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 is true about the Meerut Conspiracy Case?
[A] The trial was held in Delhi, India.
[B] The trial concluded in 1929.
[C] The accused were charged under Section 121A of IPC.
[D] The case had no impact on the Communist movement.
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Correct Answer: C [The accused were charged under Section 121A of IPC.]
Notes:
The Meerut Conspiracy Case accused were charged under IPC Section 121A for conspiring against the British government. The charges were related to fomenting a Communist movement in India. The trial had significant impact in shaping Indian communism and labor movements thereafter.
2. Which statement is true about Kushinagar’s Parinirvana Stupa?
[A] The Parinirvana Stupa was excavated by Carlleyle in 1876, revealing a copper plate with the Nidana Sutra text.
[B] The Ramagrama stupa in Nepal is the only intact stupa containing relics of the Buddha.
[C] The reclining Buddha statue in the Parinirvana Temple is carved from a single block of red sandstone.
[D] A 3-meter tall seated Buddha statue carved from blue stone represents the Buddha in bhumi sparsh mudra.
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Correct Answer: A [The Parinirvana Stupa was excavated by Carlleyle in 1876, revealing a copper plate with the Nidana Sutra text.]
Notes:
In 1876, archaeologist Carlleyle excavated the Parinirvana Stupa at Kushinagar and discovered a copper plate bearing the Nidana Sutra text, one of the important early epigraphic evidences from the site.
3. Who is the eldest Ashtasakhi famous for pacifying Radha in Braj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Vishaka
[B] Champaklata
[C] Chitra
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: D [Lalita]
Notes:
Lalita is the eldest among the Ashtasakhis, the eight principal companions of Radha. She is mainly recognized for her role in pacifying Radha and mediating in her pastimes with Krishna in Braj, Uttar Pradesh. Her unique position makes her central among the Ashtasakhis.
4. Who led the Congress party when it assumed office in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in July 1937?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Ballabh Pant]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant led Congress in United Provinces when it took office in July 1937 after initial refusal.
5. The Farrukhabad Gharana, a prominent North Indian tabla tradition, is named after which city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Farrukhabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Farrukhabad]
Notes:
Farrukhabad Gharana originated in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, founded by Mir Akaasa and named by Ustad Haji Vilayat Ali Khan.
6. What was the capital of Jalaun State during its existence from 1806 to 1840?
[A] Orai
[B] Kalpi
[C] Ajaygarh
[D] Jalaun
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Correct Answer: D [Jalaun]
Notes:
Jalaun was the capital of Jalaun State, a Maratha princely state in Bundelkhand, existing from 1806 to 1840 before British annexation.
7. Who founded the Manda Zamindari near Prayagraj in 1542?
[A] Raja Manik Chand
[B] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
[C] Raja Gudan Deo
[D] Raja Vishwanath Pratap Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Gudan Deo]
Notes:
Raja Gudan Deo, a descendant of Raja Manik Chand, established Manda Zamindari in 1542 near Prayagraj.
8. Since 2007–08, what has been the primary focus of Operation Green in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Building eco-education centers
[B] Urban afforestation
[C] Wildlife anti-poaching units
[D] Upgrading forest parks and awareness centers
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Correct Answer: D [Upgrading forest parks and awareness centers]
Notes:
Operation Green, revitalized in 2007–08 in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at upgrading forest parks and ‘Van Chetna Kendras’ (forest awareness centers) to promote greenery and environmental awareness through community activities in all districts.
9. Which alternative material has been prioritized by the Uttar Pradesh government as a substitute for river sand in infrastructure projects?
[A] M sand (Manufactured Sand)
[B] Crushed Limestone
[C] Recycled Concrete Aggregate
[D] Granite Chips
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Correct Answer: A [M sand (Manufactured Sand)]
Notes:
In 2024, Uttar Pradesh officially promoted M sand (manufactured sand) as an eco-friendly alternative to river sand for construction to prevent sand mining and support sustainable infrastructure development.
10. Which river system does National Waterway-1 use in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga–Yamuna only
[B] Ghaghara–Saryu only
[C] Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly
[D] Gomati–Rapti–Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 (NW-1) runs along the Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly river system, stretching from Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to Haldia (West Bengal), and is the longest waterway in India.
