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. Arrange the following dynasties in the correct chronological order of their emergence: Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala.
[A] Chandela, Maurya, Gupta, Gahadavala
[B] Gupta, Chandela, Maurya, Gahadavala
[C] Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala
[D] Gahadavala, Gupta, Maurya, Chandela
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Maurya, Gupta, Chandela, Gahadavala]
Notes:
Maurya (322–187 BC) was followed by Gupta (319–543 AD), then Chandela (8th–11th century), and lastly Gahadavala (9th–13th century).
2. Who was responsible for constructing the Badaun Fort in Uttar Pradesh around 240 BCE?
[A] Ashoka the Great
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Raja Man Singh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ashoka the Great]
Notes:
Badaun Fort was built by Ashoka the Great circa 240 BCE, originally named BudhhMau.
3. Over which national park does the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway feature a 12 km elevated wildlife corridor?
[A] Corbett National Park
[B] Rajaji National Park
[C] Jim Corbett National Park
[D] Valmiki National Park
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Rajaji National Park]
Notes:
The expressway includes a 12 km elevated wildlife corridor over Rajaji National Park to protect animal movement.
4. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Lathi Nach is a cultural stick dance of the Tharu people, symbolizing their connection with nature and protection from wildlife.
5. Consider the following with reference to the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh:
- Direction of river flow and sediment deposition
- Spatial pattern of floodplain fertility
- Formation of ravines in western Uttar Pradesh
- Groundwater salinity in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above are primarily influenced by the differential distribution of elevation and slope?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 4
[C] 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Elevation and slope affect
- the direction of river flow and sedimentation
- floodplain fertility patterns
- ravine formation in western UP
However, groundwater salinity in eastern UP arises mainly from poor drainage and water stagnation rather than land slope or elevation differences.
6. Which international certification did the Narora Atomic Power Station receive in the year 2000?
[A] ISO-14001
[B] ISO-9001
[C] OHSAS-18001
[D] Six Sigma
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [ISO-14001]
Notes:
In 2000, Narora Atomic Power Station became the first atomic power plant in Asia to receive ISO-14001 certification for environmental management. It was also awarded the Golden Peacock Award for environment management.
7. Which is not a tourist destination in Bahraich district?
[A] Kalinjar Fort
[B] Dargah Sharif Syed Salar Masood Ghazi
[C] Katarnia Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Mari Mata Mandir
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Kalinjar Fort]
Notes:
Kalinjar Fort is in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. The other sites are in Bahraich.
8. Which river flows through Balrampur and Shravasti districts?
[A] Kuano
[B] Rapti
[C] Ghaghra
[D] Saryu
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti River traverses both Balrampur and Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh, originating in Nepal and serving as a major river system in the northern plains. It is known for its historical and geographical significance in eastern Uttar Pradesh, often causing seasonal floods in the region.
9. Which site in Faizabad is linked to Lord Rama’s ‘jal samadhi’?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Guptar Ghat
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Company Gardens
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Guptar Ghat]
Notes:
Guptar Ghat, located on the Sarayu River in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is revered as the place where Lord Rama is believed to have taken ‘jal samadhi’. Nearby, ancient temples add religious and historical significance to the site, making it an important pilgrimage destination for devotees.
10. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first sermon?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Lumbini
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Buddha’s first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath.
