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 hospital was formerly called Thompson Hospital?
[A] King George’s Medical University Hospital
[B] Sarojini Naidu Hospital
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital
[D] Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu Hospital]
Notes:
Thompson Hospital was renamed Sarojini Naidu Hospital in 1947, honoring Sarojini Naidu, renowned poet and freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, popularly called the “Nightingale of India.” It is a prominent hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who commanded Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanwa, 1527?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Babur led the Mughals to victory over Rana Sanga at Khanwa in 1527, strengthening Mughal rule in North India and establishing his supremacy among regional rulers.
3. Who assumed control over Uttar Pradesh in 1540 after defeating Mughal emperor Humayun?
[A] Sher Shah Suri
[B] Babur
[C] Rana Sanga
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: A [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in 1540, capturing Uttar Pradesh and founding the Suri dynasty.
4. Which Mughal emperor’s reign saw Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh emerge as a prominent centre for the opium and indigo trade?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
During Akbar’s rule, Ghazipur developed into a notable opium and indigo trade hub due to his administrative reforms and strategic regional location.
5. Who led the British counteroffensive against General Bakht Khan in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] Charles John Napier
[C] John Nicholson
[D] James Neill
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Correct Answer: C [John Nicholson]
Notes:
John Nicholson commanded the British assault on Delhi against Bakht Khan in 1857 and was mortally wounded during the recapture.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Nizamuddin Auliya:
- He was born in Delhi and later migrated to Budaun after his father's death.
- He belonged to the Suhrawardi Sufi order.
- He was a spiritual mentor to Amir Khusro.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:Only statement 3 is correct. Nizamuddin Auliya was born in Budaun, not Delhi, and belonged to the Chishti Sufi order, not Suhrawardi. He was indeed the spiritual mentor of the famous poet Amir Khusro.
- Statement 1 is incorrect (born in Budaun).
- Statement 2 is incorrect (Chishti order).
- Statement 3 is correct.
7. Which planting method is promoted under Upvan Scheme to reduce urban heat islands?
[A] Miyawaki method
[B] Linear avenue planting
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method, emphasizing dense and fast-growing plantations, is supported under Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme (2025–26) to develop mini-forests and reduce heat islands in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Budget allocation is ₹70 crore for urban greening with ~2,000 m² mini-forests.
8. What is Uttar Pradesh’s green cover target under the 2025 Green Chaupal initiative?
[A] 15%
[B] 12%
[C] 18%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: A [15%]
Notes:
The Green Chaupal initiative, launched in May 2025, sets a target to increase Uttar Pradesh’s green cover to 15% by 2030 from around 9.23%, focusing on plantation and conservation activities by gram sabhas.
9. Which of the following species is incorrectly associated with the Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site, designated in 2005?
[A] Siberian Crane
[B] Ganges River Dolphin
[C] Gharial
[D] Six turtle species
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Correct Answer: A [Siberian Crane]
Notes:
Siberian Crane is not recorded in the Upper Ganga (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site. Ganges River Dolphin, Gharial, and six species of turtles are confirmed residents of this stretch in Uttar Pradesh.
10. What percentage of India’s total electricity generation in FY 2024-25 was contributed by nuclear power?
[A] 3%
[B] 1%
[C] 5%
[D] 7%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
Notes:
Nuclear energy accounted for about 3% of India’s overall electricity generation in FY 2024-25. India’s main nuclear reactors are located in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
