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 site near Farrukhabad is linked to Buddha’s descent from heaven?
[A] Sankisa
[B] Kampil
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Sankisa]
Notes:
Sankisa, near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally believed to be where Buddha descended from Tushita heaven. An Ashokan pillar and ancient stupas mark the site, making it important in Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.
2. Which Lucknow monument was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah after Najaf’s tomb?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Rumi Darwaza
[C] Shah Najaf Imambara
[D] Chattar Manzil
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Najaf Imambara]
Notes:
Shah Najaf Imambara in Lucknow was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah. It is modeled after the tomb of Caliph Ali in Najaf, Iraq, and serves as his own mausoleum. The structure’s brilliant dome was inspired by the original Najaf monument.
3. Which of the following statements about the Gahadavala dynasty is correct?
[A] The Gahadavalas were allies of the Ghaznavids during the early 12th century.
[B] Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.
[C] The Gahadavalas ruled from Ujjain and were known for maritime trade.
[D] They rose to prominence during the Gupta golden age.
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Correct Answer: B [Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled North India in the 11th–12th centuries, coinciding with the Cholas’ dominance in the south; other statements are incorrect.
4. Shitala Mata Mandir in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which ancient folk deity known for healing diseases?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Shitala
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: C [Shitala]
Notes:
Shitala is worshipped as the goddess of sores, pustules, and diseases in North India.
5. Who was the notorious dacoit from the Bhantu clan that terrorized the United Provinces in the 1920s?
[A] Phoolan Devi
[B] Veerappan
[C] Sultana Daku
[D] Jagga Jatt
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Correct Answer: C [Sultana Daku]
Notes:
Sultana Daku was a feared dacoit from the Bhantu clan active in the United Provinces during the 1920s.
6. Who was the prominent leader associated with the uprising in Faizabad during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: C [Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah]
Notes:
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah led the Faizabad revolt in 1857, mobilizing sepoys and locals against British rule.
7. Which physiographic region acts as the transitional ecosystem between the Himalayan foothills and the Gangetic plains?
[A] Terai belt
[B] Bhabar region
[C] Duns
[D] Doab
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Correct Answer: A [Terai belt]
Notes:
The Terai belt, situated between the Bhabar and Gangetic plains, is a swampy, marshy region with high biodiversity, serving as a transition zone between the Himalayas and the plains.
8. Which of the following bird sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh is named after a prominent Indian political leader and was established most recently?
[A] Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
[B] Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, situated in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2003. It honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, promotes avian conservation, and serves as a key stop for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It is the newest among the options.
9. Which company is responsible for power distribution in Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
[B] Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)
[C] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[D] Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)
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Correct Answer: C [Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)]
Notes:
KESCO, established in 2000, is the primary power distribution agency within Kanpur’s municipal limits. It operates under the umbrella of UPPCL and serves the urban population of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
10. Who was the first Speaker of the UP Legislative Assembly after independence?
[A] Sucheta Kriplani
[B] Anna Ram Govind Kher
[C] Chandra Bhanu Gupta
[D] Syama Prasad Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: B [Anna Ram Govind Kher]
Notes:
Anna Ram Govind Kher became the first Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1952, following India’s independence and the first general elections in the state.
