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. What was a major consequence of the First Battle of Panipat (1526) for the region now known as Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Expansion of Maratha dominance in the region
[B] Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories
[C] Formation of the Awadh province
[D] Introduction of British trading posts in Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories]
Notes:
Babur’s victory at Panipat ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in North India, including Agra and nearby areas of present-day Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who led the revolt in Jhansi after the British denied her adopted son’s claim to the throne during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Tantia Tope
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: A [Rani Lakshmi Bai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt in Jhansi after the British rejected her adopted son’s claim, becoming a key leader in the 1857 uprising.
3. What is a likely impact of the hot summer winds known as ‘loo’ in the Central and Western Plains of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress
[B] Enhanced rainfall and cooler temperatures
[C] Frequent hailstorms damaging crops
[D] Higher humidity levels benefitting wheat harvest
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Correct Answer: A [Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress]
Notes:
Loo winds are hot and dry, leading to heatstroke risk for humans and moisture loss in crops, affecting health and agriculture.
4. Which international certification did the Narora Atomic Power Station receive in the year 2000?
[A] ISO-14001
[B] ISO-9001
[C] OHSAS-18001
[D] Six Sigma
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Correct Answer: A [ISO-14001]
Notes:
In 2000, Narora Atomic Power Station became the first atomic power plant in Asia to receive ISO-14001 certification for environmental management. It was also awarded the Golden Peacock Award for environment management.
5. Which of the following places in Ayodhya district is associated with both Hindu and Buddhist traditions?
[A] Gulab Bari
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Mani Parbat
[D] Hanuman Garhi
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Correct Answer: C [Mani Parbat]
Notes:
Mani Parbat in Ayodhya holds significance for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It is said to be a piece of the mountain that Hanuman carried during the Ramayana, making it sacred to Hindus. Additionally, Buddhist texts and local lore mention that Lord Buddha visited this site, and it contains a stupa attributed to Emperor Ashoka, further reinforcing its importance in Buddhist history. This unique convergence of traditions makes Mani Parbat notable in Ayodhya.
6. Which fort did Raja Nain Singh Nagar restore in the 18th century in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Agra Fort
[B] Jhansi Fort
[C] Meerut Fort
[D] Parikshitgarh Fort
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Correct Answer: D [Parikshitgarh Fort]
Notes:
Raja Nain Singh Nagar restored Parikshitgarh Fort in the 18th century; it was later dismantled in 1857 for police use.
7. Which traditional short-grained aromatic rice from Eastern Uttar Pradesh was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 22 February 2023?
[A] Kalanamak Rice
[B] Basmati Rice
[C] Gobindobhog Rice
[D] Adamchini Rice
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Correct Answer: D [Adamchini Rice]
Notes:
Adamchini Rice from Eastern UP received the GI tag in 2023, becoming the second UP rice after Kalanamak to get this status.
8. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister from 1973-75, born in Uttarakhand in 1919?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
[D] Ram Prakash Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna]
Notes:
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, born in Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) in 1919, served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1973 to 1975. He was a prominent Congress leader and noted for his administrative acumen during a politically turbulent period in the state’s history.
9. Which municipal corporation governs the city of Ayodhya following its 2017 merger with Faizabad?
[A] Faizabad Municipal Corporation
[B] Lucknow Municipal Corporation
[C] Varanasi Municipal Corporation
[D] Ayodhya Municipal Corporation
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Correct Answer: D [Ayodhya Municipal Corporation]
Notes:
Ayodhya and Faizabad merged in 2017 and are governed by Ayodhya Municipal Corporation, which has 60 elected members and is led by a mayor elected every 5 years.
10. Which of the following rivers does not cross or form any inter-district boundary within Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gomti
[B] Yamuna
[C] Varuna
[D] Ghaghra
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Correct Answer: C [Varuna]
Notes:
Varuna river flows mainly within Varanasi and Bhadohi, without forming or crossing any inter-district boundaries in Uttar Pradesh.
