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 in Vijaygarh Fort is known for artistic rock carvings linked to Chandrakanta?
[A] Mira Sagar
[B] Ram Sagar
[C] Rang Mahal
[D] Vishnuverdhan Pillars
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Correct Answer: C [Rang Mahal]
Notes:
Rang Mahal in Vijaygarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its intricate rock carvings and historical association with Princess Chandrakanta, a fictional character from Devaki Nandan Khatri’s novel “Chandrakanta”. It is a popular tourist and heritage attraction in the region.
2. What mainly caused the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede?
[A] Sudden rainfall
[B] Earthquake
[C] Altered course of the Ganges River
[D] Political rally
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Correct Answer: C [Altered course of the Ganges River]
Notes:
The Ganges River’s shifted course restricted available space at the Bund, resulting in severe crowd congestion and the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede. This incident remains one of India’s worst religious gathering tragedies. No major weather or political events were reported as causes.
3. Which Lucknow monument was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah after Najaf’s tomb?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Rumi Darwaza
[C] Shah Najaf Imambara
[D] Chattar Manzil
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Najaf Imambara]
Notes:
Shah Najaf Imambara in Lucknow was built by Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah. It is modeled after the tomb of Caliph Ali in Najaf, Iraq, and serves as his own mausoleum. The structure’s brilliant dome was inspired by the original Najaf monument.
4. Which event led to K. N. Joglekar’s imprisonment in 1929?
[A] Chauri Chaura Incident
[B] Kakori Train Robbery
[C] Quit India Movement
[D] Meerut Conspiracy Case
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Correct Answer: D [Meerut Conspiracy Case]
Notes:
K. N. Joglekar was imprisoned for involvement in the 1929 Meerut Conspiracy Case, alongside other communist and trade union leaders, marking a crucial episode in the history of the Communist movement in India under British colonial rule.
5. Where is the Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) of Army Aviation Corps situated?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
BFTS is located at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1987, it trains Indian Army Aviation Corps cadets in basic flying skills.
6. In which year did the British defeat the Marathas and gain control of Aligarh and Agra?
[A] 1817
[B] 1803
[C] 1857
[D] 1761
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Correct Answer: B [1803]
Notes:
In 1803, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, Lord Lake led the British forces to capture Aligarh and Agra from the Marathas, consolidating British power in northern India.
7. What is the main aim of the Fuel Wood Plantation scheme?
[A] To reduce the use of cow dung cakes
[B] To boost exports of wood
[C] To increase paper industry production
[D] To replace firewood with solar energy
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Correct Answer: A [To reduce the use of cow dung cakes]
Notes:
The Fuel Wood Plantation Scheme promotes the planting of firewood trees to reduce reliance on cow dung cakes for fuel, thereby improving rural energy resources and contributing to better soil fertility in affected regions.
8. Which alternative material has been prioritized by the Uttar Pradesh government as a substitute for river sand in infrastructure projects?
[A] M sand (Manufactured Sand)
[B] Crushed Limestone
[C] Recycled Concrete Aggregate
[D] Granite Chips
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Correct Answer: A [M sand (Manufactured Sand)]
Notes:
In 2024, Uttar Pradesh officially promoted M sand (manufactured sand) as an eco-friendly alternative to river sand for construction to prevent sand mining and support sustainable infrastructure development.
9. In which year did Uttar Pradesh grant industry status to film production?
[A] 1988
[B] 1975
[C] 1982
[D] 1985
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Correct Answer: A [1988]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh recognized film production as an industry in 1988, enabling filmmakers to benefit from state subsidies, access to financial support, and improved infrastructure, promoting the growth of cinema in the region.
10. Which of the following museums is correctly matched with its location and year of establishment?
[A] State Buddha Museum – Gorakhpur – 1995
[B] Lok Kala Museum – Ayodhya – 1988
[C] State Archaeological Museum – Kannauj – 1975
[D] Motilal Nehru Bal Museum – Prayagraj – 1957
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Correct Answer: C [State Archaeological Museum – Kannauj – 1975]
Notes:
The State Archaeological Museum was established in 1975 at Kannauj and is known for its rich collection illustrating the region’s history and culture. The other options are incorrectly matched: State Buddha Museum, Gorakhpur was set up in 1988 (not 1995); Lok Kala Museum is located in Lucknow, not Ayodhya; Motilal Nehru Bal Museum is in Lucknow (not Prayagraj) and was established in 1957.
