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. Who was the first wife of Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi?
[A] Manikarnika Tambe
[B] Ramabai
[C] Anand Rao
[D] Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: B [Ramabai]
Notes:
Ramabai was Gangadhar Rao’s first wife. She died soon after marriage, before he married Manikarnika Tambe, who became Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
2. Who was the builder of the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 as a Shia congregation hall and mausoleum.
3. Which Nawab of Awadh moved the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow and commissioned the construction of Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Saadat Ali Khan
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the Awadh capital to Lucknow and built Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza, key monuments of the city.
4. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the rank of Uttar Pradesh among all Indian states in terms of increase in total green cover (forest + tree)?
[A] First
[B] Fifth
[C] Second
[D] Third
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Correct Answer: C [Second]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Uttar Pradesh ranks second in total green cover increase among Indian states, with a net gain of 559.19 sq km. Chhattisgarh holds the first position with 684 sq km increase. Other top states include Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
5. Which tree provides the leaves most commonly used for rolling beedis (traditional Indian cigars)?
[A] Semal
[B] Tendu
[C] Babool
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: B [Tendu]
Notes:
Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves are preferred for rolling beedis in India, especially in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Their flexibility, slow burning characteristic, and wide availability make them ideal for this purpose and vital to rural economies dependent on minor forest produce.
6. What is the elected member strength range for UP Municipal Corporation?
[A] 25–55
[B] 30–90
[C] 60–110
[D] 10–24
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Correct Answer: C [60–110]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act specifies 60–110 as the elected member range, based on population size and area. This is unique for UP compared to many other states, ensuring adequate urban representation.
7. Which poet is linked to Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kunwar Mahendra Singh Bedi ‘Sahar’
[B] Kedarnath Singh
[C] Gopaldas Neeraj
[D] Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’
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Correct Answer: D [Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’]
Notes:
Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ was born in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He is a famous Urdu poet and won the Jnanpith Award in 1969. His works are celebrated in Indian literature for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
8. Which region emerged as the main centre of Vedic culture during the Post-Rigvedic period?
[A] Madhyadesh (Ganga-Saraswati Doab)
[B] Punjab
[C] Magadha
[D] Avanti
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Correct Answer: A [Madhyadesh (Ganga-Saraswati Doab)]
Notes:
In the Post-Vedic period, the cultural centre shifted eastward to Madhyadesh, particularly the Ganga-Saraswati Doab.
9. In which year was Darul Uloom Deoband established?
[A] 1875
[B] 1888
[C] 1866
[D] 1857
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Correct Answer: C [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband, established in 1866 in Uttar Pradesh, is known as the birthplace of the Deobandi Islamic movement and is one of the largest Islamic seminaries in the world.
10. Who founded the Hindi children’s magazine Balsakha in 1917?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Pandit Badrinath Bhatt
[C] Thakur Srinath Singh
[D] Chintamani Ghosh
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Correct Answer: D [Chintamani Ghosh]
Notes:
Balsakha was established by Chintamani Ghosh in 1917 and published from Indian Press, Allahabad. It became a pioneer in Hindi children’s literature during early 20th century, emphasizing moral values and educational content. Its influence extended across northern India, shaping childhood reading habits.
