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 saint was born in Kannauj in 1493 under Sikandar Lodi’s reign?
[A] Sant Kabir Das
[B] Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari
[C] Guru Nanak Dev
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: B [Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari]
Notes:
Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari, born Kannauj 1493, was a famous Sufi saint during Sikandar Lodi’s reign, known for his spiritual influence in North India.
2. Which Mughal emperor’s reign saw Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh emerge as a prominent centre for the opium and indigo trade?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
During Akbar’s rule, Ghazipur developed into a notable opium and indigo trade hub due to his administrative reforms and strategic regional location.
3. Who was the leader of the revolt at Faizabad during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Kunwar Singh
[D] Maulvi Ahmadullah
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Correct Answer: D [Maulvi Ahmadullah]
Notes:
Maulvi Ahmadullah led the rebellion at Faizabad in 1857 and played a prominent role in Awadh’s uprising.
4. 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
5. Which tree is most common in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sal
[B] Phulai
[C] Khair
[D] Neem
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Correct Answer: A [Sal]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) dominates Uttar Pradesh’s Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, especially in the Terai-Bhabar region. These forests, with rainfall above 100 cm, also include teak, semal, and mahua. Sal is ecologically and economically significant in North India’s deciduous forest ecosystems.
6. What is the primary aim of the Formulation of Management Scheme?
[A] Legalizing forest trade
[B] Managing tree logging permits
[C] Wildlife poaching control
[D] Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys
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Correct Answer: D [Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys]
Notes:
The Formulation of Management Scheme, launched in 2007–08, uses GIS, forest mapping, and field surveys for scientific forest management planning and evaluation, leading to sustainable conservation and resource utilization strategies.
7. Which of the following species is incorrectly associated with the Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site, designated in 2005?
[A] Siberian Crane
[B] Ganges River Dolphin
[C] Gharial
[D] Six turtle species
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Correct Answer: A [Siberian Crane]
Notes:
Siberian Crane is not recorded in the Upper Ganga (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site. Ganges River Dolphin, Gharial, and six species of turtles are confirmed residents of this stretch in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which three districts form the Saharanpur Division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad
[B] Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur
[C] Shamli, Bijnor, Amroha
[D] Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli
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Correct Answer: D [Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli]
Notes:
Saharanpur Division covers Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Shamli districts in Uttar Pradesh’s northwest, a key area for sugarcane cultivation and an administrative unit since 1997.
9. Which feature makes Lalitpur distinct in Jhansi Division?
[A] It was a British cantonment town.
[B] It has uranium deposits.
[C] It shares a border with Bihar.
[D] It has the lowest sex ratio.
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Correct Answer: B [It has uranium deposits.]
Notes:
Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi Division, uniquely has uranium deposits. Jhansi was a British cantonment, Jalaun has the lowest sex ratio, and no district in the division borders Bihar; Lalitpur borders Madhya Pradesh. This mineral distinction sets Lalitpur apart regionally.
10. Which of the following statements about Ashokan edicts and sculptures in Uttar Pradesh is NOT correct?
[A] Ashokan pillars in Uttar Pradesh are inscribed with edicts in Brahmi script.
[B] Major Ashokan edicts have been found at Kausambi and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.
[C] Most Ashokan sculptures in Uttar Pradesh are carved from sandstone.
[D] The sandstone used for Ashokan pillars in Uttar Pradesh was sourced from Mathura.
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Correct Answer: D [The sandstone used for Ashokan pillars in Uttar Pradesh was sourced from Mathura.]
Notes:
The sandstone used was brought from Chunar, not Mathura.
