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 statement about Khusro Bagh in Prayagraj is correct?
[A] It was constructed in 1604.
[B] The mausoleum of Nithar Begum contains her tomb.
[C] Khusro Mirza was imprisoned there after rebelling against Jahangir.
[D] The complex was designed by Emperor Shah Jahan.
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Correct Answer: C [Khusro Mirza was imprisoned there after rebelling against Jahangir.]
Notes:
Khusro Bagh is historic for being the prison of Khusro Mirza after his 1606 rebellion against Emperor Jahangir in Prayagraj. The complex also houses tombs of Jahangir’s family members and is noted for its Mughal architecture.
2. 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.
3. Which Mughal emperor’s reign saw Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh emerge as a prominent centre for the opium and indigo trade?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
During Akbar’s rule, Ghazipur developed into a notable opium and indigo trade hub due to his administrative reforms and strategic regional location.
4. Who led the British counteroffensive against General Bakht Khan in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] Charles John Napier
[C] John Nicholson
[D] James Neill
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Correct Answer: C [John Nicholson]
Notes:
John Nicholson commanded the British assault on Delhi against Bakht Khan in 1857 and was mortally wounded during the recapture.
5. Under the Upvan Scheme (2025-26) in Uttar Pradesh, which plantation technique is primarily promoted by municipal corporations to develop urban mini-forests and mitigate urban heat islands?
[A] Linear avenue planting
[B] Miyawaki method
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: B [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method is emphasized in Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme for dense urban forests in 17 cities. This technique ensures rapid tree growth and high biodiversity, helping reduce heat islands, especially in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.
6. In which year was the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCAE) launched by merging earlier conservation schemes?
[A] 2013
[B] 2005
[C] 2015
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: A [2013]
Notes:
The NPCAE was launched in 2013 by merging the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetland Conservation Programme. It focuses on protecting and improving aquatic ecosystem health and biodiversity.
7. State Highway 13 (SH-13) passes through which of the following group of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Ballia
[B] Meerut, Bareilly, Sikandra Rao
[C] Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, Banda
[D] Basti, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, Banda]
Notes:
State Highway 13 in Uttar Pradesh covers Barabanki, Raebareli, Bahraich, Fatehpur, and Banda, extending approximately 228 km and facilitating key east-west connectivity across central Uttar Pradesh districts.
8. Mathura shares its western boundary with which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mathura, in western Uttar Pradesh, shares its western boundary with Rajasthan. It is also close to Haryana, but not directly bordering it. The boundary facilitates economic, cultural, and religious connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
9. In which of the following districts was a combined Indo-Japanese project started to develop it as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kapilvastu
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, is of immense religious importance as it is regarded as the place where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final nirvana) after his death. Recognizing its significance, a joint Indo-Japanese project was initiated to develop Kushinagar as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site. The initiative includes infrastructure development and preservation of Buddhist sites, attracting pilgrims from across the world, especially from countries with a strong Buddhist heritage like Japan.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Western Uttar Pradesh:
- It is significantly more developed than other regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- The Green Revolution has occurred in this region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Western Uttar Pradesh is more developed due to better infrastructure, industry, and higher agricultural productivity. It was a major beneficiary of the Green Revolution, particularly in wheat and sugarcane cultivation. Both statements are correct based on regional economic characteristics and agricultural history.
