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 king inspires the Jitiya festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] King Ashoka
[B] King Jimutvahana
[C] King Harishchandra
[D] King Vikramaditya

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2. Charkula folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed to celebrate the birth of which deity?
[A] Lord Krishna
[B] Lord Rama
[C] Radha
[D] Hanuman

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3. In which district of Uttar Pradesh are major copper deposits primarily found?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Lalitpur

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4. The International Ram Katha Museum and Art Gallery, established in 1988, is situated in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chitrakoot
[B] Lucknow
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Varanasi

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5. On which date is ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] 25th January
[B] 24th January
[C] 26th January
[D] 23rd January

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6. Vindhyachal Temple in Uttar Pradesh is located on which river’s bank?
[A] Yamuna River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Ganga River
[D] Sarayu River

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7. Which dam near Renukoot was inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1960?
[A] Rihand Dam
[B] Tehri Dam
[C] Bhakra Nangal Dam
[D] Gandhi Sagar Dam

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8. 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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9. In which year was booth capturing first recorded in India?
[A] 1957
[B] 1962
[C] 1975
[D] 1989

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10. Which river flows through the districts of Bahraich and Gonda before joining a major river?
[A] Ramganga
[B] Terhi
[C] Kuwana
[D] Gambhir

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