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 hospital was formerly called Thompson Hospital?
[A] King George’s Medical University Hospital
[B] Sarojini Naidu Hospital
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital
[D] Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Naidu Hospital]
Notes:
Thompson Hospital was renamed Sarojini Naidu Hospital in 1947, honoring Sarojini Naidu, renowned poet and freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, popularly called the “Nightingale of India.” It is a prominent hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Which Mughal Emperor granted the perpetual lease of the Kuchesar estate in 1790?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Shah Alam II granted the perpetual lease of Kuchesar estate in 1790, later confirmed by the British in 1807.
3. Who became the fourth Nawab of Awadh in 1797 with the support of the British?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan II
[B] Wazir Ali Khan
[C] Asaf-ud-Daulah
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Wazir Ali Khan]
Notes:
Wazir Ali Khan, adopted son of Asaf-ud-Daulah, ascended in 1797 with British support but was deposed within months for alleged disloyalty.
4. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for its classic variety of Peda?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Agra
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura Peda, made from khoa, sugar, and cardamom, is the classic variety famous in Uttar Pradesh.
5. What does the presence of kankar nodules in Bangar soil in Indian plains indicate?
[A] Abundant organic matter and high fertility
[B] Good drainage and acidic pH level
[C] Low mineral content and sandy texture
[D] High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage
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Correct Answer: D [High calcium carbonate content and poor drainage]
Notes:
Kankar nodules in Bangar soil signify high calcium carbonate, alkaline conditions, and poor drainage reducing productivity.
6. Which of the following power plants in Uttar Pradesh is privately owned and not managed by state or central government undertakings?
[A] Meja Thermal Power Station
[B] Rihand Thermal Power Station
[C] Unchahar Thermal Power Station
[D] Bara Thermal Power Station
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Correct Answer: D [Bara Thermal Power Station]
Notes:
Bara Thermal Power Station is fully owned by Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (a private entity), while Meja, Rihand, and Unchahar are operated by NTPC or UPRVUNL, both public sector undertakings.
7. Who constructed the Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Panch Mahal, built by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri, is a five-storey palace with 176 columns, inspired by Buddhist architecture and used as a pleasure and relaxation area for the royal ladies.
8. Which organization owns and operates Moradabad Airport in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Airports Authority of India (AAI)
[B] Uttar Pradesh State Government
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Private Aviation Company
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Correct Answer: A [Airports Authority of India (AAI)]
Notes:
Moradabad Airport is owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) since 2013, with construction completed in 2022 and inaugurated in 2024.
9. Who was the leader of Awadh who allied with the British East India Company during the First Rohilla War (1773-74)?
[A] Shah Alam II
[B] Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Wajid Ali Shah
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: D [Shuja-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh allied with the British East India Company to defeat the Rohillas in 1773-74, leading to the annexation of Rohilkhand and creation of Rampur State.
10. Which prominent architectural monument in Jaunpur was constructed by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi?
[A] Jama Masjid
[B] Shahi Qila
[C] Lal Darwaza Masjid
[D] Atala Masjid
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Correct Answer: D [Atala Masjid]
Notes:
Atala Masjid in Jaunpur was built by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi, a ruler of the Sharqi dynasty, and is noted for its significant Indo-Islamic architectural style.
