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 Kohra estate ruler actively joined the Bhoodan movement?
[A] Babu Bhoop Singh
[B] Babu Himmat Sah
[C] Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh
[D] Babu Beni Bahadur Singh

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2. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, dating to the Kushana period, is known for yielding numerous terracotta plaques, votive stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions?
[A] Kausambi
[B] Ahichhatra
[C] Sonkh
[D] Sarnath

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3. What was the ancient name of the Chambal River?
[A] Sarasvati
[B] Charmanvati
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhagirathi

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4. Makhan Malai of Uttar Pradesh originated in which area of Varanasi?
[A] Assi Ghat
[B] Chaukhamba
[C] Godowlia
[D] Dashashwamedh

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5. Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi was a famous Indian _______ and politician.
[A] Doctor
[B] Lawyer
[C] Engineer
[D] Teacher

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6. Which of the following lakes, located in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its religious association with the Ashtwamedha Yajna?
[A] Motijheel
[B] Chittaura Jheel
[C] Surajkund Lake
[D] Dudhwa Lake

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7. Despite having a large installed capacity, which of the following is the main reason Uttar Pradesh continues to import electricity?
[A] Overcapacity in thermal generation
[B] Peak demand shortages and transmission bottlenecks
[C] Surplus green energy availability
[D] Excess number of gas-based power plants

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8. On which date did Uttar Pradesh become a state of India?
[A] 15th August 1947
[B] 1st November 1956
[C] 24th January 1950
[D] 26th January 1950

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9. Consider the following statements regarding World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh:
1. All three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh are located in Agra district.
2. Agra Fort was built entirely by Mughal emperor Akbar.
3. Buland Darwaza was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory over Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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10. Which temple in Maharajganj is known for a mysterious bleeding Pindi?
[A] Gorakhnath Temple
[B] Kashi Vishwanath Temple
[C] Vindhyavasini Temple
[D] Lehra Devi Temple

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