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. Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Madan Mohan Malvia
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sukumar Dutt

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2. Which statement is true about Kushinagar’s Parinirvana Stupa?
[A] The Parinirvana Stupa was excavated by Carlleyle in 1876, revealing a copper plate with the Nidana Sutra text.
[B] The Ramagrama stupa in Nepal is the only intact stupa containing relics of the Buddha.
[C] The reclining Buddha statue in the Parinirvana Temple is carved from a single block of red sandstone.
[D] A 3-meter tall seated Buddha statue carved from blue stone represents the Buddha in bhumi sparsh mudra.

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3. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi

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4. 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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5. Consider the following pairs regarding leaders and their contributions during the Indian freedom struggle:

  1. Begum Hazrat Mahal – Led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh
  2. Nana Sahib – Revolted in Jhansi against the British
  3. Tantia Tope – Participated in the Revolt of 1857 and was executed in Shivpuri
  4. Motilal Nehru – Participated in the Round Table Conferences

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4

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6. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
  2. Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
  3. Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
  4. Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid

Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4

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7. What is the national rank of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in glass (silica) sand production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 5th

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8. Consider the following pairs regarding mineral resources in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Bauxite – Sonbhadra
  2. Coal – Singrauli
  3. Rock Phosphate – Jhansi
  4. Glass Sand – Allahabad (Lalapur)

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4

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9. Which of the following monuments are located within the Agra Fort?
1. Moti Masjid
2. Diwan-i-Am
3. Musamman Burj
4. Anguri Bagh
Select the correct answer:
[A] 2, 3 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

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10. Which title was merged with the Lieutenant Governor in 1877?
[A] Governor of Oudh
[B] Nawab of Oudh
[C] Viceroy of Oudh
[D] Chief Commissioner of Oudh

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