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 is the name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950?
[A] Vijaylaxmi Pandit
[B] Sucheta Kripalini
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Anandi Ben Patel
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Correct Answer: D [Anandi Ben Patel]
Notes:
The name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950 is Anandi Ben Patel. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947.
2. Who commanded Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanwa, 1527?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Babur led the Mughals to victory over Rana Sanga at Khanwa in 1527, strengthening Mughal rule in North India and establishing his supremacy among regional rulers.
3. Hansari, historically a jagir under the Bhatelas Yadavas, is now a suburb of which city in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jhansi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Hansari is now a suburb of Jhansi and was historically a jagir under the Bhatelas Yadavas.
4. What was the capital of Jalaun State during its existence from 1806 to 1840?
[A] Orai
[B] Kalpi
[C] Ajaygarh
[D] Jalaun
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Correct Answer: D [Jalaun]
Notes:
Jalaun was the capital of Jalaun State, a Maratha princely state in Bundelkhand, existing from 1806 to 1840 before British annexation.
5. What is the official residence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kalidas Marg, Lucknow
[B] Raj Bhavan, Lucknow
[C] 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Lucknow
[D] Ganga Bhawan, Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidas Marg, Lucknow]
Notes:
Kalidas Marg in Lucknow is the official residence of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, currently occupied by Yogi Adityanath since 2017.
6. Which of the following personalities was associated with both Sher Shah Suri and Emperor Akbar?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Todarmal
[D] Tansen
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Correct Answer: C [Todarmal]
Notes:
Todarmal served in Sher Shah Suri’s administration and later became Akbar’s finance minister, introducing important revenue reforms.
7. The Bhakti era composition ‘Sursagar’ is primarily dedicated to which deity?
[A] Rama
[B] Krishna
[C] Vishnu
[D] Shiva
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna]
Notes:
‘Sursagar’ by Surdas celebrates Lord Krishna, focusing on his childhood and relationship with Radha.
8. Which of the following revolutionaries is, according to some historical claims, said to have participated in the Battle of Buxar?
[A] Tantia Tope
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Mangal Pandey
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: A [Tantia Tope]
Notes:
Tantia Tope is sometimes inaccurately linked to the Battle of Buxar, but he was mainly known for his role in the 1857 revolt and was born long after Buxar (1764).
9. Which of the following bird sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh is named after a prominent Indian political leader and was established most recently?
[A] Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
[B] Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
[C] Patna Bird Sanctuary
[D] Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary, situated in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2003. It honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, promotes avian conservation, and serves as a key stop for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It is the newest among the options.
10. In which year was the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCAE) launched by merging earlier conservation schemes?
[A] 2013
[B] 2005
[C] 2015
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: A [2013]
Notes:
The NPCAE was launched in 2013 by merging the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetland Conservation Programme. It focuses on protecting and improving aquatic ecosystem health and biodiversity.
