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. Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Madan Mohan Malvia
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sukumar Dutt

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2. Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute is affiliated with which university?
[A] Banaras Hindu University
[B] M. J. P. Rohilkhand University
[C] Aligarh Muslim University
[D] King George’s Medical University

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3. Which dynasty ruled Padmavati, Kantipuri, Mathura, and Vidisha (200-340 AD)?
[A] Nagas of Narwar
[B] Gupta Dynasty
[C] Satavahana Dynasty
[D] Vakataka Dynasty

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4. Which folk songs from Uttar Pradesh are known for celebrating the Radha-Krishna theme?
[A] Rasiya
[B] Birha
[C] Kajari
[D] Alha

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5. 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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6. What is the maximum number of committees in a Municipal Council?
[A] Maximum 10
[B] Not more than 5
[C] Unlimited
[D] Maximum 7

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7. Which of the following monuments are located within the Agra Fort?
1. Moti Masjid
2. Diwan-i-Am
3. Musamman Burj
4. Anguri Bagh
Select the correct answer:
[A] 2, 3 and 4 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

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8. Who built the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow and for what purpose?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula, for famine relief
[B] British Resident, as a public meeting hall
[C] Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum
[D] Saadat Ali Khan, for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

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9. In which year was Darul Uloom Deoband established?
[A] 1875
[B] 1888
[C] 1866
[D] 1857

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10. Which Bundelkhand state, founded by Rai Singh, merged into Vindhya Pradesh in 1950?
[A] Chhatarpur
[B] Datia
[C] Tori Fatehpur
[D] Bijawar

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