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 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.
2. Who was the eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula and a prominent Rohilla chieftain under Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?
[A] Zabita Khan
[B] Ghulam Qadir
[C] Najib Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Zabita Khan]
Notes:
Zabita Khan, eldest son of Najib-ud-Daula, was a Rohilla chieftain and Mir Bakhshi under Shah Alam II, fought in Third Battle of Panipat, and lost Delhi and Rohilkhand to Marathas.
3. Who is the leader of Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, the organization advocating for the creation of Bundelkhand state?
[A] Mayawati
[B] Akhilesh Yadav
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Raja Bundela
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Correct Answer: D [Raja Bundela]
Notes:
Raja Bundela leads Bundelkhand Mukti Morcha, campaigning for Bundelkhand statehood in parts of UP and MP.
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. Consider the following pairs of lakes and their associated rivers or hydrological systems:
- Keetham Lake — Agra Canal (Yamuna)
- Ramgarh Tal — Rapti River Floodplain
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar — Rihand River
- Taandadari — Meander (ox-bow)
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] All four pairs
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [All four pairs]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Keetham Lake is linked to Agra Canal (Yamuna).
- Ramgarh Tal is located on the Rapti River Floodplain.
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is a reservoir on the Rihand River.
- Taandadari is an ox-bow (meander) lake formation.
This matching is based on geography and hydrological associations found in standard references.
6. Which of the following is NOT a Central Government Programme and is instead a scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Gramin Swasthya Mission
[D] Pt. Nehru Utkarsh Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Expressway]
Notes:
The correct answer is Ganga Expressway. The Ganga Expressway is a massive infrastructure project initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to improve connectivity and drive economic development within the state. Stretching approximately 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, this expressway is not a Central Government scheme but a state-level initiative. It will parallel the Ganges River, facilitate trade, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities. In contrast, schemes like MGNREGA are centrally sponsored and implemented across India.
7. Who used a fake name during the Kakori train robbery?
[A] Ram Prasad Bismil
[B] Ashfaqulla Khan
[C] Murari Lal Gupta
[D] Mukundi Lal Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Murari Lal Gupta]
Notes:
Murari Lal Gupta used the alias Murari Lal Khanna during the 1925 Kakori train robbery organized by Hindustan Republican Association freedom fighters.
8. Who founded Charkhari State in 1765?
[A] Bikramajit Singh
[B] Khuman Singh
[C] Raja Chhatarsal
[D] Ratan Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Khuman Singh]
Notes:
Charkhari State in present-day Uttar Pradesh was founded by Khuman Singh in 1765 after disputes post-Bundela secession from Raja Chhatarsal. It remained a princely state until India’s independence.
9. Which climatic characteristic makes the Central Plains region of Uttar Pradesh distinctive?
[A] Consistently mild temperatures throughout the year
[B] High temperatures in summer with frost occurrence in winter
[C] Heavy monsoon rainfall in all seasons
[D] Low humidity and sparse rainfall year-round
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Correct Answer: B [High temperatures in summer with frost occurrence in winter]
Notes:
The Central Plains of Uttar Pradesh experience very high summer temperatures (up to 44°C) and occasional winter frost due to clear skies and low temperatures (15–16°C).
10. Which river is known for creating badland topography and serves as a natural political boundary among Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Betwa
[B] Chambal
[C] Son
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: B [Chambal]
Notes:
Chambal river forms extensive badlands (ravines) and acts as a boundary between Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
