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. Who is the first Muslim female Sanskrit scholar from Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shabana Azmi
[B] Fatima Ansari
[C] Razia Khan
[D] Naheed Abidi
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Correct Answer: D [Naheed Abidi]
Notes:
Naheed Abidi, from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, became the first Muslim female Sanskrit scholar and received the Padma Shri in 2014 for her contribution to Sanskrit literature.
32. Who was the Jat leader responsible for attacking and desecrating Mughal Emperor Akbar’s tomb in 1688?
[A] Rajaram of Sinsini
[B] Churaman Jat
[C] Gokula
[D] Suraj Mal
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaram of Sinsini]
Notes:
In 1688, Rajaram of Sinsini led the attack on Akbar’s tomb, desecrating it and looting valuables, marking a significant Jat-Mughal conflict.
33. Which of the following pairs of Akbar’s Navaratnas were originally from present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Abul Fazl and Faizi
[B] Todarmal and Birbal
[C] Tansen and Man Singh
[D] Raja Todarmal and Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
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Correct Answer: B [Todarmal and Birbal]
Notes:
Todarmal (Sitapur district) and Birbal (Kalpi district) were Navaratnas from present-day Uttar Pradesh.
34. Which of the following leaders from Uttar Pradesh actively participated in both the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930)?
[A] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[B] Purushottam Das Tandon
[C] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[D] Sampurnanand
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Correct Answer: B [Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Purushottam Das Tandon from Uttar Pradesh gave up his law practice and played an active role in both the Non-Cooperation and Salt Satyagraha movements.
35. Consider the following pairs regarding regional climatic characteristics and their respective districts:
- Saharanpur — Mild winters, moderate rainfall
- Pilibhit — High humidity, marshy terrain
- Mathura — Scanty rainfall, high summer temperature
- Hamirpur — Heavy rainfall and cool summers
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 4 only
[C] 1, 2 and 3 only
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3 only]
Notes:
- Saharanpur has mild winters and moderate rainfall, being in the foothills region.
- Pilibhit is known for its high humidity and marshy terrain due to proximity to forests.
- Mathura sees scanty rainfall and high summer temperatures.
- However, Hamirpur, located in Bundelkhand, experiences hot summers and moderate to low rainfall, not cool summers or heavy rainfall.
Pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correct; pair 4 is not.
36. Which agroforestry policy was launched in UP in late 2023?
[A] Green India Mission
[B] UP Agroforestry Policy
[C] National Social Forestry Policy
[D] Forest Rights Act extension
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Correct Answer: B [UP Agroforestry Policy]
Notes:
UP Agroforestry Policy was launched in late 2023 to promote tree plantation on farmlands. It is the state’s first dedicated agroforestry initiative, ensuring sustainable rural livelihoods, biodiversity, and ecological restoration across Uttar Pradesh. Over 105 crore saplings planted under this drive since 2017.
37. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
38. Consider the following pairs regarding heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh and their features:
- Bithoor: Place linked to Luv and Kush’s birth, Valmiki Ashram
- Bhitargaon Temple: Gupta-era brick temple with distinctive pyramidal spire
- Bara Imambara: Constructed by Asaf-ud-Daula, features Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth)
- Rumi Darwaza: 60-ft high monument, also called Turkish Gate
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4 only
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Each heritage site is accurately matched: Bithoor is associated with the birth of Luv and Kush and Valmiki’s ashram; Bhitargaon Temple is an early Gupta-era brick temple with a pyramidal spire; Bara Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daula and includes the famous Bhul Bhulaiya; Rumi Darwaza is a 60-foot-high structure known as the Turkish Gate. All are correct.
39. Which event marked the political downfall of the Nanda dynasty?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya, aided by Kautilya, overthrew Dhanananda and established the Maurya Empire
[B] Alexander the Great’s invasion of Northwest India
[C] Bimbisara’s conquest of Magadha
[D] The Kalachuri invasion
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta Maurya, aided by Kautilya, overthrew Dhanananda and established the Maurya Empire]
Notes:
Chandragupta Maurya, with Kautilya’s support, defeated Dhanananda, ending the Nanda dynasty and founding the Maurya Empire.
40. Consider the following statements regarding Lalitpur district:
- It is the only district in Uttar Pradesh where uranium is found.
- Lalitpur was carved out of Jhansi district in 1947.
- Its southern boundary is formed by the Dhasan river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct, as Lalitpur is the only district in Uttar Pradesh with uranium deposits. Statement 2 is incorrect; Lalitpur was carved out of Jhansi district in 1974, not 1947. Statement 3 is correct, as the Dhasan river forms the southern boundary of Lalitpur district.
