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 Rajput clan ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh in medieval times?
[A] Suryavanshis
[B] Gahadavalas
[C] Chauhans
[D] Solankis
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Correct Answer: B [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavalas ruled major regions of Uttar Pradesh, including Kannauj and Varanasi, from the 11th to 12th centuries. Their most famous king was Govindachandra.
2. Which church, constructed between 1819 and 1821, is recognized as the oldest church in North India and the Agra Diocese?
[A] St. Mary’s Church, Delhi
[B] St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
[C] St. Thomas Church, Mumbai
[D] St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut
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Correct Answer: D [St. John the Baptist Church, Meerut]
Notes:
St. John the Baptist Church in Meerut, built 1819-1821, is the oldest church in North India and Agra Diocese, featuring Palladian architecture and Anglican rites.
3. Which revered Sufi saint’s tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri and who greatly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Hazrat Bande Nawaz
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb is at Fatehpur Sikri; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and built Fatehpur Sikri in his honor.
4. What was the primary ideological difference between the Deoband Movement and the Aligarh Movement in colonial India?
[A] The Deoband Movement promoted English education, while the Aligarh Movement promoted traditional Islamic studies.
[B] The Deoband Movement supported cooperation with the British, while the Aligarh Movement encouraged opposition.
[C] Both movements supported complete westernization of Indian Muslims.
[D] The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.
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Correct Answer: D [The Deoband Movement opposed British loyalty, while the Aligarh Movement promoted cooperation with the British.]
Notes:
The Deoband Movement advocated resistance to British rule, whereas Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, encouraged loyalty and cooperation with the British for Muslim upliftment.
5. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s first Indian ambassador to the United States?
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Ali]
Notes:
Asaf Ali, from Uttar Pradesh, was appointed as India’s first ambassador to the USA in 1947 and was a renowned freedom fighter and lawyer associated with the Indian National Congress.
6. Which amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
[A] 42nd Amendment
[B] 61st Amendment
[C] 86th Amendment
[D] 73rd Amendment
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Correct Answer: D [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj Institutions, adding Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, and mandated a three-tier system of local rural governance across India, except certain states and areas. It aimed to strengthen grassroots democracy.
7. In which battle did Rani Laxmibai sacrifice her life fighting against the British?
[A] Battle of Fatehpur
[B] Battle of Gwalior
[C] Battle of Jhansi
[D] Battle of Kalpi
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Gwalior]
Notes:
Rani Laxmibai, one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, died on 18th June 1858 during the Battle of Gwalior. She fought valiantly against British forces, displaying remarkable courage and leadership. Her death marked a significant point in the rebellion as her bravery inspired many in the struggle for Indian independence. The Battle of Gwalior was crucial as it was among the last stronghold battles during the uprising.
8. Which Arab geographer documented his visit to Koil (now Aligarh)?
[A] Al-Masudi
[B] Ibn Batutah
[C] Al-Idrisi
[D] Al-Biruni
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Batutah]
Notes:
Ibn Batutah described Koil (present Aligarh) during his Indian journey in the 14th century, recording details in his travelogue “Rihla”. He traveled extensively across India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
9. Which temple near Ramnagar is associated with Sage Vyasa and Badari trees?
[A] Kashi Vishwanath
[B] Durga Mandir
[C] Vyasa Kasi
[D] Sankat Mochan
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Correct Answer: C [Vyasa Kasi]
Notes:
Vyasa Kasi temple, near Ramnagar in Varanasi, is linked to Sage Vyasa, believed to have lived and worked among Badari (jujube) trees, and is traditionally associated with the composition of the Mahabharata. It is a lesser-known but significant pilgrimage spot.
10. Who was the third King of Oudh from 1837 to 1842?
[A] Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[B] Muhammad Ali Shah
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Saadat Ali Khan II
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Shah ruled Oudh from 1837 to 1842 as its third king, following Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah. He ascended the throne with British support and was succeeded by his son, Amjad Ali Shah.
