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 established Jamia Amjadia Rizvia in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi
[B] Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri
[C] Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
[D] Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
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Correct Answer: B [Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri]
Notes:
Jamia Amjadia Rizvia was founded in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, by Ziaul Mustafa Razvi Qadri, renowned Islamic scholar and son of Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi. The seminary is well-known for Islamic education in the Bareilly Sunni tradition.
2. Who led the Varendra rebellion against Pala king Mahipala II?
[A] Mahipala II
[B] Rudok
[C] Bhima
[D] Divya
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Correct Answer: D [Divya]
Notes:
Divya, a Kaivarta leader, led the Varendra rebellion against Mahipala II and established independent rule in Bengal, significantly weakening the Pala dynasty’s power in the region during the late 11th century.
3. Which lake is located in the Kulpahar town of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Rajghat Lake
[B] Madhav Sagar Lake
[C] Belasagar Lake
[D] Chandrashila Lake
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Correct Answer: C [Belasagar Lake]
Notes:
Belasagar Lake, built by King Parikshit in memory of Queen Bela, is in Kulpahar, Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh.
4. 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.
5. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh were selected for wind monitoring by C-WET?
[A] Pilibhit, Sitapur
[B] Ghazipur, Mathura
[C] Ghaziabad, Agra
[D] Kanpur, Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Pilibhit, Sitapur]
Notes:
Pilibhit, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, and Lakhimpur-Kheri in Uttar Pradesh were chosen for wind potential assessment by the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), coordinated by UPNREDA.
6. Which alternative material has been prioritized by the Uttar Pradesh government as a substitute for river sand in infrastructure projects?
[A] M sand (Manufactured Sand)
[B] Crushed Limestone
[C] Recycled Concrete Aggregate
[D] Granite Chips
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Correct Answer: A [M sand (Manufactured Sand)]
Notes:
In 2024, Uttar Pradesh officially promoted M sand (manufactured sand) as an eco-friendly alternative to river sand for construction to prevent sand mining and support sustainable infrastructure development.
7. Which feature makes Lalitpur distinct in Jhansi Division?
[A] It was a British cantonment town.
[B] It has uranium deposits.
[C] It shares a border with Bihar.
[D] It has the lowest sex ratio.
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Correct Answer: B [It has uranium deposits.]
Notes:
Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi Division, uniquely has uranium deposits. Jhansi was a British cantonment, Jalaun has the lowest sex ratio, and no district in the division borders Bihar; Lalitpur borders Madhya Pradesh. This mineral distinction sets Lalitpur apart regionally.
8. In which year was Jhansi ceded to Gwalior State?
[A] 1857
[B] 1947
[C] 1861
[D] 1886
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Correct Answer: C [1861]
Notes:
In 1861, the British ceded Jhansi to Gwalior State. Later, in 1886, Jhansi was returned to British control and eventually integrated into Uttar Pradesh after Indian independence in 1947.
9. Kanpur is known as the “Manchester of the East” due to which of the following reasons?
[A] Presence of colonial-era cotton plantations
[B] Its strategic location on the Grand Trunk Road
[C] Its textile and leather industries developed under British rule
[D] It was the site of the Revolt of 1857
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Correct Answer: C [Its textile and leather industries developed under British rule]
Notes:
Kanpur is often referred to as the “Manchester of the East” because of its prominent textile and leather industries established during British rule. The city’s industrialization was mainly due to British investments in factories, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This led to rapid urban growth and economic development, making Kanpur an industrial powerhouse in northern India, much like Manchester in England, which was famous for textiles. Hence, its industrial legacy earned it this distinctive title.
10. Where is the Central Avian Research Institute (CARI) located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Bareilly
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Bareilly]
Notes:
CARI, founded in 1979, is situated in Izzatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and operates under ICAR for advanced poultry research and development.
