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 protest did Shrinarayan Chaturvedi make against UP’s language policy?
[A] Resigned from All India Radio
[B] Declined the Bharat Bharti Award
[C] Stopped writing poetry
[D] Refused to edit Saraswati magazine
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Correct Answer: B [Declined the Bharat Bharti Award]
Notes:
Shrinarayan Chaturvedi declined the Bharat Bharti Award in protest against Uttar Pradesh’s decision to accord Urdu the status of second official language in the state.
2. Which Korean queen’s memorial stands in Ram Katha Park, Ayodhya?
[A] Queen Seondeok
[B] Queen Jindeok
[C] Queen Munjeong
[D] Queen Heo Hwang-ok
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Correct Answer: D [Queen Heo Hwang-ok]
Notes:
Queen Heo Hwang-ok, legendary princess of Ayodhya, became the first queen of Geumgwan Gaya in Korea. Her memorial in Ayodhya commemorates historic India-South Korea relations. Annual ceremonies are held here by Korean delegations, highlighting enduring cultural bonds.
3. What was the capital city of the ancient Kosala kingdom located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala; ruled by Rama, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
4. Who was the governor of Agra Presidency when it was established in 1834?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Sir John Lawrence
[D] Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe]
Notes:
Sir C.T. Metcalfe was appointed governor when Agra Presidency was formed in 1834, before it was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835.
5. In which two cities of Uttar Pradesh are bhang shops especially licensed due to traditional consumption during Holi and Maha Shivaratri?
[A] Mathura and Varanasi
[B] Agra and Lucknow
[C] Kanpur and Allahabad
[D] Ghaziabad and Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura and Varanasi]
Notes:
Mathura and Varanasi have licensed bhang shops due to cultural and religious use during Holi and Maha Shivaratri.
6. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 in Meerut?
[A] The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
[B] The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges
[C] Heavy land revenue demands
[D] Dismissal of Indian soldiers from service
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Correct Answer: B [The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges]
Notes:
The use of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, directly sparking the revolt in Meerut.
7. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
8. The International Ram Katha Museum and Art Gallery, established in 1988, is situated in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chitrakoot
[B] Lucknow
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Ayodhya]
Notes:
The International Ram Katha Museum and Art Gallery is located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1988, this museum plays a crucial role in preserving and displaying the art, culture, and spiritual traditions related to Lord Rama. It houses a rich collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and paintings depicting the Ramayana and related legends. Ayodhya, being the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama, was chosen as an appropriate venue for the museum to uphold and propagate the city’s unique religious and cultural legacy.
9. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first sermon?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Buddha’s first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath.
10. Arjuna Miśra, Mahābhārata scholar, was linked to which 15th-century dynasty?
[A] Vijayanagara dynasty
[B] Pala dynasty
[C] Sena dynasty
[D] Ganesha dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Ganesha dynasty]
Notes:
Arjuna Miśra, noted for his Mahābhārata commentary, flourished under the 15th-century Ganesha dynasty in Bengal.
