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 endangered animal inhabits Upper Gangetic Plains’ major rivers?
[A] Indian rhinoceros
[B] Mugger crocodile
[C] Lesser florican
[D] Ganges river dolphin
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Correct Answer: D [Ganges river dolphin]
Notes:
The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is endemic to the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system, classified as endangered by IUCN. It serves as an ecological health indicator and is legally protected under Indian law. Other listed species prefer different habitats outside this ecoregion’s major rivers.
2. Which sacred tree in Prayagraj is considered religiously important?
[A] Akshayavat
[B] Parijaat
[C] Bodhi Tree
[D] Kalpavriksha
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Correct Answer: A [Akshayavat]
Notes:
Akshayavat is the immortal fig tree located at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is a major Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be indestructible and sacred since ancient times.
3. Who introduced the silver “Tanka” and copper “Jital” coins in Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Balban
[B] Qutb ud-Din Aibak
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: D [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish standardized Delhi Sultanate coinage by introducing the silver Tanka and copper Jital around 1220 CE.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:
- He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
- He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
- 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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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Kabir was not born to a Brahmin family; historical accounts describe him as born to a Muslim weaver family in Varanasi. He was indeed a disciple of Swami Ramananda, which shaped his philosophical outlook. Significantly, many of his poetic verses are present in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- Statements 2 & 3: Correct
5. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
6. Which tourist site is located in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Dashavatar Temple
[B] Jhansi Fort
[C] Chaurasi Gumbad
[D] Parichha Dam
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Correct Answer: C [Chaurasi Gumbad]
Notes:
Chaurasi Gumbad is in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. Dashavatar Temple is in Lalitpur district, Jhansi Fort and Parichha Dam are both located in Jhansi district. Chaurasi Gumbad is an architectural landmark built during the Lodi era.
7. Which feature makes Lalitpur distinct in Jhansi Division?
[A] It was a British cantonment town.
[B] It has uranium deposits.
[C] It shares a border with Bihar.
[D] It has the lowest sex ratio.
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Correct Answer: B [It has uranium deposits.]
Notes:
Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi Division, uniquely has uranium deposits. Jhansi was a British cantonment, Jalaun has the lowest sex ratio, and no district in the division borders Bihar; Lalitpur borders Madhya Pradesh. This mineral distinction sets Lalitpur apart regionally.
8. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Battle of Chandawar (1193-94)?
[A] Establishment of Delhi Sultanate under Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Defeat of Jaichand of Kannauj and expansion of Ghori’s control over Northern India
[C] Defeat of Muhammad Ghori by Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Victory of Rajputs over Turks in the Doab region
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Correct Answer: B [Defeat of Jaichand of Kannauj and expansion of Ghori’s control over Northern India]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar (1193-94), fought near Firozabad on the banks of the Yamuna, resulted in Muhammad Ghori defeating Jaichand, the last significant ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty. This victory enabled Ghori to expand his control over northern India, removing a major obstacle to Turko-Afghan dominance. It marked a significant setback for native dynasties, thereby paving the way for centuries of Muslim rule in the region.
9. Which Arab geographer documented his visit to Koil (now Aligarh)?
[A] Al-Masudi
[B] Ibn Batutah
[C] Al-Idrisi
[D] Al-Biruni
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Batutah]
Notes:
Ibn Batutah described Koil (present Aligarh) during his Indian journey in the 14th century, recording details in his travelogue “Rihla”. He traveled extensively across India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
10. 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.
