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. In Sainthwar tradition, who is considered their legendary ancestor’s father?
[A] Bharata
[B] Rama
[C] Lakshmana
[D] Shatrughna
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Correct Answer: C [Lakshmana]
Notes:
As per Sainthwar oral tradition in Uttar Pradesh, their ancestor Chandraketu is believed to be the son of Lakshmana, brother of Rama from the Ramayana.
2. Which ancient site in Lakhimpur Kheri was capital of Virata Kingdom?
[A] Khairigarh
[B] Balmiar-Barkhar
[C] Dudhwa
[D] Oel
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Correct Answer: B [Balmiar-Barkhar]
Notes:
Balmiar-Barkhar, in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, is traditionally linked to the Virata Kingdom, a major kingdom in the Mahabharata where the Pandavas spent their incognito exile. Other sites like Khairigarh, Dudhwa, and Oel are also in Lakhimpur Kheri but lack this association.
3. The Prayag Prashasti inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, is associated with which ancient Indian ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena to celebrate the achievements of Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
4. Which Indus Valley Civilization site in Uttar Pradesh, discovered on the banks of the Hindon river and excavated in 1958, is considered the easternmost IVC settlement?
[A] Hastinapur
[B] Alamgirpur
[C] Kausambi
[D] Rupnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Alamgirpur]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, in Meerut district, was excavated in 1958 and is the easternmost Indus Valley site, notable for pottery and evidence of cotton cultivation.
5. Who commissioned Aram Bagh in Agra in 1526?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: D [Babur]
Notes:
Babur built Aram Bagh in 1526, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India, located in Agra near the Taj Mahal.
6. Who was twice Chief Commissioner of Oudh in the 19th century?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] John Russell Colvin
[C] Lousada Barrow
[D] Charles Canning
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Correct Answer: C [Lousada Barrow]
Notes:
Lousada Barrow served as Oudh’s Chief Commissioner twice: 1860–61 and 1871. He also commanded Volunteer Cavalry during the 1857 uprising under Major-General Havelock. His contributions were significant in colonial administration in northern India.
7. Which folk songs from Uttar Pradesh are known for celebrating the Radha-Krishna theme?
[A] Rasiya
[B] Birha
[C] Kajari
[D] Alha
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Correct Answer: A [Rasiya]
Notes:
Rasiya songs from Uttar Pradesh focus on Radha-Krishna and are performed with bumb drums during festivals.
8. Through which wildlife sanctuary do metre gauge trains pass on the route from Bahraich?
[A] Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Metre gauge trains from Bahraich towards Mailani and Nanpara pass through Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
9. What was the capital of Jalaun State during its existence from 1806 to 1840?
[A] Orai
[B] Kalpi
[C] Ajaygarh
[D] Jalaun
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Correct Answer: D [Jalaun]
Notes:
Jalaun was the capital of Jalaun State, a Maratha princely state in Bundelkhand, existing from 1806 to 1840 before British annexation.
10. 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.
