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. The Bhainsahi River in Uttar Pradesh joins which river near Bahaduraganj?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Saryu River
[D] Tons River
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Correct Answer: D [Tons River]
Notes:
The Bhainsahi River is a tributary in Uttar Pradesh that joins the Tons River near Bahaduraganj. The Tons River itself is an important tributary of the Ganges, flowing through eastern Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who was the Raja of Sarila between 1882 and 1898?
[A] Raja Khallak Singh
[B] Rao Sambhar Singh
[C] Mahipal Singh Ju Deo
[D] Pahar Singh Ju Deo
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Correct Answer: D [Pahar Singh Ju Deo]
Notes:
Pahar Singh Ju Deo became Raja of Sarila after adoption in 1882, ruled until 1898 after Raja Khallak Singh’s death, and was a significant Bundelkhand ruler in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
3. Which hospital in Benares is now called Shiv Prasad Gupta Hospital?
[A] Sir Sunderlal Hospital
[B] Prince of Wales Hospital
[C] King George Hospital
[D] Banaras Hindu University Hospital
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Correct Answer: B [Prince of Wales Hospital]
Notes:
Prince of Wales Hospital, founded in Benares in 1876-77, was renamed Shiv Prasad Gupta Hospital. It is historically significant in Uttar Pradesh’s healthcare history.
4. 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.
5. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
6. 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.
7. Which Jain Tirthankara was born in Ratnapuri, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mahavira
[B] Parshvanath
[C] Rishabhanath
[D] Dharmanath
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Correct Answer: D [Dharmanath]
Notes:
Dharmanath is the 15th Jain Tirthankara, born in Ratnapuri, Uttar Pradesh, an important Jain pilgrimage center. Other options are also Jain Tirthankaras but born elsewhere.
8. Which Gahadavala king introduced Turushkadanda tax for Ghaznavid tribute?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Chandradeva
[C] Madanapala
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Chandradeva]
Notes:
Chandradeva, founder of the Gahadavala dynasty, instituted the Turushkadanda tax to pay annual tribute to Ghaznavid Sultans. This tax was specifically levied to maintain peace with the Ghaznavids during his rule in North India, particularly in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which Uttar Pradesh site is famous for Jain stupas and ancient sculptures?
[A] Kankali Tila
[B] Sarnath
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Sankisa
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Correct Answer: A [Kankali Tila]
Notes:
Kankali Tila, Mathura, is known for Jain stupas, ancient temples, Ayagapattas, and sculptures spanning 2nd century BCE to 12th century CE.
10. Who supervised captives at Bibi Ghar during the 1857 Cawnpore Siege?
[A] Hussaini Khanum
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Jonah Shepherd
[D] General Hugh Wheeler
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Correct Answer: A [Hussaini Khanum]
Notes:
Hussaini Khanum, companion of Nana Sahib, managed British captives at Bibi Ghar during the 1857 Cawnpore Siege. Poor conditions led to disease and suffering among prisoners.
