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. Who commanded Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanwa, 1527?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Babur led the Mughals to victory over Rana Sanga at Khanwa in 1527, strengthening Mughal rule in North India and establishing his supremacy among regional rulers.
2. Match the following leaders with their associated movement/events:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Purushottam Das Tandon
- Ram Manohar Lohia
- Motilal Nehru
- Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan Slogan
- Bihar Kisan Sabha President
- Socialist Weekly Publication
- Nehru Report
Which of the following is the correct match?
[A] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
[B] 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A
[C] 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C
[D] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
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Correct Answer: D [1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri – Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan Slogan
- Purushottam Das Tandon – Bihar Kisan Sabha President
- Ram Manohar Lohia – Socialist Weekly Publication
- Motilal Nehru – Nehru Report
These align with their well-known contributions to Indian history and various freedom movements.
3. Which southern tributary of the Ganga meets it downstream of Varanasi and is notable for significant seasonal fluctuations in water discharge?
[A] Ghaghara
[B] Gomti
[C] Son
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Son]
Notes:
The Son River, originating from the southern plateau, joins the Ganga downstream of Varanasi and is known for its highly variable seasonal flow.
4. Consider the following rivers with respect to their confluence with the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh (from upstream to downstream):
- Ramganga
- Yamuna
- Gomati
- Varuna
Which one of the following sequences correctly represents their order of confluence from upstream to downstream?
[A] Ramganga → Gomati → Yamuna → Varuna
[B] Gomati → Ramganga → Yamuna → Varuna
[C] Yamuna → Ramganga → Gomati → Varuna
[D] Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna
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Correct Answer: D [Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Ramganga (joins Ganga at Kannauj)
- Yamuna (joins at Prayagraj)
- Gomati (joins at Kaithi, Ghazipur)
- Varuna (joins at Varanasi)
This sequence follows the actual course of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the upstream-to-downstream confluences accurately.
5. Which of the following rivers does not originate in the main Himalayan range?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Hindon
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Correct Answer: D [Hindon]
Notes:
Hindon River rises in the Shivalik Hills, not the main Himalayan range; the others originate from major Himalayan glaciers.
6. In 2024–25, the Ministry of Mines of India auctioned several critical mineral blocks, including those located in Uttar Pradesh. Which of the following minerals were included in these auctions?
[A] Lithium and Graphite
[B] Rare Earth Elements and Cobalt
[C] Vanadium and Phosphorite
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In 2024–25, the Ministry of Mines auctioned 24 critical mineral blocks, including lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, and phosphorite across several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh.
7. In ancient scriptures, Prayagraj is mentioned as the site of which of the following?
[A] Buddha’s first sermon
[B] Brahma’s ritual sacrifice and the Triveni Sangam
[C] The coronation of Harshavardhana
[D] Origin of River Yamuna
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Correct Answer: B [Brahma’s ritual sacrifice and the Triveni Sangam]
Notes:
Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad, is referred to in ancient texts like the Agni Purana and Manusmriti as the site of the primordial sacrifice (yajna) performed by Brahma. The city is renowned for the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati Rivers, making it a highly significant pilgrimage center in Hindu tradition. The other options refer to events not linked with Prayagraj.
8. Which title was merged with the Lieutenant Governor in 1877?
[A] Governor of Oudh
[B] Nawab of Oudh
[C] Viceroy of Oudh
[D] Chief Commissioner of Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Commissioner of Oudh]
Notes:
The Chief Commissioner of Oudh merged with Lieutenant Governor in 1877, forming the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh for unified administration.
9. Which gift did Rani Bhabani give to Munni Begum?
[A] A diamond necklace
[B] A palanquin carried by 30 people
[C] A golden crown
[D] A silk robe
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Correct Answer: B [A palanquin carried by 30 people]
Notes:
Rani Bhabani of Bengal gifted Munni Begum a palanquin carried by 30 bearers, highlighting her status and recognition in Bengal’s Nawabi court. This distinguished gift reflected luxury and honor in 18th-century Bengal aristocracy.
10. In which city did the 1939 Tabarra agitation occur, resulting in the imprisonment of 18,000 Shias?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
The 1939 Tabarra agitation took place in Lucknow, where 18,000 Shias were jailed following communal tensions over religious recitations.
