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 event destroyed the ancient Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat?
[A] Invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Attack by Timur
[D] Revolt of 1857
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Correct Answer: C [Attack by Timur]
Notes:
Timur’s invasion of India in 1398 resulted in the destruction of many sites, including the historical Shiva temple complex in Katha, Baghpat. His northern campaign left a deep impact, and records indicate large-scale plundering and devastation across Uttar Pradesh during this period.
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. Charkula folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed to celebrate the birth of which deity?
[A] Lord Krishna
[B] Lord Rama
[C] Radha
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: C [Radha]
Notes:
Charkula dance celebrates Radha’s birth and Krishna’s victory over Indra, performed in Braj region of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Who was the queen that led the resistance in Jhansi during the Central India Campaign of 1857-59?
[A] Rani Durgavati
[B] Rani Padmini
[C] Rani Lakshmibai
[D] Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
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Correct Answer: C [Rani Lakshmibai]
Notes:
Rani Lakshmibai led Jhansi’s resistance against British annexation during the 1857-59 Central India Campaign and died in battle in 1858.
5. Where was the bomb used in the 1929 Central Legislative Assembly attack manufactured, and which revolutionaries were involved in the event?
[A] Saharanpur; Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
[B] Meerut; Chandra Shekhar Azad and Ashfaqulla Khan
[C] Aligarh; Ram Prasad Bismil and Roshan Singh
[D] Lucknow; Surya Sen and Rajendra Lahiri
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Correct Answer: A [Saharanpur; Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt]
Notes:
The bombs were manufactured in Saharanpur by Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt for the Central Legislative Assembly attack in 1929.
6. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh participated in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918 and later played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy?
[A] Sachindra Nath Sanyal
[B] Chandrasekhar Azad
[C] Ashfaqulla Khan
[D] Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Prasad Bismil]
Notes:
Ram Prasad Bismil was involved in both the Mainpuri Conspiracy (1918) and the Kakori Conspiracy (1925), making him a key revolutionary from Uttar Pradesh.
7. Consider the following border combinations between Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states:
- Uttar Pradesh–Himachal Pradesh: Saharanpur
- Uttar Pradesh–Jharkhand: Sonbhadra
- Uttar Pradesh–Rajasthan: Jhansi
- Uttar Pradesh–Chhattisgarh: Sonbhadra
Which of the above border combinations is incorrect?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 4
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
Border combination 3 is incorrect because Jhansi borders Madhya Pradesh, not Rajasthan. The Rajasthan-Uttar Pradesh border passes through Agra and Mathura districts, not Jhansi. All other options listed—Saharanpur with Himachal Pradesh, Sonbhadra with Jharkhand, and Sonbhadra with Chhattisgarh—are correct border combinations of Uttar Pradesh.
8. 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.
9. Among the following crops cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, which one requires the lowest average rainfall for successful growth?
[A] Wheat
[B] Gram
[C] Mustard
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Gram]
Notes:
Gram requires only 30–50 cm rainfall, less than wheat (50–75 cm), mustard, and rice (over 100 cm).
10. Whose palace is situated near Raja Ka Tal?
[A] Maharaja Chhatrasal
[B] Raja Todarmal
[C] Samrat Akbar
[D] Senapati
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Todarmal]
Notes:
Raja Todarmal was Akbar’s finance minister. His palace stands near Raja Ka Tal, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, representing his key role in Mughal-era revenue reforms. The site is a rare architectural remnant from the Mughal period in the region.
