest open-air observatory
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Correct Answer: C [A central vaulted hall without beams]
Notes:
Bara Imambara, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its impressive central vaulted hall, which is among the largest arched constructions in the world that does not employ any supporting beams. Built in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula, it demonstrates remarkable engineering skills of its era. The Imambara also features the famous Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth) and a unique step-well (Baoli), adding to its architectural and historical significance.
9. Which Nawab of Rampur was a famous Urdu writer and poet?
[A] Nawab Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Nawab Raza Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[D] Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur (ruled 1865–1887) was celebrated for his Urdu poetry, prose, and essays. He promoted arts, literature, and established libraries in Rampur, making the region a renowned literary center.
10. Where is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Meerut
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut]
Notes:
Established in 2002, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and occupies about 562.5 acres of land.
