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 first modern indigenous Indian art movement began in 1974?
[A] Samikshavad
[B] Bengal School of Art
[C] Progressive Artists’ Group
[D] Madras Art Movement
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Correct Answer: A [Samikshavad]
Notes:
Samikshavad, started in 1974 by Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla in Uttar Pradesh, is considered the first indigenous modern Indian art movement, free from Western influence, emphasizing socio-political themes and symbolism.
2. Which event destroyed the ancient Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat?
[A] Invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Attack by Timur
[D] Revolt of 1857
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Correct Answer: C [Attack by Timur]
Notes:
Timur’s invasion of India in 1398 resulted in the destruction of many sites, including the historical Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat. His northern campaign left a deep impact, and records indicate large-scale plundering and devastation across Uttar Pradesh during this period.
3. Arrange the following dynasties in the correct chronological order of their emergence: Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala.
[A] Chandela, Maurya, Gupta, Gahadavala
[B] Gupta, Chandela, Maurya, Gahadavala
[C] Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala
[D] Gahadavala, Gupta, Maurya, Chandela
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Correct Answer: C [Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala]
Notes:
Maurya (322–187 BC) was followed by Gupta (319–543 AD), then Chandela (8th–11th century), and lastly Gahadavala (9th–13th century).
4. Who founded United Provinces Glass Works in Bahjoi, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ishwar Das Varshney
[B] Jamnalal Bajaj
[C] Ghanshyam Das Birla
[D] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Ishwar Das Varshney]
Notes:
Ishwar Das Varshney is known as the father of India’s glass industry and founded United Provinces Glass Works in Bahjoi, Uttar Pradesh in 1916, pioneering modern glass manufacturing in India.
5. Total strength of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly including nominated seats?
[A] 404
[B] 300
[C] 450
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: A [404]
Notes:
The UP Legislative Assembly has 403 elected members and 1 nominated Anglo-Indian member, totaling 404 seats.
6. Which is an early example of Bundelkhandi literature from Banaphari?
[A] Alha-Khand
[B] Ramcharitmanas
[C] Mahabharata
[D] Padmavat
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Correct Answer: A [Alha-Khand]
Notes:
Alha-Khand is an epic of Bundelkhand, narrated by Banaphari bards, recounting the exploits of Alha and Udal, 12th-century heroes of the Mahoba region. It is a significant oral tradition in the Bundeli dialect, distinctively preserved in the Bundelkhand region.
7. Which river is closely associated with the ancient city of Kaushambi?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Gomti
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Correct Answer: B [Yamuna]
Notes:
Kaushambi, the capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada, was located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
8. Who founded Fatehpur Sikri city in 1571?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was established by Emperor Akbar in 1571 near the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chishti as the Mughal capital. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and notable for its Mughal architecture.
9. In which city was The Indian Press founded by Chintamani Ghosh in 1884?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Indian Press was established in 1884 by Chintamani Ghosh in Prayagraj, publishing renowned magazines Saraswati and Prabasi.
10. Which city is linked to the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Lucknow gharana of Kathak originated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It emphasizes graceful movements, expressive abhinaya (acting), and was patronized by the Nawabs of Awadh. It is one of the three major Kathak gharanas, with others being Jaipur and Banaras.
