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 endangered animal inhabits Upper Gangetic Plains’ major rivers?
[A] Indian rhinoceros
[B] Mugger crocodile
[C] Lesser florican
[D] Ganges river dolphin

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2. Which Fatehpur site has two brick temples, one tilted by four degrees?
[A] Ghazipur
[B] Dhata
[C] Bhitaura
[D] Korari

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3. Which university in Gorakhpur is named after a prominent Indian political leader known for his contributions to social and economic reforms?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
[B] Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
[C] Maha Yogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University
[D] Mahayogi Gorakhnath University

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4. What was the contribution of Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] He organized a civilian uprising in Meerut.
[B] He led the sepoy mutiny in Kanpur.
[C] He protected British officials in Agra.
[D] He joined the rebellion in Lucknow.

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5. What was the primary ideological difference between the Deoband Movement and the Aligarh Movement in colonial India?
[A] The Deoband Movement promoted English education, while the Aligarh Movement promoted traditional Islamic studies.
[B] The Deoband Movement supported cooperation with the British, while the Aligarh Movement encouraged opposition.
[C] Both movements supported complete westernization of Indian Muslims.
[D] The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.

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6. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim

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7. Which is the southernmost district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chitrakoot
[B] Sonbhadra
[C] Lalitpur
[D] Mirzapur

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8. Consider the following pairs regarding the characteristics of summer winds in Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Loo — Dry, hot wind occurring in the afternoon
  2. Kalbaisakhi — Pre-monsoon thunderstorm mainly in May
  3. Westerlies — Post-monsoon breeze
  4. Purba — Moist wind originating from the Bay of Bengal

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4

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9. Among the following crops cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, which one requires the lowest average rainfall for successful growth?
[A] Wheat
[B] Gram
[C] Mustard
[D] Rice

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10. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:

  1. It is the largest sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It spans over five districts in the state.
  3. It is part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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