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. When was the UP Public Service Commission established?
[A] 26th January 1950
[B] 1st April 1937
[C] 4th April 1996
[D] 14th September 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1st April 1937]
Notes:
UPPSC was established on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. Its headquarters is in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
32. The Bhitari pillar inscription discovered in Ghazipur provides information about which Gupta emperor?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Skandagupta
[D] Kumaragupta
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Correct Answer: C [Skandagupta]
Notes:
The Bhitari pillar inscription, situated in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, is a significant historical record that details the achievements and reign of Skandagupta, one of the prominent later rulers of the Gupta Empire. The inscription particularly mentions his efforts in defending the empire against invasions by the Huns. This epigraphic evidence provides valuable insight into Skandagupta’s military prowess and his role in sustaining the Gupta dynasty during challenging times.
33. Which Nawab of Rohilkhand was captured by Nadir Shah of Persia?
[A] Nawab Saadullah
[B] Nawab Faizullah
[C] Nawab Abdullah Khan
[D] Nawab Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Abdullah Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Abdullah Khan of Rohilkhand was taken hostage by Nadir Shah during his 1739 Indian campaign after the sack of Delhi.
34. Which city was the capital of the Rohilkhand empire?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Aligarh
[C] Shahjahanpur
[D] Bareilly
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Correct Answer: D [Bareilly]
Notes:
Bareilly was the capital of Rohilkhand under Rohilla rulers until its fall to Awadh and the British in 1774-75.
35. Who built the Jama Masjid in Agra between 1643 and 1648?
[A] Jahanara Begum
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Mumtaz Mahal
[D] Nur Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Jahanara Begum]
Notes:
Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s daughter, commissioned Agra’s Jama Masjid (1643-48), notable for red sandstone, marble detailing, and Persian inscriptions, representing Mughal architecture.
36. Who was the Nawab of Awadh who ruled the Faizabad and Lucknow regions prior to their annexation by the British?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: C [Shuja-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Awadh, governed Faizabad and Lucknow before British annexation; his rule shaped Awadh’s pre-colonial history.
37. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh:
- Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory.
- Its northern boundary is marked by the Vindhya ranges.
- The total area of Uttar Pradesh is about 10% of India’s total area.
- The eastern boundary of Uttar Pradesh is formed by the Yamuna river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:Only statement 1 is correct:
- Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory (Delhi).
- Statement 2 is incorrect; the northern boundary has the Shivalik ranges, not Vindhya.
- Statement 3 is wrong; UP accounts for about 7.33% of India’s area.
- Statement 4 is incorrect; its eastern boundary is defined mainly by the Gandak river, not the Yamuna.
38. Consider the following pairs regarding the northernmost and southernmost districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Saharanpur — Northernmost district
- Bareilly — Northernmost district
- Chitrakoot — Southernmost district
- Sonbhadra — Southernmost district
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct answer is option 3: 1 and 4 only.
- Saharanpur is the northernmost district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Bareilly is not the northernmost.
- Chitrakoot is not the southernmost; it’s Sonbhadra.
- Sonbhadra indeed forms the southernmost district of the state.
Thus, pairs 1 and 4 are correct.
39. Which is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Keetham Lake
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Ramgarh Tal
[D] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
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Correct Answer: B [Barua Sagar]
Notes:
Barua Sagar is the largest natural lake in Uttar Pradesh; Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is the largest man-made reservoir.
40. Which Uttar Pradesh city saw a major siege in the 1857 revolt?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
Lucknow’s British Residency endured an 87-day siege; it became central to the 1857 rebellion, with relief efforts by Havelock, Outram, and Campbell. This siege significantly influenced the course of the uprising in North India.
