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 sacred well in Jhunsi is linked to Emperor Samudragupta?
[A] Panchkoop
[B] Gyanvapi
[C] Samudrakoop
[D] Neelkanth
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Correct Answer: C [Samudrakoop]
Notes:
Samudrakoop, located in Jhunsi, Uttar Pradesh, is associated with Emperor Samudragupta and is one of five ancient sacred wells found in key Indian cities, historically significant and considered rare.
2. 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.
3. Which ghat in Varanasi is renowned as a major cremation site with approximately 25,000-30,000 cremations conducted annually?
[A] Assi Ghat
[B] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[C] Harishchandra Ghat
[D] Manikarnika Ghat
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Correct Answer: D [Manikarnika Ghat]
Notes:
Manikarnika Ghat is the principal cremation site in Varanasi, handling 25,000-30,000 cremations yearly, making it one of the most significant ghats for this purpose.
4. Which revered Sufi saint, whose tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri, profoundly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb at Fatehpur Sikri commemorates his influence on Akbar; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and named his son Salim (Jahangir) after him.
5. Which scheme in Uttar Pradesh includes activities such as tree cloning, establishment of seed laboratories, and propagation nurseries?
[A] Green UP Scheme
[B] Tree Promotion Scheme
[C] Agroforestry Tech Mission
[D] Urban Plantation Drive
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Correct Answer: B [Tree Promotion Scheme]
Notes:
Tree Promotion Scheme in Uttar Pradesh supports tree cloning, seed labs, and propagation nurseries to provide high-quality planting materials for large-scale afforestation and improved genetic stock. This enhances tree coverage, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihoods in the state.
6. 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.
7. Through which of the following district groups does State Highway 5 (SH-5) in Uttar Pradesh pass?
[A] Barabanki, Bahraich, Fatehpur
[B] Ballia, Gorakhpur, Deoria
[C] Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra
[D] Lakhimpur-Kheri, Hamirpur, Mahoba
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Correct Answer: C [Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra]
Notes:
State Highway 5 (SH-5) in Uttar Pradesh spans approximately 350 km and traverses the districts of Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra, connecting the north-central region to the southeastern parts of the state.
8. Mathura shares its western boundary with which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mathura, in western Uttar Pradesh, shares its western boundary with Rajasthan. It is also close to Haryana, but not directly bordering it. The boundary facilitates economic, cultural, and religious connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
9. 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.
10. Which major political development in 1916 helped foster Hindu-Muslim unity in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] The establishment of Banaras Hindu University
[B] The signing of the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League
[C] The foundation of the Aligarh Muslim University
[D] The commencement of the Champaran Satyagraha
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Correct Answer: B [The signing of the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League]
Notes:
The 1916 Lucknow Pact united the Congress and Muslim League, leading to unprecedented Hindu-Muslim political cooperation in Uttar Pradesh and India.
