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. Uttar Pradesh shares it borders with how many states ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares boundary with maximum number of other Indian states. It shares its border with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar as well as Delhi
2. Which facility is provided at the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal?
[A] Cold storage unit
[B] Commodity transit shade
[C] Grain silo
[D] Container yard
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Correct Answer: B [Commodity transit shade]
Notes:
The Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal offers a commodity transit shade for swift temporary storage and handling of goods. The terminal, inaugurated on River Ganga, supports logistics for cargo movement and is a significant component under the Jal Marg Vikas Project.
3. Which Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
4. Which ancient Indian text highlights the political and religious significance of Prayaga as a prominent sacred site?
[A] Vayu Purana
[B] Garuda Purana
[C] Agni Purana
[D] Matsya Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Matsya Purana]
Notes:
The Matsya Purana praises Prayaga (Prayagraj) for its immense merit and strategic importance, especially in context of royal rituals like Ashvamedha.
5. Who was the Raja of Sarila between 1882 and 1898?
[A] Raja Khallak Singh
[B] Rao Sambhar Singh
[C] Mahipal Singh Ju Deo
[D] Pahar Singh Ju Deo
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Correct Answer: D [Pahar Singh Ju Deo]
Notes:
Pahar Singh Ju Deo became Raja of Sarila after adoption in 1882, ruled until 1898 after Raja Khallak Singh’s death, and was a significant Bundelkhand ruler in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
6. Which Mughal Emperor granted the perpetual lease of the Kuchesar estate in 1790?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Shah Alam II granted the perpetual lease of Kuchesar estate in 1790, later confirmed by the British in 1807.
7. What was the capital city of the ancient Kosala kingdom located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala; ruled by Rama, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
8. Shitala Mata Mandir in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which ancient folk deity known for healing diseases?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Shitala
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: C [Shitala]
Notes:
Shitala is worshipped as the goddess of sores, pustules, and diseases in North India.
9. At which location in the deltaic region does the Ganga divide into distributaries before merging with the Brahmaputra?
[A] Murshidabad
[B] Faridpur
[C] Khulna
[D] Goalanda
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Correct Answer: D [Goalanda]
Notes:
At Goalanda in Bangladesh, the Ganga (Padma) meets the Brahmaputra (Jamuna), forming the world’s largest river delta.
10. Among the following crops cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, which one requires the lowest average rainfall for successful growth?
[A] Wheat
[B] Gram
[C] Mustard
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Gram]
Notes:
Gram requires only 30–50 cm rainfall, less than wheat (50–75 cm), mustard, and rice (over 100 cm).
