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. Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Madan Mohan Malvia
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sukumar Dutt
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Correct Answer: B [Madan Mohan Malvia]
Notes:
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly Central Hindu College, was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyain Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1916. The university’s main campus was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras. With over 12,000 students residing in campus, it is the largest residential university in Asia.
2. In which event did the Sachans fight under Tatya Tope against the British?
[A] 1857 Revolt at Masawanpur
[B] Battle of Buxar
[C] Battle of Plassey
[D] First Anglo-Maratha War
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Correct Answer: A [1857 Revolt at Masawanpur]
Notes:
In 1857, Sachans joined Tatya Tope at Masawanpur, defying royal orders, actively participating in the uprising against British rule during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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. Why is Uttar Pradesh often called the “Cradle of Buddhism”?
[A] It is the birthplace of Buddha.
[B] The first Buddhist council was held here.
[C] It is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in India.
[D] Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.
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Correct Answer: D [Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.]
Notes:
Buddha delivered many sermons and spent significant time in Uttar Pradesh, including Sarnath and Kushinagar, making it pivotal in Buddhism’s early history.
5. Which Mughal Emperor granted the perpetual lease of the Kuchesar estate in 1790?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Shah Alam II granted the perpetual lease of Kuchesar estate in 1790, later confirmed by the British in 1807.
6. Which soil type in western Uttar Pradesh is most prone to wind erosion during summer due to its texture and local climate?
[A] Sandy loam soil
[B] Black cotton soil
[C] Laterite soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: A [Sandy loam soil]
Notes:
Sandy loam soils in western Uttar Pradesh, especially around Agra and Mathura, dry up quickly in summer and are highly susceptible to wind erosion.
7. Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) primarily supplies electricity to which of the following areas?
[A] Greater Noida
[B] Lucknow
[C] Meerut
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: A [Greater Noida]
Notes:
NPCL, founded in 1993, distributes electricity to Greater Noida over 335 sq km, serving around 710,000 consumers with a supply capacity of approximately 2.65 GW.
8. Total strength of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly including nominated seats?
[A] 404
[B] 300
[C] 450
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: A [404]
Notes:
The UP Legislative Assembly has 403 elected members and 1 nominated Anglo-Indian member, totaling 404 seats.
9. Which newspapers are weekly publications from Kanpur?
[A] Janyug, Kutaj, Pravad
[B] Lokapath, Arya Mitra, Rashtrabhasha Sandesh
[C] Neer Ksheer, Navya Sansar, Prem Prachak
[D] Rashtramat, Nagrik, Neer Ksheer
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Correct Answer: D [Rashtramat, Nagrik, Neer Ksheer]
Notes:
Rashtramat, Nagrik, and Neer Ksheer are all weekly newspapers published from Kanpur, a major center for Hindi journalism in Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which feature makes Lalitpur distinct in Jhansi Division?
[A] It was a British cantonment town.
[B] It has uranium deposits.
[C] It shares a border with Bihar.
[D] It has the lowest sex ratio.
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Correct Answer: B [It has uranium deposits.]
Notes:
Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi Division, uniquely has uranium deposits. Jhansi was a British cantonment, Jalaun has the lowest sex ratio, and no district in the division borders Bihar; Lalitpur borders Madhya Pradesh. This mineral distinction sets Lalitpur apart regionally.
