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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2. Which Rajput clan ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh in medieval times?
[A] Suryavanshis
[B] Gahadavalas
[C] Chauhans
[D] Solankis

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3. Who founded the Manda Zamindari near Prayagraj in 1542?
[A] Raja Manik Chand
[B] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
[C] Raja Gudan Deo
[D] Raja Vishwanath Pratap Singh

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4. In which two cities of Uttar Pradesh are bhang shops especially licensed due to traditional consumption during Holi and Maha Shivaratri?
[A] Mathura and Varanasi
[B] Agra and Lucknow
[C] Kanpur and Allahabad
[D] Ghaziabad and Meerut

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5. Consider the following statements regarding glass sand reserves in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Glass sand is found in both eastern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It is used in the manufacturing of optical fibers and various glass products.
  3. Glass sand reserves are found only in the Jhansi and Chitrakoot districts.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above

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6. Which forest reserve near Lucknow is famous for crocodile conservation?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
[C] Kukrail Forest Reserve
[D] Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

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7. Which site is believed to be Draupadi’s birthplace?
[A] Mathura
[B] Kampilya
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Varanasi

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8. Who built Malcha Mahal near Raisina Hill in 1325?
[A] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan

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9. To which dynasty did Shankaragana III, the ruler of Tripuri, belong?
[A] Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
[B] Chandela Dynasty
[C] Kalachuri Dynasty
[D] Paramara Dynasty

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10. 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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