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. DASTAK campaign which was launched in Uttar Pradesh is associated with which of the following?
[A] Eradication of Child labour
[B] Eradication of Dowry
[C] Eradication of Encephalitis
[D] Eradication of domestic violence
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Correct Answer: C [Eradication of Encephalitis]
Notes:
DASTAK campaign was launched by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to eradicate communicable diseases as well as Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) disease. Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne (Culex species) disease.
2. Which script is used on Buland Darwaza to mark Akbar’s victories?
[A] Naskh script inscription
[B] Persian inscription
[C] Arabic inscription
[D] Sanskrit inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Persian inscription]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza’s main gateway bears a Persian inscription commemorating Akbar’s 1572 conquest of Gujarat, enhancing Fatehpur Sikri’s historical and architectural significance. The use of Persian reflects Mughal administrative and cultural preferences. No Sanskrit, Arabic, or Naskh inscriptions commemorate this event on the gateway.
3. Who was Hagamasha in ancient Indian history?
[A] A famous poet of ancient India
[B] A king of the Maurya dynasty
[C] An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura
[D] A ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: C [An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura]
Notes:
Hagamasha was an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura, c. 1st century BCE. His rare coins are among the earliest Kshatrapa coin evidence from Mathura, helping trace Indo-Scythian presence in northern India.
4. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh
[C] Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
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Correct Answer: A [Marri Chenna Reddy]
Notes:
Marri Chenna Reddy served as Uttar Pradesh Governor from 1974 to 1977, overseeing the state during periods including President’s rule. He held governor posts in several Indian states during his political career.
5. Who was the Indian revolutionary bookbinder involved in the 1857 uprising, arrested and hanged in Patna?
[A] Peer Ali Khan
[B] Veer Kunwar Singh
[C] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
[D] Shivaji
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Correct Answer: A [Peer Ali Khan]
Notes:
Peer Ali Khan was a bookbinder who distributed secret messages during the 1857 uprising; arrested and hanged in Patna.
6. Who was the builder of the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 as a Shia congregation hall and mausoleum.
7. What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway and which locations does it link in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia
[B] 302 km; Agra to Lucknow
[C] 135 km; Ghaziabad to Sonipat
[D] 96 km; Delhi to Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [1,047 km; Greater Noida to Ballia]
Notes:
The Ganga Expressway is an 8-lane, 1,047 km access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Greater Noida in the west to Ballia in the east, passing through major cities such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Raebareli, and Bulandshahar.
8. On which date is ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] 25th January
[B] 24th January
[C] 26th January
[D] 23rd January
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Correct Answer: B [24th January]
Notes:
24th January is celebrated as Uttar Pradesh Day, also known as UP Diwas, marking the foundation day of the state. On 24 January 1950, the United Provinces was officially renamed Uttar Pradesh. The observance of Uttar Pradesh Day was proposed by the 24th governor, Ram Naik, and was officially adopted by the state government in May 2017. The state celebrates its culture, achievements, and progress on this day with various events and ceremonies across Uttar Pradesh.
9. 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.
10. Where did the Chauri Chaura Incident of 1922 take place?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
The Chauri Chaura Incident occurred at Chauri Chaura near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 4 February 1922, resulting in the suspension of Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement.
