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. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
2. Who was the eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula and a prominent Rohilla chieftain under Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?
[A] Zabita Khan
[B] Ghulam Qadir
[C] Najib Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Zabita Khan]
Notes:
Zabita Khan, eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula, was a Rohilla chieftain and Mir Bakhshi under Shah Alam II, fought in Third Battle of Panipat, and lost Delhi and Rohilkhand to Marathas.
3. The Farrukhabad Gharana, a prominent North Indian tabla tradition, is named after which city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Farrukhabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Farrukhabad]
Notes:
Farrukhabad Gharana originated in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, founded by Mir Akaasa and named by Ustad Haji Vilayat Ali Khan.
4. Who is the leader of Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, the organization advocating for the creation of Bundelkhand state?
[A] Mayawati
[B] Akhilesh Yadav
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Raja Bundela
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Correct Answer: D [Raja Bundela]
Notes:
Raja Bundela leads Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, campaigning for Bundelkhand statehood in parts of UP and MP.
5. During whose reign was the marble mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah in Agra constructed?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: D [Jahangir]
Notes:
The Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb in Agra was built during Jahangir’s reign; it was commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father and is the first Mughal structure entirely in white marble.
6. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
7. In which district of Uttar Pradesh are major copper deposits primarily found?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Jhansi
[D] Lalitpur
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Correct Answer: D [Lalitpur]
Notes:
Lalitpur district in Uttar Pradesh is noted for its significant sedimentary-based copper ore deposits, with ore content ranging from 3–6%. This deposit is crucial for various industries including electrical, construction, and electronics sectors.
8. Which of the following minerals has been discovered in the Ikauna-Dangli region of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diamond
[B] Copper
[C] Platinum
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Platinum]
Notes:
Platinum has been discovered in Ikauna-Dangli, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh during recent geological surveys. The region is notable for such a rare mineral find in the state, adding to its significance in India’s mineral map.
9. Which tourist site is located in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Dashavatar Temple
[B] Jhansi Fort
[C] Chaurasi Gumbad
[D] Parichha Dam
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Correct Answer: C [Chaurasi Gumbad]
Notes:
Chaurasi Gumbad is in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. Dashavatar Temple is in Lalitpur district, Jhansi Fort and Parichha Dam are both located in Jhansi district. Chaurasi Gumbad is an architectural landmark built during the Lodi era.
10. Which of the following monuments are located within the Agra Fort?
1. Moti Masjid
2. Diwan-i-Am
3. Musamman Burj
4. Anguri Bagh
Select the correct answer:
[A] 2, 3 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uttar Pradesh and hosts several important monuments from the Mughal era. Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Musamman Burj, and Anguri Bagh are all significant structures located within the fort complex. Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque, Diwan-i-Am served as the hall of public audience, Musamman Burj is renowned for its octagonal tower, and Anguri Bagh is a garden famed for its geometric design, all exemplifying the grandeur of Mughal architecture.
