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 Hagamasha in ancient Indian history?
[A] A famous poet of ancient India
[B] A king of the Maurya dynasty
[C] An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura
[D] A ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: C [An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura]
Notes:
Hagamasha was an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura, c. 1st century BCE. His rare coins are among the earliest Kshatrapa coin evidence from Mathura, helping trace Indo-Scythian presence in northern India.
2. 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.
3. Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi was a famous Indian _______ and politician.
[A] Doctor
[B] Lawyer
[C] Engineer
[D] Teacher
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Correct Answer: B [Lawyer]
Notes:
Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi, who died in 1959, was a renowned lawyer and politician from Uttar Pradesh, serving as a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement and representing Uttar Pradesh in parliament.
4. Who founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghans, established Rohilkhand in 1721 during Mughal decline.
5. Which of the following rivers does not originate in the main Himalayan range?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Hindon
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Correct Answer: D [Hindon]
Notes:
Hindon River rises in the Shivalik Hills, not the main Himalayan range; the others originate from major Himalayan glaciers.
6. Which of the following lakes, located in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its religious association with the Ashtwamedha Yajna?
[A] Motijheel
[B] Chittaura Jheel
[C] Surajkund Lake
[D] Dudhwa Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Chittaura Jheel]
Notes:
Chittaura Jheel in Bahraich is linked to the legend of Maharaja Suheldev and the Ashtwamedha Yajna, making it a significant religious site in Uttar Pradesh.
7. Which of the following districts is known as a major tobacco-producing area in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Meerut
[C] Rampur
[D] Bareilly
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Correct Answer: B [Meerut]
Notes:
Meerut is among the leading tobacco-producing districts in Uttar Pradesh, along with Varanasi, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, and Mainpuri.
8. On which date did Uttar Pradesh become a state of India?
[A] 15th August 1947
[B] 1st November 1956
[C] 24th January 1950
[D] 26th January 1950
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Correct Answer: C [24th January 1950]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh was officially granted statehood on 24th January 1950, two days prior to India’s Republic Day. It was earlier known as United Provinces and was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.
9. What is the main role of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal?
[A] Conduct departmental inquiries
[B] Resolve electoral disputes
[C] Hear criminal cases against civil servants
[D] Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants
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Correct Answer: D [Adjudicate service and employment disputes of public servants]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal resolves service-related disputes of state government employees, including appointments, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. It acts as an alternative to the High Court for such matters, ensuring speedy administrative justice in Uttar Pradesh.
10. In which year was Jhansi ceded to Gwalior State?
[A] 1857
[B] 1947
[C] 1861
[D] 1886
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Correct Answer: C [1861]
Notes:
In 1861, the British ceded Jhansi to Gwalior State. Later, in 1886, Jhansi was returned to British control and eventually integrated into Uttar Pradesh after Indian independence in 1947.
