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 city is recognized as a UNESCO City of Music?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, renowned for the Benares tabla gharana, was designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015. It has profound ties to Indian classical music with legends like Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan hailing from here.
2. Who founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghans, established Rohilkhand in 1721 during Mughal decline.
3. 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.
4. At Hajipur, the Ganga River meets which other river, a confluence significant for the flood-prone districts of eastern Bihar?
[A] Gandak
[B] Kosi
[C] Bagmati
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: A [Gandak]
Notes:
Gandak joins Ganga at Hajipur, causing significant floods in northern and eastern Bihar.
5. Which tradition typically initiates performances in the Agra gharana?
[A] Nom-Tom Alaap
[B] Tarana
[C] Thumri
[D] Tappa
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Correct Answer: A [Nom-Tom Alaap]
Notes:
Agra gharana begins khayal performances with nom-tom alaap, improvising with abstract syllables. This tradition is unique to Agra gharana, distinguishing it from others that usually start with bandish. The style enhances rhythmic patterns and vocal range, reflecting dhrupad influences in khayal singing.
6. Who coined the term Sadhukkari for the medieval vernacular dialect mixing Hindustani, Braj Bhasha, Awadhi, Marwari, and Bhojpuri?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Ramchandra Shukla
[C] Harivansh Rai Bachchan
[D] Maithili Sharan Gupt
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Correct Answer: B [Ramchandra Shukla]
Notes:
Ramchandra Shukla coined Sadhukkari, a dialect used in saints’ works like Kabir and Guru Nanak.
7. In which city did the 1939 Tabarra agitation occur, resulting in the imprisonment of 18,000 Shias?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
The 1939 Tabarra agitation took place in Lucknow, where 18,000 Shias were jailed following communal tensions over religious recitations.
8. Who was the former BJP spokesperson whose remarks on Prophet Muhammad sparked protests in Kanpur in June 2022?
[A] Smriti Irani
[B] Nupur Sharma
[C] Ravi Shankar Prasad
[D] Uma Bharti
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Correct Answer: B [Nupur Sharma]
Notes:
Nupur Sharma’s comments led to protests and violence in Kanpur in June 2022.
9. In Indian cuisine, what does the Hindi-Urdu word aloo mean?
[A] Potato
[B] Tomato
[C] Onion
[D] Chili
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Correct Answer: A [Potato]
Notes:
Aloo translates to potato, a staple ingredient in many Indian dishes like aloo tikki.
10. Who was the first chairman of the Nagar Palika Parishad Bijnor when it was established in 1885?
[A] Maulvi Abdul Hai
[B] Rukhsana Parveen
[C] Vidit Kumar
[D] Neeraj Sharma
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Correct Answer: A [Maulvi Abdul Hai]
Notes:
Maulvi Abdul Hai was the first chairman of Nagar Palika Parishad Bijnor established in 1885.
