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 sacred well in Jhunsi is linked to Emperor Samudragupta?
[A] Panchkoop
[B] Gyanvapi
[C] Samudrakoop
[D] Neelkanth
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Correct Answer: C [Samudrakoop]
Notes:
Samudrakoop, located in Jhunsi, Uttar Pradesh, is associated with Emperor Samudragupta and is one of five ancient sacred wells found in key Indian cities, historically significant and considered rare.
2. Which Uttar Pradesh city is India’s largest glass manufacturing hub?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Firozabad
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Firozabad]
Notes:
Firozabad accounts for 70% of India’s unorganized glass sector and nearly half its bangles, making it the country’s largest glass manufacturing center and providing employment to a major part of the city’s population.
3. Who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh who launched the Halla Bol campaign in 1994 against major Hindi newspapers?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Kalyan Singh
[C] Mayawati
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Mulayam Singh Yadav]
Notes:
Mulayam Singh Yadav initiated Halla Bol in 1994 targeting Dainik Jagran and Amar Ujala during anti-reservation protests.
4. Consider the following districts of the Bundelkhand region:
- Banda
- Jhansi
- Jalaun
Which of the following correctly represents the descending order of average annual rainfall among these districts?
[A] Jhansi > Banda > Jalaun
[B] Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun
[C] Jalaun > Jhansi > Banda
[D] Jalaun > Banda > Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun]
Notes:The correct sequence is
- Banda (approx. 104 cm)
- Jhansi (approx. 90 cm)
- Jalaun (approx. 81 cm)
Banda receives the highest annual rainfall in Bundelkhand among the listed districts, followed by Jhansi and Jalaun. Knowing such environmental variations is essential for regional planning and resource management.
5. Jhansi and Lalitpur, which experience high summer temperatures between 40–45°C, are part of which climatic subdivision of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Hilly and Plateau Region of Bundelkhand
[B] Terai and Bhabar Region
[C] Eastern Plain Region
[D] Western Plain Region
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Correct Answer: A [Hilly and Plateau Region of Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Jhansi and Lalitpur are located in the Bundelkhand plateau, characterized by rocky terrain and extreme summer heat.
6. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest gram (chana) production?
[A] Sitapur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Hamirpur]
Notes:
Hamirpur district leads Uttar Pradesh in gram production due to its favorable agro-climatic conditions.
7. In which of the following districts was a combined Indo-Japanese project started to develop it as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kapilvastu
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, is of immense religious importance as it is regarded as the place where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final nirvana) after his death. Recognizing its significance, a joint Indo-Japanese project was initiated to develop Kushinagar as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site. The initiative includes infrastructure development and preservation of Buddhist sites, attracting pilgrims from across the world, especially from countries with a strong Buddhist heritage like Japan.
8. Which unique feature distinguishes Mariam-uz-Zamani’s tomb from other Mughal tombs?
[A] It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.
[B] It features a golden spire on top.
[C] It has a dome made of marble.
[D] It is built entirely of white marble.
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Correct Answer: A [It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.]
Notes:
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani notably lacks a dome, unlike other Mughal tombs. Built in 1623 near Agra, the structure is made of brick and mortar finished with stucco, setting it apart architecturally from more elaborate Mughal mausoleums that use marble and incorporate domes.
9. Who was the composer of the Prayag Prashasti, an important inscription about Samudragupta’s reign?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Harisena
[C] Banabhatta
[D] Vishakhadatta
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Correct Answer: B [Harisena]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena, Samudragupta’s court poet, and is inscribed on the Allahabad pillar.
10. Who was the third King of Oudh from 1837 to 1842?
[A] Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[B] Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan II
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Shah ruled Oudh from 1837 to 1842 as its third king, following Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah. He ascended the throne with British support and was succeeded by his son, Amjad Ali Shah.
