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 site near Farrukhabad is linked to Buddha’s descent from heaven?
[A] Sankisa
[B] Kampil
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Sankisa]
Notes:
Sankisa, near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally believed to be where Buddha descended from Tushita heaven. An Ashokan pillar and ancient stupas mark the site, making it important in Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.
2. Who helped fund the land for Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Varanasi, 1908?
[A] Upendra Narayan Deb
[B] Tarini Charan Pal
[C] None of the above
[D] Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal
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Correct Answer: D [Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal]
Notes:
In 1908, both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal contributed funds to purchase land for the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Luxa, Varanasi, supporting the Mission’s philanthropic activities and expansion.
3. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, dating to the Kushana period, is known for yielding numerous terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Ahichhatra
[C] Sonkh
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Sonkh]
Notes:
Sonkh, near Mathura, provided significant Kushana period finds including terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, indicating its importance as a Buddhist center.
4. Who is the 5th Jain Tirthankara born in Ayodhya to King Megha and Queen Mangalavati of the Ikshvaku dynasty?
[A] Rishabhanatha
[B] Ajitanatha
[C] Sumatinatha
[D] Shantinatha
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Correct Answer: C [Sumatinatha]
Notes:
Sumatinatha is the 5th Tirthankara, born in Ayodhya to King Megha and Queen Mangalavati of the Ikshvaku dynasty; emblem is Heron.
5. 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.
6. Who played a pivotal role in establishing the Awadh Kisan Sabha in 1920?
[A] Baba Ramchandra
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a religious leader-turned-activist, founded Awadh Kisan Sabha to unite peasants against landlord oppression in 1920.
7. What does the discovery of fossilized mammal remains in the Yamuna alluvium suggest?
[A] The Yamuna region was once a marine environment
[B] The Yamuna area experienced volcanic activity in recent times
[C] The Yamuna alluvium is composed of ancient Precambrian rocks
[D] The Yamuna plain has experienced geologically recent alluvial sedimentation, particularly since the Pleistocene epoch
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Correct Answer: D [The Yamuna plain has experienced geologically recent alluvial sedimentation, particularly since the Pleistocene epoch]
Notes:
Fossils of mammals in Yamuna alluvium show recent fluvial sedimentation, mainly from the Pleistocene and Holocene periods.
8. Consider the following tributaries of river Ganga:
- Gandak
- Ramganga
- Karmanasha
- Gomati
Which of the above meets the Ganga before it reaches Varanasi?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:Ramganga is the only listed tributary that joins the Ganga at Kannauj, significantly upstream of Varanasi. Gandak meets Ganga near Patna, Gomati near Ghazipur, and Karmanasha even closer to Varanasi, making Ramganga the only correct option in this context.
- Ramganga: joins at Kannauj
- Others: join further downstream or nearer Varanasi
9. Which of the following lakes is located near a site renowned for hosting a major fair during the Kartik month?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Radhakund]
Notes:
Radhakund, in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its grand Kartik fair, especially among devotees of Lord Krishna.
10. What is the current installed thermal power capacity of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5,933 MW
[B] 6,134 MW
[C] 7,140 MW
[D] 8,114 MW
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Correct Answer: C [7,140 MW]
Notes:
UPRVUNL’s installed thermal power capacity is 7,140 MW as of 2024–25, comprising five major state-owned thermal plants in Uttar Pradesh, making it a key electricity provider in the state.
