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.
31. Which culture is linked to Malawan mound in Etah?
[A] Painted Grey Ware
[B] Ochre Coloured Pottery
[C] Northern Black Polished Ware
[D] Harappan
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Correct Answer: B [Ochre Coloured Pottery]
Notes:
Malawan mound in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, is chiefly associated with the Ochre Coloured Pottery culture, dated to circa 2000–1500 BCE. This culture is considered a precursor of the Painted Grey Ware and is important for understanding the early Iron Age transition.
32. Which river forms the southern watershed boundary of the Kaimur Range?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Tamsa (Tons) River
[C] Narmada River
[D] Son River
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Correct Answer: D [Son River]
Notes:
The Son River lies south of the Kaimur Range, forming its watershed boundary, while the Tamsa/Tons River lies to the north.
33. In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the documentary The Forgotten Woman primarily filmed?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Varanasi]
Notes:
The documentary focuses on widows in India and was mainly shot in Varanasi, a city known for its religious significance and social traditions.
34. Which dynasty is historically associated with Bundelkhand and renowned for constructing the Khajuraho temples?
[A] Bundela Dynasty
[B] Chandela Dynasty
[C] Khangar Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Chandela Dynasty]
Notes:
The Chandela dynasty (9th-12th century) ruled Bundelkhand and built the famous Khajuraho temples.
35. Who was the founder of Pratisthan Pur, the ancient capital of the Lunar Dynasty dated to 7100 BC?
[A] King Ila
[B] King Pururavas
[C] King Maurya
[D] King Har-bonga
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Correct Answer: A [King Ila]
Notes:
Pratisthan Pur (modern Jhunsi, Prayagraj) was founded by King Ila and served as the Lunar Dynasty capital from 7100 BC.
36. Which river, after originating in the Himalayas, forms India’s continuous eastern boundary with Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gandak
[B] Sharda
[C] Ghaghara
[D] Rapti
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Correct Answer: B [Sharda]
Notes:
The Sharda River, also known as the Goriganga, forms the eastern boundary between India and Nepal before entering Uttar Pradesh at Pilibhit.
37. Consider the following river confluence hierarchies in India:
- Manwar → Kuwana → Ghaghara
- Terhi → Gomati → Ganga
- Gambhir → Rapti → Ganga
- Kuwana → Gandak → Ganga
Which of the above hierarchies correctly represent actual river confluence sequences?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:The correct confluence hierarchy is
- Manwar joins Kuwana, which then joins the Ghaghara river
. Terhi does not directly join Gomati, and similar inaccuracies exist in statements 3 and 4. Thus, only option 1 correctly reflects the actual river joining sequence among the statements given. Other combinations are geographically incorrect.
38. The Kalinjar Fort, where Sher Shah Suri died in 1545, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Chitrakoot
[C] Banda
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Banda]
Notes:
The Kalinjar Fort is situated in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It gained historical significance when Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, died here in 1545 AD due to a gunpowder explosion during a siege. The fort, revered for its architectural grandeur and strategic location, has been ruled by several dynasties including the Chandela Rajputs. Today, it stands as a remarkable monument and an important tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
39. Which one of the following Scheduled Tribes is found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chera
[B] Agariya
[C] Tharu
[D] Gond
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Tharu is the Scheduled Tribe found in the maximum number of districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 census, the total Scheduled Tribe population of Uttar Pradesh is 11,34,273, which is about 0.57% of the state’s total population. Tharu is the most populous among them, with 83,544 members, constituting 77.4% of the state’s total tribal population. Tharus are predominantly located in the Terai region, near the border areas of Nepal. Other recognized tribes in the state include Buksa, Bhotia, Jaunsari, and Raji.
40. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is a major Kabir Panth centre?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, birthplace of Kabir, has the Kabir Chaura Math, the main seat of Kabir Panth, founded by disciple Surat Gopal. It is a major pilgrimage site for Kabir Panthis.
