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. What was the capital city of the Pratihara dynasty during their rule in northern India?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Kannauj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj was the political center of the Pratihara dynasty, key in the tripartite struggle and resisted Arab invasions.
2. 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.
3. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh participated in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918 and later played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Sachindra Nath Sanyal
[B] Chandrasekhar Azad
[C] Ashfaqulla Khan
[D] Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925), making him a key revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which river flows through Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh before merging with the Son river?
[A] Kanhar
[B] Rihand
[C] North Koel
[D] Sankh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar traverses Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Son river, unlike the others listed.
5. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
6. Which of the following bird sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh is named after a prominent Indian political leader and was established most recently?
[A] Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
[B] Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, situated in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2003. It honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, promotes avian conservation, and serves as a key stop for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It is the newest among the options.
7. Who built the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow and for what purpose?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula, for famine relief
[B] British Resident, as a public meeting hall
[C] Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum
[D] Saadat Ali Khan, for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara, also known as Hussainabad Imambara, was built in Lucknow by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah between 1837 and 1842. He constructed it to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his family, and it stands today as one of Lucknow’s most important monuments, showcasing a distinctive Mughal revivalist architectural style. The Imambara reflects the Shia Muslim heritage of Awadh and has historical, cultural, and religious significance for the region.
8. Which Arab geographer documented his visit to Koil (now Aligarh)?
[A] Al-Masudi
[B] Ibn Batutah
[C] Al-Idrisi
[D] Al-Biruni
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Batutah]
Notes:
Ibn Batutah described Koil (present Aligarh) during his Indian journey in the 14th century, recording details in his travelogue “Rihla”. He traveled extensively across India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
9. Which Gahadavala king introduced Turushkadanda tax for Ghaznavid tribute?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Chandradeva
[C] Madanapala
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Chandradeva]
Notes:
Chandradeva, founder of the Gahadavala dynasty, instituted the Turushkadanda tax to pay annual tribute to Ghaznavid Sultans. This tax was specifically levied to maintain peace with the Ghaznavids during his rule in North India, particularly in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which Shiva temple was built by Raja Ram Bux Singh in 18th century Lakhahi Raj?
[A] Shri Janglinath Mahadev Temple
[B] Kashi Vishwanath Temple
[C] Gorakhnath Temple
[D] Vindhyavasini Temple
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Correct Answer: A [Shri Janglinath Mahadev Temple]
Notes:
Shri Janglinath Mahadev Temple in Lakhahi Raj, Oudh, was established in the early 18th century by Raja Ram Bux Singh, making it a significant historical Shiva temple in Uttar Pradesh.
