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. What mainly caused the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede?
[A] Sudden rainfall
[B] Earthquake
[C] Altered course of the Ganges River
[D] Political rally
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Correct Answer: C [Altered course of the Ganges River]
Notes:
The Ganges River’s shifted course restricted available space at the Bund, resulting in severe crowd congestion and the 1954 Prayag Kumbh Mela stampede. This incident remains one of India’s worst religious gathering tragedies. No major weather or political events were reported as causes.
2. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1974 to 1977?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh
[C] Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
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Correct Answer: A [Marri Chenna Reddy]
Notes:
Marri Chenna Reddy served as Uttar Pradesh Governor from 1974 to 1977, overseeing the state during periods including President’s rule. He held governor posts in several Indian states during his political career.
3. Who was declared the Nawab of Awadh by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 rebellion?
[A] Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Birjis Qadr
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Birjis Qadr]
Notes:
Birjis Qadr, son of Wajid Ali Shah, was declared Nawab by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 uprising against British rule in Awadh.
4. Lathi Nach, a traditional stick dance performed during the Dashain festival, is primarily associated with which ethnic group?
[A] Gurung
[B] Magar
[C] Tharu
[D] Newar
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Lathi Nach is a cultural stick dance of the Tharu people, symbolizing their connection with nature and protection from wildlife.
5. Which planting method is promoted under Upvan Scheme to reduce urban heat islands?
[A] Miyawaki method
[B] Linear avenue planting
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method, emphasizing dense and fast-growing plantations, is supported under Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme (2025–26) to develop mini-forests and reduce heat islands in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Budget allocation is ₹70 crore for urban greening with ~2,000 m² mini-forests.
6. Which Uttar Pradesh cities have Special Courts for SC/ST & Anti-Corruption cases?
[A] Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Ghaziabad
[B] Allahabad, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Mirzapur
[C] Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, Sitapur
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Special Courts under the SC/ST and Anti-Corruption Acts are in Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Gorakhpur as per official notifications in Uttar Pradesh.
7. 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.
8. Varanasi is located on the bank of which river?
[A] Ganges
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Ganges]
Notes:
Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, is on the Ganges River, also called Ganga, which is sacred in Hinduism and known for religious and cultural significance.
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. Where is the Dhamek Stupa, marking the site of Buddha’s first teaching, located?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Dhamek Stupa is in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, marking Buddha’s first teaching site and a major Buddhist pilgrimage location.
