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 was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh
[C] Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
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Correct Answer: A [Marri Chenna Reddy]
Notes:
Marri Chenna Reddy served as Uttar Pradesh Governor from 1974 to 1977, overseeing the state during periods including President’s rule. He held governor posts in several Indian states during his political career.
2. Which Mughal Emperor granted the perpetual lease of the Kuchesar estate in 1790?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Shah Alam II granted the perpetual lease of Kuchesar estate in 1790, later confirmed by the British in 1807.
3. What is the headquarters city of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
UPSRTC is headquartered in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Where is the Qasmi Cemetery, the resting place of prominent Deobandi scholars, located?
[A] Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
[C] Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Osmania University, Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Qasmi Cemetery is situated inside Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, known for Deobandi scholars’ burials.
5. Consider the following crops grown in Uttar Pradesh:
- Rice
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
Arrange them in decreasing order according to their share in cultivable land in the state.
[A] 2, 1, 3
[B] 1, 2, 3
[C] 2, 3, 1
[D] 1, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3]
Notes:Rice covers the largest area among the three, followed by sugarcane, with cotton accounting for a much lower share. The approximate percentages are: Rice (18%), Sugarcane (13%), and Cotton (significantly less).
- Rice > Sugarcane > Cotton
Therefore, the correct sequence is 1, 2, 3.
6. Who co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910 and was a noted Indologist?
[A] William Stevenson Meyer
[B] Sir Richard Burn
[C] Sir Herbert Risley
[D] John Marshall
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Richard Burn]
Notes:
Sir Richard Burn co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910, contributed to Indian numismatics, and edited volumes of the Imperial Gazetteer of India. He was a noted Indologist and scholar of Indian history and coins.
7. Which unique feature distinguishes Mariam-uz-Zamani’s tomb from other Mughal tombs?
[A] It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.
[B] It features a golden spire on top.
[C] It has a dome made of marble.
[D] It is built entirely of white marble.
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Correct Answer: A [It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.]
Notes:
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani notably lacks a dome, unlike other Mughal tombs. Built in 1623 near Agra, the structure is made of brick and mortar finished with stucco, setting it apart architecturally from more elaborate Mughal mausoleums that use marble and incorporate domes.
8. Consider the following pairs regarding Mahajanapadas and their capital cities:
- Vatsa – Kaushambi
- Kosala – Shravasti
- Panchala – Ahichhatra
- Kuru – Indraprastha
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Vatsa’s capital was Kaushambi, Kosala’s was Shravasti, Panchala’s was Ahichhatra, and Kuru’s was Indraprastha. All four pairings are supported by ancient historical and archaeological records, making option 2 correctly represent the capitals of these Mahajanapadas during ancient Indian history.
9. Vindhyachal Temple in Uttar Pradesh is located on which river’s bank?
[A] Yamuna River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Ganga River
[D] Sarayu River
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga River]
Notes:
Vindhyachal Temple, a major Shakti Pitha devoted to Goddess Vindhyavasini, stands on the Ganga River’s bank in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple attracts numerous pilgrims during Navratri due to its religious prominence.
10. Where is the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
DMSRDE is located in Kanpur and specializes in advanced military materials like bulletproof jackets and NBC suits.
