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 battle near Fatehpur Sikri was fought on 17 March 1527?
[A] Battle of Khanua
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Battle of Chausa
[D] Battle of Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Khanua]
Notes:
The Battle of Khanua was fought on 17 March 1527 between Babur and Rana Sanga near Fatehpur Sikri, marking a decisive Mughal victory and consolidation of Mughal rule in northern India.
32. Which Indian state was involved in the major food grain scam between 2002 and 2010?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh food grain scam (2002-2010) involved diversion of ₹350 billion worth food grains from PDS and welfare schemes to open market and smuggling; over 5,000 FIRs filed and CBI probe ordered.
33. Which tree is commonly used for both construction work and making railway sleepers due to the strength and durability of its timber?
[A] Deodar
[B] Silver Fir
[C] Bamboo
[D] Date Palm
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Correct Answer: A [Deodar]
Notes:
Deodar (Cedrus deodara) produces strong, durable timber ideal for construction and railway sleepers. Native to the Himalayas, its wood resists decay, making it valuable in structural, carpentry, and architectural uses across Northern India, especially in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
34. Which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh is a major site for silica (glass) sand mining?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Saharanpur
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Jhansi and Chandauli
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Correct Answer: D [Jhansi and Chandauli]
Notes:
Jhansi (Mudari, Balabehat) and Chandauli (Chakia) have significant silica sand reserves, placing Uttar Pradesh third in India for glass-sand production, vital for container and optical industries.
35. Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest reserves of rock phosphate?
[A] Mirzapur
[B] Durmala & Kimoi
[C] Lalitpur & Sonbhadra
[D] Chandauli & Allahabad
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Correct Answer: B [Durmala & Kimoi]
Notes:
Durmala, Kimoi, Masrana, and Chamsari in Uttar Pradesh contain major fertilizer-grade rock phosphate reserves, vital for agriculture and soil treatment in the region.
36. What is the tenure of the Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 6 years
[B] 8 years
[C] 5 years
[D] No fixed term
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Correct Answer: B [8 years]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act specifies an 8-year tenure for the Lokayukta, ensuring independence and continuity in anti-corruption functions. This differentiates Uttar Pradesh from several other Indian states where the term is generally shorter.
37. Where did Lord Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Deoria
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Maharajganj
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, in Uttar Pradesh, is the revered Buddhist site where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in 483 BC. Major archaeological remains, including the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa, are located here.
38. Which of the following correctly describes Gulab Bari in Faizabad (Ayodhya)?
[A] It is a garden built by Asaf-ud-Daula to house the royal roses of Awadh.
[B] It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.
[C] It marks the site where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi.
[D] It is a British-era botanical garden turned heritage site.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, meaning “Garden of Roses”, is located in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district) in Uttar Pradesh. It houses the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (who ruled from 1753 to 1775). The complex is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and fountains, and is enclosed by Lakhauri brick walls, giving it historical as well as architectural significance. The site is notable for both its Mughal-style gardens and its history as the resting place of an important Nawab of Awadh.
39. During the Post-Vedic period, which cultural transformation most prominently evidences the expansion of Aryan civilization in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Emergence of early Buddhist monasteries in eastern Uttar Pradesh
[B] Spread of Megalithic culture in Bundelkhand region
[C] Dominance of urbanization in the Doab area
[D] Shift from nomadic pastoralism to settled agricultural life in Madhyadesh
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Correct Answer: D [Shift from nomadic pastoralism to settled agricultural life in Madhyadesh]
Notes:
The Aryan expansion in Post-Vedic Uttar Pradesh is marked by the transition to settled agriculture in Madhyadesh, reflecting a move from pastoralism to agrarian society.
40. Which Uttar Pradesh pilgrimage covers an 84 kos route including Mathura and Vrindavan?
[A] Kumbh Mela Circuit
[B] Char Dham Yatra
[C] Vraja Mandal Parikrama
[D] Ram Janmabhoomi Circuit
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Correct Answer: C [Vraja Mandal Parikrama]
Notes:
Vraja Mandal Parikrama, a 16th-century Vaishnava pilgrimage, traverses 84 kos (approx. 300 km) around Mathura, Vrindavan, Goverdhan, and nearby sites associated with Lord Krishna in Uttar Pradesh. It is held annually and holds deep spiritual significance for Krishna devotees.
