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 event destroyed the ancient Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat?
[A] Invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Attack by Timur
[D] Revolt of 1857
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Correct Answer: C [Attack by Timur]
Notes:
Timur’s invasion of India in 1398 resulted in the destruction of many sites, including the historical Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat. His northern campaign left a deep impact, and records indicate large-scale plundering and devastation across Uttar Pradesh during this period.
2. Who was the Nawab responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 during a famine to provide employment; it features a large beamless vaulted chamber and a labyrinth called Bhul-bhulaiya.
3. Over which river is the historic Shahi Bridge in Jaunpur built?
[A] Ganges
[B] Gomti
[C] Yamuna
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Gomti]
Notes:
Shahi Bridge, built in 1568-69 by Munim Khan under Akbar, spans the Gomti River in Jaunpur.
4. Who founded the Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902?
[A] Hakim Abdul Aziz
[B] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[C] Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
[D] Dr. Zakir Husain
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Correct Answer: A [Hakim Abdul Aziz]
Notes:
Hakim Abdul Aziz established Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902, promoting Unani medicine and opposing mixing medical systems.
5. Who is regarded as the earliest historical figure credited with developing Khadiboli as a literary language?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Bharatendu Harishchandra
[D] Rahim
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Correct Answer: B [Amir Khusro]
Notes:
Amir Khusro pioneered Khadiboli’s use in literature, laying foundations for later Hindi and Urdu.
6. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Kachhua (Turtle) Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a protected area intended for the conservation of freshwater turtles and Ganges river dolphins.
- Fishing activities are legally allowed for local communities within the sanctuary limits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect, as the Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Varanasi, not Prayagraj. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary was established in 1989 primarily for the conservation of turtles and the Ganges river dolphin. Statement 3 is incorrect because fishing is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in the sanctuary area.
8. Which of the following monuments are located within the Agra Fort?
1. Moti Masjid
2. Diwan-i-Am
3. Musamman Burj
4. Anguri Bagh
Select the correct answer:
[A] 2, 3 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:
Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uttar Pradesh and hosts several important monuments from the Mughal era. Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Musamman Burj, and Anguri Bagh are all significant structures located within the fort complex. Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque, Diwan-i-Am served as the hall of public audience, Musamman Burj is renowned for its octagonal tower, and Anguri Bagh is a garden famed for its geometric design, all exemplifying the grandeur of Mughal architecture.
9. Which site in Faizabad is linked to Lord Rama’s ‘jal samadhi’?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Company Gardens
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Correct Answer: B [Guptar Ghat]
Notes:
Guptar Ghat, located on the Sarayu River in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is revered as the place where Lord Rama is believed to have taken ‘jal samadhi’. Nearby, ancient temples add religious and historical significance to the site, making it an important pilgrimage destination for devotees.
10. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famed for cultural and historical heritage?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Ghazipur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is one of the oldest inhabited cities globally, known for its spiritual traditions, ghats on the Ganges, classical arts, and ancient temples, serving as a principal cultural and religious hub of India for millennia.
