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 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.
2. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Vindhyan Rock System in Uttar Pradesh:
- It originated due to deposition in the Tethys Sea during the Paleozoic era.
- It consists largely of sedimentary rocks without fossil evidence.
- It forms the geological base of the Bundelkhand plateau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:The correct answer is option 1.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vindhyan system originated during the Pre-Cambrian period, not from the Tethys Sea in the Paleozoic era.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is mainly composed of unfossiliferous sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone, shale, and dolomite.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bundelkhand plateau is underlain by granite and gneiss, not by Vindhyan sedimentary rocks.
4. Which river is commonly referred to as the ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’?
[A] Rapti
[B] Ghaghara
[C] Gandak
[D] Kuin
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Correct Answer: A [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti causes recurrent flooding in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the epithet ‘Sorrow of Gorakhpur’.
5. Which of the following lakes, located in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its religious association with the Ashtwamedha Yajna?
[A] Motijheel
[B] Chittaura Jheel
[C] Surajkund Lake
[D] Dudhwa Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Chittaura Jheel]
Notes:
Chittaura Jheel in Bahraich is linked to the legend of Maharaja Suheldev and the Ashtwamedha Yajna, making it a significant religious site in Uttar Pradesh.
6. 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.
7. Which Gahadavala king introduced Turushkadanda tax for Ghaznavid tribute?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Chandradeva
[C] Madanapala
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Chandradeva]
Notes:
Chandradeva, founder of the Gahadavala dynasty, instituted the Turushkadanda tax to pay annual tribute to Ghaznavid Sultans. This tax was specifically levied to maintain peace with the Ghaznavids during his rule in North India, particularly in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
8. Who led the 1857 sepoy rebellion at Cawnpore?
[A] Tatya Tope
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Bahadur Shah Zafar
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Correct Answer: B [Nana Sahib]
Notes:
Nana Sahib was the chief leader of the 1857 rebellion at Cawnpore, aiming to revive Maratha rule. He was supported by Tatya Tope and other local leaders.
9. Varanasi is located on the bank of which river?
[A] Ganges
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Ganges]
Notes:
Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, is on the Ganges River, also called Ganga, which is sacred in Hinduism and known for religious and cultural significance.
10. In which of the following regions of Uttar Pradesh is gully erosion due to unprotected drainage most prevalent?
[A] Eastern districts like Ballia and Gorakhpur
[B] Northern districts like Pilibhit and Lakhimpur
[C] Southern districts like Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra
[D] Western districts like Meerut and Muzaffarnagar
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Correct Answer: C [Southern districts like Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra]
Notes:
Southern districts such as Jalaun, Etawah, and Agra are severely affected by Chambal-Yamuna ravines, where gully erosion is widespread.
