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 site in Vijaygarh Fort is known for artistic rock carvings linked to Chandrakanta?
[A] Mira Sagar
[B] Ram Sagar
[C] Rang Mahal
[D] Vishnuverdhan Pillars
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Correct Answer: C [Rang Mahal]
Notes:
Rang Mahal in Vijaygarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its intricate rock carvings and historical association with Princess Chandrakanta, a fictional character from Devaki Nandan Khatri’s novel “Chandrakanta”. It is a popular tourist and heritage attraction in the region.
2. Which ancient site in Lakhimpur Kheri was capital of Virata Kingdom?
[A] Khairigarh
[B] Balmiar-Barkhar
[C] Dudhwa
[D] Oel
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Correct Answer: B [Balmiar-Barkhar]
Notes:
Balmiar-Barkhar, in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, is traditionally linked to the Virata Kingdom, a major kingdom in the Mahabharata where the Pandavas spent their incognito exile. Other sites like Khairigarh, Dudhwa, and Oel are also in Lakhimpur Kheri but lack this association.
3. Who is credited as the original creator of the divine bow Gandiva in the Mahabharata?
[A] Brahma
[B] Indra
[C] Varuna
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma]
Notes:
Gandiva was crafted by Brahma and later wielded by gods before being given to Arjuna.
4. 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.
5. Which revered Sufi saint, whose tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri, profoundly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb at Fatehpur Sikri commemorates his influence on Akbar; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and named his son Salim (Jahangir) after him.
6. Consider the following statements regarding wheat production in Uttar Pradesh:
- Wheat is cultivated in almost all regions of Uttar Pradesh except the Bundelkhand and Vindhya regions.
- Wheat cultivation requires approximately 10°C–15°C during sowing and 50–75 cm of annual rainfall.
- Eastern and North-Eastern Uttar Pradesh generally register lower wheat yields due to excessive rainfall.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Statement 1 is incorrect because Bundelkhand does produce wheat, though less than other regions; only some northern hilly and southern plateau regions are less suitable. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: wheat requires 10°C–15°C at sowing, 50–75 cm rainfall, and yields are lower in eastern parts due to excess rain.
- Statement 2: Correct climatic requirements.
- Statement 3: Yield factors in eastern UP.
7. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the rank of Uttar Pradesh among all Indian states in terms of increase in total green cover (forest + tree)?
[A] First
[B] Fifth
[C] Second
[D] Third
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Correct Answer: C [Second]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Uttar Pradesh ranks second in total green cover increase among Indian states, with a net gain of 559.19 sq km. Chhattisgarh holds the first position with 684 sq km increase. Other top states include Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
8. Which Uttar Pradesh cities have Special Courts for SC/ST & Anti-Corruption cases?
[A] Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Ghaziabad
[B] Allahabad, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Mirzapur
[C] Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, Sitapur
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Special Courts under the SC/ST and Anti-Corruption Acts are in Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Gorakhpur as per official notifications in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Who organized the Mahila Sashastra Dal (Women’s Armed Group) during the 1857 revolt in Kanpur?
[A] Azizun Bai
[B] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[C] Jhalkari Bai
[D] Rani Laxmibai
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Correct Answer: A [Azizun Bai]
Notes:
Azizun Bai, a Kanpur courtesan and revolutionary, formed the Mahila Sashastra Dal to support the 1857 uprising.
10. Which financial mechanism did Uttar Pradesh use most effectively in 2024–25 to become the national leader in compensatory afforestation?
[A] Green Climate Fund
[B] FRL
[C] SAPCC
[D] CAMPA
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Correct Answer: D [CAMPA]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh led India in compensatory afforestation in 2024–25 by utilizing CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) funds, achieving 32,933 ha of afforestation, covering 86% of its target, primarily in Shivalik, Kashi, and Varanasi divisions.
