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 sacred tree in Prayagraj is considered religiously important?
[A] Akshayavat
[B] Parijaat
[C] Bodhi Tree
[D] Kalpavriksha
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Correct Answer: A [Akshayavat]
Notes:
Akshayavat is the immortal fig tree located at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is a major Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be indestructible and sacred since ancient times.
2. The Prayag Prashasti inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, is associated with which ancient Indian ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena to celebrate the achievements of Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
3. Which of the following deities is NOT directly depicted in the Brahmana religion’s sculptural representations from Mathura?
[A] Brahma
[B] Durga
[C] Kartikeya
[D] Vishnu
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Correct Answer: C [Kartikeya]
Notes:
Brahmana sculptures at Mathura prominently feature Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Laxmi; Kartikeya is not directly depicted.
4. Who commanded Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanwa, 1527?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Babur led the Mughals to victory over Rana Sanga at Khanwa in 1527, strengthening Mughal rule in North India and establishing his supremacy among regional rulers.
5. Who was the original recipient of Fort Unchagaon from the British as a reward for loyalty during the 1857 rebellion?
[A] Raja Gursahai Singh
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] Raja Surendra Pal Singh
[D] Raja Pratap Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Gursahai Singh]
Notes:
Fort Unchagaon in Bulandshahr was gifted to Raja Gursahai Singh by the British for his loyalty in 1857; later inherited by his grand nephew Surendra Pal Singh.
6. 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.
7. Which of the following water bodies is incorrectly matched with its location in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Belasagar – Mahoba
[B] Keetham – Agra
[C] Radhakund – Jhansi
[D] Barua Sagar – Jhansi
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Correct Answer: C [Radhakund – Jhansi]
Notes:
Radhakund is located in Mathura, not Jhansi. The other matches are correct.
8. Consider the following pairs regarding mineral resources in Uttar Pradesh:
- Bauxite – Sonbhadra
- Coal – Singrauli
- Rock Phosphate – Jhansi
- Glass Sand – Allahabad (Lalapur)
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
Rock Phosphate is not found in Jhansi; it is mainly found in Lalitpur and Banda in Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi is better known for rare earth metals and China clay. The other pairs – Bauxite in Sonbhadra, Coal in Singrauli, and Glass Sand in Allahabad (Lalapur) – are correct matches.
9. 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.
10. Which statement about Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is correct?
[A] It is directly elected by citizens
[B] It is a permanent body
[C] It can be dissolved every 6 years
[D] It has 404 members
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Correct Answer: B [It is a permanent body]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is a permanent chamber; it cannot be dissolved. Instead, one-third of its members retire every two years. Unlike the Legislative Assembly, its membership and election process are distinct and it does not have 404 members.
