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 Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE?
[A] Hagana
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Hagamasha
[D] Azes
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, mentioned on Brahmi coin inscriptions, was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE. He is among the earliest named rulers of the Northern Satraps in this region.
2. 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.
3. Who founded the Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902?
[A] Hakim Abdul Aziz
[B] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[C] Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
[D] Dr. Zakir Husain
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Correct Answer: A [Hakim Abdul Aziz]
Notes:
Hakim Abdul Aziz established Takmil al Tibb School in Lucknow in 1902, promoting Unani medicine and opposing mixing medical systems.
4. Which dynasty ruled Jaunpur as an independent kingdom and established it as a prominent center of education and culture?
[A] Lodhi dynasty
[B] Mughal dynasty
[C] Tughlaq dynasty
[D] Sharqi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Sharqi dynasty]
Notes:
The Sharqi dynasty, founded by Malik Sarwar in 1394, transformed Jaunpur into a major cultural and educational hub, earning it the name Siraj-e-Hind.
5. Which revered Sufi saint, whose tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri, profoundly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb at Fatehpur Sikri commemorates his influence on Akbar; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and named his son Salim (Jahangir) after him.
6. Who classifies Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh as per the 74th Amendment?
[A] Uttar Pradesh State Legislature
[B] President of India
[C] Governor of Uttar Pradesh
[D] Parliament of India
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Correct Answer: C [Governor of Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh declares the classification of Urban Local Bodies such as Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Nagar Panchayat based on population and urban characteristics.
7. Which communist leader called Chauri Chaura verdicts ‘legalised murder’ and urged a strike?
[A] Subhas Chandra Bose
[B] M. N. Roy
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: B [M. N. Roy]
Notes:
M. N. Roy, an early communist leader, denounced the Chauri Chaura verdicts as “legalised murder” and called for a general strike. He played a significant role in India’s leftist movement and was instrumental in founding the Communist Party of India in 1925.
8. Who becomes a leader after police violence in Karmabhoomi?
[A] Sukhada
[B] Amarkant
[C] Sakina
[D] Amarkant’s father
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Correct Answer: A [Sukhada]
Notes:
Sukhada, inspired by police brutality during a protest for untouchables, assumes leadership. Karmabhoomi is a 1932 Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand set in Uttar Pradesh. Sukhada’s character reflects transformation through social activism and reform movements depicted in the story.
9. Which monument in Faizabad is known for gardens and twin gateways?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Moti-Mahal
[C] Shahi Masjid
[D] Gulab Bari
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Correct Answer: D [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, noted for its rose garden and two large gateways. It’s an example of Mughal garden tomb architecture, popular among Awadh monuments.
10. In which year was Darul Uloom Deoband established?
[A] 1875
[B] 1888
[C] 1866
[D] 1857
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Correct Answer: C [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband, established in 1866 in Uttar Pradesh, is known as the birthplace of the Deobandi Islamic movement and is one of the largest Islamic seminaries in the world.
