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. Uttar Pradesh shares it borders with how many states ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares boundary with maximum number of other Indian states. It shares its border with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar as well as Delhi
2. In which event did the Sachans fight under Tatya Tope against the British?
[A] 1857 Revolt at Masawanpur
[B] Battle of Buxar
[C] Battle of Plassey
[D] First Anglo-Maratha War
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Correct Answer: A [1857 Revolt at Masawanpur]
Notes:
In 1857, Sachans joined Tatya Tope at Masawanpur, defying royal orders, actively participating in the uprising against British rule during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
3. Who was Hagamasha in ancient Indian history?
[A] A famous poet of ancient India
[B] A king of the Maurya dynasty
[C] An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura
[D] A ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: C [An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura]
Notes:
Hagamasha was an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura, c. 1st century BCE. His rare coins are among the earliest Kshatrapa coin evidence from Mathura, helping trace Indo-Scythian presence in northern India.
4. Which dynasty ruled Agori Fort from the 12th century for several centuries?
[A] Khayaravala Dynasty
[B] Chandel Dynasty
[C] Baland Kharwar Dynasty
[D] Chauhan Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Baland Kharwar Dynasty]
Notes:
The Baland Kharwar Dynasty ruled Agori Fort from the 12th century and expanded their territory in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh regions. The fort was a significant stronghold for them for several centuries in the Mirzapur-Sonbhadra area.
5. To which goddess is the Tarkulha Devi Temple in Gorakhpur dedicated?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kali
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Correct Answer: B [Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)]
Notes:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tarkulha, a form of Durga, and is linked to freedom fighter Bandhu Singh; known for Navaratri animal sacrifices and Chaitra Rama Navami fair.
6. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Lathi Nach is a cultural stick dance of the Tharu people, symbolizing their connection with nature and protection from wildlife.
7. 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.
8. Who led the British counteroffensive against General Bakht Khan in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] Charles John Napier
[C] John Nicholson
[D] James Neill
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Correct Answer: C [John Nicholson]
Notes:
John Nicholson commanded the British assault on Delhi against Bakht Khan in 1857 and was mortally wounded during the recapture.
9. Which famous Lucknow market was established by Amjad Ali Shah?
[A] Aminabad Bazar
[B] Chowk Bazar
[C] Nakhas Market
[D] Alambagh Market
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Correct Answer: A [Aminabad Bazar]
Notes:
Aminabad Bazar, founded by Nawab Amjad Ali Shah in the 1840s, is among Lucknow’s oldest markets, known for traditional chikan embroidery and Mughlai cuisine.
10. Which ancient Vedic kingdom had Kampilya as its capital and included regions such as Bareilly, Budaun, and Farrukhabad?
[A] Panchala
[B] Kosala
[C] Kuru
[D] Videha
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Correct Answer: A [Panchala]
Notes:
Panchala was a prominent Vedic kingdom with Kampilya as its capital, covering present-day Bareilly, Budaun, and Farrukhabad.
