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. When did the provisional UP Legislature begin its first session under the Constitution?
[A] The Assembly was first constituted on 1 April 1937 with 403 members.
[B] The Vidhan Sabha Chambers are located in Kanpur.
[C] The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.
[D] The Assembly size increased to 403 members before the 2000 Reorganisation Act.
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Correct Answer: C [The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislature’s first session under the new Constitution started on 2 February 1950 with 228 members. The Vidhan Sabha is in Lucknow, not Kanpur. The size increased to 403 after the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
2. The Prayag Prashasti inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, is associated with which ancient Indian ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena to celebrate the achievements of Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
3. 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.
4. What was the main consequence of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of March 1931 for the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] The movement intensified and gained more support from the masses.
[B] The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.
[C] The British government imposed harsher laws on Indian nationalists.
[D] The Indian National Congress dissolved itself after the pact.
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Correct Answer: B [The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.]
Notes:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact resulted in the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement and the release of political prisoners, allowing Congress to attend the Second Round Table Conference.
5. 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.
6. What is the main role of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal?
[A] Conduct departmental inquiries
[B] Resolve electoral disputes
[C] Hear criminal cases against civil servants
[D] Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants
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Correct Answer: D [Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal resolves service-related disputes of state government employees, including appointments, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. It acts as an alternative to the High Court for such matters, ensuring speedy administrative justice in Uttar Pradesh.
7. Which of the following places in Ayodhya district is associated with both Hindu and Buddhist traditions?
[A] Gulab Bari
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Mani Parbat
[D] Hanuman Garhi
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Correct Answer: C [Mani Parbat]
Notes:
Mani Parbat in Ayodhya holds significance for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It is said to be a piece of the mountain that Hanuman carried during the Ramayana, making it sacred to Hindus. Additionally, Buddhist texts and local lore mention that Lord Buddha visited this site, and it contains a stupa attributed to Emperor Ashoka, further reinforcing its importance in Buddhist history. This unique convergence of traditions makes Mani Parbat notable in Ayodhya.
8. What was the capital of Jaitpur State in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahoba
[B] Ajaigarh
[C] Jaitpur
[D] Chhatarpur
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Correct Answer: C [Jaitpur]
Notes:
Jaitpur was the capital of Jaitpur State, Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh; Ajaigarh became separate in 1765.
9. Raslila dance-drama originated in which two cities of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Agra and Kanpur
[B] Allahabad and Varanasi
[C] Lucknow and Ghaziabad
[D] Vrindavan and Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Vrindavan and Mathura]
Notes:
Raslila originated in Vrindavan and Mathura, the principal centers of Krishna devotion and Vaishnav traditions in Uttar Pradesh. Both cities are culturally linked to Lord Krishna’s life and his legends, making them the birthplace of this dance-drama form.
10. Palak paneer is a popular Indian dish primarily made using which leafy green vegetable?
[A] Kale
[B] Fenugreek leaves (Methi)
[C] Spinach (Palak)
[D] Mustard greens (Sarson)
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Correct Answer: C [Spinach (Palak)]
Notes:
Palak paneer uses pureed spinach (palak) as its main ingredient, distinct from other greens used in similar dishes.
