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 Hagamasha in ancient Indian history?
[A] A famous poet of ancient India
[B] A king of the Maurya dynasty
[C] An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura
[D] A ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: C [An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura]
Notes:
Hagamasha was an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura, c. 1st century BCE. His rare coins are among the earliest Kshatrapa coin evidence from Mathura, helping trace Indo-Scythian presence in northern India.
2. Which city, birthplace of Lord Rama, is linked to the Awadhi language?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama. It is central to the Awadh region, where the Awadhi language is widely spoken. The city holds immense religious and cultural importance in India’s history and literature.
3. Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi was a famous Indian _______ and politician.
[A] Doctor
[B] Lawyer
[C] Engineer
[D] Teacher
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Correct Answer: B [Lawyer]
Notes:
Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi, who died in 1959, was a renowned lawyer and politician from Uttar Pradesh, serving as a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement and representing Uttar Pradesh in parliament.
4. 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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Correct Answer: B [Sal (Shorea robusta)]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh.
5. Who led the Eka Movement in 1921, and in which regions of Uttar Pradesh did it mainly spread?
[A] Ram Chandra; Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi
[B] Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur
[C] Shiv Narayan; Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Agra, and Meerut
[D] Baba Ramchandra; Ghazipur, Faizabad, Jaunpur, and Moradabad
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Correct Answer: B [Madari Pasi; Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur]
Notes:
The Eka Movement was led by Madari Pasi and mainly spread in Hardoi, Bahraich, Sultanpur, and Sitapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
6. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali was appointed as the first Indian Ambassador to the US after Independence in 1947.
7. Which planting method is promoted under Upvan Scheme to reduce urban heat islands?
[A] Miyawaki method
[B] Linear avenue planting
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method, emphasizing dense and fast-growing plantations, is supported under Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme (2025–26) to develop mini-forests and reduce heat islands in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Budget allocation is ₹70 crore for urban greening with ~2,000 m² mini-forests.
8. What percentage of power generated by the Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 75%
[D] 90%
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Correct Answer: C [75%]
Notes:
75.12% of the power produced at Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant is allocated to Uttar Pradesh, while 24.88% is supplied to Assam. Ghatampur is a major thermal project in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Who was Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court before D.Y. Chandrachud?
[A] Syed Rafat Alam
[B] Shiva Kirti Singh
[C] Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
[D] Govind Mathur
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Correct Answer: B [Shiva Kirti Singh]
Notes:
Justice Shiva Kirti Singh served as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court from 2012-2013, immediately before Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. He was later elevated to the Supreme Court, reflecting the practice of promoting experienced High Court judges to apex judiciary positions in India.
10. 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.
