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 Pardada Pardadi initiative promotes menstrual hygiene for women?
[A] Health for All program
[B] Women Wellness campaign
[C] Sanitation Drive
[D] Rags to Pads initiative
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Correct Answer: D [Rags to Pads initiative]
Notes:
Rags to Pads initiative, by Pardada Pardadi Educational Society, manufactures affordable menstrual pads and spreads menstrual hygiene awareness, aiming to improve women’s health in rural Uttar Pradesh.
2. Which city became the capital of North-Western Provinces and Oudh after 1858?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
Allahabad was designated capital in 1858 after combining Oudh with North-Western Provinces. It remained the administrative center until 1902, when the provinces became United Provinces with Lucknow as capital.
3. Which dynasty from eastern Uttar Pradesh (4th-6th century CE) had Dharana gotra?
[A] Gupta dynasty
[B] Vardhana dynasty
[C] Chola dynasty
[D] Pal dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Gupta dynasty]
Notes:
The Gupta dynasty originated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, 4th-6th century CE. Associated with the Dharana gotra, their varna status is debated: some sources suggest Vaishya, others Brahmana, due to marital alliances and surname traditions.
4. 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.
5. Who was declared the Nawab of Awadh by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 rebellion?
[A] Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Birjis Qadr
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Birjis Qadr]
Notes:
Birjis Qadr, son of Wajid Ali Shah, was declared Nawab by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 uprising against British rule in Awadh.
6. Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi was a famous Indian _______ and politician.
[A] Doctor
[B] Lawyer
[C] Engineer
[D] Teacher
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Correct Answer: B [Lawyer]
Notes:
Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi, who died in 1959, was a renowned lawyer and politician from Uttar Pradesh, serving as a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement and representing Uttar Pradesh in parliament.
7. What was the capital city of the ancient Kosala kingdom located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala; ruled by Rama, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which of the following bird sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh is named after a prominent Indian political leader and was established most recently?
[A] Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
[B] Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, situated in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2003. It honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, promotes avian conservation, and serves as a key stop for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It is the newest among the options.
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Vardhana Dynasty:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by Harshavardhana directly.
- Harsha organized two religious assemblies during his reign.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Rajyavardhana.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by his son Rajyavardhana, not Harsha directly.
- Harsha indeed organized two religious assemblies, one at Kannauj and another at Prayag.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during Harsha’s reign, not that of Rajyavardhana.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
10. Chaar Bayt folk art is mainly preserved in which Uttar Pradesh city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Rampur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Rampur]
Notes:
Chaar Bayt, a 400-year-old folk art, is mainly preserved in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It involves group singing and storytelling, and is listed by Sangeet Natak Akademi. Other notable centers include Tonk, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. Rampur remains its principal stronghold in Uttar Pradesh.
