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. Who was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[C] V.K. Krishna Menon
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali was appointed as the first Indian Ambassador to the US after Independence in 1947.
2. Which physiographic region acts as the transitional ecosystem between the Himalayan foothills and the Gangetic plains?
[A] Terai belt
[B] Bhabar region
[C] Duns
[D] Doab
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Correct Answer: A [Terai belt]
Notes:
The Terai belt, situated between the Bhabar and Gangetic plains, is a swampy, marshy region with high biodiversity, serving as a transition zone between the Himalayas and the plains.
3. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which ancient Vedic kingdom had Kampilya as its capital and included regions such as Bareilly, Budaun, and Farrukhabad?
[A] Panchala
[B] Kosala
[C] Kuru
[D] Videha
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Correct Answer: A [Panchala]
Notes:
Panchala was a prominent Vedic kingdom with Kampilya as its capital, covering present-day Bareilly, Budaun, and Farrukhabad.
5. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first sermon?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath]
Notes:
Buddha’s first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath.
6. Which dynasty built the Khajuraho Nagara-style temples in Bundelkhand?
[A] Paramara
[B] Chola
[C] Chandela
[D] Rathore
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Correct Answer: C [Chandela]
Notes:
Chandela dynasty ruled Bundelkhand (Jejakabhukti) from the 9th–13th century, constructing the famous Khajuraho temples noted for Nagara-style architecture. The Chandelas were prominent in central India, with Khajuraho now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. At which confluence is the Prayag Kumbh Mela held in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Haridwar Sangam (Ganges and Yamuna)
[B] Allahabad Sangam (Ganges and Gomti)
[C] Triveni Sangam (Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati)
[D] Varanasi Sangam (Ganges and Varuna)
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Correct Answer: C [Triveni Sangam (Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati)]
Notes:
Prayag Kumbh Mela is held at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Uttar Pradesh.
8. In which country is the Sonha language primarily spoken?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Notes:
Sonha is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in Nepal’s Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
9. In 1540, which fort did Sher Shah Suri invade and lay siege to?
[A] Chittorgarh Fort
[B] Gwalior Fort
[C] Jhansi Fort
[D] Kalinjar Fort
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Correct Answer: D [Kalinjar Fort]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri invaded and laid siege to Kalinjar Fort in 1540, which was then under the rule of Kirti Singh.
10. Which major political development in 1916 helped foster Hindu-Muslim unity in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] The establishment of Banaras Hindu University
[B] The signing of the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League
[C] The foundation of the Aligarh Muslim University
[D] The commencement of the Champaran Satyagraha
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Correct Answer: B [The signing of the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League]
Notes:
The 1916 Lucknow Pact united the Congress and Muslim League, leading to unprecedented Hindu-Muslim political cooperation in Uttar Pradesh and India.
