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 ghat in Varanasi is renowned as a major cremation site with approximately 25,000-30,000 cremations conducted annually?
[A] Assi Ghat
[B] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[C] Harishchandra Ghat
[D] Manikarnika Ghat
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Correct Answer: D [Manikarnika Ghat]
Notes:
Manikarnika Ghat is the principal cremation site in Varanasi, handling 25,000-30,000 cremations yearly, making it one of the most significant ghats for this purpose.
2. Where is the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) located?
[A] Jais, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jais, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
RGIPT is an Institute of National Importance located in Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2008 and funded by the central government and oil industry.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Which is not a tourist destination in Bahraich district?
[A] Kalinjar Fort
[B] Dargah Sharif Syed Salar Masood Ghazi
[C] Katarnia Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Mari Mata Mandir
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Correct Answer: A [Kalinjar Fort]
Notes:
Kalinjar Fort is in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. The other sites are in Bahraich.
6. Who co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910 and was a noted Indologist?
[A] William Stevenson Meyer
[B] Sir Richard Burn
[C] Sir Herbert Risley
[D] John Marshall
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Richard Burn]
Notes:
Sir Richard Burn co-founded the Numismatic Society of India in 1910, contributed to Indian numismatics, and edited volumes of the Imperial Gazetteer of India. He was a noted Indologist and scholar of Indian history and coins.
7. Who founded the Hindi children’s magazine Balsakha in 1917?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Pandit Badrinath Bhatt
[C] Thakur Srinath Singh
[D] Chintamani Ghosh
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Correct Answer: D [Chintamani Ghosh]
Notes:
Balsakha was established by Chintamani Ghosh in 1917 and published from Indian Press, Allahabad. It became a pioneer in Hindi children’s literature during early 20th century, emphasizing moral values and educational content. Its influence extended across northern India, shaping childhood reading habits.
8. Which royal family is historically associated with the Bhadri Family in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Oudh Royal Family
[B] Mankapur Royal Family
[C] Hasan Family of Kairana
[D] Yadav Family of Samajwadi Party
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Correct Answer: A [Oudh Royal Family]
Notes:
The Bhadri Family is linked to the Oudh Royal Family in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Who commanded the Indian forces from Delhi during the Revolt of 1857 against the British?
[A] Nana Sahib
[B] General Bakht Khan
[C] Bahadur Shah II
[D] Tatya Tope
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Correct Answer: B [General Bakht Khan]
Notes:
General Bakht Khan led the Indian sepoys in Delhi during the 1857 revolt, serving as chief military commander under Bahadur Shah II.
10. Who was the leader of the 1857 revolt in Kanpur and was adopted by Peshwa Baji Rao II?
[A] Azimullah Khan
[B] Nana Sahib
[C] Tantia Tope
[D] Begum Hazrat Mahal
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Correct Answer: B [Nana Sahib]
Notes:
Nana Sahib led the Kanpur revolt in 1857 and was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
