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 site in Vijaygarh Fort is known for artistic rock carvings linked to Chandrakanta?
[A] Mira Sagar
[B] Ram Sagar
[C] Rang Mahal
[D] Vishnuverdhan Pillars

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2. The Bhainsahi River in Uttar Pradesh joins which river near Bahaduraganj?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Saryu River
[D] Tons River

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3. Who was the sole possessor of the Bhargavastra weapon in the Mahabharata?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Drona
[C] Karna
[D] Bhishma

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4. Who was the eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula and a prominent Rohilla chieftain under Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?
[A] Zabita Khan
[B] Ghulam Qadir
[C] Najib Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula

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5. Who laid the foundation of the Bijnor Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in 1926?
[A] Aminuddin Contractor
[B] Darshan Singh Bains
[C] British Collector Votts
[D] Lord Curzon

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6. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:

  1. He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
  2. He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
  3. His writings are included in the Adi Granth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above

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7. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim

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8. Which river forms the easternmost river system in the southern plateau region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Son
[B] Ken
[C] Kanhar
[D] Rihand

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9. Which of the following is the largest man-made lake in India?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal

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10. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:

  1. It is the largest sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It spans over five districts in the state.
  3. It is part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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