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. Which battle did Major General Lousada Barrow lead in 1857?
[A] Battle of Futtehpore
[B] Battle of Lucknow
[C] Battle of Kanpur
[D] Battle of Jhansi

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3. Which of the following sites in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for the discovery of Ashokan pillars?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Mathura

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4. Which Korean queen’s memorial stands in Ram Katha Park, Ayodhya?
[A] Queen Seondeok
[B] Queen Jindeok
[C] Queen Munjeong
[D] Queen Heo Hwang-ok

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5. Which hospital in Benares is now called Shiv Prasad Gupta Hospital?
[A] Sir Sunderlal Hospital
[B] Prince of Wales Hospital
[C] King George Hospital
[D] Banaras Hindu University Hospital

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6. Who is the 5th Jain Tirthankara born in Ayodhya to King Megha and Queen Mangalavati of the Ikshvaku dynasty?
[A] Rishabhanatha
[B] Ajitanatha
[C] Sumatinatha
[D] Shantinatha

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7. Consider the following rivers with respect to their confluence with the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh (from upstream to downstream):

  1. Ramganga
  2. Yamuna
  3. Gomati
  4. Varuna

Which one of the following sequences correctly represents their order of confluence from upstream to downstream?

[A] Ramganga → Gomati → Yamuna → Varuna
[B] Gomati → Ramganga → Yamuna → Varuna
[C] Yamuna → Ramganga → Gomati → Varuna
[D] Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna

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8. Which of the following trees is the main source of resin and turpentine in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Semal
[B] Deodar
[C] Tendu
[D] Chir

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9. Which of the following power plants in Uttar Pradesh is privately owned and not managed by state or central government undertakings?
[A] Meja Thermal Power Station
[B] Rihand Thermal Power Station
[C] Unchahar Thermal Power Station
[D] Bara Thermal Power Station

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10. What is the main role of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal?
[A] Conduct departmental inquiries
[B] Resolve electoral disputes
[C] Hear criminal cases against civil servants
[D] Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants

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