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 queen’s charity is mentioned on the Allahabad Pillar Edict?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Akbar
[C] Karuvaki
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [Karuvaki]
Notes:
The Queen’s Edict on the Allahabad Pillar records charitable deeds of Karuvaki, Ashoka’s second wife. She is the only queen of Ashoka specifically mentioned in his inscriptions for her donations and gifts, making this a unique historical record.
2. Which battle did Major General Lousada Barrow lead in 1857?
[A] Battle of Futtehpore
[B] Battle of Lucknow
[C] Battle of Kanpur
[D] Battle of Jhansi
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Futtehpore]
Notes:
Major General Lousada Barrow commanded British forces at the Battle of Futtehpore in 1857, achieving victory and securing a key supply line during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
3. Which city, birthplace of Lord Rama, is linked to the Awadhi language?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama. It is central to the Awadh region, where the Awadhi language is widely spoken. The city holds immense religious and cultural importance in India’s history and literature.
4. Who assumed control over Uttar Pradesh in 1540 after defeating Mughal emperor Humayun?
[A] Sher Shah Suri
[B] Babur
[C] Rana Sanga
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: A [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in 1540, capturing Uttar Pradesh and founding the Suri dynasty.
5. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s first Indian ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali, from Uttar Pradesh, was appointed as India’s first ambassador to the USA in 1947 and was a renowned freedom fighter and lawyer associated with the Indian National Congress.
6. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage]
Notes:
Kankar nodules in Bangar soil signify high calcium carbonate, alkaline conditions, and poor drainage reducing productivity.
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 of the following is NOT a Central Government Programme and is instead a scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Gramin Swasthya Mission
[D] Pt. Nehru Utkarsh Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Expressway]
Notes:
The correct answer is Ganga Expressway. The Ganga Expressway is a massive infrastructure project initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to improve connectivity and drive economic development within the state. Stretching approximately 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, this expressway is not a Central Government scheme but a state-level initiative. It will parallel the Ganges River, facilitate trade, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities. In contrast, schemes like MGNREGA are centrally sponsored and implemented across India.
9. Which Jain Tirthankara was born in Ratnapuri, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahavira
[B] Parshvanath
[C] Rishabhanath
[D] Dharmanath
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Correct Answer: D [Dharmanath]
Notes:
Dharmanath is the 15th Jain Tirthankara, born in Ratnapuri, Uttar Pradesh, an important Jain pilgrimage center. Other options are also Jain Tirthankaras but born elsewhere.
10. 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.
