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. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi

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2. Which ancient city near the Vrishni clan was a prominent center for the worship of Vrishni heroes and is linked to early Vaishnava cults?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi

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3. 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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4. Where is the Qasmi Cemetery, the resting place of prominent Deobandi scholars, located?
[A] Within Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
[C] Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Osmania University, Telangana

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5. Which university in Gorakhpur is named after a prominent Indian political leader known for his contributions to social and economic reforms?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
[B] Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
[C] Maha Yogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University
[D] Mahayogi Gorakhnath University

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6. Who led the revolt in Kanpur during the 1857 uprising and proclaimed himself the Peshwa?
[A] Tantia Tope
[B] Rani Lakshmibai
[C] Nana Saheb
[D] Begum Hazrat Mahal

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7. What does the discovery of fossilized mammal remains in the Yamuna alluvium suggest?
[A] The Yamuna region was once a marine environment
[B] The Yamuna area experienced volcanic activity in recent times
[C] The Yamuna alluvium is composed of ancient Precambrian rocks
[D] The Yamuna plain has experienced geologically recent alluvial sedimentation, particularly since the Pleistocene epoch

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8. Which of the following rivers merges with the Ghaghara River at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Terhi
[B] Kuwana
[C] Rapti
[D] Saryu

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9. Which mineral does Uttar Pradesh lead in the national production of, specifically referring to aluminium hydroxide ore?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Diaspore
[C] Gypsum
[D] Limestone

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10. Which mineral is primarily used in Uttar Pradesh power plants for Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units to control SO₂ emissions?
[A] Limestone
[B] Granite
[C] Silica sand
[D] Dolomite

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