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 city became the capital of North-Western Provinces and Oudh after 1858?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
Allahabad was designated capital in 1858 after combining Oudh with North-Western Provinces. It remained the administrative center until 1902, when the provinces became United Provinces with Lucknow as capital.
2. Who was responsible for constructing the Badaun Fort in Uttar Pradesh around 240 BCE?
[A] Ashoka the Great
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ashoka the Great]
Notes:
Badaun Fort was built by Ashoka the Great circa 240 BCE, originally named BudhhMau.
3. To which goddess is the Tarkulha Devi Temple in Gorakhpur dedicated?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kali
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Correct Answer: B [Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)]
Notes:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tarkulha, a form of Durga, and is linked to freedom fighter Bandhu Singh; known for Navaratri animal sacrifices and Chaitra Rama Navami fair.
4. What was a major consequence of the First Battle of Panipat (1526) for the region now known as Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Expansion of Maratha dominance in the region
[B] Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories
[C] Formation of the Awadh province
[D] Introduction of British trading posts in Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Establishment of Mughal control over Agra and surrounding territories]
Notes:
Babur’s victory at Panipat ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in North India, including Agra and nearby areas of present-day Uttar Pradesh.
5. Which national-level agroforestry initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in late 2023 to promote tree planting on agricultural lands?
[A] UP Agroforestry Policy
[B] Green India Mission
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: A [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP introduced its first Agroforestry Policy in late 2023 to integrate tree plantation with agriculture. Over 105 crore saplings have been planted on non-forest land since 2017, enhancing farmer income, soil health, and expanding green cover as part of state environmental strategies.
6. In which year was Uttar Pradesh’s first Mineral Policy introduced?
[A] 1985
[B] 1998
[C] 1974
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh launched its inaugural Mineral Policy on 29 December 1998 to regulate mining activities, licensing, royalties, and promote sustainable mineral resource management in the state.
7. What is the primary function of major district roads in the transportation network of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Linking production areas to markets and highways
[B] Connecting state capitals to national highways
[C] Facilitating air cargo movement
[D] Connecting villages with expressways
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Correct Answer: A [Linking production areas to markets and highways]
Notes:
Major district roads in Uttar Pradesh primarily connect areas of agricultural and industrial production to markets and major roads like State and National Highways, enabling efficient movement of goods and fostering regional economic growth.
8. Which is not a committee under Uttar Pradesh District Panchayat?
[A] Planning and Development Committee
[B] Construction Work Committee
[C] Health and Welfare Committee
[D] Industrial Monitoring Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Industrial Monitoring Committee]
Notes:
District Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh have six standing committees: Administrative, Planning and Development, Education, Construction Work, Health and Welfare, and Water Management. Industrial Monitoring Committee is not one of them.
9. Mathura shares its western boundary with which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mathura, in western Uttar Pradesh, shares its western boundary with Rajasthan. It is also close to Haryana, but not directly bordering it. The boundary facilitates economic, cultural, and religious connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
10. Who was the eldest son of Humayun who succeeded him as Mughal emperor and founded Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar, Humayun’s eldest son, succeeded him in 1556 and founded Fatehpur Sikri in 1572.
