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 city in Uttar Pradesh was among the six prominent centers of early Buddhism and is frequently mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Sankisa
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shravasti]
Notes:
Shravasti, capital of Kosala, hosted Jetavana monastery and is often noted in Vinaya Pitaka as a key site of Buddha’s teachings.
2. The Bala Bodhisattva statue belongs to the era of which ancient ruler?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka]
Notes:
The Bala Bodhisattva, found at Sarnath, is inscribed in year 3 of Kanishka’s reign, marking Kushan dynasty art progress under King Kanishka around 123 CE.
3. Who was the Nawab responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 during a famine to provide employment; it features a large beamless vaulted chamber and a labyrinth called Bhul-bhulaiya.
4. Who became the fourth Nawab of Awadh in 1797 with the support of the British?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan II
[B] Wazir Ali Khan
[C] Asaf-ud-Daulah
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Wazir Ali Khan]
Notes:
Wazir Ali Khan, adopted son of Asaf-ud-Daulah, ascended in 1797 with British support but was deposed within months for alleged disloyalty.
5. After escaping from Jhansi during the 1857 uprising, which city did Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope capture together?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Indore
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Gwalior]
Notes:
After fleeing Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope captured Gwalior by driving out Sindhia; the British later retook the city.
6. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s first Indian ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali, from Uttar Pradesh, was appointed as India’s first ambassador to the USA in 1947 and was a renowned freedom fighter and lawyer associated with the Indian National Congress.
7. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali was appointed as the first Indian Ambassador to the US after Independence in 1947.
8. Match the following Kharif crops with their largest producing districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Bajra
- Maize
- Arhar
With:
- Hamirpur
- Aligarh
- Mainpuri
Which of the following is the correct match?
[A] A-1, B-2, C-3
[B] A-3, B-2, C-1
[C] A-2, B-3, C-1
[D] A-2, B-1, C-3
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Correct Answer: C [A-2, B-3, C-1]
Notes:
- Bajra → Aligarh: Aligarh is the leading district for Bajra cultivation in Uttar Pradesh.
- Maize → Mainpuri: Mainpuri district is known for being the top producer of maize.
- Arhar → Hamirpur: Arhar cultivation is highest in the Hamirpur district.
The correct matching is thus: A-2 (Bajra-Aligarh), B-3 (Maize-Mainpuri), C-1 (Arhar-Hamirpur).
9. Who built the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow and for what purpose?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula, for famine relief
[B] British Resident, as a public meeting hall
[C] Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum
[D] Saadat Ali Khan, for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara, also known as Hussainabad Imambara, was built in Lucknow by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah between 1837 and 1842. He constructed it to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his family, and it stands today as one of Lucknow’s most important monuments, showcasing a distinctive Mughal revivalist architectural style. The Imambara reflects the Shia Muslim heritage of Awadh and has historical, cultural, and religious significance for the region.
10. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first sermon?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Buddha’s first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath.
