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 city in Uttar Pradesh was the Gupta Empire founded in?
[A] Prayagraj
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Gupta Empire arose around Prayagraj (then Prayag) in Uttar Pradesh in the early 4th century CE.
2. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali was appointed as the first Indian Ambassador to the US after Independence in 1947.
3. Which lake is surrounded by both Bundelkhand Fort and a temple in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Barua Sagar
[B] Ramgarh Tal
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[D] Belasagar
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Correct Answer: A [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is situated near Bundelkhand Fort and Jarai-Ka-Math temple in Uttar Pradesh.
4. What is the primary function of Village Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Issuing passports
[B] Ensuring basic amenities in the village
[C] Handling criminal cases
[D] Taxation policy
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Correct Answer: B [Ensuring basic amenities in the village]
Notes:
Village Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh focus on providing basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, street lighting, cleanliness, and carrying out developmental projects under the Panchayati Raj system led by the Gram Pradhan (Sarpanch).
5. Which dynasty ruled Kalinjar during Buddha’s time before Mauryan annexation?
[A] Chedi
[B] Gupta
[C] Chandela
[D] Mughal
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Correct Answer: A [Chedi]
Notes:
The Chedi dynasty controlled Kalinjar during Buddha’s era and was later merged into the Maurya Empire by Chandragupta Maurya. Chandela and Gupta dynasties rose much later, while the Mughals arrived centuries afterward.
6. Which tradition typically initiates performances in the Agra gharana?
[A] Nom-Tom Alaap
[B] Tarana
[C] Thumri
[D] Tappa
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Correct Answer: A [Nom-Tom Alaap]
Notes:
Agra gharana begins khayal performances with nom-tom alaap, improvising with abstract syllables. This tradition is unique to Agra gharana, distinguishing it from others that usually start with bandish. The style enhances rhythmic patterns and vocal range, reflecting dhrupad influences in khayal singing.
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. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for housing Gupta period inscriptions?
[A] Prayagraj (Allahabad)
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Prayagraj (Allahabad)]
Notes:
Prayagraj (Allahabad) hosts the famous Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudragupta, an important Gupta period record composed by Harisena.
9. Where is the Dhamek Stupa, marking the site of Buddha’s first teaching, located?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Dhamek Stupa is in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, marking Buddha’s first teaching site and a major Buddhist pilgrimage location.
10. The Vindhyan rock system, predominantly found in southern Uttar Pradesh, is mainly associated with which geological period?
[A] Cambrian
[B] Pre-Cambrian
[C] Jurassic
[D] Cretaceous
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Correct Answer: B [Pre-Cambrian]
Notes:
The Vindhyan rock system was formed during the Pre-Cambrian era and consists mainly of non-fossiliferous rocks like sandstone, dolomite, and limestone.
