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 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.
3. Who was the 12th-century general raised by King Paramardi Deva of Mahoba?
[A] Alha
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Udal
[D] Dassraj
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Correct Answer: C [Udal]
Notes:
Udal, a legendary Bundelkhand general, was raised by King Paramardi Deva after his father Dassraj died. He is a heroic figure in the Alha-Khand epic, renowned for bravery, loyalty, and the legendary battles against Prithviraj Chauhan.
4. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE?
[A] Hagana
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Hagamasha
[D] Azes
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, mentioned on Brahmi coin inscriptions, was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE. He is among the earliest named rulers of the Northern Satraps in this region.
5. Which ghat in Varanasi is renowned as a major cremation site with approximately 25,000-30,000 cremations conducted annually?
[A] Assi Ghat
[B] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[C] Harishchandra Ghat
[D] Manikarnika Ghat
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Correct Answer: D [Manikarnika Ghat]
Notes:
Manikarnika Ghat is the principal cremation site in Varanasi, handling 25,000-30,000 cremations yearly, making it one of the most significant ghats for this purpose.
6. Which ICS officer appointed in 1878 encouraged the construction of the Garden Gate in Bulandshahr?
[A] Frederic Growse
[B] William Muir
[C] John Lawrence
[D] Henry Lawrence
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Correct Answer: A [Frederic Growse]
Notes:
Frederic Growse, appointed in 1878, promoted Indian craft and encouraged the Garden Gate’s construction in Bulandshahr.
7. Which Mughal emperor temporarily moved the imperial capital to Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Babur
[C] Humayun
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar shifted the capital to Fatehpur Sikri from 1571 to 1585, but left it due to water scarcity.
8. Consider the following statements regarding Nizamuddin Auliya:
- He was born in Delhi and later migrated to Budaun after his father's death.
- He belonged to the Suhrawardi Sufi order.
- He was a spiritual mentor to Amir Khusro.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:Only statement 3 is correct. Nizamuddin Auliya was born in Budaun, not Delhi, and belonged to the Chishti Sufi order, not Suhrawardi. He was indeed the spiritual mentor of the famous poet Amir Khusro.
- Statement 1 is incorrect (born in Budaun).
- Statement 2 is incorrect (Chishti order).
- Statement 3 is correct.
9. Which of the following personalities was associated with both Sher Shah Suri and Emperor Akbar?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Todarmal
[D] Tansen
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Correct Answer: C [Todarmal]
Notes:
Todarmal served in Sher Shah Suri’s administration and later became Akbar’s finance minister, introducing important revenue reforms.
10. The High-Value Plantation Scheme in Uttar Pradesh was initiated in 2008–09 across how many forest divisions?
[A] 10
[B] 24
[C] 32
[D] 16
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Correct Answer: D [16]
Notes:
The High-Value Plantation Scheme started in Uttar Pradesh in 2008–09, covering 16 forest divisions. The scheme aims to promote the planting of economically and ecologically beneficial species to diversify forest resources and enhance ecological balance and economic yield in the region.
