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. Who helped fund the land for Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Varanasi, 1908?
[A] Upendra Narayan Deb
[B] Tarini Charan Pal
[C] None of the above
[D] Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal
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Correct Answer: D [Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal]
Notes:
In 1908, both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal contributed funds to purchase land for the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Luxa, Varanasi, supporting the Mission’s philanthropic activities and expansion.
2. Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi was a famous Indian _______ and politician.
[A] Doctor
[B] Lawyer
[C] Engineer
[D] Teacher
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Correct Answer: B [Lawyer]
Notes:
Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi, who died in 1959, was a renowned lawyer and politician from Uttar Pradesh, serving as a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement and representing Uttar Pradesh in parliament.
3. Who was the principal author of the 1928 ‘Nehru Report’, also known as the ‘Blue Print of Modern Constitution’?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [Motilal Nehru]
Notes:
Motilal Nehru chaired and presented the Nehru Report of 1928, providing a draft constitution for India in response to the Simon Commission.
4. Which river system directly or indirectly connects the districts of Pilibhit, Lucknow, and Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gomati
[B] Ganga
[C] Ramganga
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: A [Gomati]
Notes:
The Gomati river originates in Pilibhit, flows through Lucknow, and joins the Ganga near Ghazipur, connecting all three districts.
5. Which of the following is NOT an international airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
[B] Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
[C] Hindon Airport
[D] Kushinagar International Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Hindon Airport]
Notes:
Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad serves mainly as an Air Force base and is not designated as an international airport. Uttar Pradesh’s current international airports are in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Kushinagar.
6. Who classifies Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh as per the 74th Amendment?
[A] Uttar Pradesh State Legislature
[B] President of India
[C] Governor of Uttar Pradesh
[D] Parliament of India
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Correct Answer: C [Governor of Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh declares the classification of Urban Local Bodies such as Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Nagar Panchayat based on population and urban characteristics.
7. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famed for cultural and historical heritage?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Ghazipur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is one of the oldest inhabited cities globally, known for its spiritual traditions, ghats on the Ganges, classical arts, and ancient temples, serving as a principal cultural and religious hub of India for millennia.
8. Who is the central figure known for philosophical reflections on death and virtues in the Sānatsujātiya section of the Mahābhārata’s Udyoga Parva?
[A] King Dhṛtarāṣṭra
[B] Vidura
[C] Bhishma
[D] Yudhishthira
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Correct Answer: B [Vidura]
Notes:
Vidura delivers the Sānatsujātiya, discussing death, virtues, and Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
9. In which city was the Agra Savings Fund established in 1842?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: D [Agra]
Notes:
Agra Savings Fund was founded in Agra, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in 1842.
10. Which mountain range mentioned in the Mahabharata and Puranas is located west of Mahameru near Prayaga?
[A] Pariyatra Mountains
[B] Vindhya Mountains
[C] Aravalli Range
[D] Sahyadri Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Pariyatra Mountains]
Notes:
Pariyatra Mountains, also called Paripatra and Sanapada, lie west of Mahameru near Prayaga, as per Mahabharata and Puranas.
