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. Who was the Raja of Sarila between 1882 and 1898?
[A] Raja Khallak Singh
[B] Rao Sambhar Singh
[C] Mahipal Singh Ju Deo
[D] Pahar Singh Ju Deo
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Correct Answer: D [Pahar Singh Ju Deo]
Notes:
Pahar Singh Ju Deo became Raja of Sarila after adoption in 1882, ruled until 1898 after Raja Khallak Singh’s death, and was a significant Bundelkhand ruler in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who was twice Chief Commissioner of Oudh in the 19th century?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] John Russell Colvin
[C] Lousada Barrow
[D] Charles Canning
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Correct Answer: C [Lousada Barrow]
Notes:
Lousada Barrow served as Oudh’s Chief Commissioner twice: 1860–61 and 1871. He also commanded Volunteer Cavalry during the 1857 uprising under Major-General Havelock. His contributions were significant in colonial administration in northern India.
3. What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow is the administrative capital; Prayagraj is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which scheduled tribe in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally known as stone cutters and speaks the Patharkatt/Girihara language?
[A] Bhuiya
[B] Patharkatt
[C] Tharu
[D] Kol
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Correct Answer: B [Patharkatt]
Notes:
Patharkatt, found in Awadh region of UP, are stone cutters speaking Patharkatt/Girihara language and Bhojpuri externally.
5. Which church, constructed between 1819 and 1821, is recognized as the oldest church in North India and the Agra Diocese?
[A] St. Mary’s Church, Delhi
[B] St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
[C] St. Thomas Church, Mumbai
[D] St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut
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Correct Answer: D [St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut]
Notes:
St. John the Baptist Church in Meerut, built 1819-1821, is the oldest church in North India and Agra Diocese, featuring Palladian architecture and Anglican rites.
6. Which physical division of Uttar Pradesh shows the greatest variation in altitude?
[A] Gangetic Plain
[B] Terai Region
[C] Plateau Region of the South
[D] Doab Region
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Correct Answer: C [Plateau Region of the South]
Notes:
The Plateau Region of the South features altitude variation from 300 m to 600 m due to hill ranges like Kaimur and Sonakar, unlike the state’s flatter regions.
7. Which of the following lakes is located near a site renowned for hosting a major fair during the Kartik month?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Radhakund]
Notes:
Radhakund, in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its grand Kartik fair, especially among devotees of Lord Krishna.
8. What is the national rank of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in glass (silica) sand production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh holds the 3rd rank in India for silica (glass) sand production, behind Rajasthan and Gujarat. Silica sand is essential for manufacturing glass, ceramics, foundry products, and is also used in construction and metallurgy industries.
9. What is the elected member strength range for UP Municipal Corporation?
[A] 25–55
[B] 30–90
[C] 60–110
[D] 10–24
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Correct Answer: C [60–110]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act specifies 60–110 as the elected member range, based on population size and area. This is unique for UP compared to many other states, ensuring adequate urban representation.
10. 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.
