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. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: B [Charmanvati]
Notes:
Charmanvati is the historical name of the Chambal River, forming the Panchala Kingdom’s southern boundary as referenced in ancient texts like the Mahabharata.
2. Which dynasty ruled Jaunpur as an independent kingdom and established it as a prominent center of education and culture?
[A] Lodhi dynasty
[B] Mughal dynasty
[C] Tughlaq dynasty
[D] Sharqi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Sharqi dynasty]
Notes:
The Sharqi dynasty, founded by Malik Sarwar in 1394, transformed Jaunpur into a major cultural and educational hub, earning it the name Siraj-e-Hind.
3. Which Uttar Pradesh cities have Special Courts for SC/ST & Anti-Corruption cases?
[A] Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Ghaziabad
[B] Allahabad, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Mirzapur
[C] Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, Sitapur
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Special Courts under the SC/ST and Anti-Corruption Acts are in Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Gorakhpur as per official notifications in Uttar Pradesh.
4. Who regained Kuchesar estate by 1790 under a Rs 40,000 Malguzari lease?
[A] Rao Bahadur Singh
[B] Rao Randhan Singh
[C] Gulab Singh
[D] Kushal Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rao Randhan Singh]
Notes:
Rao Randhan Singh recaptured Kuchesar in 1790 and secured extra lands under a Rs 40,000 Malguzari lease from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
5. 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.
6. Bargaon in Saharanpur is famous for which ancient civilization’s remains?
[A] Harappan Civilization
[B] Indus Valley Civilization
[C] Vedic Civilization
[D] Chalcolithic Culture of Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Indus Valley Civilization]
Notes:
Bargaon, Saharanpur, is a significant archaeological site displaying Late Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization artifacts, including pottery and settlement remains, providing evidence of post-urban Harappan culture expansion in western Uttar Pradesh. The site was first excavated in the 1950s by the Archaeological Survey of India.
7. Fort Ruhya is located in which region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Doab
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Awadh
[D] Purvanchal
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Correct Answer: C [Awadh]
Notes:
Fort Ruhya is in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, notable for its significance during the 1857 Indian Rebellion and regional heritage.
8. Who founded the Hindi children’s magazine Balsakha in 1917?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Pandit Badrinath Bhatt
[C] Thakur Srinath Singh
[D] Chintamani Ghosh
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Correct Answer: D [Chintamani Ghosh]
Notes:
Balsakha was established by Chintamani Ghosh in 1917 and published from Indian Press, Allahabad. It became a pioneer in Hindi children’s literature during early 20th century, emphasizing moral values and educational content. Its influence extended across northern India, shaping childhood reading habits.
9. Who was the BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh who served as a cabinet minister under Chief Minister Kalyan Singh during 1991-92?
[A] Aizaz Rizvi
[B] Kalraj Mishra
[C] Rajnath Singh
[D] Murli Manohar Joshi
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Correct Answer: A [Aizaz Rizvi]
Notes:
Aizaz Rizvi was a BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh and cabinet minister under Kalyan Singh (1991-92).
10. The Vindhyan rock system, predominantly found in southern Uttar Pradesh, is mainly associated with which geological period?
[A] Cambrian
[B] Pre-Cambrian
[C] Jurassic
[D] Cretaceous
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Correct Answer: B [Pre-Cambrian]
Notes:
The Vindhyan rock system was formed during the Pre-Cambrian era and consists mainly of non-fossiliferous rocks like sandstone, dolomite, and limestone.
