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 first modern indigenous Indian art movement began in 1974?
[A] Samikshavad
[B] Bengal School of Art
[C] Progressive Artists’ Group
[D] Madras Art Movement

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2. In which event did the Sachans fight under Tatya Tope against the British?
[A] 1857 Revolt at Masawanpur
[B] Battle of Buxar
[C] Battle of Plassey
[D] First Anglo-Maratha War

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3. Who established Mathura Government Museum in 1874?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] Sir F.S. Growse
[C] John Marshall
[D] Mortimer Wheeler

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4. 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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5. Which FM radio channel was the first to operate in Agra, Faizabad, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Radio Mirchi
[B] Radio Mantra
[C] Red FM
[D] Big FM

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6. Which tree species is predominantly found in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)

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7. Which church, constructed between 1819 and 1821, is recognized as the oldest church in North India and the Agra Diocese?
[A] St. Mary’s Church, Delhi
[B] St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
[C] St. Thomas Church, Mumbai
[D] St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut

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8. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:

  1. He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
  2. He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
  3. His writings are included in the Adi Granth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above

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9. Which of the following regions is known for its high fertility due to annual silt deposition?
[A] Bangar
[B] Doab
[C] Khadar
[D] Bhabar

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10. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage

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