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 was the king of Nishadha in the Nala-Damayanti episode?
[A] Pushkara
[B] Nala
[C] Rituparna
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Nala]
Notes:
Nala ruled Nishadha in the Mahabharata’s Nala-Damayanti episode. He lost his kingdom to Pushkara and later regained it with Damayanti’s support. Nala is famous for his culinary and charioteering skills and is considered an ideal king and husband in Indian epics.
2. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: B [Charmanvati]
Notes:
Charmanvati is the historical name of the Chambal River, forming the Panchala Kingdom’s southern boundary as referenced in ancient texts like the Mahabharata.
3. 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.
4. What was the capital of the ancient Chedi kingdom?
[A] Shuktimati
[B] Ujjain
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Banda
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Correct Answer: A [Shuktimati]
Notes:
Shuktimati was the capital of the Chedi kingdom, ruled by King Uparichara Vasu, mentioned in Mahabharata and Puranas. Its location is near Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on the river Shuktimati, and is significant in early Indian historical texts.
5. Who was the sole possessor of the Bhargavastra weapon in the Mahabharata?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Drona
[C] Karna
[D] Bhishma
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Correct Answer: C [Karna]
Notes:
Karna alone possessed the Bhargavastra, a powerful weapon from Parashurama, used effectively on the 17th day of the Kurukshetra War.
6. Which revered Sufi saint’s tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri and who greatly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Hazrat Bande Nawaz
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb is at Fatehpur Sikri; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and built Fatehpur Sikri in his honor.
7. Who was the principal author of the 1928 ‘Nehru Report’, also known as the ‘Blue Print of Modern Constitution’?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [Motilal Nehru]
Notes:
Motilal Nehru chaired and presented the Nehru Report of 1928, providing a draft constitution for India in response to the Simon Commission.
8. What is a likely impact of the hot summer winds known as ‘loo’ in the Central and Western Plains of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress
[B] Enhanced rainfall and cooler temperatures
[C] Frequent hailstorms damaging crops
[D] Higher humidity levels benefitting wheat harvest
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Correct Answer: A [Increased cases of heatstroke and crop moisture stress]
Notes:
Loo winds are hot and dry, leading to heatstroke risk for humans and moisture loss in crops, affecting health and agriculture.
9. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is granite primarily quarried?
[A] Saharanpur & Kanpur
[B] Hamirpur & Agra
[C] Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda & Sonbhadra
[D] Mirzapur & Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: C [Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda & Sonbhadra]
Notes:
Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda, and Sonbhadra districts are rich in granite reserves, making them major centers for quarrying high-quality granite used in construction and export from Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which tourist site is located in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Dashavatar Temple
[B] Jhansi Fort
[C] Chaurasi Gumbad
[D] Parichha Dam
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Correct Answer: C [Chaurasi Gumbad]
Notes:
Chaurasi Gumbad is in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. Dashavatar Temple is in Lalitpur district, Jhansi Fort and Parichha Dam are both located in Jhansi district. Chaurasi Gumbad is an architectural landmark built during the Lodi era.
