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. In Sainthwar tradition, who is considered their legendary ancestor’s father?
[A] Bharata
[B] Rama
[C] Lakshmana
[D] Shatrughna
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Correct Answer: C [Lakshmana]
Notes:
As per Sainthwar oral tradition in Uttar Pradesh, their ancestor Chandraketu is believed to be the son of Lakshmana, brother of Rama from the Ramayana.
2. Which ancient Indian text highlights the political and religious significance of Prayaga as a prominent sacred site?
[A] Vayu Purana
[B] Garuda Purana
[C] Agni Purana
[D] Matsya Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Matsya Purana]
Notes:
The Matsya Purana praises Prayaga (Prayagraj) for its immense merit and strategic importance, especially in context of royal rituals like Ashvamedha.
3. Who founded the English newspaper ‘The Leader’ during British rule?
[A] C.Y. Chintamani
[B] Motilal Nehru
[C] Madan Mohan Malviya
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: C [Madan Mohan Malviya]
Notes:
‘The Leader’ was established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1909 at Allahabad. It became a prominent paper in United Provinces’ political landscape. C.Y. Chintamani served later as its editor.
4. Which river confluence is represented by the waves in the emblem of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Godavari-Tungabhadra
[B] Ganga-Yamuna
[C] Saraswati-Indus
[D] Narmada-Tapti
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Correct Answer: B [Ganga-Yamuna]
Notes:
The waves symbolize the Ganga-Yamuna confluence at Prayagraj, a key feature of the Uttar Pradesh emblem.
5. Who was the governor of Agra Presidency when it was established in 1834?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Sir John Lawrence
[D] Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe]
Notes:
Sir C.T. Metcalfe was appointed governor when Agra Presidency was formed in 1834, before it was renamed North-Western Provinces in 1835.
6. What was the main consequence of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of March 1931 for the Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] The movement intensified and gained more support from the masses.
[B] The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.
[C] The British government imposed harsher laws on Indian nationalists.
[D] The Indian National Congress dissolved itself after the pact.
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Correct Answer: B [The movement was temporarily suspended and political prisoners, including Gandhi, were released.]
Notes:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact resulted in the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement and the release of political prisoners, allowing Congress to attend the Second Round Table Conference.
7. Which of the following lakes, located in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its religious association with the Ashtwamedha Yajna?
[A] Motijheel
[B] Chittaura Jheel
[C] Surajkund Lake
[D] Dudhwa Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Chittaura Jheel]
Notes:
Chittaura Jheel in Bahraich is linked to the legend of Maharaja Suheldev and the Ashtwamedha Yajna, making it a significant religious site in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Which planting method is promoted under Upvan Scheme to reduce urban heat islands?
[A] Miyawaki method
[B] Linear avenue planting
[C] Contour trench planting
[D] Raised bed gardening
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Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki method]
Notes:
The Miyawaki method, emphasizing dense and fast-growing plantations, is supported under Uttar Pradesh’s Upvan Scheme (2025–26) to develop mini-forests and reduce heat islands in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Budget allocation is ₹70 crore for urban greening with ~2,000 m² mini-forests.
9. Who was Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister from 1973-75, born in Uttarakhand in 1919?
[A] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
[D] Ram Prakash Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna]
Notes:
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, born in Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) in 1919, served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1973 to 1975. He was a prominent Congress leader and noted for his administrative acumen during a politically turbulent period in the state’s history.
10. Who has been serving as the Cabinet Minister in charge of the Uttar Pradesh Department of Parliamentary Affairs since March 2017?
[A] Akhilesh Yadav
[B] Yogi Adityanath
[C] Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh
[D] Suresh Kumar Khanna
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Correct Answer: D [Suresh Kumar Khanna]
Notes:
Suresh Kumar Khanna has headed the Uttar Pradesh Department of Parliamentary Affairs since March 2017.
