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 among the following statements regarding the Baghelkhand plateau are correct?
- It is located in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
- The height of the plateau varies from 150 to 1200 meters
- The Narmada Son trough lies to the south of this plateau
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Baghelkhand plateau is spread across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its elevation ranges from 150 to 1200 meters. The Narmada-Son trough is located to its south. All three statements—location, height variation, and geographical boundary—are correct as per standard Indian geography sources.
2. Which Fatehpur site has two brick temples, one tilted by four degrees?
[A] Ghazipur
[B] Dhata
[C] Bhitaura
[D] Korari
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Correct Answer: D [Korari]
Notes:
Korari in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, features two Gupta-era brick temples, one notably tilted by four degrees—rare for early Indian architecture. These temples reflect advanced engineering and religious significance during the Gupta period.
3. Which event resulted in the creation of Rampur State in 1774?
[A] Battle of Miranpur Katra
[B] Death of Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Treaty of Lal Dang
[D] Siege of Lal Dang
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Lal Dang]
Notes:
The Treaty of Lal Dang in 1774 ended the First Rohilla War, leading to Rampur State’s formation under Nawab Faizullah Khan. This treaty marked the beginning of Rampur as an independent princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
4. Pandavas lived incognito under which king during 13th year of exile?
[A] King Dhritarashtra of Hastinapur
[B] King Janamejaya of Kuru
[C] King Virata of Matsya
[D] King Shantanu of Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [King Virata of Matsya]
Notes:
Pandavas spent their 13th year of exile incognito in King Virata’s Matsya kingdom, disguised as servants, as detailed in the Vana Parva and Virata Parva of Mahabharata. This period was crucial before the Kurukshetra War to fulfill their exile conditions.
5. What is the official residence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalidas Marg, Lucknow
[B] Raj Bhavan, Lucknow
[C] 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Lucknow
[D] Ganga Bhawan, Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidas Marg, Lucknow]
Notes:
Kalidas Marg in Lucknow is the official residence of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, currently occupied by Yogi Adityanath since 2017.
6. Who established Agra as a strategic city on the banks of the Yamuna River before it came under British rule?
[A] Babur
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 as a strategic centre; it gained prominence under Mughals and later British rule.
7. Who led the Eka Movement in 1921, and in which regions of Uttar Pradesh did it mainly spread?
[A] Ram Chandra; Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi
[B] Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur
[C] Shiv Narayan; Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Agra, and Meerut
[D] Baba Ramchandra; Ghazipur, Faizabad, Jaunpur, and Moradabad
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Correct Answer: B [Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur]
Notes:
The Eka Movement was led by Madari Pasi and mainly spread in Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which company is responsible for power distribution in Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
[B] Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)
[C] Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)
[D] Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)
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Correct Answer: C [Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO)]
Notes:
KESCO, established in 2000, is the primary power distribution agency within Kanpur’s municipal limits. It operates under the umbrella of UPPCL and serves the urban population of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
9. In which year did Mayawati begin her longest uninterrupted term as UP Chief Minister?
[A] 2002
[B] 1995
[C] 2007
[D] 1997
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Correct Answer: C [2007]
Notes:
Mayawati began her longest uninterrupted Chief Minister term in Uttar Pradesh on 13 May 2007, serving until 15 March 2012, completing a full 5-year term. This was unique among her four total terms as UP CM.
10. Which is not a committee under Uttar Pradesh District Panchayat?
[A] Planning and Development Committee
[B] Construction Work Committee
[C] Health and Welfare Committee
[D] Industrial Monitoring Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Industrial Monitoring Committee]
Notes:
District Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh have six standing committees: Administrative, Planning and Development, Education, Construction Work, Health and Welfare, and Water Management. Industrial Monitoring Committee is not one of them.
