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 among the following statements regarding the Baghelkhand plateau are correct?
- It is located in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
- The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters
- The Narmada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghelkhand plateau is spread across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its elevation ranges from 150 to 1200 meters. The Narmada-Son trough is located to its south. All three statements—location, height variation, and geographical boundary—are correct as per standard Indian geography sources.
2. Which UP mango variety was first to get the GI tag?
[A] Malihabadi Dusseheri
[B] Langra
[C] Chausa
[D] Safeda
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Correct Answer: A [Malihabadi Dusseheri]
Notes:
Malihabadi Dusseheri received the GI tag on 4 September 2009, making it the first mango variety from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this distinction.
3. 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.
4. Which art style influenced grapevine motifs in Mathura sculptures under Northern Satraps?
[A] Mauryan
[B] Gupta
[C] Kushan
[D] Gandhara
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Correct Answer: D [Gandhara]
Notes:
Gandhara art, influenced by Hellenistic styles, introduced grapevine and acanthus designs into Mathura sculpture during the Northern Satraps, merging Greco-Roman and Indian motifs. Mauryan, Gupta, and Kushan styles lacked this particular Western ornamental element.
5. Which of the following statements about the Gahadavala dynasty is correct?
[A] The Gahadavalas were allies of the Ghaznavids during the early 12th century.
[B] Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.
[C] The Gahadavalas ruled from Ujjain and were known for maritime trade.
[D] They rose to prominence during the Gupta golden age.
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Correct Answer: B [Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled North India in the 11th–12th centuries, coinciding with the Cholas’ dominance in the south; other statements are incorrect.
6. Who established Jamia Amjadia Rizvia in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi
[B] Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri
[C] Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
[D] Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
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Correct Answer: B [Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri]
Notes:
Jamia Amjadia Rizvia was founded in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, by Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri, renowned Islamic scholar and son of Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi. The seminary is well-known for Islamic education in the Bareilly Sunni tradition.
7. Which Uttar Pradesh city is India’s largest glass manufacturing hub?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Firozabad
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Firozabad]
Notes:
Firozabad accounts for 70% of India’s unorganized glass sector and nearly half its bangles, making it the country’s largest glass manufacturing center and providing employment to a major part of the city’s population.
8. Who established Agra as a strategic city on the banks of the Yamuna River before it came under British rule?
[A] Babur
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 as a strategic centre; it gained prominence under Mughals and later British rule.
9. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali was appointed as the first Indian Ambassador to the US after Independence in 1947.
10. Which river basin in Lakhimpur Kheri district is most susceptible to environmental degradation?
[A] Gomati
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Sarayu
[D] Rapti
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Correct Answer: A [Gomati]
Notes:
Gomati’s major tributaries, including Saketa, Choha, and Andhra Choha, converge at Mohammadi in Lakhimpur Kheri, increasing ecological sensitivity.
