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. 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.
2. Which dynasty ruled Padmavati, Kantipuri, Mathura, and Vidisha (200-340 AD)?
[A] Nagas of Narwar
[B] Gupta Dynasty
[C] Satavahana Dynasty
[D] Vakataka Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Nagas of Narwar]
Notes:
Nagas of Narwar ruled Padmavati, Kantipuri, Mathura, Vidisha (200-340 AD), issuing bronze coins with humped bull and trident; inscriptions were in Brahmi script using early Prakrit.
3. Through which wildlife sanctuary do metre gauge trains pass on the route from Bahraich?
[A] Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Metre gauge trains from Bahraich towards Mailani and Nanpara pass through Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
4. Over which river is the historic Shahi Bridge in Jaunpur built?
[A] Ganges
[B] Gomti
[C] Yamuna
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Gomti]
Notes:
Shahi Bridge, built in 1568-69 by Munim Khan under Akbar, spans the Gomti River in Jaunpur.
5. Who is the first Tirthankara of Jainism, born in Ayodhya?
[A] Parshvanatha
[B] Mahavira
[C] Rishabhanatha
[D] Vasupujya
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Correct Answer: C [Rishabhanatha]
Notes:
Rishabhanatha, born in Ayodhya, is the first Tirthankara who founded Jainism and introduced key social and spiritual concepts.
6. 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.
7. Where is the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) located?
[A] Jais, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jais, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
RGIPT is an Institute of National Importance located in Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2008 and funded by the central government and oil industry.
8. Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known to have uranium deposits?
[A] Lalitpur
[B] Chandauli
[C] Jhansi
[D] Saharanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Lalitpur]
Notes:
Lalitpur’s Gulaga area has uranium mineralization, as identified by the Atomic Minerals Directorate, making it notable for potential nuclear fuel reserves in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which city is proposed as Purvanchal state’s capital by Bhojpuri speakers?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, a major cultural and educational hub of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is favored as the capital for the proposed Purvanchal state by the Bhojpuri-speaking population due to its historical significance and central location in the region.
10. Who is the third Jain Tirthankara born in Shravasti?
[A] Rishabhanatha
[B] Sambhavanatha
[C] Parshvanatha
[D] Mahavira
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Correct Answer: B [Sambhavanatha]
Notes:
Sambhavanatha, third Jain Tirthankara in Avasarpini, was born in Shravasti to King Jitari and Queen Susena. His symbol is the horse, and he achieved enlightenment, attaining moksha through meditation and spiritual practice.
