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 was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Madan Mohan Malvia
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sukumar Dutt
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Correct Answer: B [Madan Mohan Malvia]
Notes:
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly Central Hindu College, was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyain Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1916. The university’s main campus was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras. With over 12,000 students residing in campus, it is the largest residential university in Asia.
2. Which Awadh ruler took the title of Badshah in 1819?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[C] Saadat Ali Khan II
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah became the first Awadh ruler to assume the title Badshah in 1819, making Awadh a kingdom under British protection. His coinage bore the emperor’s title, distinguishing his reign in Awadh’s history.
3. Which primary ingredient gives Saunth its brownish-red color?
[A] Tamarind paste
[B] Dates
[C] Jaggery
[D] Dried ginger
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Correct Answer: D [Dried ginger]
Notes:
Saunth is a North Indian chutney made from tamarind and dried ginger, called ‘saunth’ in Hindi. Dried ginger specifically imparts Saunth’s distinct brownish-red color and spicy-sweet flavor, differentiating it from other chutneys. Sometimes dates or jaggery are added for sweetness, but not for color.
4. Who is the eldest Ashtasakhi famous for pacifying Radha in Braj, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Vishaka
[B] Champaklata
[C] Chitra
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: D [Lalita]
Notes:
Lalita is the eldest among the Ashtasakhis, the eight principal companions of Radha. She is mainly recognized for her role in pacifying Radha and mediating in her pastimes with Krishna in Braj, Uttar Pradesh. Her unique position makes her central among the Ashtasakhis.
5. Who led the Congress party when it assumed office in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in July 1937?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Correct Answer: B [Govind Ballabh Pant]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant led Congress in United Provinces when it took office in July 1937 after initial refusal.
6. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
7. Which river flows through Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh before merging with the Son river?
[A] Kanhar
[B] Rihand
[C] North Koel
[D] Sankh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanhar]
Notes:
Kanhar traverses Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Son river, unlike the others listed.
8. In which year was the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCAE) launched by merging earlier conservation schemes?
[A] 2013
[B] 2005
[C] 2015
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: A [2013]
Notes:
The NPCAE was launched in 2013 by merging the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetland Conservation Programme. It focuses on protecting and improving aquatic ecosystem health and biodiversity.
9. Which of the following minerals has been discovered in the Ikauna-Dangli region of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Diamond
[B] Copper
[C] Platinum
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Platinum]
Notes:
Platinum has been discovered in Ikauna-Dangli, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh during recent geological surveys. The region is notable for such a rare mineral find in the state, adding to its significance in India’s mineral map.
10. Which of the following is NOT an international airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
[B] Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
[C] Hindon Airport
[D] Kushinagar International Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Hindon Airport]
Notes:
Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad serves mainly as an Air Force base and is not designated as an international airport. Uttar Pradesh’s current international airports are in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Kushinagar.
