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 was the first wife of Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi?
[A] Manikarnika Tambe
[B] Ramabai
[C] Anand Rao
[D] Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: B [Ramabai]
Notes:
Ramabai was Gangadhar Rao’s first wife. She died soon after marriage, before he married Manikarnika Tambe, who became Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
2. Pasanda, a renowned dish popular in Rampur, traces its origins to which historical empire?
[A] Mughal Empire
[B] Maratha Empire
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Chola Empire
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Correct Answer: A [Mughal Empire]
Notes:
Pasanda originated during the Mughal era, known for its rich meat preparations and Persian influences.
3. Which railway station in India has the longest platform?
[A] Gorakhpur Junction
[B] Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar
[C] Lucknow Junction
[D] Kanpur Central
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Correct Answer: A [Gorakhpur Junction]
Notes:
Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh has the world’s longest railway platform at 1,366.4 meters, as recognized by Guinness World Records. It was inaugurated in October 2013, surpassing other prominent stations including Kanpur and Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar.
4. Who founded Agra in 1504 AD?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Sikandar Lodhi
[D] Firoz Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Sikandar Lodhi]
Notes:
Agra was founded in 1504 AD by Sultan Sikandar Lodhi of the Delhi Sultanate. Later, it gained significance under the Mughal Empire and became a major administrative and cultural center of northern India.
5. Which poet is linked to Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kunwar Mahendra Singh Bedi ‘Sahar’
[B] Kedarnath Singh
[C] Gopaldas Neeraj
[D] Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’
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Correct Answer: D [Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’]
Notes:
Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ was born in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He is a famous Urdu poet and won the Jnanpith Award in 1969. His works are celebrated in Indian literature for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
6. Who regained Kuchesar estate by 1790 under a Rs 40,000 Malguzari lease?
[A] Rao Bahadur Singh
[B] Rao Randhan Singh
[C] Gulab Singh
[D] Kushal Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rao Randhan Singh]
Notes:
Rao Randhan Singh recaptured Kuchesar in 1790 and secured extra lands under a Rs 40,000 Malguzari lease from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
7. After Indian independence in 1950, how was the United Provinces reorganized and recognized?
[A] Merged with Madhya Pradesh to form a new state
[B] Renamed as Uttarakhand
[C] Divided into Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
[D] Renamed as Uttar Pradesh and allotted the highest number of Lok Sabha seats
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Correct Answer: D [Renamed as Uttar Pradesh and allotted the highest number of Lok Sabha seats]
Notes:
In 1950, United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh and, due to its large population, received the maximum Lok Sabha seats.
8. Which of the following man-made lakes in Uttar Pradesh is known for supporting several major thermal power plants?
[A] Keetham Lake
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Belasagar Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is associated with major thermal power stations like Singrauli, Anpara, Vindyachal, and Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh.
9. After merging Oudh in 1858, what was North-Western Provinces renamed?
[A] Central Provinces
[B] Awadh Presidency
[C] United Provinces of Agra and Oudh
[D] North-Western Provinces and Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [North-Western Provinces and Oudh]
Notes:
In 1858, Oudh was merged with North-Western Provinces, creating the “North-Western Provinces and Oudh” with Allahabad as capital. This arrangement existed until 1902, when it was renamed the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Oudh was also known as Awadh.
10. Who founded The Pioneer newspaper in 1865 in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] George Allen
[B] Munshi Sadasukh Lal
[C] Madan Mohan Malviya
[D] Shiv Prasad Gupta
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Correct Answer: A [George Allen]
Notes:
The Pioneer, established in 1865 in Uttar Pradesh, was founded by George Allen. It is one of India’s oldest English-language dailies, significantly influencing journalism in British India. The newspaper gained prominence for its bilingual editions and historical role in the region.
