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 battle did Major General Lousada Barrow lead in 1857?
[A] Battle of Futtehpore
[B] Battle of Lucknow
[C] Battle of Kanpur
[D] Battle of Jhansi
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Futtehpore]
Notes:
Major General Lousada Barrow commanded British forces at the Battle of Futtehpore in 1857, achieving victory and securing a key supply line during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
2. Which Awadh ruler took the title of Badshah in 1819?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[C] Saadat Ali Khan II
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah became the first Awadh ruler to assume the title Badshah in 1819, making Awadh a kingdom under British protection. His coinage bore the emperor’s title, distinguishing his reign in Awadh’s history.
3. Who is the eldest Ashtasakhi famous for pacifying Radha in Braj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Vishaka
[B] Champaklata
[C] Chitra
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: D [Lalita]
Notes:
Lalita is the eldest among the Ashtasakhis, the eight principal companions of Radha. She is mainly recognized for her role in pacifying Radha and mediating in her pastimes with Krishna in Braj, Uttar Pradesh. Her unique position makes her central among the Ashtasakhis.
4. Which ICS officer appointed in 1878 encouraged the construction of the Garden Gate in Bulandshahr?
[A] Frederic Growse
[B] William Muir
[C] John Lawrence
[D] Henry Lawrence
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Correct Answer: A [Frederic Growse]
Notes:
Frederic Growse, appointed in 1878, promoted Indian craft and encouraged the Garden Gate’s construction in Bulandshahr.
5. Pandita Brahmacharini Chandabai was associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
Notes:
Pandita Brahmacharini Chandabai (1880–1977) was a notable Jain scholar and reformer, famed for advancing women’s education and founding Jain Mahiladarsh, India’s oldest women’s Jain magazine. She received the title ‘Pandita’ for her mastery in Sanskrit and Jain texts.
6. Who was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh and introduced land revenue reforms to safeguard farmers?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Saadat Ali Khan]
Notes:
Saadat Ali Khan founded the autonomous Awadh kingdom in 1722 and implemented land revenue reforms to protect farmers from landlord exploitation.
7. Who led the revolt in Jhansi after the British denied her adopted son’s claim to the throne during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Tantia Tope
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: A [Rani Lakshmi Bai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt in Jhansi after the British rejected her adopted son’s claim, becoming a key leader in the 1857 uprising.
8. Consider the following sets of districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot
- Kanpur, Sitapur, Unnao
- Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar
- Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras
Which of the above sets includes districts where soil erosion by water is aggravated due to deforestation combined with terrain undulations?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot are characterized by hilly or plateau terrain where significant deforestation occurs. This combination accelerates water-induced soil erosion. In contrast, the other listed districts mostly have plains and lower slopes, making the problem less severe. Therefore, only Set 1 fits the criteria outlined in the question.
9. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest gram (chana) production?
[A] Sitapur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: C [Hamirpur]
Notes:
Hamirpur district leads Uttar Pradesh in gram production due to its favorable agro-climatic conditions.
10. Which river system does National Waterway-1 use in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga–Yamuna only
[B] Ghaghara–Saryu only
[C] Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly
[D] Gomati–Rapti–Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 (NW-1) runs along the Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly river system, stretching from Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to Haldia (West Bengal), and is the longest waterway in India.
