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 Lucknow monument was modeled after Istanbul’s Sublime Porte?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Kaiserbagh Palace
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: C [Rumi Darwaza]
Notes:
Rumi Darwaza, constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, is inspired by Istanbul’s Sublime Porte. It stands 60 feet tall and is a prominent example of Lucknow’s Awadhi-Turkish architectural blend, symbolizing the city’s historical connections to Ottoman design.
2. Who was the first wife of Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi?
[A] Manikarnika Tambe
[B] Ramabai
[C] Anand Rao
[D] Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: B [Ramabai]
Notes:
Ramabai was Gangadhar Rao’s first wife. She died soon after marriage, before he married Manikarnika Tambe, who became Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
3. Which statement about Tulsipur State is correct?
[A] Tulsipur State was famous for its diamond mines.
[B] The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.
[C] Tulsipur State was part of the Maratha Empire before annexation.
[D] Tulsipur State was a major silk trade center in the 18th century.
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Correct Answer: B [The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.]
Notes:
Rani Ishwari Devi of Tulsipur State was a prominent leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and resisted British rule. Tulsipur was a small princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh and Nepal Terai region.
4. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh served as the capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada and exhibits evidence of cultural continuity from the pre-Mauryan to Gupta period?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Ahichchhatra
[C] Sarnath
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Kaushambi]
Notes:
Kaushambi was the Vatsa capital; excavations reveal occupation and artifacts spanning pre-Mauryan to Gupta eras.
5. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: B [Charmanvati]
Notes:
Charmanvati is the historical name of the Chambal River, forming the Panchala Kingdom’s southern boundary as referenced in ancient texts like the Mahabharata.
6. Which city is recognized as a UNESCO City of Music?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, renowned for the Benares tabla gharana, was designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015. It has profound ties to Indian classical music with legends like Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan hailing from here.
7. 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.
8. Who laid the foundation of the Bijnor Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in 1926?
[A] Aminuddin Contractor
[B] Darshan Singh Bains
[C] British Collector Votts
[D] Lord Curzon
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Correct Answer: C [British Collector Votts]
Notes:
Foundation laid by British Collector Votts; tower built by Aminuddin Contractor.
9. 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.
10. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
