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. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
2. Who was responsible for constructing the Badaun Fort in Uttar Pradesh around 240 BCE?
[A] Ashoka the Great
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ashoka the Great]
Notes:
Badaun Fort was built by Ashoka the Great circa 240 BCE, originally named BudhhMau.
3. Which Mughal emperor’s reign saw Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh emerge as a prominent centre for the opium and indigo trade?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
During Akbar’s rule, Ghazipur developed into a notable opium and indigo trade hub due to his administrative reforms and strategic regional location.
4. Consider the following pairs of lakes and their associated rivers or hydrological systems:
- Keetham Lake — Agra Canal (Yamuna)
- Ramgarh Tal — Rapti River Floodplain
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar — Rihand River
- Taandadari — Meander (ox-bow)
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] All four pairs
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [All four pairs]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Keetham Lake is linked to Agra Canal (Yamuna).
- Ramgarh Tal is located on the Rapti River Floodplain.
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is a reservoir on the Rihand River.
- Taandadari is an ox-bow (meander) lake formation.
This matching is based on geography and hydrological associations found in standard references.
5. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the second-largest area under forest cover?
[A] Lakhimpur Kheri
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Pilibhit
[D] Chitrakoot
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Correct Answer: A [Lakhimpur Kheri]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Lakhimpur Kheri has 1,234.13 sq km of forest cover, second only to Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the Terai region and is close to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, making it important for the state’s biodiversity.
6. What is the solar energy generation target set by Uttar Pradesh to be achieved by 2027?
[A] 22,000 MW
[B] 10,700 MW
[C] 84,000 MW
[D] 500 GW
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Correct Answer: A [22,000 MW]
Notes:
Under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022, the state has set a target to achieve 22,000 MW of solar energy generation by 2026–27 to boost renewable power capacity in the region.
7. In which year was Jhansi ceded to Gwalior State?
[A] 1857
[B] 1947
[C] 1861
[D] 1886
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Correct Answer: C [1861]
Notes:
In 1861, the British ceded Jhansi to Gwalior State. Later, in 1886, Jhansi was returned to British control and eventually integrated into Uttar Pradesh after Indian independence in 1947.
8. In which battle did Rani Laxmibai sacrifice her life fighting against the British?
[A] Battle of Fatehpur
[B] Battle of Gwalior
[C] Battle of Jhansi
[D] Battle of Kalpi
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Gwalior]
Notes:
Rani Laxmibai, one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, died on 18th June 1858 during the Battle of Gwalior. She fought valiantly against British forces, displaying remarkable courage and leadership. Her death marked a significant point in the rebellion as her bravery inspired many in the struggle for Indian independence. The Battle of Gwalior was crucial as it was among the last stronghold battles during the uprising.
9. Which city is the capital of Rohilkhand in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Rampur
[C] Bareilly
[D] Badaun
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Correct Answer: C [Bareilly]
Notes:
Bareilly is considered the capital of Rohilkhand, a region in northwest Uttar Pradesh historically associated with the Rohilla Pashtuns.
10. On the dried bed of which ancient river is the Bhor Saidan archaeological site located?
[A] Sarasvati River
[B] Ghaggar River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Markanda River
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Correct Answer: A [Sarasvati River]
Notes:
Bhor Saidan is situated on the dried Sarasvati River bed, linked to Vedic period and Mahabharata era.
