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 Kohra estate ruler actively joined the Bhoodan movement?
[A] Babu Bhoop Singh
[B] Babu Himmat Sah
[C] Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh
[D] Babu Beni Bahadur Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Babu Beni Bahadur Singh]
Notes:
Babu Beni Bahadur Singh, the last Kohra ruler, supported Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan movement by promoting voluntary land donation in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the land reform cause.
2. Which Azamgarh pottery received a GI tag in December 2015?
[A] Blue Pottery
[B] Red Clay Pottery
[C] Terracotta Pottery
[D] Black Pottery
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Correct Answer: D [Black Pottery]
Notes:
Black Pottery of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its unique shiny black surface and silver designs. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2015 for its traditional craftsmanship and distinctive style.
3. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh
[C] Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
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Correct Answer: A [Marri Chenna Reddy]
Notes:
Marri Chenna Reddy served as Uttar Pradesh Governor from 1974 to 1977, overseeing the state during periods including President’s rule. He held governor posts in several Indian states during his political career.
4. Who established the Rampur Raza Library in Uttar Pradesh in 1774?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Faizullah Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Faizullah Khan founded Rampur Raza Library in 1774. It houses rare Indo-Islamic manuscripts, miniature paintings, and historical documents, making it a significant center for research and preservation of Mughal and Awadhi heritage. It is recognized as a national library of India.
5. In which Indian state did the Firozabad rail collision of 1995 take place?
[A] Haryana
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Firozabad rail collision occurred in Uttar Pradesh on the Delhi-Kanpur section of Northern Railway in 1995.
6. Who founded the historic city of Farrukhabad in 1714?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash]
Notes:
Farrukhabad was established in 1714 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash, an important 18th-century commercial center in Uttar Pradesh.
7. 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.
8. What is the main aim of the Fuel Wood Plantation scheme?
[A] To reduce the use of cow dung cakes
[B] To boost exports of wood
[C] To increase paper industry production
[D] To replace firewood with solar energy
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Correct Answer: A [To reduce the use of cow dung cakes]
Notes:
The Fuel Wood Plantation Scheme promotes the planting of firewood trees to reduce reliance on cow dung cakes for fuel, thereby improving rural energy resources and contributing to better soil fertility in affected regions.
9. How many districts have been prioritized for ecological rejuvenation under the Uttar Pradesh Forest Cover Enrichment Scheme?
[A] 14
[B] 10
[C] 22
[D] 18
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Correct Answer: D [18]
Notes:
The scheme, supported by NABARD, focuses on ecological restoration in 18 Uttar Pradesh districts including Agra, Meerut, and Jhansi, to increase forest cover and improve biodiversity in degraded forest regions.
10. Which river does NOT flow in Maharajganj district?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Narayani
[C] Rapti
[D] Chhoti Gandak
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Correct Answer: A [Yamuna]
Notes:
Yamuna flows mainly through western and central Uttar Pradesh, not Maharajganj; Narayani, Rapti, and Chhoti Gandak flow across Maharajganj district, situated in eastern Uttar Pradesh near the Nepal border.
