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. What was Budaun’s name in an 11th-century stone inscription?
[A] Sahaswan
[B] Panchal
[C] Vedamooth
[D] Rathor
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Correct Answer: C [Vedamooth]
Notes:
An 11th-century stone inscription referred to Budaun as Vedamooth, highlighting its ancient historical name. This rare name provides insight into the early medieval heritage of the region. Budaun is located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, with a rich history spanning several dynasties.
2. Which princely state in Hamirpur, UP, was founded by Raja Pahar Singh in 1755?
[A] Charkhari
[B] Samthar
[C] Bijna
[D] Sarila
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Correct Answer: D [Sarila]
Notes:
Sarila, established by Raja Pahar Singh in 1755, was a former princely state in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, and became a British protectorate in 1807.
3. What was a major consequence of the First Battle of Panipat (1526) for the region now known as Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Expansion of Maratha dominance in the region
[B] Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories
[C] Formation of the Awadh province
[D] Introduction of British trading posts in Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories]
Notes:
Babur’s victory at Panipat ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in North India, including Agra and nearby areas of present-day Uttar Pradesh.
4. Consider the following pairs regarding the characteristics of summer winds in Uttar Pradesh:
- Loo — Dry, hot wind occurring in the afternoon
- Kalbaisakhi — Pre-monsoon thunderstorm mainly in May
- Westerlies — Post-monsoon breeze
- Purba — Moist wind originating from the Bay of Bengal
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 4]
Notes:The correct answer is option 1.
- Loo is a hot, dry, afternoon summer wind.
- Kalbaisakhi refers to pre-monsoon thunderstorms that commonly occur in May.
- Westerlies are winter western disturbances, not post-monsoon breezes.
- Purba is a moist wind from the Bay of Bengal.
Thus, only statements 1, 2, and 4 are correctly matched.
5. Which alternative material has been prioritized by the Uttar Pradesh government as a substitute for river sand in infrastructure projects?
[A] M sand (Manufactured Sand)
[B] Crushed Limestone
[C] Recycled Concrete Aggregate
[D] Granite Chips
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Correct Answer: A [M sand (Manufactured Sand)]
Notes:
In 2024, Uttar Pradesh officially promoted M sand (manufactured sand) as an eco-friendly alternative to river sand for construction to prevent sand mining and support sustainable infrastructure development.
6. In which city was the Agra Savings Fund established in 1842?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: D [Agra]
Notes:
Agra Savings Fund was founded in Agra, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in 1842.
7. The presence of lime and potash in Khadar soils makes them particularly suitable for which of the following agricultural practices?
[A] Intensive cultivation of cereals such as wheat and paddy
[B] Cultivation of cotton and groundnut
[C] Growing tea and rubber plantations
[D] Orchard farming of apples and pears
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Correct Answer: A [Intensive cultivation of cereals such as wheat and paddy]
Notes:
Khadar soils, rich in lime and potash, are fertile, alluvial soils ideal for intensive cereal crops like wheat and paddy due to high nutrient content and water retention.
8. At which location does the river Ghaghara, known as Karnali in the Himalayas, merge with the Rapti River in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barhaj (Deoria)
[B] Ballia
[C] Gonda
[D] Fazilnagar (Kushinagar)
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Correct Answer: A [Barhaj (Deoria)]
Notes:
Rapti joins Ghaghara at Barhaj in Deoria district, eastern Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which of the following factors is least responsible for the low wheat yield in the Eastern and North-Eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Heavy irrigation support
[B] High rainfall
[C] Poor soil fertility
[D] Late sowing
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Correct Answer: A [Heavy irrigation support]
Notes:
Heavy irrigation support usually increases crop yield, whereas the other factors negatively impact wheat production.
10. Which government programme is responsible for rooftop solar installations in Ayodhya and other cities?
[A] Urja Park Initiative
[B] PM-KUSUM
[C] Aditya Solar Shops
[D] Solar City Programme
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Correct Answer: D [Solar City Programme]
Notes:
The Solar City Programme aims to develop selected cities like Ayodhya and Noida into model solar-powered urban areas by promoting rooftop solar installations and renewable energy practices.
