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 Uttar Pradesh saint is considered an incarnation of Lalita Sakhi?
[A] Swami Haridas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Kabir
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Haridas]
Notes:
Swami Haridas, from Uttar Pradesh, is regarded as an incarnation of Lalita Sakhi in Kaliyuga, was Tansen’s guru, and founded the Haridasi sect.
2. Who led the Nagar Muslims of Uttar Pradesh in the 1857 revolt?
[A] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[B] Sohrab Khan
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Begum Rokeya
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Correct Answer: B [Sohrab Khan]
Notes:
Sohrab Khan headed the Nagar Muslims of Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, during the 1857 uprising. After the revolt, British authorities confiscated their estates as punishment for participation.
3. What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow is the administrative capital; Prayagraj is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Lathi Nach is a cultural stick dance of the Tharu people, symbolizing their connection with nature and protection from wildlife.
5. Which of the following rivers originates closest to the Nepal border?
[A] Gambhir
[B] Rapti
[C] Manwar
[D] Kuwana
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Correct Answer: D [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana river originates in eastern Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, very close to the Nepal border; the others have more southern or central origins.
6. 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.
7. Bara Imambara is famous for which architectural feature?
[A] Brick-made Buddha statues
[B] The tallest minaret in India
[C] A central vaulted hall without beams
[D] World’s largest open-air observatory
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Correct Answer: C [A central vaulted hall without beams]
Notes:
Bara Imambara, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its impressive central vaulted hall, which is among the largest arched constructions in the world that does not employ any supporting beams. Built in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula, it demonstrates remarkable engineering skills of its era. The Imambara also features the famous Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth) and a unique step-well (Baoli), adding to its architectural and historical significance.
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 animal is primarily conserved in Meja tehsil, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bengal Tiger
[B] Asiatic Lion
[C] Indian Rhinoceros
[D] Blackbuck
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Correct Answer: D [Blackbuck]
Notes:
Meja tehsil, Prayagraj, is home to about 350 blackbucks and is a major conservation area for this antelope species in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which key project did Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway complete in 1883?
[A] Dufferin Bridge over the Ganges
[B] Gomti Bridge in Lucknow
[C] Yamuna Bridge in Allahabad
[D] Ghaghra Bridge in Faizabad
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Correct Answer: A [Dufferin Bridge over the Ganges]
Notes:
Dufferin Bridge, also called Malviya Bridge, was completed in 1883 by Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway, facilitating rail and road connectivity between Varanasi and Mughalsarai across the Ganges.
