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 is true about the Meerut Conspiracy Case?
[A] The trial was held in Delhi, India.
[B] The trial concluded in 1929.
[C] The accused were charged under Section 121A of IPC.
[D] The case had no impact on the Communist movement.
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Correct Answer: C [The accused were charged under Section 121A of IPC.]
Notes:
The Meerut Conspiracy Case accused were charged under IPC Section 121A for conspiring against the British government. The charges were related to fomenting a Communist movement in India. The trial had significant impact in shaping Indian communism and labor movements thereafter.
2. Who commanded Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanwa, 1527?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Babur led the Mughals to victory over Rana Sanga at Khanwa in 1527, strengthening Mughal rule in North India and establishing his supremacy among regional rulers.
3. Consider the following districts of the Bundelkhand region:
- Banda
- Jhansi
- Jalaun
Which of the following correctly represents the descending order of average annual rainfall among these districts?
[A] Jhansi > Banda > Jalaun
[B] Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun
[C] Jalaun > Jhansi > Banda
[D] Jalaun > Banda > Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun]
Notes:The correct sequence is
- Banda (approx. 104 cm)
- Jhansi (approx. 90 cm)
- Jalaun (approx. 81 cm)
Banda receives the highest annual rainfall in Bundelkhand among the listed districts, followed by Jhansi and Jalaun. Knowing such environmental variations is essential for regional planning and resource management.
4. Who was the first Speaker of the UP Legislative Assembly after independence?
[A] Sucheta Kriplani
[B] Anna Ram Govind Kher
[C] Chandra Bhanu Gupta
[D] Syama Prasad Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: B [Anna Ram Govind Kher]
Notes:
Anna Ram Govind Kher became the first Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1952, following India’s independence and the first general elections in the state.
5. Bara Imambara is famous for which architectural feature?
[A] Brick-made Buddha statues
[B] The tallest minaret in India
[C] A central vaulted hall without beams
[D] World’s largest open-air observatory
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Correct Answer: C [A central vaulted hall without beams]
Notes:
Bara Imambara, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its impressive central vaulted hall, which is among the largest arched constructions in the world that does not employ any supporting beams. Built in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula, it demonstrates remarkable engineering skills of its era. The Imambara also features the famous Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth) and a unique step-well (Baoli), adding to its architectural and historical significance.
6. Which key project did Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway complete in 1883?
[A] Dufferin Bridge over the Ganges
[B] Gomti Bridge in Lucknow
[C] Yamuna Bridge in Allahabad
[D] Ghaghra Bridge in Faizabad
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Correct Answer: A [Dufferin Bridge over the Ganges]
Notes:
Dufferin Bridge, also called Malviya Bridge, was completed in 1883 by Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway, facilitating rail and road connectivity between Varanasi and Mughalsarai across the Ganges.
7. Which Indo-Scythian king is linked to the Mathura lion capital?
[A] Huvishka
[B] Strato II
[C] Vasudeva I
[D] Rajuvula
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Correct Answer: D [Rajuvula]
Notes:
The Mathura lion capital was commissioned under Rajuvula, highlighting his Indo-Scythian lineage and displaying Buddhist symbols, notably the triratana, reflecting his nominal Buddhist adherence during early 1st century CE.
8. Ratnapuri in Uttar Pradesh is birthplace of which Jain Tirthankara?
[A] Dharmanath
[B] Parshvanath
[C] Suvidhinath
[D] Neminath
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Correct Answer: A [Dharmanath]
Notes:
Ratnapuri, Uttar Pradesh, is the birthplace of the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Dharmanath. Several Jain temples at Ratnapuri are dedicated to him, making it a key pilgrimage destination for Jains. Parshvanath, Suvidhinath, and Neminath have their birthplaces in other locations in India.
9. Who built Malcha Mahal near Raisina Hill in 1325?
[A] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Firuz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Malcha Mahal, near Raisina Hill, was built in 1325 by Firuz Shah Tughlaq as a hunting lodge during the Tughlaq dynasty rule in Delhi.
10. On the dried bed of which ancient river is the Bhor Saidan archaeological site located?
[A] Sarasvati River
[B] Ghaggar River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Markanda River
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Correct Answer: A [Sarasvati River]
Notes:
Bhor Saidan is situated on the dried Sarasvati River bed, linked to Vedic period and Mahabharata era.
