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 UP mango variety was first to get the GI tag?
[A] Malihabadi Dusseheri
[B] Langra
[C] Chausa
[D] Safeda
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Correct Answer: A [Malihabadi Dusseheri]
Notes:
Malihabadi Dusseheri received the GI tag on 4 September 2009, making it the first mango variety from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this distinction.
2. Which material was mainly used for beads at Alamgirpur site of Indus Valley?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Copper
[D] Steatite paste
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Correct Answer: D [Steatite paste]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, an easternmost Indus Valley site in Uttar Pradesh, is notable for beads and ear studs mainly made from steatite paste, which was favored for its softness and suitability for fine carving and polishing.
3. 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.
4. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was among the six prominent centers of early Buddhism and is frequently mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Sankisa
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shravasti]
Notes:
Shravasti, capital of Kosala, hosted Jetavana monastery and is often noted in Vinaya Pitaka as a key site of Buddha’s teachings.
5. Which prominent medieval scholar from Uttar Pradesh was fluent in Turkish, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hindi?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[C] Abul Fazl
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: C [Abul Fazl]
Notes:
Abul Fazl, from Uttar Pradesh, was a key courtier of Akbar and author of Ain-i-Akbari; he mastered multiple languages including Turkish, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hindi.
6. In which year did Mayawati begin her longest uninterrupted term as UP Chief Minister?
[A] 2002
[B] 1995
[C] 2007
[D] 1997
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Correct Answer: C [2007]
Notes:
Mayawati began her longest uninterrupted Chief Minister term in Uttar Pradesh on 13 May 2007, serving until 15 March 2012, completing a full 5-year term. This was unique among her four total terms as UP CM.
7. What does Article 214 of the Indian Constitution state?
[A] There shall be a High Court for each state.
[B] There shall be one High Court for every district.
[C] Each Union Territory must have a High Court.
[D] High Courts are appointed by the Parliament.
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Correct Answer: A [There shall be a High Court for each state.]
Notes:
Article 214 states each state shall have a High Court. However, few High Courts serve more than one state, like the Punjab & Haryana High Court. This ensures judicial independence and access to justice at state level in India’s federal structure.
8. Which animal is primarily conserved in Meja tehsil, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bengal Tiger
[B] Asiatic Lion
[C] Indian Rhinoceros
[D] Blackbuck
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Correct Answer: D [Blackbuck]
Notes:
Meja tehsil, Prayagraj, is home to about 350 blackbucks and is a major conservation area for this antelope species in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which dam near Renukoot was inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1960?
[A] Rihand Dam
[B] Tehri Dam
[C] Bhakra Nangal Dam
[D] Gandhi Sagar Dam
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Correct Answer: A [Rihand Dam]
Notes:
Rihand Dam, near Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by PM Nehru in 1960.
10. In which year was the Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pari Yojana (RGMVP) launched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1998
[B] 2000
[C] 2002
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: C [2002]
Notes:
RGMVP was initiated in 2002 to empower rural women in Uttar Pradesh through SHGs and livelihood programs.
