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. 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.
2. The Bhainsahi River in Uttar Pradesh joins which river near Bahaduraganj?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Ghaghara River
[C] Saryu River
[D] Tons River
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Correct Answer: D [Tons River]
Notes:
The Bhainsahi River is a tributary in Uttar Pradesh that joins the Tons River near Bahaduraganj. The Tons River itself is an important tributary of the Ganges, flowing through eastern Uttar Pradesh.
3. Which Korean queen’s memorial stands in Ram Katha Park, Ayodhya?
[A] Queen Seondeok
[B] Queen Jindeok
[C] Queen Munjeong
[D] Queen Heo Hwang-ok
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Correct Answer: D [Queen Heo Hwang-ok]
Notes:
Queen Heo Hwang-ok, legendary princess of Ayodhya, became the first queen of Geumgwan Gaya in Korea. Her memorial in Ayodhya commemorates historic India-South Korea relations. Annual ceremonies are held here by Korean delegations, highlighting enduring cultural bonds.
4. Which Mughal emperor is credited with constructing much of the present structure of Chunar Fort in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar built most of the current structure; the west gate dates to 1586 during his reign.
5. Which tree species is predominantly found in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Teak (Tectona grandis)
[B] Sal (Shorea robusta)
[C] Sandalwood (Santalum album)
[D] Neem (Azadirachta indica)
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Correct Answer: B [Sal (Shorea robusta)]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species in the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests of Uttar Pradesh.
6. Consider the following regarding Magadha’s dynasties and their contributions:
- The Haryanka dynasty was founded by Bimbisara.
- The Shishunaga dynasty succeeded the Haryanka dynasty.
- The Nanda dynasty was established by Mahapadmananda.
- The Nanda dynasty preceded the Mauryan Empire.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1, 3 and 4
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [All are correct statements]
Notes:All four statements are accurate:
- Haryanka dynasty was founded by King Bimbisara.
- The Shishunaga dynasty followed the Haryanka dynasty.
- The Nanda dynasty was established by Mahapadmananda.
- The Nanda dynasty directly preceded the Mauryan Empire.
These dynasties played significant roles in the history and expansion of Magadha.
7. Who coined the term Sadhukkari for the medieval vernacular dialect mixing Hindustani, Braj Bhasha, Awadhi, Marwari, and Bhojpuri?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Ramchandra Shukla
[C] Harivansh Rai Bachchan
[D] Maithili Sharan Gupt
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Correct Answer: B [Ramchandra Shukla]
Notes:
Ramchandra Shukla coined Sadhukkari, a dialect used in saints’ works like Kabir and Guru Nanak.
8. Which industrial company established in Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for manufacturing heavy electrical equipment?
[A] Indo-Gulf Fertilizers
[B] SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited)
[C] BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
[D] UP State Industrial Development Corporation
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Correct Answer: C [BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)]
Notes:
BHEL in Jagdishpur is a major heavy electrical equipment manufacturer established in the 1980s.
9. Who was the guru of Hindustani classical singer Kamala Bose?
[A] Pt. Ravi Shankar
[B] Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
[C] Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia
[D] Pt. Ramashray Jha
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Correct Answer: D [Pt. Ramashray Jha]
Notes:
Kamala Bose was a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist trained under Pt. Ramashray Jha of Bhatt Gharana, renowned for his expertise in both performance and music composition.
10. The Vindhyan rock system, predominantly found in southern Uttar Pradesh, is mainly associated with which geological period?
[A] Cambrian
[B] Pre-Cambrian
[C] Jurassic
[D] Cretaceous
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Correct Answer: B [Pre-Cambrian]
Notes:
The Vindhyan rock system was formed during the Pre-Cambrian era and consists mainly of non-fossiliferous rocks like sandstone, dolomite, and limestone.
