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 king of Nishadha in the Nala-Damayanti episode?
[A] Pushkara
[B] Nala
[C] Rituparna
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Nala]
Notes:
Nala ruled Nishadha in the Mahabharata’s Nala-Damayanti episode. He lost his kingdom to Pushkara and later regained it with Damayanti’s support. Nala is famous for his culinary and charioteering skills and is considered an ideal king and husband in Indian epics.
2. Who commissioned Aram Bagh in Agra in 1526?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: D [Babur]
Notes:
Babur built Aram Bagh in 1526, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India, located in Agra near the Taj Mahal.
3. Which city became the capital of North-Western Provinces and Oudh after 1858?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
Allahabad was designated capital in 1858 after combining Oudh with North-Western Provinces. It remained the administrative center until 1902, when the provinces became United Provinces with Lucknow as capital.
4. Which ancient city near the Vrishni clan was a prominent center for the worship of Vrishni heroes and is linked to early Vaishnava cults?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Mathura
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura, near the Vrishni clan, hosted temples and inscriptions of Vrishni heroes like Vāsudeva, evidenced by the Mora Well Inscription and Heliodorus pillar, marking it as an early Vaishnava cult center.
5. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
6. What is the cash prize awarded to organisations under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme?
[A] ₹ 50,000
[B] ₹ 1 lakh
[C] ₹ 2 lakh
[D] ₹ 5 lakh
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Correct Answer: C [₹ 2 lakh]
Notes:
Under the Vir Abdul Hameed Award Scheme, instituted in 2012–13, organisations are given ₹ 2 lakh for notable contributions to forest, wildlife, and environment conservation; individuals receive ₹ 1 lakh.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Its primary objective is the conservation of bird species.
- It covers more than 100 square kilometers of area.
- It is recognized for conserving aquatic species such as Ganges dolphins and turtles.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, established in Varanasi in 1989, is specifically known for conserving aquatic species like Ganges dolphins and various turtle species. It is not located in Sonbhadra, nor primarily meant for bird conservation, nor does it cover over 100 sq km. The sanctuary aims to preserve aquatic biodiversity in the Ganga under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
8. Which city was capital of North-Western Provinces from 1836 to 1858?
[A] Agra
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra was capital of North-Western Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1836 until 1858, after which Allahabad became the capital following the events of the 1857 Revolt and administrative reorganization by the British.
9. Who constructed the Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Panch Mahal, built by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri, is a five-storey palace with 176 columns, inspired by Buddhist architecture and used as a pleasure and relaxation area for the royal ladies.
10. Who was elected as the chairperson of Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, on 13 May 2023?
[A] Rajni Sahu
[B] Meena Maheshwari
[C] Rita Bahuguna Joshi
[D] Yogi Adityanath
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Correct Answer: B [Meena Maheshwari]
Notes:
Meena Maheshwari won the Kasganj chairperson election on 13 May 2023, defeating BJP’s Rajni Sahu.
