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. The Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD resulted in the end of which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chauhans
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ended after its last ruler, Jayachandra, was killed by Muhammad Ghori in the 1194 Battle of Chandawar.
2. Who established the Rampur Raza Library in Uttar Pradesh in 1774?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Faizullah Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Faizullah Khan founded Rampur Raza Library in 1774. It houses rare Indo-Islamic manuscripts, miniature paintings, and historical documents, making it a significant center for research and preservation of Mughal and Awadhi heritage. It is recognized as a national library of India.
3. Charkula folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed to celebrate the birth of which deity?
[A] Lord Krishna
[B] Lord Rama
[C] Radha
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: C [Radha]
Notes:
Charkula dance celebrates Radha’s birth and Krishna’s victory over Indra, performed in Braj region of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which Uttar Pradesh city is India’s largest glass manufacturing hub?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Firozabad
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Firozabad]
Notes:
Firozabad accounts for 70% of India’s unorganized glass sector and nearly half its bangles, making it the country’s largest glass manufacturing center and providing employment to a major part of the city’s population.
5. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, which district in Uttar Pradesh has the second-largest area under forest cover?
[A] Lakhimpur Kheri
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Pilibhit
[D] Chitrakoot
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Correct Answer: A [Lakhimpur Kheri]
Notes:
As per ISFR 2023, Lakhimpur Kheri has 1,234.13 sq km of forest cover, second only to Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the Terai region and is close to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, making it important for the state’s biodiversity.
6. The Panchayati Raj in Uttar Pradesh is based on which committee’s recommendations?
[A] Balwantrai Mehta Committee
[B] Ashok Mehta Committee
[C] Sarkaria Committee
[D] Rajamannar Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Balwantrai Mehta Committee]
Notes:
The Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which Uttar Pradesh adopted in 1961–62. This system focuses on decentralizing power at village, block, and district levels, and is widely implemented across India.
7. Which site in Uttar Pradesh houses the oldest site museum under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
[A] Sarnath Museum
[B] Lucknow State Museum
[C] Prayagraj Museum
[D] Jaunpur Fort Museum
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Correct Answer: A [Sarnath Museum]
Notes:
Sarnath Museum, established in 1910, is the oldest site museum managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Uttar Pradesh. It is most famous for housing the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is now the national emblem of India. The museum contains a rich collection of Buddhist artifacts, sculptures, and relics excavated from the nearby Sarnath archaeological site, making it an important destination for historians and visitors interested in ancient Indian history and art.
8. Which of the following is NOT a Central Government Programme and is instead a scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
[A] Ganga Expressway
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Gramin Swasthya Mission
[D] Pt. Nehru Utkarsh Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Expressway]
Notes:
The correct answer is Ganga Expressway. The Ganga Expressway is a massive infrastructure project initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to improve connectivity and drive economic development within the state. Stretching approximately 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, this expressway is not a Central Government scheme but a state-level initiative. It will parallel the Ganges River, facilitate trade, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities. In contrast, schemes like MGNREGA are centrally sponsored and implemented across India.
9. Which famous Lucknow market was established by Amjad Ali Shah?
[A] Aminabad Bazar
[B] Chowk Bazar
[C] Nakhas Market
[D] Alambagh Market
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Correct Answer: A [Aminabad Bazar]
Notes:
Aminabad Bazar, founded by Nawab Amjad Ali Shah in the 1840s, is among Lucknow’s oldest markets, known for traditional chikan embroidery and Mughlai cuisine.
10. Chaar Bayt folk art is mainly preserved in which Uttar Pradesh city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Rampur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Rampur]
Notes:
Chaar Bayt, a 400-year-old folk art, is mainly preserved in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It involves group singing and storytelling, and is listed by Sangeet Natak Akademi. Other notable centers include Tonk, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. Rampur remains its principal stronghold in Uttar Pradesh.
