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. The Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD resulted in the end of which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chauhans
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Palas

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2. Which staple grain is predominantly used in the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Millet
[D] Maize

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3. Who was a prominent leader involved in founding the Uttar Pradesh Kisan Sabha in 1918?
[A] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Indra Narayan Dwivedi
[D] Gobind Ballabh Pant

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4. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
  2. Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
  3. Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
  4. Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid

Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4

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5. In which year was Uttar Pradesh’s first Mineral Policy introduced?
[A] 1985
[B] 1998
[C] 1974
[D] 2005

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6. Who published the Tatvabodhini magazine in 1856 from Agra?
[A] Munshi Sadasukh Lal
[B] Taramohan Mishra
[C] Pt. Sundarlal
[D] Gulab Shankar

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7. Jaunpur district belongs to which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi Division
[B] Azamgarh Division
[C] Mirzapur Division
[D] Allahabad Division

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8. Consider the following statements regarding Western Uttar Pradesh:

  1. It is significantly more developed than other regions of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. The Green Revolution has occurred in this region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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9. 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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10. Consider the following regarding Magadha’s dynasties and their contributions:

  1. The Haryanka dynasty was founded by Bimbisara.
  2. The Shishunaga dynasty succeeded the Haryanka dynasty.
  3. The Nanda dynasty was established by Mahapadmananda.
  4. The Nanda dynasty preceded the Mauryan Empire.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1, 3 and 4
[D] Only 2 and 4

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