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. Pandit Birju Maharaj was associated with which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Jaipur Gharana
[B] Banaras Gharana
[C] Raigarh Gharana
[D] Lucknow Gharana
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow Gharana]
Notes:
Pandit Birju Maharaj represented Lucknow Gharana, or Kalka-Bindadin Gharana, famous for expressive abhinaya, grace, and its rich tradition in Kathak dance.
32. Who received the title Khanderai from Maharaja Chhatrasal for bravery at Senapati fortress?
[A] Raiman Singh Dauwa
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] General Bajirao
[D] Chhatrapati Shivaji
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Correct Answer: A [Raiman Singh Dauwa]
Notes:
Raiman Singh Dauwa was honored as Khanderai by Maharaja Chhatrasal for bravery at Senapati fortress in Uttar Pradesh, constructed in 1700. Dauwa played a significant role in regional history and military defense during Chhatrasal’s reign.
33. Which organization under the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture annually honors excellence in music, art, and literature?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Kala Parishad
[B] Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Akademi
[C] Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Uttar Pradesh Nritya Academy
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi annually awards excellence in music, art, and literature with a trophy, shawl, and cash prize.
34. Which emperor’s inscriptions are prominently found on the Allahabad Pillar in Prayagraj?
[A] Emperor Ashoka
[B] Emperor Jahangir
[C] Emperor Harshavardhana
[D] Emperor Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Emperor Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar contains inscriptions from Ashoka, Jahangir, and notably the Prayag Prashasti praising Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
35. Which of the following NTPC power plants in Uttar Pradesh is gas-based?
[A] Rihand
[B] Unchahar
[C] Ghatampur
[D] Auraiya
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Correct Answer: D [Auraiya]
Notes:
Auraiya Thermal Power Station is NTPC’s only gas-based plant in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Auraiya district, it uses natural gas as fuel, offering quicker start-ups and lower emissions compared to coal-based plants, contributing to the state’s energy needs.
36. The copper plate inscription discovered at Banskheda gives information about which ancient ruler?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
The Banskheda copper plate inscription, discovered in the Shahjahanpur district, is a significant epigraphic record that sheds light on the reign of Harshavardhana. This copper plate details aspects of his administration, including land grants, military organization, and public infrastructure. Such records are invaluable for understanding governance and societal structure during his rule in early medieval northern India, making Harshavardhana a prominent historical figure associated with this evidence.
37. Who led the Rohilkhand chiefs after Ali Mohammed Khan’s death in 1748?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Najib ad-Dawlah
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Hafiz Rahmat Khan became the chief of Rohilkhand after Ali Mohammed Khan in 1748, but the territory’s unity weakened as several independent Rohilla leaders emerged.
38. Where is the Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Kanpur]
Notes:
IIPR was established in 1983 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on pulse crop research and development.
39. Which of the following rivers in Uttar Pradesh does not form any district boundary?
[A] Manwar
[B] Rapti
[C] Terhi
[D] Gambhir
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Correct Answer: B [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti flows within districts without demarcating boundaries, unlike Manwar (Basti-Gonda), Terhi (intra-district), and Gambhir (forms state boundary).
40. When was United Provinces officially renamed Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 15 August 1947
[B] 24 January 1950
[C] 2 October 1951
[D] 1 November 1956
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Correct Answer: B [24 January 1950]
Notes:
After India’s independence in August 1947, the United Provinces became a province of the new Dominion of India. The political leadership moved to formally change the name of the state. On 24 January 1950, just before India became a republic, the United Provinces was officially renamed “Uttar Pradesh” (meaning “Northern Province”). The change took effect with the new Constitution of India on 26 January 1950, at which point Uttar Pradesh became a constituent state of the Republic of India. At the same time, three former princely states located within its boundaries – Rampur, Benares (Varanasi), and Tehri Garhwal – were fully merged into Uttar Pradesh. Thus, 1950 marks the statehood of Uttar Pradesh in its modern form.
