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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Correct Answer: B [Madan Mohan Malvia]
Notes:
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly Central Hindu College, was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyain Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1916. The university’s main campus was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras. With over 12,000 students residing in campus, it is the largest residential university in Asia.
2. Which Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
3. Who was the last great-grandson of Wajid Ali Shah and a renowned specialist in Awadh literature?
[A] Mirza Ghalib
[B] Kaukab Quder Sajjad Ali Meerza
[C] Munshi Premchand
[D] Allama Iqbal
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Correct Answer: B [Kaukab Quder Sajjad Ali Meerza]
Notes:
Kaukab Quder Sajjad Ali Meerza was the last great-grandson of Wajid Ali Shah and an expert in Awadh literature, taught at Aligarh Muslim University, and consulted for Satyajit Ray’s film on Awadh.
4. Over which river is the historic Shahi Bridge in Jaunpur built?
[A] Ganges
[B] Gomti
[C] Yamuna
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Gomti]
Notes:
Shahi Bridge, built in 1568-69 by Munim Khan under Akbar, spans the Gomti River in Jaunpur.
5. What was the contribution of Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] He organized a civilian uprising in Meerut.
[B] He led the sepoy mutiny in Kanpur.
[C] He protected British officials in Agra.
[D] He joined the rebellion in Lucknow.
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Correct Answer: A [He organized a civilian uprising in Meerut.]
Notes:
Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar played a key role by mobilizing civilians in Meerut to join the 1857 uprising alongside sepoys.
6. Which district–forest type pair is correctly matched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[B] Shravasti – Tropical Thorny Forest
[C] Chitrakoot – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[D] Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest]
Notes:
Lucknow lies in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest region of Uttar Pradesh; these forests mainly include sal, neem, and babool trees. Banda and Chitrakoot are largely thorny forest areas; Shravasti has moist deciduous forest but not thorny type.
7. The UP Information Commission was established under which Act?
[A] Indian Telegraph Act
[B] RTI Act, 2005
[C] Official Secrets Act
[D] Right to Education Act
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Correct Answer: B [RTI Act, 2005]
Notes:
The UP Information Commission was set up on 14th September 2005 under the RTI Act, 2005, which promotes transparency and accountability in public authorities by providing citizens the right to access information.
8. Which Charkhari ruler got 11-gun salute for 1857 Mutiny support?
[A] Raja Ratan Singh
[B] Raja Khuman Singh
[C] Raja Pahar Singh
[D] Raja Bikramajit Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Ratan Singh]
Notes:
Raja Ratan Singh of Charkhari was awarded a hereditary salute of 11 guns by the British for his loyal services during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, increasing the prestige of his state among Bundelkhand princely rulers.
9. Where was the Brahmo Conference Organisation founded in 1881?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Dhaka
[C] Patna
[D] Mymensingh
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Correct Answer: D [Mymensingh]
Notes:
Founded on 27 Jan 1881 at Mymensingh to unite Adi Dharm and Sadharan Brahmo Samaj after 1878 schism; registered 24 Mar 1881.
10. Which airstrip in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, established during World War II, currently operates unscheduled charter flights?
[A] Varanasi Airport
[B] Azamgarh Airstrip
[C] Andhau Airstrip
[D] Lucknow Airstrip
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Correct Answer: C [Andhau Airstrip]
Notes:
Andhau Airstrip, established in WWII, is located 7 km from Ghazipur and operates unscheduled charter flights.
