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. Siron Khurd in Lalitpur is identified with which medieval Gurjara-Pratihāra city?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Jhansi
[C] Sīyaḍoṇi
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: C [Sīyaḍoṇi]
Notes:
Siron Khurd is identified as Sīyaḍoṇi, a 10th-century Gurjara-Pratihāra commercial hub with marketplaces, mint, and custom house, as revealed by epigraphic evidence from the Lalitpur region in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who was twice Chief Commissioner of Oudh in the 19th century?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] John Russell Colvin
[C] Lousada Barrow
[D] Charles Canning
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Correct Answer: C [Lousada Barrow]
Notes:
Lousada Barrow served as Oudh’s Chief Commissioner twice: 1860–61 and 1871. He also commanded Volunteer Cavalry during the 1857 uprising under Major-General Havelock. His contributions were significant in colonial administration in northern India.
3. What was the primary ideological difference between the Deoband Movement and the Aligarh Movement in colonial India?
[A] The Deoband Movement promoted English education, while the Aligarh Movement promoted traditional Islamic studies.
[B] The Deoband Movement supported cooperation with the British, while the Aligarh Movement encouraged opposition.
[C] Both movements supported complete westernization of Indian Muslims.
[D] The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.
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Correct Answer: D [The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.]
Notes:
The Deoband Movement advocated resistance to British rule, whereas Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, encouraged loyalty and cooperation with the British for Muslim upliftment.
4. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:
- Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
- Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
- Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
- Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid
Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Khadar soil in Allahabad under a sub-humid climate (Option 3) is the most suitable for dual cropping with limited irrigation need. Khadar is fertile, renewed by frequent flooding, and retains moisture effectively. Sub-humid climate ensures adequate rainfall compared to other combinations mentioned, making it more conducive for dual cropping with less irrigation dependency.
5. What is the maximum number of committees in a Municipal Council?
[A] Maximum 10
[B] Not more than 5
[C] Unlimited
[D] Maximum 7
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Correct Answer: B [Not more than 5]
Notes:
Municipal Councils can form up to 5 committees, ensuring specialized focus on key functions such as administration, finance, and development. This cap is mandated for streamlined governance and efficient management under municipal regulations.
6. Who becomes a leader after police violence in Karmabhoomi?
[A] Sukhada
[B] Amarkant
[C] Sakina
[D] Amarkant’s father
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Correct Answer: A [Sukhada]
Notes:
Sukhada, inspired by police brutality during a protest for untouchables, assumes leadership. Karmabhoomi is a 1932 Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand set in Uttar Pradesh. Sukhada’s character reflects transformation through social activism and reform movements depicted in the story.
7. Which Northern Satrap served under Kanishka I as per Sarnath inscription?
[A] Kharapallana
[B] Huvishka
[C] Vanaspara
[D] Vasudeva I
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Correct Answer: C [Vanaspara]
Notes:
Vanaspara is cited in a Sarnath inscription during Kanishka I’s rule, highlighting his service as a Northern Satrap under the Kushan Empire. This inscription evidences the hierarchy and relations between Indo-Scythian satraps and Kushan rulers in early 2nd century CE.
8. Who was the former BJP spokesperson whose remarks on Prophet Muhammad sparked protests in Kanpur in June 2022?
[A] Smriti Irani
[B] Nupur Sharma
[C] Ravi Shankar Prasad
[D] Uma Bharti
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Correct Answer: B [Nupur Sharma]
Notes:
Nupur Sharma’s comments led to protests and violence in Kanpur in June 2022.
9. Who composed the Rudrashtakam, an eight-stanza Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, in 15th century Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Surdas
[B] Kabir
[C] Meera Bai
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: D [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Tulsidas composed Rudrashtakam in 15th century Uttar Pradesh, included in Ramcharitmanas’ Uttara Kand.
10. Who was the leader of Awadh who allied with the British East India Company during the First Rohilla War (1773-74)?
[A] Shah Alam II
[B] Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: D [Shuja-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh allied with the British East India Company to defeat the Rohillas in 1773-74, leading to the annexation of Rohilkhand and creation of Rampur State.
