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. Who led the Varendra rebellion against Pala king Mahipala II?
[A] Mahipala II
[B] Rudok
[C] Bhima
[D] Divya
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Correct Answer: D [Divya]
Notes:
Divya, a Kaivarta leader, led the Varendra rebellion against Mahipala II and established independent rule in Bengal, significantly weakening the Pala dynasty’s power in the region during the late 11th century.
2. Akalajalada, 8th-9th century Sanskrit poet, was associated with which kingdom?
[A] Gupta Kingdom
[B] Chalukya Kingdom
[C] Paramara Kingdom
[D] Kalachuri Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [Kalachuri Kingdom]
Notes:
Akalajalada was patronized by the Tripuri Kalachuri court and came from a Yayavara Brahmana family in Maharashtra.
3. Who commanded the rebel side in the Second Battle of Cawnpore, 1857?
[A] Tantya Tope
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Sir Colin Campbell
[D] Begum Hazrat Mahal
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Correct Answer: B [Nana Sahib]
Notes:
Nana Sahib led rebels in the Second Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion; British commander was Sir Colin Campbell. Tantya Tope supported Nana Sahib but was not the chief commander at Cawnpore. Nana Sahib’s leadership marked a key phase of the revolt in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which authority owns the 390 acres of land designated for the proposed Lalitpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Airports Authority of India
[B] Uttar Pradesh State Government
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] National Highways Authority of India
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Correct Answer: A [Airports Authority of India]
Notes:
The 390 acres for Lalitpur Airport are owned by the Airports Authority of India, originally a WWII airstrip now defunct.
5. Who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh who launched the Halla Bol campaign in 1994 against major Hindi newspapers?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Kalyan Singh
[C] Mayawati
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Mulayam Singh Yadav]
Notes:
Mulayam Singh Yadav initiated Halla Bol in 1994 targeting Dainik Jagran and Amar Ujala during anti-reservation protests.
6. Which planting method is promoted under Upvan Scheme to reduce urban heat islands?
[A] Miyawaki method
[B] Linear avenue planting
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method, emphasizing dense and fast-growing plantations, is supported under Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme (2025–26) to develop mini-forests and reduce heat islands in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Budget allocation is ₹70 crore for urban greening with ~2,000 m² mini-forests.
7. What is the total number of operational depots (including car sections) under Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)?
[A] 90
[B] 106
[C] 101
[D] 110
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Correct Answer: B [106]
Notes:
UPSRTC operates 106 depots, including car sections, distributed across different regions of Uttar Pradesh, making it one of the largest state transport networks in India.
8. Which Indian epic was translated into Persian as Razmnāma by Akbar’s court?
[A] Mahabharata
[B] Ramayana
[C] Rajatarangini
[D] Baburnama
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Correct Answer: A [Mahabharata]
Notes:
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian as Razmnāma at Akbar’s Maktab Khana in the late 16th century, involving scholars like Abul Fazl. This translation was meant to promote cultural understanding between Hindu and Muslim subjects in the Mughal Empire. The Baburnama is Babur’s memoirs, not an epic.
9. The earliest known epigraphic reference to the city of Varanasi (Kashi) is found during the reign of which ruler or period?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Gupta Empire
[C] Ashoka
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta Empire]
Notes:
Earliest inscriptions mentioning Kashi date to the Gupta period (4th–5th century CE), highlighting its importance in trade, education, and religion.
10. Who was the third King of Oudh from 1837 to 1842?
[A] Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[B] Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan II
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Shah ruled Oudh from 1837 to 1842 as its third king, following Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah. He ascended the throne with British support and was succeeded by his son, Amjad Ali Shah.
