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 Uttar Pradesh saint is considered an incarnation of Lalita Sakhi?
[A] Swami Haridas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Kabir
[D] Surdas
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Haridas]
Notes:
Swami Haridas, from Uttar Pradesh, is regarded as an incarnation of Lalita Sakhi in Kaliyuga, was Tansen’s guru, and founded the Haridasi sect.
2. Which battle did Major General Lousada Barrow lead in 1857?
[A] Battle of Futtehpore
[B] Battle of Lucknow
[C] Battle of Kanpur
[D] Battle of Jhansi
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Futtehpore]
Notes:
Major General Lousada Barrow commanded British forces at the Battle of Futtehpore in 1857, achieving victory and securing a key supply line during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
3. Which of the following statements about the Gahadavala dynasty is correct?
[A] The Gahadavalas were allies of the Ghaznavids during the early 12th century.
[B] Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.
[C] The Gahadavalas ruled from Ujjain and were known for maritime trade.
[D] They rose to prominence during the Gupta golden age.
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Correct Answer: B [Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled North India in the 11th–12th centuries, coinciding with the Cholas’ dominance in the south; other statements are incorrect.
4. 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.
5. Who led the Nagar Muslims of Uttar Pradesh in the 1857 revolt?
[A] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[B] Sohrab Khan
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Begum Rokeya
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Correct Answer: B [Sohrab Khan]
Notes:
Sohrab Khan headed the Nagar Muslims of Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, during the 1857 uprising. After the revolt, British authorities confiscated their estates as punishment for participation.
6. Pandavas lived incognito under which king during 13th year of exile?
[A] King Dhritarashtra of Hastinapur
[B] King Janamejaya of Kuru
[C] King Virata of Matsya
[D] King Shantanu of Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [King Virata of Matsya]
Notes:
Pandavas spent their 13th year of exile incognito in King Virata’s Matsya kingdom, disguised as servants, as detailed in the Vana Parva and Virata Parva of Mahabharata. This period was crucial before the Kurukshetra War to fulfill their exile conditions.
7. Which ICS officer appointed in 1878 encouraged the construction of the Garden Gate in Bulandshahr?
[A] Frederic Growse
[B] William Muir
[C] John Lawrence
[D] Henry Lawrence
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Correct Answer: A [Frederic Growse]
Notes:
Frederic Growse, appointed in 1878, promoted Indian craft and encouraged the Garden Gate’s construction in Bulandshahr.
8. Which of the following minerals are commonly found in Bundelkhand granite gneiss?
[A] Mica, calcite, gypsum
[B] Feldspar, red quartz, hornblende
[C] Olivine, magnetite, copper
[D] Chlorite, talc, kaolinite
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Correct Answer: B [Feldspar, red quartz, hornblende]
Notes:
Bundelkhand granite gneiss contains feldspar, red quartz, and hornblende, characteristic of its igneous and metamorphic composition.
9. 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.
10. Which Uttar Pradesh institute’s campus is inspired by Roger Penrose’s designs?
[A] Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
[B] Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
[C] Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Rae Bareli
[D] Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad]
Notes:
IIIT Allahabad features a campus layout based on Penrose tiling, a non-periodic tiling concept developed by mathematician Roger Penrose. This unique geometric design symbolizes the institute’s focus on innovation in engineering and mathematics.
