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 event took place at Jaitpur, Kulpahar?
[A] Battle of Plassey
[B] Defeat of Mughal general Muhaamad Khan Bangash by Bajirao Peshwa
[C] Battle of Panipat
[D] Battle of Buxar
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Correct Answer: B [Defeat of Mughal general Muhaamad Khan Bangash by Bajirao Peshwa]
Notes:
In 1729, Bajirao I Peshwa defeated Mughal general Muhaamad Khan Bangash at Jaitpur, in present-day Uttar Pradesh. The victory was crucial in expanding Maratha influence in Bundelkhand and reducing Mughal power in northern India.
32. Which Uttar Pradesh site is famous for horse bone discoveries?
[A] Mahagara
[B] Jhusi
[C] Sarnath
[D] Koldihwa
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Correct Answer: D [Koldihwa]
Notes:
Koldihwa, in Uttar Pradesh, is notable for Neolithic horse bone finds and earliest rice cultivation traces, revealing early agriculture and domestication activities in the Gangetic plains.
33. In which city was the Hindi daily newspaper Dainik Jagran founded in 1942?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jhansi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Dainik Jagran was established in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1942.
34. In which year was the Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary established in Uttar Pradesh, India?
[A] 1857
[B] 1866
[C] 1885
[D] 1901
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Correct Answer: B [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866 in Saharanpur, UP, becoming a major Islamic educational institution.
35. Which fort did Maharaja Suraj Mal capture in 1761, significantly strengthening Jat power in the Doab region?
[A] Agra Fort
[B] Kumher Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Mathura Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Maharaja Suraj Mal captured Agra Fort in 1761, consolidating Jat influence in the Doab area.
36. How many nominated Councillors can be appointed in a Nagar Nigam?
[A] 5–10
[B] 2–4
[C] 3–6
[D] 10–20
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Correct Answer: A [5–10]
Notes:
State Governments nominate 5–10 Councillors to Nagar Nigams (Municipal Corporations), typically those with expertise in administration, planning, or social welfare, as per municipal laws.
37. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) established?
[A] 1956
[B] 1972
[C] 1989
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) was established in 1974. Its main objective is to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh by developing infrastructure, managing tourist facilities, and creating awareness about the state’s rich heritage. The corporation handles resorts, tourist bungalows, and organizes various tourism-related activities, making it a pivotal entity in the growth and management of tourism within Uttar Pradesh.
38. The Battle of Aligarh was fought between which of the following powers?
[A] British and Rohillas
[B] British and Marathas
[C] Mughal forces and Marathas
[D] Marathas and Sikhs
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Correct Answer: B [British and Marathas]
Notes:
The Battle of Aligarh took place during the Second Anglo-Maratha War in 1803. It was fought between the British East India Company, led by Lord Gerard Lake, and the Marathas, who were in control of Aligarh Fort. The British successfully stormed and captured the heavily defended fort from the Marathas. This victory was crucial as it opened the route to Delhi for the British and marked a significant British advance in northern India during that period.
39. Gautam Buddh Nagar district falls under which division of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur Division
[B] Aligarh Division
[C] Meerut Division
[D] Moradabad Division
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Correct Answer: C [Meerut Division]
Notes:
Gautam Buddh Nagar, comprising Noida and Greater Noida, is part of Meerut Division, which also includes Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, and Bulandshahr. It is an economic hub with major IT, manufacturing zones, and connects via the Yamuna Expressway.
40. Who served as Governor of Uttarakhand when it was separated from Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sudhakar Pandey
[B] B.S. Malik
[C] Romesh Bhandari
[D] Suraj Bhan
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Correct Answer: D [Suraj Bhan]
Notes:
Suraj Bhan became the first Governor of Uttarakhand (then Uttaranchal) on 9 November 2000, when the state was created by separation from Uttar Pradesh. He was previously Governor of Uttar Pradesh (from 1998 to 2000) and had a significant political career in Haryana. Romesh Bhandari, Sudhakar Pandey, and B.S. Malik were governors of Uttar Pradesh at other times, not during the creation of Uttarakhand.
