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 site near Farrukhabad is linked to Buddha’s descent from heaven?
[A] Sankisa
[B] Kampil
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Sankisa]
Notes:
Sankisa, near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally believed to be where Buddha descended from Tushita heaven. An Ashokan pillar and ancient stupas mark the site, making it important in Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.
2. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was among the six prominent centers of early Buddhism and is frequently mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Sankisa
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shravasti]
Notes:
Shravasti, capital of Kosala, hosted Jetavana monastery and is often noted in Vinaya Pitaka as a key site of Buddha’s teachings.
3. Which primary ingredient gives Saunth its brownish-red color?
[A] Tamarind paste
[B] Dates
[C] Jaggery
[D] Dried ginger
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Correct Answer: D [Dried ginger]
Notes:
Saunth is a North Indian chutney made from tamarind and dried ginger, called ‘saunth’ in Hindi. Dried ginger specifically imparts Saunth’s distinct brownish-red color and spicy-sweet flavor, differentiating it from other chutneys. Sometimes dates or jaggery are added for sweetness, but not for color.
4. At which barrage on the Yamuna River does the Agra Canal originate?
[A] Mathura Barrage
[B] Okhla Barrage
[C] Wazirabad Barrage
[D] Gokul Barrage
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Correct Answer: B [Okhla Barrage]
Notes:
The Agra Canal starts at Okhla Barrage near Delhi, serving irrigation in UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
5. Which goddess is the mound Kankali Tila in Mathura named after?
[A] Goddess Durga
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kankali
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Kankali]
Notes:
Kankali Tila is named after the temple of goddess Kankali located there, a significant Jain archaeological site in Mathura.
6. Who founded the Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902?
[A] Hakim Abdul Aziz
[B] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[C] Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
[D] Dr. Zakir Husain
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Correct Answer: A [Hakim Abdul Aziz]
Notes:
Hakim Abdul Aziz established Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902, promoting Unani medicine and opposing mixing medical systems.
7. What was a major consequence of the First Battle of Panipat (1526) for the region now known as Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Expansion of Maratha dominance in the region
[B] Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories
[C] Formation of the Awadh province
[D] Introduction of British trading posts in Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories]
Notes:
Babur’s victory at Panipat ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in North India, including Agra and nearby areas of present-day Uttar Pradesh.
8. Who led the Eka Movement in 1921, and in which regions of Uttar Pradesh did it mainly spread?
[A] Ram Chandra; Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi
[B] Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur
[C] Shiv Narayan; Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Agra, and Meerut
[D] Baba Ramchandra; Ghazipur, Faizabad, Jaunpur, and Moradabad
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Correct Answer: B [Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur]
Notes:
The Eka Movement was led by Madari Pasi and mainly spread in Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
9. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
10. By the end of 2025, what is the projected total power generation capacity (in MW) of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 27,184
[B] 24,868
[C] 30,000
[D] 32,210
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Correct Answer: A [27,184]
Notes:
With projects like the Panki extension and Ghatampur power units completed, Uttar Pradesh’s total generation capacity is projected to reach 27,184 MW by the end of 2025.
