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 Lucknow monument was modeled after Istanbul’s Sublime Porte?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Kaiserbagh Palace
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: C [Rumi Darwaza]
Notes:
Rumi Darwaza, constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, is inspired by Istanbul’s Sublime Porte. It stands 60 feet tall and is a prominent example of Lucknow’s Awadhi-Turkish architectural blend, symbolizing the city’s historical connections to Ottoman design.
2. Who was the Raja of Sarila between 1882 and 1898?
[A] Raja Khallak Singh
[B] Rao Sambhar Singh
[C] Mahipal Singh Ju Deo
[D] Pahar Singh Ju Deo
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Correct Answer: D [Pahar Singh Ju Deo]
Notes:
Pahar Singh Ju Deo became Raja of Sarila after adoption in 1882, ruled until 1898 after Raja Khallak Singh’s death, and was a significant Bundelkhand ruler in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
3. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage]
Notes:
Kankar nodules in Bangar soil signify high calcium carbonate, alkaline conditions, and poor drainage reducing productivity.
4. What is the cash prize awarded to organisations under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme?
[A] ₹ 50,000
[B] ₹ 1 lakh
[C] ₹ 2 lakh
[D] ₹ 5 lakh
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Correct Answer: C [₹ 2 lakh]
Notes:
Under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme, instituted in 2012–13, organisations are given ₹ 2 lakh for notable contributions to forest, wildlife, and environment conservation; individuals receive ₹ 1 lakh.
5. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is granite primarily quarried?
[A] Saharanpur & Kanpur
[B] Hamirpur & Agra
[C] Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda & Sonbhadra
[D] Mirzapur & Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: C [Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda & Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda, and Sonbhadra districts are rich in granite reserves, making them major centers for quarrying high-quality granite used in construction and export from Uttar Pradesh.
6. Mathura shares its western boundary with which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mathura, in western Uttar Pradesh, shares its western boundary with Rajasthan. It is also close to Haryana, but not directly bordering it. The boundary facilitates economic, cultural, and religious connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
7. Kampil in Farrukhabad district is associated with all of the following except:
[A] Site of the Battle of Chandawar
[B] Birthplace of Guru Dronacharya
[C] Capital of King Drupada
[D] Birthplace of 13th Jain Tirthankara Vimalnath
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Correct Answer: A [Site of the Battle of Chandawar]
Notes:
Kampil, located in Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, has historical significance as the birthplace of Guru Dronacharya, the legendary teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas from the Mahabharata; as the capital of King Drupada; and as the birthplace of the 13th Jain Tirthankara, Vimalnath. However, the Battle of Chandawar was fought near Firozabad, not Kampil, making this the exception among the options provided.
8. Which of the following is NOT a Central Government Programme and is instead a scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Gramin Swasthya Mission
[D] Pt. Nehru Utkarsh Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Expressway]
Notes:
The correct answer is Ganga Expressway. The Ganga Expressway is a massive infrastructure project initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to improve connectivity and drive economic development within the state. Stretching approximately 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, this expressway is not a Central Government scheme but a state-level initiative. It will parallel the Ganges River, facilitate trade, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities. In contrast, schemes like MGNREGA are centrally sponsored and implemented across India.
9. Which site in Sitapur is famed for Maharshi Dadhichi’s bone donation?
[A] Misrikh
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Varanasi
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Misrikh]
Notes:
Misrikh in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, is historically revered as the site where Maharshi Dadhichi is believed to have donated his bones for making Lord Indra’s Vajra (thunderbolt) to defeat Vritra, making it a significant religious and mythological place in India.
10. Yashahkarna of Tripuri belonged to which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chola Dynasty
[B] Paramara Dynasty
[C] Kalachuri Dynasty
[D] Gahadavala Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Kalachuri Dynasty]
Notes:
Yashahkarna ruled Tripuri in the 11th century as a member of the Kalachuri Dynasty, noted for power struggles with Gahadavala, Paramara, and Chandela dynasties.
