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 Pardada Pardadi initiative promotes menstrual hygiene for women?
[A] Health for All program
[B] Women Wellness campaign
[C] Sanitation Drive
[D] Rags to Pads initiative

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2. Who was the 12th-century general raised by King Paramardi Deva of Mahoba?
[A] Alha
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Udal
[D] Dassraj

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3. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh served as the capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada and exhibits evidence of cultural continuity from the pre-Mauryan to Gupta period?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Ahichchhatra
[C] Sarnath
[D] Mathura

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4. Which ancient Indian text highlights the political and religious significance of Prayaga as a prominent sacred site?
[A] Vayu Purana
[B] Garuda Purana
[C] Agni Purana
[D] Matsya Purana

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5. What was the primary ideological difference between the Deoband Movement and the Aligarh Movement in colonial India?
[A] The Deoband Movement promoted English education, while the Aligarh Movement promoted traditional Islamic studies.
[B] The Deoband Movement supported cooperation with the British, while the Aligarh Movement encouraged opposition.
[C] Both movements supported complete westernization of Indian Muslims.
[D] The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.

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6. Which prominent medieval scholar from Uttar Pradesh was fluent in Turkish, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and Hindi?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Rahim Khan-i-Khana
[C] Abul Fazl
[D] Tulsidas

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7. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
  2. Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
  3. Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
  4. Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid

Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4

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8. Consider the following rivers with respect to their confluence with the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh (from upstream to downstream):

  1. Ramganga
  2. Yamuna
  3. Gomati
  4. Varuna

Which one of the following sequences correctly represents their order of confluence from upstream to downstream?

[A] Ramganga → Gomati → Yamuna → Varuna
[B] Gomati → Ramganga → Yamuna → Varuna
[C] Yamuna → Ramganga → Gomati → Varuna
[D] Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna

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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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10. Which tree provides the leaves most commonly used for rolling beedis (traditional Indian cigars)?
[A] Semal
[B] Tendu
[C] Babool
[D] Mahua

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