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 script is used on Buland Darwaza to mark Akbar’s victories?
[A] Naskh script inscription
[B] Persian inscription
[C] Arabic inscription
[D] Sanskrit inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Persian inscription]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza’s main gateway bears a Persian inscription commemorating Akbar’s 1572 conquest of Gujarat, enhancing Fatehpur Sikri’s historical and architectural significance. The use of Persian reflects Mughal administrative and cultural preferences. No Sanskrit, Arabic, or Naskh inscriptions commemorate this event on the gateway.
2. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim
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Correct Answer: B [Amir Khusro]
Notes:
Amir Khusro pioneered Khadiboli’s use in literature, laying foundations for later Hindi and Urdu.
3. Consider the following sets of districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot
- Kanpur, Sitapur, Unnao
- Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar
- Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras
Which of the above sets includes districts where soil erosion by water is aggravated due to deforestation combined with terrain undulations?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot are characterized by hilly or plateau terrain where significant deforestation occurs. This combination accelerates water-induced soil erosion. In contrast, the other listed districts mostly have plains and lower slopes, making the problem less severe. Therefore, only Set 1 fits the criteria outlined in the question.
4. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
5. Which of the following rivers joins the Ganga directly, instead of flowing into the Yamuna?
[A] Ken
[B] Tons (Tamsa)
[C] Betwa
[D] Chambal
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Correct Answer: B [Tons (Tamsa)]
Notes:
Tons (Tamsa) joins the Ganga at Sirsa near Prayagraj, unlike Ken, Betwa, and Chambal, which are Yamuna tributaries.
6. Which body was set up in Uttar Pradesh under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
[A] Lokayukta
[B] District Legal Services Authority
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] Central Vigilance Commission
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Correct Answer: B [District Legal Services Authority]
Notes:
The Act establishes State, District, and Tehsil Legal Services Authorities in Uttar Pradesh to offer free legal aid and organize Lok Adalats for dispute resolution, ensuring access to justice for marginalized populations.
7. How are members of a Nagar Panchayat chosen?
[A] Nominated by the District Collector
[B] Directly elected by local voters
[C] Appointed by the Governor
[D] Nominated by the Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: B [Directly elected by local voters]
Notes:
Members of a Nagar Panchayat, including the Chairperson and ward members, are directly elected by residents of the area, ensuring democratic local governance as per the Indian Constitution’s 74th Amendment Act.
8. Which title was merged with the Lieutenant Governor in 1877?
[A] Governor of Oudh
[B] Nawab of Oudh
[C] Viceroy of Oudh
[D] Chief Commissioner of Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Commissioner of Oudh]
Notes:
The Chief Commissioner of Oudh merged with Lieutenant Governor in 1877, forming the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh for unified administration.
9. Which is an early example of Bundelkhandi literature from Banaphari?
[A] Alha-Khand
[B] Ramcharitmanas
[C] Mahabharata
[D] Padmavat
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Correct Answer: A [Alha-Khand]
Notes:
Alha-Khand is an epic of Bundelkhand, narrated by Banaphari bards, recounting the exploits of Alha and Udal, 12th-century heroes of the Mahoba region. It is a significant oral tradition in the Bundeli dialect, distinctively preserved in the Bundelkhand region.
10. Which Charkhari ruler got 11-gun salute for 1857 Mutiny support?
[A] Raja Ratan Singh
[B] Raja Khuman Singh
[C] Raja Pahar Singh
[D] Raja Bikramajit Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Ratan Singh]
Notes:
Raja Ratan Singh of Charkhari was awarded a hereditary salute of 11 guns by the British for his loyal services during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, increasing the prestige of his state among Bundelkhand princely rulers.
