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 of the following sites in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for the discovery of Ashokan pillars?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Sarnath is well-known for its Ashokan pillar with inscriptions; Kaushambi also has a similar pillar, signifying their significance in the Mauryan era.
2. Which of the following deities is NOT directly depicted in the Brahmana religion’s sculptural representations from Mathura?
[A] Brahma
[B] Durga
[C] Kartikeya
[D] Vishnu
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Correct Answer: C [Kartikeya]
Notes:
Brahmana sculptures at Mathura prominently feature Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Laxmi; Kartikeya is not directly depicted.
3. Which Mughal Emperor was blinded by Ghulam Kadir in 1788?
[A] Bahadur Shah I
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Akbar II
[D] Jahandar Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
In 1788, Ghulam Kadir blinded Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II during his occupation of Delhi. Marathas later restored Shah Alam II and drove out Ghulam Kadir. This event marked a significant decline of Mughal power in India.
4. Who was the queen that led the resistance in Jhansi during the Central India Campaign of 1857-59?
[A] Rani Durgavati
[B] Rani Padmini
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
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Correct Answer: C [Rani Lakshmibai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmibai led Jhansi’s resistance against British annexation during the 1857-59 Central India Campaign and died in battle in 1858.
5. What was the capital of Jalaun State during its existence from 1806 to 1840?
[A] Orai
[B] Kalpi
[C] Ajaygarh
[D] Jalaun
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Correct Answer: D [Jalaun]
Notes:
Jalaun was the capital of Jalaun State, a Maratha princely state in Bundelkhand, existing from 1806 to 1840 before British annexation.
6. Who founded the Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902?
[A] Hakim Abdul Aziz
[B] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[C] Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
[D] Dr. Zakir Husain
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Correct Answer: A [Hakim Abdul Aziz]
Notes:
Hakim Abdul Aziz established Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902, promoting Unani medicine and opposing mixing medical systems.
7. Match the following leaders with their associated movement/events:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Purushottam Das Tandon
- Ram Manohar Lohia
- Motilal Nehru
- Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan Slogan
- Bihar Kisan Sabha President
- Socialist Weekly Publication
- Nehru Report
Which of the following is the correct match?
[A] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
[B] 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A
[C] 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C
[D] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
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Correct Answer: D [1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri – Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan Slogan
- Purushottam Das Tandon – Bihar Kisan Sabha President
- Ram Manohar Lohia – Socialist Weekly Publication
- Motilal Nehru – Nehru Report
These align with their well-known contributions to Indian history and various freedom movements.
8. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
9. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
10. Which international certification did the Narora Atomic Power Station receive in the year 2000?
[A] ISO-14001
[B] ISO-9001
[C] OHSAS-18001
[D] Six Sigma
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Correct Answer: A [ISO-14001]
Notes:
In 2000, Narora Atomic Power Station became the first atomic power plant in Asia to receive ISO-14001 certification for environmental management. It was also awarded the Golden Peacock Award for environment management.
