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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Correct Answer: C [Rang Mahal]
Notes:
Rang Mahal in Vijaygarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its intricate rock carvings and historical association with Princess Chandrakanta, a fictional character from Devaki Nandan Khatri’s novel “Chandrakanta”. It is a popular tourist and heritage attraction in the region.
2. What mainly caused the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede?
[A] Sudden rainfall
[B] Earthquake
[C] Altered course of the Ganges River
[D] Political rally
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Correct Answer: C [Altered course of the Ganges River]
Notes:
The Ganges River’s shifted course restricted available space at the Bund, resulting in severe crowd congestion and the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede. This incident remains one of India’s worst religious gathering tragedies. No major weather or political events were reported as causes.
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 ancient kingdom, recognized as the first state-level society in northern Iron Age India, encompassed parts of present-day Haryana, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Magadha Kingdom
[B] Vatsa Kingdom
[C] Salva Kingdom
[D] Kuru Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [Kuru Kingdom]
Notes:
Kuru Kingdom (c. 1200–900 BCE) was the earliest state-level society in northern Iron Age India, covering Haryana, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh, linked to Painted Grey Ware culture and early Vedic Brahmanism.
5. Which staple grain is predominantly used in the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Millet
[D] Maize
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Correct Answer: A [Wheat]
Notes:
Wheat is the primary staple grain in Uttar Pradesh, used mainly for various types of flatbreads.
6. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim
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Correct Answer: B [Amir Khusro]
Notes:
Amir Khusro pioneered Khadiboli’s use in literature, laying foundations for later Hindi and Urdu.
7. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s first Indian ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali, from Uttar Pradesh, was appointed as India’s first ambassador to the USA in 1947 and was a renowned freedom fighter and lawyer associated with the Indian National Congress.
8. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh participated in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918 and later played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Sachindra Nath Sanyal
[B] Chandrasekhar Azad
[C] Ashfaqulla Khan
[D] Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925), making him a key revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which physiographic region acts as the transitional ecosystem between the Himalayan foothills and the Gangetic plains?
[A] Terai belt
[B] Bhabar region
[C] Duns
[D] Doab
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Correct Answer: A [Terai belt]
Notes:
The Terai belt, situated between the Bhabar and Gangetic plains, is a swampy, marshy region with high biodiversity, serving as a transition zone between the Himalayas and the plains.
10. Where is Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research headquarters located?
[A] Meerut
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) headquarters is in Lucknow, the capital city. Established to promote agricultural research in the state, UPCAR coordinates technological advancements, policy formulation, and implementation for agricultural growth across Uttar Pradesh.
