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 founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung

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2. Which river is commonly referred to as the ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’?
[A] Rapti
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Gandak
[D] Kuin

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3. Who was adopted by Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari?
[A] Chandra Shekhar
[B] Amjadulla Shah
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Shaukatullah Shah Ansari

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4. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for exhibiting Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sculptures from the Kushana to the Gupta period, indicating religious syncretism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Sarnath
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kaushambi

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5. Which university is responsible for conducting the SEE-UPTU entrance exam in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banaras Hindu University
[B] University of Lucknow
[C] Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
[D] Aligarh Muslim University

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6. In which country is the Sonha language primarily spoken?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan

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7. Which area in Uttar Pradesh is characterized by elevated land, absence of flood waters, and older alluvial soil deposits?
[A] Bangar
[B] Tarai
[C] Bhabar
[D] Khadar

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8. At which of the following confluences does the river Ganga officially form?
[A] Rudra Prayag (Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers)
[B] Dev Prayag (Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers)
[C] Karn Prayag (Alaknanda and Pindar rivers)
[D] Vishnu Prayag (Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers)

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9. Pyrophyllite deposits found in Uttar Pradesh primarily support which of the following industries?
[A] Textile industry
[B] Electronics industry
[C] Steel industry
[D] Rubber and ceramics industry

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10. Which expressway is proposed to be connected with the Eastern Peripheral Expressway for enhanced regional integration in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] DND Flyway
[C] Upper Ganga Canal Expressway
[D] Agra–Lucknow Expressway

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