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 primary ingredient gives Saunth its brownish-red color?
[A] Tamarind paste
[B] Dates
[C] Jaggery
[D] Dried ginger

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2. Who was the second Nawab of Awadh (1739–1754)?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan I
[B] Safdar Jang
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula

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3. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar

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4. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri

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5. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the second-largest area under forest cover?
[A] Lakhimpur Kheri
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Pilibhit
[D] Chitrakoot

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6. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:

  1. It is the largest sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It spans over five districts in the state.
  3. It is part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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7. Which statement about Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is correct?
[A] It is directly elected by citizens
[B] It is a permanent body
[C] It can be dissolved every 6 years
[D] It has 404 members

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8. Consider the following statements regarding Bahraich district:

  1. It is located on the banks of the Saryu River
  2. It has a literacy rate below 50%
  3. It is part of the Devipatan Division

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] All of the above

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9. Kampil in Farrukhabad district is associated with all of the following except:
[A] Site of the Battle of Chandawar
[B] Birthplace of Guru Dronacharya
[C] Capital of King Drupada
[D] Birthplace of 13th Jain Tirthankara Vimalnath

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10. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for exhibiting Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sculptures from the Kushana to the Gupta period, indicating religious syncretism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Sarnath
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kaushambi

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