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 saint was born in Kannauj in 1493 under Sikandar Lodi’s reign?
[A] Sant Kabir Das
[B] Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari
[C] Guru Nanak Dev
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: B [Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari]
Notes:
Hazrat Pir Shah Jewna Al-Naqvi Al-Bokhari, born Kannauj 1493, was a famous Sufi saint during Sikandar Lodi’s reign, known for his spiritual influence in North India.
2. Which Kohra estate ruler actively joined the Bhoodan movement?
[A] Babu Bhoop Singh
[B] Babu Himmat Sah
[C] Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh
[D] Babu Beni Bahadur Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Babu Beni Bahadur Singh]
Notes:
Babu Beni Bahadur Singh, the last Kohra ruler, supported Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan movement by promoting voluntary land donation in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the land reform cause.
3. Which Awadh ruler took the title of Badshah in 1819?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[C] Saadat Ali Khan II
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah became the first Awadh ruler to assume the title Badshah in 1819, making Awadh a kingdom under British protection. His coinage bore the emperor’s title, distinguishing his reign in Awadh’s history.
4. Which Pala king is credited with founding the Vikramashila Mahavihara in Bihar?
[A] Gopala I
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Vikramashila Mahavihara was established by Pala king Dharmapala (783-820 CE) as a major Buddhist center alongside Nalanda.
5. Which tree species is predominantly found in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)
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Correct Answer: B [Sal (Shorea robusta)]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh.
6. During whose reign was the marble mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah in Agra constructed?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: D [Jahangir]
Notes:
The Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb in Agra was built during Jahangir’s reign; it was commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father and is the first Mughal structure entirely in white marble.
7. Who was a prominent leader involved in founding the Uttar Pradesh Kisan Sabha in 1918?
[A] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Indra Narayan Dwivedi
[D] Gobind Ballabh Pant
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Correct Answer: B [Gauri Shankar Mishra]
Notes:
Gauri Shankar Mishra played a key role in establishing the Uttar Pradesh Kisan Sabha in 1918, alongside leaders like Madan Mohan Malaviya and Indra Narayan Dwivedi to address farmer issues.
8. Consider the following soils found in Uttar Pradesh:
- Terai soil
- Khadar soil
- Bangar soil
- Red soil
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges them in order of their natural nitrogen content, from highest to lowest?
[A] Khadar, Terai, Bangar, Red soil
[B] Terai, Bangar, Khadar, Red soil
[C] Khadar, Bangar, Terai, Red soil
[D] Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil
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Correct Answer: D [Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil]
Notes:
- Terai soil is richest in nitrogen due to high organic matter from decaying vegetation.
- Khadar (new alluvial) has moderate nitrogen content owing to frequent river deposits.
- Bangar (old alluvium) is relatively depleted of nitrogen.
- Red soil is lowest in nitrogen, being typically poor in organic matter.
Thus, the correct descending order is Terai > Khadar > Bangar > Red soil.
9. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
10. What is Uttar Pradesh’s green cover target under the 2025 Green Chaupal initiative?
[A] 15%
[B] 12%
[C] 18%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: A [15%]
Notes:
The Green Chaupal initiative, launched in May 2025, sets a target to increase Uttar Pradesh’s green cover to 15% by 2030 from around 9.23%, focusing on plantation and conservation activities by gram sabhas.
