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 material was mainly used for beads at Alamgirpur site of Indus Valley?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Copper
[D] Steatite paste
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Correct Answer: D [Steatite paste]
Notes:
Alamgirpur, an easternmost Indus Valley site in Uttar Pradesh, is notable for beads and ear studs mainly made from steatite paste, which was favored for its softness and suitability for fine carving and polishing.
2. Which 18th-century Mughal-style fort is in Ramnagar near Varanasi?
[A] Chunar Fort
[B] Ramnagar Fort
[C] Jaunpur Fort
[D] Allahabad Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Ramnagar Fort]
Notes:
Ramnagar Fort, built in the 18th century, is an example of Mughal-style architecture located in Ramnagar near Varanasi and serves as the official residence of the Kashi Naresh. It features a museum with vintage cars, royal costumes, and medieval weaponry.
3. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is famous for cultural and religious significance?
[A] Agra
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, also called Kashi, is a spiritual capital for Hindus, known for the Ganges ghats, ancient temples, rituals, and lively ethnographic traditions. It is considered among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
4. The Farrukhabad Gharana, a prominent North Indian tabla tradition, is named after which city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Farrukhabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Farrukhabad]
Notes:
Farrukhabad Gharana originated in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, founded by Mir Akaasa and named by Ustad Haji Vilayat Ali Khan.
5. Consider the following pairs regarding leaders and their contributions during the Indian freedom struggle:
- Begum Hazrat Mahal – Led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh
- Nana Sahib – Revolted in Jhansi against the British
- Tantia Tope – Participated in the Revolt of 1857 and was executed in Shivpuri
- Motilal Nehru – Participated in the Round Table Conferences
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
- Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh (Correct).
- Nana Sahib led the revolt in Kanpur, not Jhansi (Incorrect).
- Tantia Tope participated in 1857 and was executed at Shivpuri (Correct).
- Motilal Nehru participated in the Round Table Conferences (Correct).
Therefore, pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correctly matched.
6. Who from Uttar Pradesh was titled ‘Mahamana’ by Mahatma Gandhi?
[A] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[C] Acharya Narendra Dev
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: D [Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya]
Notes:
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, a freedom fighter and founder of Banaras Hindu University, was called ‘Mahamana’ by Gandhi for his contributions to education and national development in India.
7. Why does the Bangar region have lower soil fertility compared to the Khadar region?
[A] Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition
[B] Higher water table
[C] Increased clay content
[D] Excessive organic matter
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Correct Answer: A [Leaching of nutrients and absence of annual silt deposition]
Notes:
Bangar is older alluvium subjected to leaching and lacks the fresh, nutrient-rich silt deposited annually in Khadar.
8. At Hajipur, the Ganga River meets which other river, a confluence significant for the flood-prone districts of eastern Bihar?
[A] Gandak
[B] Kosi
[C] Bagmati
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: A [Gandak]
Notes:
Gandak joins Ganga at Hajipur, causing significant floods in northern and eastern Bihar.
9. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
10. Which tree’s heartwood is used for extracting catechu (kattha) in paan?
[A] Senegalia catechu
[B] Acacia nilotica
[C] Semal
[D] Mahua
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Correct Answer: A [Senegalia catechu]
Notes:
Senegalia catechu, called Khair, yields catechu (kattha) from its heartwood. Catechu is used to flavor and color betel leaves (paan). The tree is common in dry deciduous forests, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It is also noted for tannins and traditional medicinal value.
