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 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.
2. Which FM radio channel was the first to operate in Agra, Faizabad, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Radio Mirchi
[B] Radio Mantra
[C] Red FM
[D] Big FM
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Correct Answer: B [Radio Mantra]
Notes:
Radio Mantra, owned by Dainik Jagran group, was the first FM channel in these cities, operating at 91.9 MHz and later rebranded as Radio City in 2017.
3. 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.
4. What is the official residence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalidas Marg, Lucknow
[B] Raj Bhavan, Lucknow
[C] 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Lucknow
[D] Ganga Bhawan, Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidas Marg, Lucknow]
Notes:
Kalidas Marg in Lucknow is the official residence of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, currently occupied by Yogi Adityanath since 2017.
5. With which city is the Bhakti movement saint Kabir, who denounced both Hindu and Islamic orthodoxy, primarily associated?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Gaya
[C] Patna
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Kabir was primarily associated with Varanasi, where he was believed to be born and spent most of his life preaching against religious orthodoxy.
6. Why does the Bangar region have lower soil fertility compared to the Khadar region?
[A] Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition
[B] Higher water table
[C] Increased clay content
[D] Excessive organic matter
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Correct Answer: A [Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition]
Notes:
Bangar is older alluvium subjected to leaching and lacks the fresh, nutrient-rich silt deposited annually in Khadar.
7. What is a likely impact of the hot summer winds known as ‘loo’ in the Central and Western Plains of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress
[B] Enhanced rainfall and cooler temperatures
[C] Frequent hailstorms damaging crops
[D] Higher humidity levels benefitting wheat harvest
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Correct Answer: A [Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress]
Notes:
Loo winds are hot and dry, leading to heatstroke risk for humans and moisture loss in crops, affecting health and agriculture.
8. What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway and which locations does it link in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia
[B] 302 km; Agra to Lucknow
[C] 135 km; Ghaziabad to Sonipat
[D] 96 km; Delhi to Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway is an 8-lane, 1,047 km access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Greater Noida in the west to Ballia in the east, passing through major cities such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Raebareli, and Bulandshahar.
9. Which of the following monuments was constructed by its occupant during his own lifetime?
[A] Tomb of Akbar
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg
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Correct Answer: C [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the mausoleum of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Notably, he commissioned and oversaw the construction of his own tomb during his lifetime. This practice was prevalent among many Indian rulers, reflecting their desire to design their final resting places in accordance with their personal aesthetic and ensuring a legacy. The other monuments listed were constructed by descendants or rulers for their predecessors, not by the occupant themselves.
10. Which site in Faizabad is linked to Lord Rama’s ‘jal samadhi’?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Company Gardens
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Correct Answer: B [Guptar Ghat]
Notes:
Guptar Ghat, located on the Sarayu River in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is revered as the place where Lord Rama is believed to have taken ‘jal samadhi’. Nearby, ancient temples add religious and historical significance to the site, making it an important pilgrimage destination for devotees.
