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 non-ferrous mineral is abundantly found in the districts of Jhansi and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Copper
[B] Gold
[C] Coal
[D] Pyrophyllite
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Correct Answer: D [Pyrophyllite]
Notes:
Pyrophyllite is a non-ferrous mineral extensively found in Jhansi and Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh. It resembles mica and is used in ceramics, refractories, and rubber industries. Uttar Pradesh is among the leading producers of pyrophyllite in India.
32. Consider the following statements regarding the communication infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh:
- The state has two international airports.
- Radio and Doordarshan are state-controlled media platforms.
- The first film studio in Uttar Pradesh was established in Kanpur during the 1960s.
- Post offices operate both in rural and urban areas of Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is / are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 4
[C] 1 and 4
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
Statement 3 is incorrect as the first film studio in Uttar Pradesh was not set up in Kanpur during the 1960s. The film industry’s early growth in the state was centered around Lucknow and Varanasi, not Kanpur, and there is no significant record of a major film studio established in Kanpur in that period. All other statements are correct.
33. The archaeological site of Ahichchhatra, capital of the Panchala Mahajanapada, is located in which present-day district?
[A] Budaun
[B] Bareilly
[C] Rampur
[D] Pilibhit
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Correct Answer: B [Bareilly]
Notes:
Ahichchhatra is an important archaeological site situated in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. It served as the capital of the ancient Panchala Mahajanapada during the later Vedic period. The site is well-known for its extensive remains from the Gupta, Kushana, and Shunga periods, including fortifications, pottery, coins, and sculptures. Excavations here have significantly contributed to understanding the early urbanization and political history of northern India.
34. Which historical battle in Fatehpur district was decisive in Aurangzeb’s consolidation of power?
[A] Battle of Panipat (1659)
[B] Battle of Chausa
[C] Battle of Khajwa
[D] Battle of Haldighati
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Khajwa]
Notes:
The Battle of Khajwa, fought in 1659 in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, was decisive for Aurangzeb as he defeated his brother Shah Shuja. This victory played a crucial role in consolidating Aurangzeb’s claim to the Mughal throne during the war of succession after Shah Jahan, securing his authority and leading to his prolonged reign as emperor. The other battles listed are significant in Indian history but not related to Aurangzeb’s consolidation of power in Fatehpur.
35. Which is the first film ever made in Braj Bhasha language?
[A] Brij Bhoomi
[B] Ganga Jamuna
[C] Awadh Ki Shaan
[D] Kashi Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: A [Brij Bhoomi]
Notes:
Brij Bhoomi, released in 1982, is the first feature film in Braj Bhasha, a western Hindi dialect spoken in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It significantly portrayed the regional culture, establishing a milestone in the linguistic history of Indian cinema.
36. Who became the first Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chaudhary Narain Singh
[B] Ajit Singh
[C] Sanjay Singh Chauhan
[D] Prashant Chaudhary
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Correct Answer: A [Chaudhary Narain Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Narain Singh was Uttar Pradesh’s first Deputy Chief Minister (1967-1968). He is recognized for his contribution to state politics and is the grandfather of Chandan Chauhan. No other person held this position before him in Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which sage’s hermitage near Ayodhya was the place where Lord Ram’s sons, Luv and Kush, were raised?
[A] Valmiki
[B] Vashistha
[C] Vishwamitra
[D] Agastya
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Correct Answer: A [Valmiki]
Notes:
Luv and Kush were brought up in Sage Valmiki’s hermitage near Ayodhya.
38. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
39. Who founded Jaunpur in memory of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
[A] Sikandar Lodi
[B] Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
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Correct Answer: C [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq established Jaunpur in 1359 AD to honor Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The city became notable under the later Sharqi rulers for its distinct Jaunpuri architectural style and prominence in Indo-Islamic culture.
40. Who was the leader of the Awadh Kisan Sabha founded in 1920 at Pratapgarh?
[A] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Baba Ramchandra
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Correct Answer: D [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a former indentured labourer in Fiji, led the Awadh Kisan Sabha to mobilize peasants against landlords and British rule.
