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 Nawab of Awadh built the Chhota Calcutta fort, now in ruins?
[A] Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Saadat Ali Khan
[C] Asaf-ud-Daula
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: D [Shuja-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Awadh, constructed the Chhota Calcutta fort, which is presently in ruins. He ruled from 1754 to 1775 and played a significant role in the history of Awadh and North India during the 18th century.
2. Which Indus Valley Civilization site in Uttar Pradesh, discovered on the banks of the Hindon river and excavated in 1958, is considered the easternmost IVC settlement?
[A] Hastinapur
[B] Alamgirpur
[C] Kausambi
[D] Rupnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Alamgirpur]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, in Meerut district, was excavated in 1958 and is the easternmost Indus Valley site, notable for pottery and evidence of cotton cultivation.
3. Which city in Uttar Pradesh was the Gupta Empire founded in?
[A] Prayagraj
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Gupta Empire arose around Prayagraj (then Prayag) in Uttar Pradesh in the early 4th century CE.
4. Who was the eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula and a prominent Rohilla chieftain under Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?
[A] Zabita Khan
[B] Ghulam Qadir
[C] Najib Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Zabita Khan]
Notes:
Zabita Khan, eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula, was a Rohilla chieftain and Mir Bakhshi under Shah Alam II, fought in Third Battle of Panipat, and lost Delhi and Rohilkhand to Marathas.
5. Which Northern Satrap ruler is mentioned in the Kankali Tila tablet from Mathura?
[A] Rajuvula
[B] Gondophares
[C] Azes I
[D] Sodasa
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Correct Answer: D [Sodasa]
Notes:
The Kankali Tila tablet (Mathura) mentions Northern Satrap ruler Sodasa, dated circa 15 CE, linked to the Vikrama era and important for Mathura art and history.
6. What is the official residence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalidas Marg, Lucknow
[B] Raj Bhavan, Lucknow
[C] 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Lucknow
[D] Ganga Bhawan, Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidas Marg, Lucknow]
Notes:
Kalidas Marg in Lucknow is the official residence of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, currently occupied by Yogi Adityanath since 2017.
7. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the rank of Uttar Pradesh among all Indian states in terms of increase in total green cover (forest + tree)?
[A] First
[B] Fifth
[C] Second
[D] Third
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Correct Answer: C [Second]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Uttar Pradesh ranks second in total green cover increase among Indian states, with a net gain of 559.19 sq km. Chhattisgarh holds the first position with 684 sq km increase. Other top states include Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Kachhua (Turtle) Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a protected area intended for the conservation of freshwater turtles and Ganges river dolphins.
- Fishing activities are legally allowed for local communities within the sanctuary limits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect, as the Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Varanasi, not Prayagraj. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary was established in 1989 primarily for the conservation of turtles and the Ganges river dolphin. Statement 3 is incorrect because fishing is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in the sanctuary area.
9. Which of the following species is incorrectly associated with the Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site, designated in 2005?
[A] Siberian Crane
[B] Ganges River Dolphin
[C] Gharial
[D] Six turtle species
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Correct Answer: A [Siberian Crane]
Notes:
Siberian Crane is not recorded in the Upper Ganga (Brijghat–Narora) Ramsar site. Ganges River Dolphin, Gharial, and six species of turtles are confirmed residents of this stretch in Uttar Pradesh.
10. What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway and which locations does it link in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia
[B] 302 km; Agra to Lucknow
[C] 135 km; Ghaziabad to Sonipat
[D] 96 km; Delhi to Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway is an 8-lane, 1,047 km access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Greater Noida in the west to Ballia in the east, passing through major cities such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Raebareli, and Bulandshahar.
