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 established Mathura Government Museum in 1874?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] Sir F.S. Growse
[C] John Marshall
[D] Mortimer Wheeler
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Correct Answer: B [Sir F.S. Growse]
Notes:
Sir F.S. Growse founded Mathura Government Museum in 1874. It is renowned for sculptures from Kushan and Gupta periods, and is a major cultural institution in Uttar Pradesh. The museum is central to the study of ancient Indian art and archaeology.
2. What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow is the administrative capital; Prayagraj is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh.
3. In which year was the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1959
[B] 1960
[C] 1961
[D] 1962
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Correct Answer: B [1960]
Notes:
IIT Kanpur was established in 1960 in Uttar Pradesh and is a premier institute of national importance.
4. Which Mughal emperor temporarily moved the imperial capital to Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Babur
[C] Humayun
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar shifted the capital to Fatehpur Sikri from 1571 to 1585, but left it due to water scarcity.
5. Who ruled Rohilkhand during the mid-18th century?
[A] Rahmat Khan
[B] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Wazir Ali Khan
[D] Hafiz Rahmat Ali
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Correct Answer: A [Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Rahmat Khan, a prominent Rohilla chief, ruled Rohilkhand in the mid-18th century.
6. Which of the following lakes is located near a site renowned for hosting a major fair during the Kartik month?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: C [Radhakund]
Notes:
Radhakund, in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its grand Kartik fair, especially among devotees of Lord Krishna.
7. In which year was the Green Belt Development Scheme launched in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2011–12
[B] 2013–14
[C] 2012–13
[D] 2010–11
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Correct Answer: C [2012–13]
Notes:
The Green Belt Development Scheme began in Uttar Pradesh during 2012–13. It aimed to promote plantation of various tree species, including Indian rosewood, tamarind, mango, fig, and Cassia fistula, for urban greening and environmental enhancement in the state.
8. By the end of 2025, what is the projected total power generation capacity (in MW) of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 27,184
[B] 24,868
[C] 30,000
[D] 32,210
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Correct Answer: A [27,184]
Notes:
With projects like the Panki extension and Ghatampur power units completed, Uttar Pradesh’s total generation capacity is projected to reach 27,184 MW by the end of 2025.
9. 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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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ali Shah, as his own mausoleum]
Notes:
Chhota Imambara, also known as Hussainabad Imambara, was built in Lucknow by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah between 1837 and 1842. He constructed it to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his family, and it stands today as one of Lucknow’s most important monuments, showcasing a distinctive Mughal revivalist architectural style. The Imambara reflects the Shia Muslim heritage of Awadh and has historical, cultural, and religious significance for the region.
10. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famed for cultural and historical heritage?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Ghazipur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is one of the oldest inhabited cities globally, known for its spiritual traditions, ghats on the Ganges, classical arts, and ancient temples, serving as a principal cultural and religious hub of India for millennia.
