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 site near Farrukhabad is linked to Buddha’s descent from heaven?
[A] Sankisa
[B] Kampil
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Sankisa]
Notes:
Sankisa, near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally believed to be where Buddha descended from Tushita heaven. An Ashokan pillar and ancient stupas mark the site, making it important in Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.
2. Who commanded the rebel side in the Second Battle of Cawnpore, 1857?
[A] Tantya Tope
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Sir Colin Campbell
[D] Begum Hazrat Mahal
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Correct Answer: B [Nana Sahib]
Notes:
Nana Sahib led rebels in the Second Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion; British commander was Sir Colin Campbell. Tantya Tope supported Nana Sahib but was not the chief commander at Cawnpore. Nana Sahib’s leadership marked a key phase of the revolt in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
3. 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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Correct Answer: B [Safdar Jang]
Notes:
Safdar Jang became the second Nawab of Awadh in 1739, ruling until 1754. He was a Mughal wazir, moved the capital to Faizabad, and strengthened Awadh’s autonomy. He succeeded Saadat Ali Khan I and was succeeded by Shuja-ud-Daula.
4. Through which wildlife sanctuary do metre gauge trains pass on the route from Bahraich?
[A] Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Metre gauge trains from Bahraich towards Mailani and Nanpara pass through Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
5. Who was the Nawab responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 during a famine to provide employment; it features a large beamless vaulted chamber and a labyrinth called Bhul-bhulaiya.
6. Consider the following tributaries of river Ganga:
- Gandak
- Ramganga
- Karmanasha
- Gomati
Which of the above meets the Ganga before it reaches Varanasi?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Ramganga is the only listed tributary that joins the Ganga at Kannauj, significantly upstream of Varanasi. Gandak meets Ganga near Patna, Gomati near Ghazipur, and Karmanasha even closer to Varanasi, making Ramganga the only correct option in this context.
- Ramganga: joins at Kannauj
- Others: join further downstream or nearer Varanasi
7. Consider the following pairs regarding early newspapers and magazines and their places of publication:
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra
- Brahman – Kanpur
- Kavivachan Sudha – Kashi
- Hans – Varanasi
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 2, and 4
[C] All of the above
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
All pairs are correctly matched: Buddhi Prakash was published from Agra, Brahman from Kanpur, Kavivachan Sudha from Kashi, and Hans from Varanasi. These publications played pivotal roles in the socio-cultural renaissance and the development of Indian literature and journalism during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
8. Which river flows through both Deoria and Kushinagar districts?
[A] Rapti
[B] Rohini
[C] Chhoti Gandak
[D] Ghaghra
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Correct Answer: C [Chhoti Gandak]
Notes:
Chhoti Gandak originates in Nepal, passes through Deoria and Kushinagar districts in Uttar Pradesh, and is an important tributary of the Ghaghara River. It helps irrigation and supports agriculture in both districts.
9. 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.
10. Which kingdom was ruled by the Abhiras from 203-270 CE?
[A] Deccan Kingdom
[B] Satavahana Kingdom
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Western Satraps
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Correct Answer: A [Deccan Kingdom]
Notes:
The Abhiras ruled the Deccan region after the Satavahanas between 203–270 CE, mainly under King Ishwarsena.
