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 wife of Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi?
[A] Manikarnika Tambe
[B] Ramabai
[C] Anand Rao
[D] Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: B [Ramabai]
Notes:
Ramabai was Gangadhar Rao’s first wife. She died soon after marriage, before he married Manikarnika Tambe, who became Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
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. Which ancient Indian text highlights the political and religious significance of Prayaga as a prominent sacred site?
[A] Vayu Purana
[B] Garuda Purana
[C] Agni Purana
[D] Matsya Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Matsya Purana]
Notes:
The Matsya Purana praises Prayaga (Prayagraj) for its immense merit and strategic importance, especially in context of royal rituals like Ashvamedha.
4. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, dating to the Kushana period, is known for yielding numerous terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Ahichhatra
[C] Sonkh
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: C [Sonkh]
Notes:
Sonkh, near Mathura, provided significant Kushana period finds including terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, indicating its importance as a Buddhist center.
5. Who was the eldest son of Faizullah Khan and briefly served as Nawab of Rampur in 1793?
[A] Ghulam Muhammad Khan
[B] Ahmad Ali Khan
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Muhammad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Ali Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Khan was eldest son of Faizullah Khan and briefly Nawab of Rampur in 1793 before being deposed by his brother.
6. Who founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghans, established Rohilkhand in 1721 during Mughal decline.
7. Who established Agra as a strategic city on the banks of the Yamuna River before it came under British rule?
[A] Babur
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 as a strategic centre; it gained prominence under Mughals and later British rule.
8. Consider the following sets of districts in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot
- Kanpur, Sitapur, Unnao
- Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar
- Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras
Which of the above sets includes districts where soil erosion by water is aggravated due to deforestation combined with terrain undulations?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Districts like Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot are characterized by hilly or plateau terrain where significant deforestation occurs. This combination accelerates water-induced soil erosion. In contrast, the other listed districts mostly have plains and lower slopes, making the problem less severe. Therefore, only Set 1 fits the criteria outlined in the question.
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
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Correct Answer: A [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar traverses Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Son river, unlike the others listed.
10. Consider the following statements regarding wheat production in Uttar Pradesh:
- Wheat is cultivated in almost all regions of Uttar Pradesh except the Bundelkhand and Vindhya regions.
- Wheat cultivation requires approximately 10°C–15°C during sowing and 50–75 cm of annual rainfall.
- Eastern and North-Eastern Uttar Pradesh generally register lower wheat yields due to excessive rainfall.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Statement 1 is incorrect because Bundelkhand does produce wheat, though less than other regions; only some northern hilly and southern plateau regions are less suitable. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: wheat requires 10°C–15°C at sowing, 50–75 cm rainfall, and yields are lower in eastern parts due to excess rain.
- Statement 2: Correct climatic requirements.
- Statement 3: Yield factors in eastern UP.
