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. Which city became the capital of North-Western Provinces and Oudh after 1858?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
Allahabad was designated capital in 1858 after combining Oudh with North-Western Provinces. It remained the administrative center until 1902, when the provinces became United Provinces with Lucknow as capital.
3. Who is the first Tirthankara of Jainism, born in Ayodhya?
[A] Parshvanatha
[B] Mahavira
[C] Rishabhanatha
[D] Vasupujya
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Correct Answer: C [Rishabhanatha]
Notes:
Rishabhanatha, born in Ayodhya, is the first Tirthankara who founded Jainism and introduced key social and spiritual concepts.
4. Which Indian Air Force command is based at Gorakhpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Western Air Command
[B] Eastern Air Command
[C] Southern Air Command
[D] Central Air Command
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Correct Answer: D [Central Air Command]
Notes:
Gorakhpur Airport hosts the Central Air Command with SEPECAT Jaguar jets and Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:
- He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
- He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
- His writings are included in the Adi Granth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Kabir was not born to a Brahmin family; historical accounts describe him as born to a Muslim weaver family in Varanasi. He was indeed a disciple of Swami Ramananda, which shaped his philosophical outlook. Significantly, many of his poetic verses are present in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- Statements 2 & 3: Correct
6. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest gram (chana) production?
[A] Sitapur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Hamirpur]
Notes:
Hamirpur district leads Uttar Pradesh in gram production due to its favorable agro-climatic conditions.
7. Jaunpur district belongs to which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi Division
[B] Azamgarh Division
[C] Mirzapur Division
[D] Allahabad Division
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi Division]
Notes:
Jaunpur is a district in Varanasi Division, Uttar Pradesh. Other districts in this division are Varanasi, Chandauli, and Ghazipur. Varanasi Division is known for its historic and cultural prominence in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which three districts form the Saharanpur Division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad
[B] Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur
[C] Shamli, Bijnor, Amroha
[D] Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli
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Correct Answer: D [Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli]
Notes:
Saharanpur Division covers Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Shamli districts in Uttar Pradesh’s northwest, a key area for sugarcane cultivation and an administrative unit since 1997.
9. Which of the following is NOT a Central Government Programme and is instead a scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Gramin Swasthya Mission
[D] Pt. Nehru Utkarsh Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Expressway]
Notes:
The correct answer is Ganga Expressway. The Ganga Expressway is a massive infrastructure project initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to improve connectivity and drive economic development within the state. Stretching approximately 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, this expressway is not a Central Government scheme but a state-level initiative. It will parallel the Ganges River, facilitate trade, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities. In contrast, schemes like MGNREGA are centrally sponsored and implemented across India.
10. Which title was merged with the Lieutenant Governor in 1877?
[A] Governor of Oudh
[B] Nawab of Oudh
[C] Viceroy of Oudh
[D] Chief Commissioner of Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Commissioner of Oudh]
Notes:
The Chief Commissioner of Oudh merged with Lieutenant Governor in 1877, forming the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh for unified administration.
