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. Near which city is the Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple, a major Shakti Peetha, located?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple is situated near Prayagraj, about 70 km away, and is a significant Shakti Peetha where Sati’s hand fell.
32. 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.
33. Who established the Central Hindu School in Banaras in 1898, which later became the nucleus of Banaras Hindu University?
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[C] Pandit Motilal Nehru
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: A [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Annie Besant founded Central Hindu School in 1898; it became the foundation for BHU, established later by Malaviya.
34. Which goal is not part of Green Chaupal’s listed objectives?
[A] Wildlife corridor establishment
[B] Rainwater harvesting
[C] Net-zero carbon awareness
[D] Scheme access assistance
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife corridor establishment]
Notes:
Green Chaupal focuses on plantation drives, rainwater harvesting, zero-carbon awareness, sanitation, and scheme access. However, explicit objectives do not include the establishment of wildlife corridors, which sets it apart from listed eco-goals in Green Chaupal’s operations.
35. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is best known for its Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Bahraich
[C] Banda
[D] Raebareli
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Correct Answer: B [Bahraich]
Notes:
Bahraich, in Uttar Pradesh’s Terai region, is recognized for extensive Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, featuring species like teak, sal, palash, mahua, and jamun. The area typically receives 100–150 cm annual rainfall and maintains moderate temperatures supporting rich forest biodiversity.
36. The proposed Prayag Expressway will connect which two major cities in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Prayagraj and Kanpur
[B] Lucknow and Varanasi
[C] Prayagraj and Gorakhpur
[D] Lucknow and Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow and Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Prayag Expressway is a 150 km, 4-lane access-controlled highway planned to connect Lucknow and Prayagraj, enhancing intra-state transportation within Uttar Pradesh.
37. Who founded the Rohilla dynasty in northwestern Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[C] Ali Mohammed Khan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: C [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghan chiefs, established the Rohilla dynasty in Rohilkhand, northwestern Uttar Pradesh, in the early 18th century. The Rohillas became influential, and their territory later evolved into the princely state of Rampur.
38. At which city do the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet, making it a significant site for the Kumbh Mela?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, forming a key Kumbh Mela venue.
39. Who is regarded as the chief deity of the Bhoksa tribe in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chamunda Devi
[B] Kali
[C] Mahadev
[D] Durga
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Correct Answer: A [Chamunda Devi]
Notes:
The Bhoksa (Buksa) tribe of Uttar Pradesh primarily worship Hindu deities, but Chamunda Devi is considered their chief deity. The tribe, also known as Mehra in Bijnor, practices agriculture and follows several Hindu customs and festivals. While Kali, Mahadev, and Durga are venerated, Chamunda Devi holds a special central place in their religious practices, distinguishing her as their principal goddess.
40. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known as Shiraz-e-Hind (Shiraz of India)?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Jaunpur]
Notes:
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, earned the title “Shiraz-e-Hind” due to its flourishing Persianate culture, literature, and architecture under the Sharqi dynasty during medieval times. Its cultural prominence and contributions to scholarship were compared to the Persian city of Shiraz. Founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, Jaunpur became a hub of Islamic art and learning, distinguishing itself within the region and throughout India.
