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 helped fund the land for Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Varanasi, 1908?
[A] Upendra Narayan Deb
[B] Tarini Charan Pal
[C] None of the above
[D] Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal
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Correct Answer: D [Both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal]
Notes:
In 1908, both Upendra Narayan Deb and Tarini Charan Pal contributed funds to purchase land for the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service in Luxa, Varanasi, supporting the Mission’s philanthropic activities and expansion.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka:
- He established a calendar era known as the Vikrama era in 58 BCE.
- He convened the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir.
- He patronised scholars like Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 2 and 3 only
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: A [2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Kanishka did not establish the Vikrama era; this was instituted by King Vikramaditya in 58 BCE. Kanishka started the Shaka era in 78 AD. He did, however, convene the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalavana, Kashmir, and patronised eminent scholars such as Nagarjuna, Charaka, and Asvaghosa. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
3. 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.
4. Which goddess is the mound Kankali Tila in Mathura named after?
[A] Goddess Durga
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kankali
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Kankali]
Notes:
Kankali Tila is named after the temple of goddess Kankali located there, a significant Jain archaeological site in Mathura.
5. Who authored the 779 CE Prakrit novel Kuvalaya-mālā, a didactic Jain text illustrating rebirths and liberation?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Haribhadra
[C] Hemachandra
[D] Uddyotana-sūri
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Correct Answer: D [Uddyotana-sūri]
Notes:
Kuvalaya-mālā was written by Jain monk Uddyotana-sūri in 779 CE, featuring multiple languages and Jain philosophy.
6. Pandita Brahmacharini Chandabai was associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
Notes:
Pandita Brahmacharini Chandabai (1880–1977) was a notable Jain scholar and reformer, famed for advancing women’s education and founding Jain Mahiladarsh, India’s oldest women’s Jain magazine. She received the title ‘Pandita’ for her mastery in Sanskrit and Jain texts.
7. Who was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh and introduced land revenue reforms to safeguard farmers?
[A] Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Saadat Ali Khan]
Notes:
Saadat Ali Khan founded the autonomous Awadh kingdom in 1722 and implemented land revenue reforms to protect farmers from landlord exploitation.
8. Which Mughal prince, renowned for his interest in architecture and mysticism, made significant contributions to cultural sites in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Bahadur Shah I
[C] Shah Shuja
[D] Dara Shikoh
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Correct Answer: D [Dara Shikoh]
Notes:
Dara Shikoh, eldest son of Shah Jahan, was noted for promoting Sufi culture, translating Hindu scriptures into Persian, and patronizing spiritual and cultural sites in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Consider the following soil-climate combinations of Uttar Pradesh:
- Parwa soil in Jalaun – semi-arid
- Kabar soil in Jhansi – arid
- Khadar soil in Allahabad – sub-humid
- Maar soil in Etah – dry sub-humid
Which of the above combinations is most conducive to dual cropping with low irrigation dependency?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Khadar soil in Allahabad under a sub-humid climate (Option 3) is the most suitable for dual cropping with limited irrigation need. Khadar is fertile, renewed by frequent flooding, and retains moisture effectively. Sub-humid climate ensures adequate rainfall compared to other combinations mentioned, making it more conducive for dual cropping with less irrigation dependency.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is the largest sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
- It spans over five districts in the state.
- It is part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest in Uttar Pradesh and spans across Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Bijnor, and Amroha districts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the sanctuary is located in the Ganga plains of Uttar Pradesh, not in the Eastern Ghats biodiversity zone.
