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 of the following deities is NOT directly depicted in the Brahmana religion’s sculptural representations from Mathura?
[A] Brahma
[B] Durga
[C] Kartikeya
[D] Vishnu
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Correct Answer: C [Kartikeya]
Notes:
Brahmana sculptures at Mathura prominently feature Vishnu, Vasudeva, Surya, Durga, and Laxmi; Kartikeya is not directly depicted.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka:
- He established a calendar era known as the Vikrama era in 58 BCE.
- He convened the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir.
- He patronised scholars like Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 2 and 3 only
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: A [2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Kanishka did not establish the Vikrama era; this was instituted by King Vikramaditya in 58 BCE. Kanishka started the Shaka era in 78 AD. He did, however, convene the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir, and patronised eminent scholars such as Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
3. Which Mughal Emperor was blinded by Ghulam Kadir in 1788?
[A] Bahadur Shah I
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Akbar II
[D] Jahandar Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
In 1788, Ghulam Kadir blinded Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II during his occupation of Delhi. Marathas later restored Shah Alam II and drove out Ghulam Kadir. This event marked a significant decline of Mughal power in India.
4. Charkula folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed to celebrate the birth of which deity?
[A] Lord Krishna
[B] Lord Rama
[C] Radha
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: C [Radha]
Notes:
Charkula dance celebrates Radha’s birth and Krishna’s victory over Indra, performed in Braj region of Uttar Pradesh.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Where is the Qasmi Cemetery, the resting place of prominent Deobandi scholars, located?
[A] Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
[C] Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Osmania University, Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Qasmi Cemetery is situated inside Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, known for Deobandi scholars’ burials.
9. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
10. Which river basin in Lakhimpur Kheri district is most susceptible to environmental degradation?
[A] Gomati
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Sarayu
[D] Rapti
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Correct Answer: A [Gomati]
Notes:
Gomati’s major tributaries, including Saketa, Choha, and Andhra Choha, converge at Mohammadi in Lakhimpur Kheri, increasing ecological sensitivity.
