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. When did the provisional UP Legislature begin its first session under the Constitution?
[A] The Assembly was first constituted on 1 April 1937 with 403 members.
[B] The Vidhan Sabha Chambers are located in Kanpur.
[C] The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.
[D] The Assembly size increased to 403 members before the 2000 Reorganisation Act.
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Correct Answer: C [The first session under the new Constitution began on 2 February 1950.]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislature’s first session under the new Constitution started on 2 February 1950 with 228 members. The Vidhan Sabha is in Lucknow, not Kanpur. The size increased to 403 after the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
2. Why is Uttar Pradesh often called the “Cradle of Buddhism”?
[A] It is the birthplace of Buddha.
[B] The first Buddhist council was held here.
[C] It is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in India.
[D] Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.
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Correct Answer: D [Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.]
Notes:
Buddha delivered many sermons and spent significant time in Uttar Pradesh, including Sarnath and Kushinagar, making it pivotal in Buddhism’s early history.
3. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famous for cultural and religious significance?
[A] Agra
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is a spiritual capital for Hindus, known for the Ganges ghats, ancient temples, rituals, and lively ethnographic traditions. It is considered among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
4. Where did Lord Rama spend his 14 years of exile (vanavasa) according to the Ramayana?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Dandaka Forest
[C] Panchavati
[D] Chitrakoot
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Correct Answer: C [Panchavati]
Notes:
Rama’s 14-year exile was primarily in Panchavati, a forest region where key events of the Ramayana occurred.
5. Which river confluence is represented by the waves in the emblem of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Godavari-Tungabhadra
[B] Ganga-Yamuna
[C] Saraswati-Indus
[D] Narmada-Tapti
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Correct Answer: B [Ganga-Yamuna]
Notes:
The waves symbolize the Ganga-Yamuna confluence at Prayagraj, a key feature of the Uttar Pradesh emblem.
6. Who was the leader behind the formation of a provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement?
[A] Ramnath Pandey
[B] Jagannath Chaudhary
[C] Chittu Pandey
[D] Shivnath Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Chittu Pandey]
Notes:
Chittu Pandey led the establishment of the provisional government in Ballia during the Quit India Movement, temporarily expelling British authority.
7. Which of the following personalities was associated with both Sher Shah Suri and Emperor Akbar?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Todarmal
[D] Tansen
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Correct Answer: C [Todarmal]
Notes:
Todarmal served in Sher Shah Suri’s administration and later became Akbar’s finance minister, introducing important revenue reforms.
8. At Hajipur, the Ganga River meets which other river, a confluence significant for the flood-prone districts of eastern Bihar?
[A] Gandak
[B] Kosi
[C] Bagmati
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: A [Gandak]
Notes:
Gandak joins Ganga at Hajipur, causing significant floods in northern and eastern Bihar.
9. Which of the following rivers merges with the Ghaghara River at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Terhi
[B] Kuwana
[C] Rapti
[D] Saryu
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana (Kuano) River joins the Ghaghara at Gorakhpur; others join at different locations.
10. Where is Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research headquarters located?
[A] Meerut
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) headquarters is in Lucknow, the capital city. Established to promote agricultural research in the state, UPCAR coordinates technological advancements, policy formulation, and implementation for agricultural growth across Uttar Pradesh.
