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. Who testified against HRA members in the Kakori conspiracy trials?
[A] Abbas Salim Khan
[B] Ahmad Ali
[C] Banwari Lal
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: C [Banwari Lal]
Notes:
Banwari Lal turned approver and gave crucial testimony in the Kakori conspiracy case, which led to the conviction of several Hindustan Republican Association members. His evidence played a significant role in the British prosecution’s case during the 1925 trials.
2. The Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD resulted in the end of which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chauhans
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ended after its last ruler, Jayachandra, was killed by Muhammad Ghori in the 1194 Battle of Chandawar.
3. Who founded the English newspaper ‘The Leader’ during British rule?
[A] C.Y. Chintamani
[B] Motilal Nehru
[C] Madan Mohan Malviya
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: C [Madan Mohan Malviya]
Notes:
‘The Leader’ was established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1909 at Allahabad. It became a prominent paper in United Provinces’ political landscape. C.Y. Chintamani served later as its editor.
4. Akalajalada, 8th-9th century Sanskrit poet, was associated with which kingdom?
[A] Gupta Kingdom
[B] Chalukya Kingdom
[C] Paramara Kingdom
[D] Kalachuri Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [Kalachuri Kingdom]
Notes:
Akalajalada was patronized by the Tripuri Kalachuri court and came from a Yayavara Brahmana family in Maharashtra.
5. The Bala Bodhisattva statue belongs to the era of which ancient ruler?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka]
Notes:
The Bala Bodhisattva, found at Sarnath, is inscribed in year 3 of Kanishka’s reign, marking Kushan dynasty art progress under King Kanishka around 123 CE.
6. Who is the first Tirthankara of Jainism, born in Ayodhya?
[A] Parshvanatha
[B] Mahavira
[C] Rishabhanatha
[D] Vasupujya
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Correct Answer: C [Rishabhanatha]
Notes:
Rishabhanatha, born in Ayodhya, is the first Tirthankara who founded Jainism and introduced key social and spiritual concepts.
7. What percentage of power generated by the Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 75%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [75%]
Notes:
75.12% of the power produced at Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh, while 24.88% is supplied to Assam. Ghatampur is a major thermal project in Uttar Pradesh.
8. On which date did Uttar Pradesh become a state of India?
[A] 15th August 1947
[B] 1st November 1956
[C] 24th January 1950
[D] 26th January 1950
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Correct Answer: C [24th January 1950]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh was officially granted statehood on 24th January 1950, two days prior to India’s Republic Day. It was earlier known as United Provinces and was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.
9. 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.
10. Which Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap ruled Mathura after 60 BCE?
[A] Jayadaman
[B] Hagana
[C] Rajuvula
[D] Hagamasha
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Correct Answer: B [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap, ruled Mathura after 60 BCE, preceding Rajuvula. His rule is attested by coins and inscriptions found in Mathura, indicating his authority after the Indo-Scythians gained control of north-western India in the late 1st century BCE.
