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 established Jamia Amjadia Rizvia in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi
[B] Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri
[C] Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
[D] Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
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Correct Answer: B [Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri]
Notes:
Jamia Amjadia Rizvia was founded in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, by Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri, renowned Islamic scholar and son of Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi. The seminary is well-known for Islamic education in the Bareilly Sunni tradition.
2. To which goddess is the Tarkulha Devi Temple in Gorakhpur dedicated?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kali
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Correct Answer: B [Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)]
Notes:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tarkulha, a form of Durga, and is linked to freedom fighter Bandhu Singh; known for Navaratri animal sacrifices and Chaitra Rama Navami fair.
3. Under which Kushan ruler did Vanaspara serve around 130 CE?
[A] Kanishka I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Huvishka
[D] Kujula Kadphises
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka I]
Notes:
Vanaspara was a Northern Satrap under Kushan ruler Kanishka I around 130 CE, as evidenced by inscriptions on the Sarnath Bala Boddhisattva statue.
4. Which physical division of Uttar Pradesh shows the greatest variation in altitude?
[A] Gangetic Plain
[B] Terai Region
[C] Plateau Region of the South
[D] Doab Region
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Correct Answer: C [Plateau Region of the South]
Notes:
The Plateau Region of the South features altitude variation from 300 m to 600 m due to hill ranges like Kaimur and Sonakar, unlike the state’s flatter regions.
5. In which year was Uttar Pradesh’s first Mineral Policy introduced?
[A] 1985
[B] 1998
[C] 1974
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh launched its inaugural Mineral Policy on 29 December 1998 to regulate mining activities, licensing, royalties, and promote sustainable mineral resource management in the state.
6. What is the national rank of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in glass (silica) sand production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh holds the 3rd rank in India for silica (glass) sand production, behind Rajasthan and Gujarat. Silica sand is essential for manufacturing glass, ceramics, foundry products, and is also used in construction and metallurgy industries.
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 unique feature distinguishes Mariam-uz-Zamani’s tomb from other Mughal tombs?
[A] It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.
[B] It features a golden spire on top.
[C] It has a dome made of marble.
[D] It is built entirely of white marble.
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Correct Answer: A [It lacks a dome and is constructed with brick and mortar.]
Notes:
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani notably lacks a dome, unlike other Mughal tombs. Built in 1623 near Agra, the structure is made of brick and mortar finished with stucco, setting it apart architecturally from more elaborate Mughal mausoleums that use marble and incorporate domes.
9. Vindhyachal Temple in Uttar Pradesh is located on which river’s bank?
[A] Yamuna River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Ganga River
[D] Sarayu River
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga River]
Notes:
Vindhyachal Temple, a major Shakti Pitha devoted to Goddess Vindhyavasini, stands on the Ganga River’s bank in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple attracts numerous pilgrims during Navratri due to its religious prominence.
10. Where is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Meerut
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut]
Notes:
Established in 2002, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and occupies about 562.5 acres of land.
