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 site in Vijaygarh Fort is known for artistic rock carvings linked to Chandrakanta?
[A] Mira Sagar
[B] Ram Sagar
[C] Rang Mahal
[D] Vishnuverdhan Pillars
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Correct Answer: C [Rang Mahal]
Notes:
Rang Mahal in Vijaygarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its intricate rock carvings and historical association with Princess Chandrakanta, a fictional character from Devaki Nandan Khatri’s novel “Chandrakanta”. It is a popular tourist and heritage attraction in the region.
2. Who was Hagamasha in ancient Indian history?
[A] A famous poet of ancient India
[B] A king of the Maurya dynasty
[C] An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura
[D] A ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: C [An Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap who ruled in Mathura]
Notes:
Hagamasha was an Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap in Mathura, c. 1st century BCE. His rare coins are among the earliest Kshatrapa coin evidence from Mathura, helping trace Indo-Scythian presence in northern India.
3. 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.
4. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri who ruled from 1041 to 1073 CE and was crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE?
[A] Yashahkarna
[B] Devavarman
[C] Bhoja
[D] Lakshmikarna
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Correct Answer: D [Lakshmikarna]
Notes:
Lakshmikarna ruled Tripuri (1041-1073 CE), crowned chakravartin in 1052-53 CE, known for military campaigns and patronage of arts.
5. What was the capital city of the Pratihara dynasty during their rule in northern India?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Kannauj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj was the political center of the Pratihara dynasty, key in the tripartite struggle and resisted Arab invasions.
6. Over which river is the historic Shahi Bridge in Jaunpur built?
[A] Ganges
[B] Gomti
[C] Yamuna
[D] Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Gomti]
Notes:
Shahi Bridge, built in 1568-69 by Munim Khan under Akbar, spans the Gomti River in Jaunpur.
7. 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.
8. Who founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghans, established Rohilkhand in 1721 during Mughal decline.
9. Which revered Sufi saint, whose tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri, profoundly influenced Emperor Akbar?
[A] Sheikh Salim Chishti
[B] Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[D] Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb at Fatehpur Sikri commemorates his influence on Akbar; Akbar sought his blessings for an heir and named his son Salim (Jahangir) after him.
10. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 in Meerut?
[A] The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
[B] The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges
[C] Heavy land revenue demands
[D] Dismissal of Indian soldiers from service
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Correct Answer: B [The use of cow and pig fat in rifle cartridges]
Notes:
The use of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, directly sparking the revolt in Meerut.
