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 facility is provided at the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal?
[A] Cold storage unit
[B] Commodity transit shade
[C] Grain silo
[D] Container yard
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Correct Answer: B [Commodity transit shade]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal offers a commodity transit shade for swift temporary storage and handling of goods. The terminal, inaugurated on River Ganga, supports logistics for cargo movement and is a significant component under the Jal Marg Vikas Project.
2. Which hospital was formerly called Thompson Hospital?
[A] King George’s Medical University Hospital
[B] Sarojini Naidu Hospital
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital
[D] Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu Hospital]
Notes:
Thompson Hospital was renamed Sarojini Naidu Hospital in 1947, honoring Sarojini Naidu, renowned poet and freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, popularly called the “Nightingale of India.” It is a prominent hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
3. Which ancient Indian text highlights the political and religious significance of Prayaga as a prominent sacred site?
[A] Vayu Purana
[B] Garuda Purana
[C] Agni Purana
[D] Matsya Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Matsya Purana]
Notes:
The Matsya Purana praises Prayaga (Prayagraj) for its immense merit and strategic importance, especially in context of royal rituals like Ashvamedha.
4. Which of the following sites in Uttar Pradesh provide conclusive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, indicating the start of the Iron Age?
[A] Hastinapur and Atranjikheda
[B] Kausambi and Mathura
[C] Ahichhatra and Sankisa
[D] Chunar and Sarnath
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Correct Answer: A [Hastinapur and Atranjikheda]
Notes:
Hastinapur and Atranjikheda yielded definitive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, marking the Iron Age’s advent in Uttar Pradesh.
5. Which city is recognized as a UNESCO City of Music?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, renowned for the Benares tabla gharana, was designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015. It has profound ties to Indian classical music with legends like Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan hailing from here.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Which Mughal emperor temporarily moved the imperial capital to Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Babur
[C] Humayun
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar shifted the capital to Fatehpur Sikri from 1571 to 1585, but left it due to water scarcity.
9. Which of the following rivers merges with the Ghaghara River at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Terhi
[B] Kuwana
[C] Rapti
[D] Saryu
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana (Kuano) River joins the Ghaghara at Gorakhpur; others join at different locations.
10. Consider the following statements regarding glass sand reserves in Uttar Pradesh:
- Glass sand is found in both eastern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- It is used in the manufacturing of optical fibers and various glass products.
- 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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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Glass sand in Uttar Pradesh occurs in several districts including Chandauli, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Banda, so statement 3 is incorrect. It is used for optical fibers and glass products, and found in both eastern and central UP; hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
