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 Nawab responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 during a famine to provide employment; it features a large beamless vaulted chamber and a labyrinth called Bhul-bhulaiya.
2. 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
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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
3. Consider the following rivers with respect to their confluence with the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh (from upstream to downstream):
- Ramganga
- Yamuna
- Gomati
- Varuna
Which one of the following sequences correctly represents their order of confluence from upstream to downstream?
[A] Ramganga → Gomati → Yamuna → Varuna
[B] Gomati → Ramganga → Yamuna → Varuna
[C] Yamuna → Ramganga → Gomati → Varuna
[D] Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna
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Correct Answer: D [Ramganga → Yamuna → Gomati → Varuna]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Ramganga (joins Ganga at Kannauj)
- Yamuna (joins at Prayagraj)
- Gomati (joins at Kaithi, Ghazipur)
- Varuna (joins at Varanasi)
This sequence follows the actual course of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the upstream-to-downstream confluences accurately.
4. Who dated Ayodhya’s establishment to early 17th century BCE in 1969–70?
[A] Awadh Kishore Narain
[B] Alexander Cunningham
[C] B. B. Lal
[D] Claude Robillard
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Correct Answer: A [Awadh Kishore Narain]
Notes:
Awadh Kishore Narain’s 1969–70 excavations at Ayodhya traced its origins to the early 17th century BCE, indicating its significance as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India according to archaeological evidence.
5. 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.
6. Who was the scribe responsible for copying the Razmnama manuscript British Library Or.12076 in 1598/99?
[A] Abul Fazl
[B] Mir Sayyid Ali
[C] Naqib Khan
[D] Raja Todar Mal
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Correct Answer: C [Naqib Khan]
Notes:
Naqib Khan copied the incomplete Razmnama manuscript Or.12076 in 1598/99, containing the last five Parwas of the Mahabharata with 24 Mughal miniatures.
7. Which royal family is historically associated with the Bhadri Family in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Oudh Royal Family
[B] Mankapur Royal Family
[C] Hasan Family of Kairana
[D] Yadav Family of Samajwadi Party
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Correct Answer: A [Oudh Royal Family]
Notes:
The Bhadri Family is linked to the Oudh Royal Family in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Historically, the city of Lucknow was part of which medieval territorial unit?
[A] Rohilkhand
[B] Awadh
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Baghelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Awadh]
Notes:
Lucknow was historically part of Awadh, a prominent Mughal suba (province), later becoming its capital under the Nawabs.
9. In which year and at which place was Tantia Tope executed by the British?
[A] 1858, Jhansi
[B] 1859, Gwalior
[C] 1859, Shivpuri
[D] 1860, Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C [1859, Shivpuri]
Notes:
Tantia Tope was executed in 1859 at Shivpuri for his role in the 1857 revolt.
10. Which village in Uttar Pradesh was the first to be declared a village forest under the Joint Forest Management program?
[A] Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)
[B] Bhabar (Pilibhit)
[C] Barkhera (Bareilly)
[D] Hardoi (Shahjahanpur)
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Correct Answer: A [Belhatthi (Sonbhadra)]
Notes:
Belhatthi in Sonbhadra district became the first village forest under Joint Forest Management in Uttar Pradesh, supported by Japanese funds for participatory forest conservation and community involvement.
