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 sacred tree in Prayagraj is considered religiously important?
[A] Akshayavat
[B] Parijaat
[C] Bodhi Tree
[D] Kalpavriksha
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Correct Answer: A [Akshayavat]
Notes:
Akshayavat is the immortal fig tree located at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is a major Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be indestructible and sacred since ancient times.
2. Which Amavasu dynasty descendant founded the city of Kannauj?
[A] Vishvamitra
[B] Kanyakubja
[C] Vasu
[D] Amavasu
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Correct Answer: B [Kanyakubja]
Notes:
Kanyakubja, son of Amavasu, established Kannauj. Kannauj is an ancient city in Uttar Pradesh historically significant as a major center during classical and medieval periods, and it has been known by different names including Kanyakubja in ancient texts.
3. Which city became the capital of North-Western Provinces and Oudh after 1858?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
Allahabad was designated capital in 1858 after combining Oudh with North-Western Provinces. It remained the administrative center until 1902, when the provinces became United Provinces with Lucknow as capital.
4. What was the capital city of the Pratihara dynasty during their rule in northern India?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Kannauj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj was the political center of the Pratihara dynasty, key in the tripartite struggle and resisted Arab invasions.
5. Haiderpur Wetland, designated as a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, is situated within which wildlife sanctuary?
[A] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland is located within Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary near Bijnor Ganga Barrage and is a Ramsar site since 2021.
6. Who is credited as the original creator of the divine bow Gandiva in the Mahabharata?
[A] Brahma
[B] Indra
[C] Varuna
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma]
Notes:
Gandiva was crafted by Brahma and later wielded by gods before being given to Arjuna.
7. 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.
8. Which Mughal prince, renowned for his interest in architecture and mysticism, made significant contributions to cultural sites in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Bahadur Shah I
[C] Shah Shuja
[D] Dara Shikoh
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Correct Answer: D [Dara Shikoh]
Notes:
Dara Shikoh, eldest son of Shah Jahan, was noted for promoting Sufi culture, translating Hindu scriptures into Persian, and patronizing spiritual and cultural sites in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Consider the following border combinations between Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states:
- Uttar Pradesh–Himachal Pradesh: Saharanpur
- Uttar Pradesh–Jharkhand: Sonbhadra
- Uttar Pradesh–Rajasthan: Jhansi
- Uttar Pradesh–Chhattisgarh: Sonbhadra
Which of the above border combinations is incorrect?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 4
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
Border combination 3 is incorrect because Jhansi borders Madhya Pradesh, not Rajasthan. The Rajasthan-Uttar Pradesh border passes through Agra and Mathura districts, not Jhansi. All other options listed—Saharanpur with Himachal Pradesh, Sonbhadra with Jharkhand, and Sonbhadra with Chhattisgarh—are correct border combinations of Uttar Pradesh.
10. Why is Bhabar soil, found near Himalayan rivers, generally unsuitable for agriculture?
[A] It contains high levels of clay, making plowing difficult.
[B] It frequently gets waterlogged due to poor drainage.
[C] It is extremely porous, causing water to drain quickly beyond plant root reach.
[D] It is highly acidic, affecting crop growth adversely.
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Correct Answer: C [It is extremely porous, causing water to drain quickly beyond plant root reach.]
Notes:
Bhabar soil is coarse and porous, leading to rapid water percolation and lack of moisture retention for crops.
