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 Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
2. Which statement about Tulsipur State is correct?
[A] Tulsipur State was famous for its diamond mines.
[B] The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.
[C] Tulsipur State was part of the Maratha Empire before annexation.
[D] Tulsipur State was a major silk trade center in the 18th century.
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Correct Answer: B [The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.]
Notes:
Rani Ishwari Devi of Tulsipur State was a prominent leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and resisted British rule. Tulsipur was a small princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh and Nepal Terai region.
3. 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.
4. Who commissioned Aram Bagh in Agra in 1526?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: D [Babur]
Notes:
Babur built Aram Bagh in 1526, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India, located in Agra near the Taj Mahal.
5. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
6. Who was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh and introduced land revenue reforms to safeguard farmers?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Saadat Ali Khan]
Notes:
Saadat Ali Khan founded the autonomous Awadh kingdom in 1722 and implemented land revenue reforms to protect farmers from landlord exploitation.
7. Which 1916 agreement marked the first notable cooperation between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, symbolizing early Hindu-Muslim unity?
[A] Lucknow Pact
[B] Poona Pact
[C] Simla Agreement
[D] Gandhi-Irwin Pact
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow Pact]
Notes:
The 1916 Lucknow Pact brought Congress and the Muslim League together on constitutional reforms, marking significant Hindu-Muslim unity in India’s freedom struggle.
8. Which river flows through both Deoria and Kushinagar districts?
[A] Rapti
[B] Rohini
[C] Chhoti Gandak
[D] Ghaghra
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Correct Answer: C [Chhoti Gandak]
Notes:
Chhoti Gandak originates in Nepal, passes through Deoria and Kushinagar districts in Uttar Pradesh, and is an important tributary of the Ghaghara River. It helps irrigation and supports agriculture in both districts.
9. Which of the following places in Ayodhya district is associated with both Hindu and Buddhist traditions?
[A] Gulab Bari
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Mani Parbat
[D] Hanuman Garhi
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Correct Answer: C [Mani Parbat]
Notes:
Mani Parbat in Ayodhya holds significance for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It is said to be a piece of the mountain that Hanuman carried during the Ramayana, making it sacred to Hindus. Additionally, Buddhist texts and local lore mention that Lord Buddha visited this site, and it contains a stupa attributed to Emperor Ashoka, further reinforcing its importance in Buddhist history. This unique convergence of traditions makes Mani Parbat notable in Ayodhya.
10. Arjuna Miśra, Mahābhārata scholar, was linked to which 15th-century dynasty?
[A] Vijayanagara dynasty
[B] Pala dynasty
[C] Sena dynasty
[D] Ganesha dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Ganesha dynasty]
Notes:
Arjuna Miśra, noted for his Mahābhārata commentary, flourished under the 15th-century Ganesha dynasty in Bengal.
