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 testified against HRA members in the Kakori conspiracy trials?
[A] Abbas Salim Khan
[B] Ahmad Ali
[C] Banwari Lal
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: C [Banwari Lal]
Notes:
Banwari Lal turned approver and gave crucial testimony in the Kakori conspiracy case, which led to the conviction of several Hindustan Republican Association members. His evidence played a significant role in the British prosecution’s case during the 1925 trials.
2. Which Amavasu dynasty descendant founded the city of Kannauj?
[A] Vishvamitra
[B] Kanyakubja
[C] Vasu
[D] Amavasu
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Correct Answer: B [Kanyakubja]
Notes:
Kanyakubja, son of Amavasu, established Kannauj. Kannauj is an ancient city in Uttar Pradesh historically significant as a major center during classical and medieval periods, and it has been known by different names including Kanyakubja in ancient texts.
3. Which Azamgarh pottery received a GI tag in December 2015?
[A] Blue Pottery
[B] Red Clay Pottery
[C] Terracotta Pottery
[D] Black Pottery
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Correct Answer: D [Black Pottery]
Notes:
Black Pottery of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its unique shiny black surface and silver designs. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2015 for its traditional craftsmanship and distinctive style.
4. To which goddess is the Tarkulha Devi Temple in Gorakhpur dedicated?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)
[C] Goddess Saraswati
[D] Goddess Kali
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Correct Answer: B [Goddess Durga (Tarkulha)]
Notes:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tarkulha, a form of Durga, and is linked to freedom fighter Bandhu Singh; known for Navaratri animal sacrifices and Chaitra Rama Navami fair.
5. Which Mughal emperor temporarily moved the imperial capital to Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Babur
[C] Humayun
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar shifted the capital to Fatehpur Sikri from 1571 to 1585, but left it due to water scarcity.
6. In Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga-Yamuna Doab is best described as which type of landform?
[A] Hill range
[B] Interfluve formed by fluvial deposition between two major rivers
[C] Plateau region
[D] Desert tract
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Correct Answer: B [Interfluve formed by fluvial deposition between two major rivers]
Notes:
The Ganga-Yamuna Doab is an interfluve, a fertile alluvial landform created by river deposition between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh.
7. 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.
8. Which lake is located in the Kulpahar town of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Rajghat Lake
[B] Madhav Sagar Lake
[C] Belasagar Lake
[D] Chandrashila Lake
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Correct Answer: C [Belasagar Lake]
Notes:
Belasagar Lake, built by King Parikshit in memory of Queen Bela, is in Kulpahar, Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh.
9. What is the main aim of the Fuel Wood Plantation scheme?
[A] To reduce the use of cow dung cakes
[B] To boost exports of wood
[C] To increase paper industry production
[D] To replace firewood with solar energy
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Correct Answer: A [To reduce the use of cow dung cakes]
Notes:
The Fuel Wood Plantation Scheme promotes the planting of firewood trees to reduce reliance on cow dung cakes for fuel, thereby improving rural energy resources and contributing to better soil fertility in affected regions.
10. In which year was Uttar Pradesh’s first Mineral Policy introduced?
[A] 1985
[B] 1998
[C] 1974
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh launched its inaugural Mineral Policy on 29 December 1998 to regulate mining activities, licensing, royalties, and promote sustainable mineral resource management in the state.
