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 event resulted in the creation of Rampur State in 1774?
[A] Battle of Miranpur Katra
[B] Death of Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Treaty of Lal Dang
[D] Siege of Lal Dang
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Lal Dang]
Notes:
The Treaty of Lal Dang in 1774 ended the First Rohilla War, leading to Rampur State’s formation under Nawab Faizullah Khan. This treaty marked the beginning of Rampur as an independent princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
2. Which city is recognized as a UNESCO City of Music?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, renowned for the Benares tabla gharana, was designated UNESCO City of Music in 2015. It has profound ties to Indian classical music with legends like Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan hailing from here.
3. Who is credited as the original creator of the divine bow Gandiva in the Mahabharata?
[A] Brahma
[B] Indra
[C] Varuna
[D] Agni
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma]
Notes:
Gandiva was crafted by Brahma and later wielded by gods before being given to Arjuna.
4. Which church, constructed between 1819 and 1821, is recognized as the oldest church in North India and the Agra Diocese?
[A] St. Mary’s Church, Delhi
[B] St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
[C] St. Thomas Church, Mumbai
[D] St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut
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Correct Answer: D [St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut]
Notes:
St. John the Baptist Church in Meerut, built 1819-1821, is the oldest church in North India and Agra Diocese, featuring Palladian architecture and Anglican rites.
5. Which city is proposed as Purvanchal state’s capital by Bhojpuri speakers?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, a major cultural and educational hub of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is favored as the capital for the proposed Purvanchal state by the Bhojpuri-speaking population due to its historical significance and central location in the region.
6. Raslila dance-drama originated in which two cities of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Agra and Kanpur
[B] Allahabad and Varanasi
[C] Lucknow and Ghaziabad
[D] Vrindavan and Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Vrindavan and Mathura]
Notes:
Raslila originated in Vrindavan and Mathura, the principal centers of Krishna devotion and Vaishnav traditions in Uttar Pradesh. Both cities are culturally linked to Lord Krishna’s life and his legends, making them the birthplace of this dance-drama form.
7. Who founded Fatehpur Sikri city in 1571?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was established by Emperor Akbar in 1571 near the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chishti as the Mughal capital. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and notable for its Mughal architecture.
8. Who was the former BJP spokesperson whose remarks on Prophet Muhammad sparked protests in Kanpur in June 2022?
[A] Smriti Irani
[B] Nupur Sharma
[C] Ravi Shankar Prasad
[D] Uma Bharti
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Correct Answer: B [Nupur Sharma]
Notes:
Nupur Sharma’s comments led to protests and violence in Kanpur in June 2022.
9. Which Mughal emperor is credited with developing Mehtab Bagh as a moonlit pleasure garden in Agra?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Mehtab Bagh was built by Babur but developed by Shah Jahan as a moonlit pleasure garden aligned with the Taj Mahal.
10. Match the following geological periods with their corresponding physiographic features of Uttar Pradesh:
- Pre-Cambrian
- Quaternary
- Tertiary
- Holocene (Recent)
- Vindhyan Plateau
- Gangetic Alluvial Plain
- Shivalik Hills
- Bhabar and Terai belt
Which of the following is the correct match?
- 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
- 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
- 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
- 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
[A] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
[B] 1–A, 2–B, 3–D, 4–C
[C] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
[D] 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
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Correct Answer: C [1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Pre-Cambrian → Vindhyan Plateau
- Quaternary → Gangetic Alluvial Plain
- Tertiary → Shivalik Hills
- Holocene (Recent) → Bhabar and Terai belt
This mapping reflects the geological evolution of Uttar Pradesh, where each physiographic region corresponds to distinct geological periods.
