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 sacred well in Jhunsi is linked to Emperor Samudragupta?
[A] Panchkoop
[B] Gyanvapi
[C] Samudrakoop
[D] Neelkanth
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Correct Answer: C [Samudrakoop]
Notes:
Samudrakoop, located in Jhunsi, Uttar Pradesh, is associated with Emperor Samudragupta and is one of five ancient sacred wells found in key Indian cities, historically significant and considered rare.
2. Which Nawab promoted the first princely state-founded bank in India?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur of Rampur founded Bank of Rohilkund in 1862, making it the first bank established by an Indian princely state. This pioneering act marked a significant contribution to banking history in colonial India.
3. Which event led to the construction of Sarila fortress?
[A] Conquest of Bundelkhand by Maharaja Chhatrasal
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Treaty of Bassein
[D] First War of Independence
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Correct Answer: A [Conquest of Bundelkhand by Maharaja Chhatrasal]
Notes:
Sarila fortress was built after Maharaja Chhatrasal conquered Bundelkhand in the 17th century.
4. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE?
[A] Hagana
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Hagamasha
[D] Azes
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana]
Notes:
Hagana, mentioned on Brahmi coin inscriptions, was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura around 60 BCE. He is among the earliest named rulers of the Northern Satraps in this region.
5. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri who ruled from 1041 to 1073 CE and was crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE?
[A] Yashahkarna
[B] Devavarman
[C] Bhoja
[D] Lakshmikarna
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Correct Answer: D [Lakshmikarna]
Notes:
Lakshmikarna ruled Tripuri (1041-1073 CE), crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE, known for military campaigns and patronage of arts.
6. Which breed of sheep was introduced in Ladakh by Mehmood-ur Rehman?
[A] Chokla
[B] Deccani
[C] Gaddi
[D] Karakul
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Correct Answer: D [Karakul]
Notes:
Mehmood-ur Rehman introduced the Karakul sheep breed in Ladakh to improve local livestock.
7. Which goddess is the mound Kankali Tila in Mathura named after?
[A] Goddess Durga
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kankali
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Kankali]
Notes:
Kankali Tila is named after the temple of goddess Kankali located there, a significant Jain archaeological site in Mathura.
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Kachhua (Turtle) Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a protected area intended for the conservation of freshwater turtles and Ganges river dolphins.
- Fishing activities are legally allowed for local communities within the sanctuary limits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect, as the Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Varanasi, not Prayagraj. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary was established in 1989 primarily for the conservation of turtles and the Ganges river dolphin. Statement 3 is incorrect because fishing is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in the sanctuary area.
9. Who published the Tatvabodhini magazine in 1856 from Agra?
[A] Munshi Sadasukh Lal
[B] Taramohan Mishra
[C] Pt. Sundarlal
[D] Gulab Shankar
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Correct Answer: D [Gulab Shankar]
Notes:
Tatvabodhini was published in 1856 from Agra by Gulab Shankar. It played a significant role in spreading philosophical and Hindu religious thought through Hindi literature during the 19th century.
10. Fort Ruhya is located in which region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Doab
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Awadh
[D] Purvanchal
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Correct Answer: C [Awadh]
Notes:
Fort Ruhya is in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, notable for its significance during the 1857 Indian Rebellion and regional heritage.
