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 became the fourth Nawab of Awadh in 1797 with the support of the British?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan II
[B] Wazir Ali Khan
[C] Asaf-ud-Daulah
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Wazir Ali Khan]
Notes:
Wazir Ali Khan, adopted son of Asaf-ud-Daulah, ascended in 1797 with British support but was deposed within months for alleged disloyalty.
2. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their districts of origin:
- Kuwana – Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi – Bahraich
- Manwar – Gonda
- Gambhir – Karauli (Rajasthan)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All the rivers and their corresponding districts of origin are correctly matched:
- Kuwana originates in Eastern Bahraich
- Terhi originates in Bahraich
- Manwar originates in Gonda
- Gambhir originates in Karauli (Rajasthan)
Accurate knowledge of Indian river origins enhances understanding of geographical diversity.
3. Through which of the following district groups does State Highway 5 (SH-5) in Uttar Pradesh pass?
[A] Barabanki, Bahraich, Fatehpur
[B] Ballia, Gorakhpur, Deoria
[C] Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra
[D] Lakhimpur-Kheri, Hamirpur, Mahoba
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Correct Answer: C [Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra]
Notes:
State Highway 5 (SH-5) in Uttar Pradesh spans approximately 350 km and traverses the districts of Siddharthnagar, Basti, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra, connecting the north-central region to the southeastern parts of the state.
4. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Battle of Chandawar (1193-94)?
[A] Establishment of Delhi Sultanate under Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Defeat of Jaichand of Kannauj and expansion of Ghori’s control over Northern India
[C] Defeat of Muhammad Ghori by Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Victory of Rajputs over Turks in the Doab region
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Correct Answer: B [Defeat of Jaichand of Kannauj and expansion of Ghori’s control over Northern India]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar (1193-94), fought near Firozabad on the banks of the Yamuna, resulted in Muhammad Ghori defeating Jaichand, the last significant ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty. This victory enabled Ghori to expand his control over northern India, removing a major obstacle to Turko-Afghan dominance. It marked a significant setback for native dynasties, thereby paving the way for centuries of Muslim rule in the region.
5. Which poet is linked to Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kunwar Mahendra Singh Bedi ‘Sahar’
[B] Kedarnath Singh
[C] Gopaldas Neeraj
[D] Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’
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Correct Answer: D [Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’]
Notes:
Raghupati Sahay ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ was born in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He is a famous Urdu poet and won the Jnanpith Award in 1969. His works are celebrated in Indian literature for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
6. Who co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910 and was a noted Indologist?
[A] William Stevenson Meyer
[B] Sir Richard Burn
[C] Sir Herbert Risley
[D] John Marshall
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Richard Burn]
Notes:
Sir Richard Burn co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910, contributed to Indian numismatics, and edited volumes of the Imperial Gazetteer of India. He was a noted Indologist and scholar of Indian history and coins.
7. Which Mesolithic archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh revealed traces of early hut structures along with pottery?
[A] Mahadaha
[B] Chopani Mando
[C] Damdama
[D] Sarainahar Rai
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Correct Answer: B [Chopani Mando]
Notes:
Chopani Mando, near Prayagraj, is noted for evidence of early huts and pottery, marking a Mesolithic transition to settled life.
8. Who was the third King of Oudh from 1837 to 1842?
[A] Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[B] Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan II
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Shah ruled Oudh from 1837 to 1842 as its third king, following Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah. He ascended the throne with British support and was succeeded by his son, Amjad Ali Shah.
9. Who was ASI Director General (1968-72) and led digs at Ayodhya, Hastinapura?
[A] R. Nagaswamy
[B] Amalananda Ghosh
[C] Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao
[D] Braj Basi Lal
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Correct Answer: D [Braj Basi Lal]
Notes:
Braj Basi Lal led the Archaeological Survey of India (1968-72), directing excavations at Hastinapura and Ayodhya and identifying the Painted Grey Ware culture and pillar bases below Babri Masjid. He is one of India’s most renowned archaeologists.
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.
