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 UP mango variety was first to get the GI tag?
[A] Malihabadi Dusseheri
[B] Langra
[C] Chausa
[D] Safeda
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Malihabadi Dusseheri]
Notes:
Malihabadi Dusseheri received the GI tag on 4 September 2009, making it the first mango variety from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this distinction.
2. In Sainthwar tradition, who is considered their legendary ancestor’s father?
[A] Bharata
[B] Rama
[C] Lakshmana
[D] Shatrughna
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Lakshmana]
Notes:
As per Sainthwar oral tradition in Uttar Pradesh, their ancestor Chandraketu is believed to be the son of Lakshmana, brother of Rama from the Ramayana.
3. Which Lucknow monument was modeled after Istanbul’s Sublime Porte?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Kaiserbagh Palace
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Rumi Darwaza]
Notes:
Rumi Darwaza, constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, is inspired by Istanbul’s Sublime Porte. It stands 60 feet tall and is a prominent example of Lucknow’s Awadhi-Turkish architectural blend, symbolizing the city’s historical connections to Ottoman design.
4. Who established Rohilkhand in northwest Uttar Pradesh in the early 18th century?
[A] Shivaji Maharaj
[B] Ali Muhammad Khan
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Bahadur Shah Zafar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ali Muhammad Khan]
Notes:
Ali Muhammad Khan, a Jat by birth, was adopted by Sardar Daud Khan and founded Rohilkhand. He was titled Nawab by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah in 1737. Rohilkhand became a significant region in present-day northwest Uttar Pradesh.
5. What was the capital city of the ancient Kosala kingdom located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala; ruled by Rama, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
6. In which city is the Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Gorakhpur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Located in Gorakhpur, UP, the planetarium features an 18m dome and advanced digital technology.
7. Who was the notorious dacoit from the Bhantu clan that terrorized the United Provinces in the 1920s?
[A] Phoolan Devi
[B] Veerappan
[C] Sultana Daku
[D] Jagga Jatt
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Sultana Daku]
Notes:
Sultana Daku was a feared dacoit from the Bhantu clan active in the United Provinces during the 1920s.
8. Consider the following statements regarding Kabir:
- He was born in Varanasi to a Brahmin family.
- He was a disciple of Swami Ramananda.
- His writings are included in the Adi Granth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Kabir was not born to a Brahmin family; historical accounts describe him as born to a Muslim weaver family in Varanasi. He was indeed a disciple of Swami Ramananda, which shaped his philosophical outlook. Significantly, many of his poetic verses are present in the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
- Statement 1: Incorrect
- Statements 2 & 3: Correct
9. Which river flows through Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh before merging with the Son river?
[A] Kanhar
[B] Rihand
[C] North Koel
[D] Sankh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar traverses Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Son river, unlike the others listed.
10. What is the main aim of the Fuel Wood Plantation scheme?
[A] To reduce the use of cow dung cakes
[B] To boost exports of wood
[C] To increase paper industry production
[D] To replace firewood with solar energy
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [To reduce the use of cow dung cakes]
Notes:
The Fuel Wood Plantation Scheme promotes the planting of firewood trees to reduce reliance on cow dung cakes for fuel, thereby improving rural energy resources and contributing to better soil fertility in affected regions.
