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 Nawab promoted the first princely state-founded bank in India?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula

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2. Which event led to the construction of Sarila fortress?
[A] Conquest of Bundelkhand by Maharaja Chhatrasal
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Treaty of Bassein
[D] First War of Independence

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3. Which princely state in Hamirpur, UP, was founded by Raja Pahar Singh in 1755?
[A] Charkhari
[B] Samthar
[C] Bijna
[D] Sarila

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4. Shitala Mata Mandir in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which ancient folk deity known for healing diseases?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Shitala
[D] Saraswati

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5. What was the capital of Jalaun State during its existence from 1806 to 1840?
[A] Orai
[B] Kalpi
[C] Ajaygarh
[D] Jalaun

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6. Consider the following pairs regarding the characteristics of summer winds in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Loo — Dry, hot wind occurring in the afternoon
  2. Kalbaisakhi — Pre-monsoon thunderstorm mainly in May
  3. Westerlies — Post-monsoon breeze
  4. Purba — Moist wind originating from the Bay of Bengal

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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

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7. What is the main role of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal?
[A] Conduct departmental inquiries
[B] Resolve electoral disputes
[C] Hear criminal cases against civil servants
[D] Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants

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8. Which is not a tourist destination in Bahraich district?
[A] Kalinjar Fort
[B] Dargah Sharif Syed Salar Masood Ghazi
[C] Katarnia Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Mari Mata Mandir

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9. In ancient scriptures, Prayagraj is mentioned as the site of which of the following?
[A] Buddha’s first sermon
[B] Brahma’s ritual sacrifice and the Triveni Sangam
[C] The coronation of Harshavardhana
[D] Origin of River Yamuna

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10. Which Uttar Pradesh institute’s campus is inspired by Roger Penrose’s designs?
[A] Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
[B] Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
[C] Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Rae Bareli
[D] Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

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