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 ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was among the six prominent centers of early Buddhism and is frequently mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Sankisa
[D] Kushinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shravasti]
Notes:
Shravasti, capital of Kosala, hosted Jetavana monastery and is often noted in Vinaya Pitaka as a key site of Buddha’s teachings.
2. Where is the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) located?
[A] Jais, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jais, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
RGIPT is an Institute of National Importance located in Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2008 and funded by the central government and oil industry.
3. Which of the following rivers does not originate in the main Himalayan range?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Hindon
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Correct Answer: D [Hindon]
Notes:
Hindon River rises in the Shivalik Hills, not the main Himalayan range; the others originate from major Himalayan glaciers.
4. Which district–forest type pair is correctly matched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Banda – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[B] Shravasti – Tropical Thorny Forest
[C] Chitrakoot – Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
[D] Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow – Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest]
Notes:
Lucknow lies in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest region of Uttar Pradesh; these forests mainly include sal, neem, and babool trees. Banda and Chitrakoot are largely thorny forest areas; Shravasti has moist deciduous forest but not thorny type.
5. Which scheme is implemented to promote greenery in the districts of Lucknow, Etawah, Badaun, Mainpuri, Unnao, and Kannauj?
[A] Tree Cover Extension Scheme
[B] Total Forest Cover Scheme
[C] Operation Green
[D] Urban Forestry Programme
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Correct Answer: B [Total Forest Cover Scheme]
Notes:
Total Forest Cover Scheme was launched in 2014–15, targeting Lucknow, Etawah, Badaun, Mainpuri, Unnao, and Kannauj districts for comprehensive tree cover through organized afforestation and conservation efforts in Uttar Pradesh.
6. The Allahabad High Court oversees which judicial tier administratively?
[A] Subordinate Judiciary
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Central Administrative Tribunal
[D] Election Commission
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Correct Answer: A [Subordinate Judiciary]
Notes:
The Allahabad High Court, under Article 235 of the Constitution, exercises administrative and supervisory control over subordinate judiciary in Uttar Pradesh, including postings, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions, but not over the Supreme Court or other bodies.
7. Which document first recognized Ayodhya as Lord Rama’s birthplace?
[A] Jai Singh II’s documents
[B] Babur’s memoirs
[C] Ayodhya Mahatmya
[D] Faizabad court report
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Correct Answer: A [Jai Singh II’s documents]
Notes:
Jai Singh II’s 1717 documents are the earliest definitive reference to Ayodhya as Lord Rama’s birthplace. These records predate court or British references, and are considered crucial in the historical identification of the site in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which Nawab of Rampur was a famous Urdu writer and poet?
[A] Nawab Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Nawab Raza Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[D] Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur (ruled 1865–1887) was celebrated for his Urdu poetry, prose, and essays. He promoted arts, literature, and established libraries in Rampur, making the region a renowned literary center.
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Vardhana Dynasty:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by Harshavardhana directly.
- Harsha organized two religious assemblies during his reign.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Rajyavardhana.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:
- Prabhakaravardhana was succeeded by his son Rajyavardhana, not Harsha directly.
- Harsha indeed organized two religious assemblies, one at Kannauj and another at Prayag.
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during Harsha’s reign, not that of Rajyavardhana.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
10. Yashahkarna of Tripuri belonged to which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chola Dynasty
[B] Paramara Dynasty
[C] Kalachuri Dynasty
[D] Gahadavala Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Kalachuri Dynasty]
Notes:
Yashahkarna ruled Tripuri in the 11th century as a member of the Kalachuri Dynasty, noted for power struggles with Gahadavala, Paramara, and Chandela dynasties.
