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 founded the historic city of Farrukhabad in 1714?
[A] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash
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Correct Answer: D [Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash]
Notes:
Farrukhabad was established in 1714 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash, an important 18th-century commercial center in Uttar Pradesh.
2. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
3. Who played a pivotal role in establishing the Awadh Kisan Sabha in 1920?
[A] Baba Ramchandra
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a religious leader-turned-activist, founded Awadh Kisan Sabha to unite peasants against landlord oppression in 1920.
4. At which of the following locations does the Ghaghara River join the Ganga River?
[A] Patna
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Near Chapra
[D] Darbhanga
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Correct Answer: C [Near Chapra]
Notes:
The Ghaghara River joins the Ganga near Chapra in Bihar after flowing through Uttar Pradesh.
5. Which of the following rivers does not originate in the main Himalayan range?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganga
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Hindon
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Correct Answer: D [Hindon]
Notes:
Hindon River rises in the Shivalik Hills, not the main Himalayan range; the others originate from major Himalayan glaciers.
6. What is the primary aim of the Formulation of Management Scheme?
[A] Legalizing forest trade
[B] Managing tree logging permits
[C] Wildlife poaching control
[D] Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys
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Correct Answer: D [Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys]
Notes:
The Formulation of Management Scheme, launched in 2007–08, uses GIS, forest mapping, and field surveys for scientific forest management planning and evaluation, leading to sustainable conservation and resource utilization strategies.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Its primary objective is the conservation of bird species.
- It covers more than 100 square kilometers of area.
- It is recognized for conserving aquatic species such as Ganges dolphins and turtles.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, established in Varanasi in 1989, is specifically known for conserving aquatic species like Ganges dolphins and various turtle species. It is not located in Sonbhadra, nor primarily meant for bird conservation, nor does it cover over 100 sq km. The sanctuary aims to preserve aquatic biodiversity in the Ganga under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
8. 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.
9. The International Ram Katha Museum and Art Gallery, established in 1988, is situated in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chitrakoot
[B] Lucknow
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Ayodhya]
Notes:
The International Ram Katha Museum and Art Gallery is located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1988, this museum plays a crucial role in preserving and displaying the art, culture, and spiritual traditions related to Lord Rama. It houses a rich collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and paintings depicting the Ramayana and related legends. Ayodhya, being the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama, was chosen as an appropriate venue for the museum to uphold and propagate the city’s unique religious and cultural legacy.
10. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for housing Gupta period inscriptions?
[A] Prayagraj (Allahabad)
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Prayagraj (Allahabad)]
Notes:
Prayagraj (Allahabad) hosts the famous Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudragupta, an important Gupta period record composed by Harisena.
