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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2. In Sainthwar tradition, who is considered their legendary ancestor’s father?
[A] Bharata
[B] Rama
[C] Lakshmana
[D] Shatrughna

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3. Who testified against HRA members in the Kakori conspiracy trials?
[A] Abbas Salim Khan
[B] Ahmad Ali
[C] Banwari Lal
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya

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4. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was among the six prominent centers of early Buddhism and is frequently mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Sankisa
[D] Kushinagar

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5. Haiderpur Wetland, designated as a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, is situated within which wildlife sanctuary?
[A] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary

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6. Which revered Sufi saint’s tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri and who greatly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Hazrat Bande Nawaz

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7. Consider the following tributaries of river Ganga:

  1. Gandak
  2. Ramganga
  3. Karmanasha
  4. Gomati

Which of the above meets the Ganga before it reaches Varanasi?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above

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8. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest gram (chana) production?
[A] Sitapur
[B] Mirzapur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Allahabad

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9. 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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10. Who becomes a leader after police violence in Karmabhoomi?
[A] Sukhada
[B] Amarkant
[C] Sakina
[D] Amarkant’s father

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