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 leader of the Hindustan Republican Association involved in the Kakori Train robbery of 1925?
[A] Chandrashekhar Azad
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Subhas Chandra Bose
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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2. Haiderpur Wetland, designated as a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, is situated within which wildlife sanctuary?
[A] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary

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3. Which dynasty ruled Jaunpur as an independent kingdom and established it as a prominent center of education and culture?
[A] Lodhi dynasty
[B] Mughal dynasty
[C] Tughlaq dynasty
[D] Sharqi dynasty

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4. 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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5. After escaping from Jhansi during the 1857 uprising, which city did Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tantia Tope capture together?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Indore
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bhopal

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6. 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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7. In the financial year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh planted 32,933 hectares under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. What percentage of its afforestation target did this represent?
[A] 75%
[B] 80%
[C] 86%
[D] 90%

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8. Who was Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court before D.Y. Chandrachud?
[A] Syed Rafat Alam
[B] Shiva Kirti Singh
[C] Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
[D] Govind Mathur

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9. Bara Imambara is famous for which architectural feature?
[A] Brick-made Buddha statues
[B] The tallest minaret in India
[C] A central vaulted hall without beams
[D] World’s largest open-air observatory

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10. Which Charkhari ruler got 11-gun salute for 1857 Mutiny support?
[A] Raja Ratan Singh
[B] Raja Khuman Singh
[C] Raja Pahar Singh
[D] Raja Bikramajit Singh

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