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 Nawab promoted the first princely state-founded bank in India?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur of Rampur founded Bank of Rohilkund in 1862, making it the first bank established by an Indian princely state. This pioneering act marked a significant contribution to banking history in colonial India.
2. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE?
[A] Hagana
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Hagamasha
[D] Azes
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, mentioned on Brahmi coin inscriptions, was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE. He is among the earliest named rulers of the Northern Satraps in this region.
3. Which Rajput clan ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh in medieval times?
[A] Suryavanshis
[B] Gahadavalas
[C] Chauhans
[D] Solankis
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Correct Answer: B [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavalas ruled major regions of Uttar Pradesh, including Kannauj and Varanasi, from the 11th to 12th centuries. Their most famous king was Govindachandra.
4. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri who ruled from 1041 to 1073 CE and was crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE?
[A] Yashahkarna
[B] Devavarman
[C] Bhoja
[D] Lakshmikarna
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Correct Answer: D [Lakshmikarna]
Notes:
Lakshmikarna ruled Tripuri (1041-1073 CE), crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE, known for military campaigns and patronage of arts.
5. With which city is the Bhakti movement saint Kabir, who denounced both Hindu and Islamic orthodoxy, primarily associated?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Gaya
[C] Patna
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Kabir was primarily associated with Varanasi, where he was believed to be born and spent most of his life preaching against religious orthodoxy.
6. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim
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Correct Answer: B [Amir Khusro]
Notes:
Amir Khusro pioneered Khadiboli’s use in literature, laying foundations for later Hindi and Urdu.
7. Which of the following minerals are commonly found in Bundelkhand granite gneiss?
[A] Mica, calcite, gypsum
[B] Feldspar, red quartz, hornblende
[C] Olivine, magnetite, copper
[D] Chlorite, talc, kaolinite
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Correct Answer: B [Feldspar, red quartz, hornblende]
Notes:
Bundelkhand granite gneiss contains feldspar, red quartz, and hornblende, characteristic of its igneous and metamorphic composition.
8. Consider the following sets of districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot
- Kanpur, Sitapur, Unnao
- Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar
- Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras
Which of the above sets includes districts where soil erosion by water is aggravated due to deforestation combined with terrain undulations?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot are characterized by hilly or plateau terrain where significant deforestation occurs. This combination accelerates water-induced soil erosion. In contrast, the other listed districts mostly have plains and lower slopes, making the problem less severe. Therefore, only Set 1 fits the criteria outlined in the question.
9. What is the primary aim of the Formulation of Management Scheme?
[A] Legalizing forest trade
[B] Managing tree logging permits
[C] Wildlife poaching control
[D] Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys
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Correct Answer: D [Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys]
Notes:
The Formulation of Management Scheme, launched in 2007–08, uses GIS, forest mapping, and field surveys for scientific forest management planning and evaluation, leading to sustainable conservation and resource utilization strategies.
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Its primary objective is the conservation of bird species.
- It covers more than 100 square kilometers of area.
- It is recognized for conserving aquatic species such as Ganges dolphins and turtles.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, established in Varanasi in 1989, is specifically known for conserving aquatic species like Ganges dolphins and various turtle species. It is not located in Sonbhadra, nor primarily meant for bird conservation, nor does it cover over 100 sq km. The sanctuary aims to preserve aquatic biodiversity in the Ganga under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
