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 event resulted in the creation of Rampur State in 1774?
[A] Battle of Miranpur Katra
[B] Death of Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Treaty of Lal Dang
[D] Siege of Lal Dang
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Lal Dang]
Notes:
The Treaty of Lal Dang in 1774 ended the First Rohilla War, leading to Rampur State’s formation under Nawab Faizullah Khan. This treaty marked the beginning of Rampur as an independent princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
2. Which dynasty from eastern Uttar Pradesh (4th-6th century CE) had Dharana gotra?
[A] Gupta dynasty
[B] Vardhana dynasty
[C] Chola dynasty
[D] Pal dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Gupta dynasty]
Notes:
The Gupta dynasty originated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, 4th-6th century CE. Associated with the Dharana gotra, their varna status is debated: some sources suggest Vaishya, others Brahmana, due to marital alliances and surname traditions.
3. Pasanda, a renowned dish popular in Rampur, traces its origins to which historical empire?
[A] Mughal Empire
[B] Maratha Empire
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Chola Empire
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Correct Answer: A [Mughal Empire]
Notes:
Pasanda originated during the Mughal era, known for its rich meat preparations and Persian influences.
4. Which dynasty ruled Jaunpur as an independent kingdom and established it as a prominent center of education and culture?
[A] Lodhi dynasty
[B] Mughal dynasty
[C] Tughlaq dynasty
[D] Sharqi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Sharqi dynasty]
Notes:
The Sharqi dynasty, founded by Malik Sarwar in 1394, transformed Jaunpur into a major cultural and educational hub, earning it the name Siraj-e-Hind.
5. Who played a pivotal role in establishing the Awadh Kisan Sabha in 1920?
[A] Baba Ramchandra
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a religious leader-turned-activist, founded Awadh Kisan Sabha to unite peasants against landlord oppression in 1920.
6. Which lake is surrounded by both Bundelkhand Fort and a temple in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barua Sagar
[B] Ramgarh Tal
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[D] Belasagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is situated near Bundelkhand Fort and Jarai-Ka-Math temple in Uttar Pradesh.
7. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
8. In the financial year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh planted 32,933 hectares under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. What percentage of its afforestation target did this represent?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 86%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [86%]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh achieved about 86% of its 2024–25 CAMPA target by planting 32,933 hectares, which was the highest achievement among all states in India for that period under the scheme.
9. What percentage of power generated by the Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 75%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [75%]
Notes:
75.12% of the power produced at Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh, while 24.88% is supplied to Assam. Ghatampur is a major thermal project in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which airport is recognized as the second busiest in North India after Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi?
[A] Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow
[C] Fursatganj Airport, Amethi
[D] Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad
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Correct Answer: B [Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is the second busiest airport in North India, following Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. It handles significant domestic and international flight traffic, surpassing other major airports in the region, including those in Varanasi, Amethi, and Ghaziabad.
