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 emperor is credited with building the Bikrampur Vihara, a 1000-year-old Buddhist monastery located in Munshiganj, Bangladesh?
[A] Emperor Ashoka
[B] Emperor Dharmapala
[C] Emperor Harsha
[D] Emperor Kumarapala
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Correct Answer: B [Emperor Dharmapala]
Notes:
Emperor Dharmapala of the Pala Empire built Bikrampur Vihara around 820 AD; it was a major Buddhist educational center linked to Atiśa.
32. Who was responsible for building Mustafa Castle in Meerut between 1896 and 1900?
[A] Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta
[B] Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan
[C] Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan
[D] Mirza Ghalib
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan]
Notes:
Mustafa Castle was built by Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan in memory of Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta.
33. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is recognized as a major media hub for Rasiya music?
[A] Agra
[B] Mathura
[C] Hathras
[D] Aligarh
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra is known as the media hub for Rasiya music, facilitating its distribution through various media formats.
34. Who founded the Radhaswami Movement in 1861 in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shiv Dayal Saheb
[B] Swami Vivekananda
[C] Rama Chandra
[D] Swami Dayananda Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Shiv Dayal Saheb]
Notes:
Shiv Dayal Saheb established the Radhaswami faith in 1861 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on spiritual unity and social harmony.
35. Consider the following correlations between soil types and their primary mineral components:
- Red Soil – High in iron oxide
- Maar Soil – High in calcium carbonate
- Black Soil – High in silica and mica
- Parwa Soil – High in feldspar and lime
Which of the above correlations is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:Only option 1 correctly matches the soil with its primary mineral.
- Red soil is rich in iron oxide, which imparts its characteristic red color.
- Maar soil contains mainly silica, iron, and aluminium, not calcium carbonate.
- Black soil is dominated by montmorillonite clay, not high silica or mica.
- Parwa soil does not primarily contain feldspar and lime.
36. Consider the following crops grown in India:
- Gram
- Barley
- Mustard
- Rice
Which of the above are primarily cultivated in the Bundelkhand region?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 4 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Bundelkhand, which is a semi-arid region, is most suitable for the cultivation of gram and mustard due to less water requirement and compatibility with dry conditions. On the other hand, barley and rice generally require more moisture and are predominantly grown in wetter and more fertile eastern regions. Therefore, option 1 (Gram) and 3 (Mustard) are correct.
37. NH-24, an important national highway in Uttar Pradesh, connects which of the following two endpoints?
[A] Agra and Gorakhpur
[B] Sonauli and Ghazipur
[C] Delhi and Lucknow
[D] Sonauli and Saiyad Raja
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Correct Answer: B [Sonauli and Ghazipur]
Notes:
NH-24 in Uttar Pradesh runs from Sonauli near the Nepal border to Ghazipur, traversing Gorakhpur. It is crucial for connecting the state’s eastern border to its interior and aids in Indo-Nepal movement and trade facilitation in north-eastern Uttar Pradesh.
38. Who is commemorated at Nadan Mahal in Lucknow?
[A] Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Raja Todar Mal
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Correct Answer: A [Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti]
Notes:
Nadan Mahal is the mausoleum of Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti, first Mughal governor of Lucknow during Akbar’s reign.
39. As per the ISFR 2023 report, what is the total increase in green cover (forest plus tree cover) in Uttar Pradesh since ISFR 2021?
[A] 278.00 sq km
[B] 559.19 sq km
[C] 440.76 sq km
[D] 118.43 sq km
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Correct Answer: B [559.19 sq km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a total increase of 559.19 sq km in green cover between ISFR 2021 and 2023, comprising 118.43 sq km rise in forest cover and 440.76 sq km in tree cover, as per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023.
40. From which city in Uttar Pradesh did India’s first air post service start?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Agra
[C] Lucknow
[D] Naini (Prayagraj)
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Correct Answer: D [Naini (Prayagraj)]
Notes:
The first air post service in India began from Naini (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, on 18th February 1911. This event marked the world’s first official airmail flight, covering a distance of about 10 kilometers, pioneering postal aviation in India.
