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. In Sainthwar tradition, who is considered their legendary ancestor’s father?
[A] Bharata
[B] Rama
[C] Lakshmana
[D] Shatrughna
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Correct Answer: C [Lakshmana]
Notes:
As per Sainthwar oral tradition in Uttar Pradesh, their ancestor Chandraketu is believed to be the son of Lakshmana, brother of Rama from the Ramayana.
2. What was the capital city of the Pratihara dynasty during their rule in northern India?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Kannauj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj was the political center of the Pratihara dynasty, key in the tripartite struggle and resisted Arab invasions.
3. Who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 28 February 1979 to 17 February 1980?
[A] Banarasi Das
[B] Vishwanath Pratap Singh
[C] Ram Naresh Yadav
[D] Chandra Bhanu Gupta
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Correct Answer: A [Banarasi Das]
Notes:
Banarasi Das was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh during this period and was a Janata Party leader and freedom fighter.
4. In which two cities of Uttar Pradesh are bhang shops especially licensed due to traditional consumption during Holi and Maha Shivaratri?
[A] Mathura and Varanasi
[B] Agra and Lucknow
[C] Kanpur and Allahabad
[D] Ghaziabad and Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura and Varanasi]
Notes:
Mathura and Varanasi have licensed bhang shops due to cultural and religious use during Holi and Maha Shivaratri.
5. Which of the following trees is the main source of resin and turpentine in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Semal
[B] Deodar
[C] Tendu
[D] Chir
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Correct Answer: D [Chir]
Notes:
Chir (Pinus roxburghii) is a common coniferous tree in Uttar Pradesh’s hilly regions. Its resin is commercially tapped and processed to produce turpentine, widely used in industries like paint and varnish.
6. Which national-level agroforestry initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in late 2023 to promote tree planting on agricultural lands?
[A] UP Agroforestry Policy
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: A [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP introduced its first Agroforestry Policy in late 2023 to integrate tree plantation with agriculture. Over 105 crore saplings have been planted on non-forest land since 2017, enhancing farmer income, soil health, and expanding green cover as part of state environmental strategies.
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. Consider the following statements regarding World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh:
1. All three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh are located in Agra district.
2. Agra Fort was built entirely by Mughal emperor Akbar.
3. Buland Darwaza was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory over Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct as all three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh—Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri—are located in Agra district. Statement 2 is incorrect because although Akbar initiated the construction of Agra Fort, it was completed by his successors. Statement 3 is correct: Buland Darwaza was constructed by Akbar in 1572 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
9. Which of the following monuments was constructed by its occupant during his own lifetime?
[A] Tomb of Akbar
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg
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Correct Answer: C [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the mausoleum of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Notably, he commissioned and oversaw the construction of his own tomb during his lifetime. This practice was prevalent among many Indian rulers, reflecting their desire to design their final resting places in accordance with their personal aesthetic and ensuring a legacy. The other monuments listed were constructed by descendants or rulers for their predecessors, not by the occupant themselves.
10. Which communist leader called Chauri Chaura verdicts ‘legalised murder’ and urged a strike?
[A] Subhas Chandra Bose
[B] M. N. Roy
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: B [M. N. Roy]
Notes:
M. N. Roy, an early communist leader, denounced the Chauri Chaura verdicts as “legalised murder” and called for a general strike. He played a significant role in India’s leftist movement and was instrumental in founding the Communist Party of India in 1925.
