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 Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
2. Which of the following sites in Uttar Pradesh provide conclusive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, indicating the start of the Iron Age?
[A] Hastinapur and Atranjikheda
[B] Kausambi and Mathura
[C] Ahichhatra and Sankisa
[D] Chunar and Sarnath
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Correct Answer: A [Hastinapur and Atranjikheda]
Notes:
Hastinapur and Atranjikheda yielded definitive evidence of iron tools and furnaces, marking the Iron Age’s advent in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Why is Uttar Pradesh often called the “Cradle of Buddhism”?
[A] It is the birthplace of Buddha.
[B] The first Buddhist council was held here.
[C] It is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in India.
[D] Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.
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Correct Answer: D [Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.]
Notes:
Buddha delivered many sermons and spent significant time in Uttar Pradesh, including Sarnath and Kushinagar, making it pivotal in Buddhism’s early history.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka:
- He established a calendar era known as the Vikrama era in 58 BCE.
- He convened the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir.
- He patronised scholars like Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 2 and 3 only
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: A [2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Kanishka did not establish the Vikrama era; this was instituted by King Vikramaditya in 58 BCE. Kanishka started the Shaka era in 78 AD. He did, however, convene the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir, and patronised eminent scholars such as Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
5. Who was the king of Nishadha in the Nala-Damayanti episode?
[A] Pushkara
[B] Nala
[C] Rituparna
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Nala]
Notes:
Nala ruled Nishadha in the Mahabharata’s Nala-Damayanti episode. He lost his kingdom to Pushkara and later regained it with Damayanti’s support. Nala is famous for his culinary and charioteering skills and is considered an ideal king and husband in Indian epics.
6. Why does the Bangar region have lower soil fertility compared to the Khadar region?
[A] Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition
[B] Higher water table
[C] Increased clay content
[D] Excessive organic matter
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Correct Answer: A [Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition]
Notes:
Bangar is older alluvium subjected to leaching and lacks the fresh, nutrient-rich silt deposited annually in Khadar.
7. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their districts of origin:
- Kuwana – Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi – Bahraich
- Manwar – Gonda
- Gambhir – Karauli (Rajasthan)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All the rivers and their corresponding districts of origin are correctly matched:
- Kuwana originates in Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi originates in Bahraich
- Manwar originates in Gonda
- Gambhir originates in Karauli (Rajasthan)
Accurate knowledge of Indian river origins enhances understanding of geographical diversity.
8. What is the solar energy generation target set by Uttar Pradesh to be achieved by 2027?
[A] 22,000 MW
[B] 10,700 MW
[C] 84,000 MW
[D] 500 GW
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Correct Answer: A [22,000 MW]
Notes:
Under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022, the state has set a target to achieve 22,000 MW of solar energy generation by 2026–27 to boost renewable power capacity in the region.
9. Which title was merged with the Lieutenant Governor in 1877?
[A] Governor of Oudh
[B] Nawab of Oudh
[C] Viceroy of Oudh
[D] Chief Commissioner of Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Commissioner of Oudh]
Notes:
The Chief Commissioner of Oudh merged with Lieutenant Governor in 1877, forming the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh for unified administration.
10. Which kingdom was ruled by the Abhiras from 203-270 CE?
[A] Deccan Kingdom
[B] Satavahana Kingdom
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Western Satraps
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Correct Answer: A [Deccan Kingdom]
Notes:
The Abhiras ruled the Deccan region after the Satavahanas between 203–270 CE, mainly under King Ishwarsena.
