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 facility is provided at the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal?
[A] Cold storage unit
[B] Commodity transit shade
[C] Grain silo
[D] Container yard
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Correct Answer: B [Commodity transit shade]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal offers a commodity transit shade for swift temporary storage and handling of goods. The terminal, inaugurated on River Ganga, supports logistics for cargo movement and is a significant component under the Jal Marg Vikas Project.
2. Which art style influenced grapevine motifs in Mathura sculptures under Northern Satraps?
[A] Mauryan
[B] Gupta
[C] Kushan
[D] Gandhara
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Correct Answer: D [Gandhara]
Notes:
Gandhara art, influenced by Hellenistic styles, introduced grapevine and acanthus designs into Mathura sculpture during the Northern Satraps, merging Greco-Roman and Indian motifs. Mauryan, Gupta, and Kushan styles lacked this particular Western ornamental element.
3. Which city, birthplace of Lord Rama, is linked to the Awadhi language?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama. It is central to the Awadh region, where the Awadhi language is widely spoken. The city holds immense religious and cultural importance in India’s history and literature.
4. Who was responsible for constructing the Badaun Fort in Uttar Pradesh around 240 BCE?
[A] Ashoka the Great
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ashoka the Great]
Notes:
Badaun Fort was built by Ashoka the Great circa 240 BCE, originally named BudhhMau.
5. Who was the builder of the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 as a Shia congregation hall and mausoleum.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:
- He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
- He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
- His writings are included in the Adi Granth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Kabir was not born to a Brahmin family; historical accounts describe him as born to a Muslim weaver family in Varanasi. He was indeed a disciple of Swami Ramananda, which shaped his philosophical outlook. Significantly, many of his poetic verses are present in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- Statements 2 & 3: Correct
7. In Uttar Pradesh, during which months does the Rabi (winter) cropping season receive the most beneficial rainfall?
[A] March and April
[B] November and December
[C] January and February
[D] May and June
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Correct Answer: C [January and February]
Notes:
January and February rainfall from Western Disturbances is vital for Rabi crops like wheat and mustard in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Consider the following tributaries of river Ganga:
- Gandak
- Ramganga
- Karmanasha
- Gomati
Which of the above meets the Ganga before it reaches Varanasi?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Ramganga is the only listed tributary that joins the Ganga at Kannauj, significantly upstream of Varanasi. Gandak meets Ganga near Patna, Gomati near Ghazipur, and Karmanasha even closer to Varanasi, making Ramganga the only correct option in this context.
- Ramganga: joins at Kannauj
- Others: join further downstream or nearer Varanasi
9. In the financial year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh planted 32,933 hectares under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. What percentage of its afforestation target did this represent?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 86%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [86%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh achieved about 86% of its 2024–25 CAMPA target by planting 32,933 hectares, which was the highest achievement among all states in India for that period under the scheme.
10. What was the capital of Jaitpur State in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahoba
[B] Ajaigarh
[C] Jaitpur
[D] Chhatarpur
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Correct Answer: C [Jaitpur]
Notes:
Jaitpur was the capital of Jaitpur State, Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh; Ajaigarh became separate in 1765.
