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 Act established Block and District Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] United Province Panchayati Raj Act, 1947
[B] UP Municipal Act, 1965
[C] UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961
[D] 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
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Correct Answer: C [UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961]
Notes:
The UP Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1961 established block (Kshetra Panchayat) and district (Zila Parishad) panchayats, forming the basis for the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which event does Mahapavarana festival at Sankissa celebrate?
[A] Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree
[B] Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa after preaching Abhidhamma Pitaka
[C] Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath
[D] Buddha’s parinirvana (final passing away)
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Correct Answer: B [Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa after preaching Abhidhamma Pitaka]
Notes:
Mahapavarana at Sankissa marks Buddha’s return from Tavatimsa heaven after teaching Abhidhamma Pitaka to his mother; the event is symbolized by three ladders crafted by gods, Brahma, and Buddha himself, and is an important Buddhist tradition.
33. Which monument was built by Muhammad Ali Shah of Oudh?
[A] Bara Imambara
[B] Shrine of Hurr at Karbala
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: D [Chota Imambara]
Notes:
Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak, was built by Muhammad Ali Shah in Lucknow in 1838. It serves as a mausoleum for him and his mother, and is a prime example of Mughal architecture in Uttar Pradesh.
34. Which symbol is associated with Sambhavanatha, the third Jain tirthankara?
[A] Elephant
[B] Bull
[C] Horse
[D] Lion
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Correct Answer: C [Horse]
Notes:
Sambhavanatha, the third Jain Tirthankara, is uniquely represented by the Horse symbol among the twenty-four tirthankaras.
35. Who became the Nawab of Rampur after Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur?
[A] Farrukhsiyar Khan
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Asaf Ali Khan
[D] Muhammad Said Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Said Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Said Khan, cousin of Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur, succeeded as the Nawab of Rampur in 1840 after Ahmad Ali Khan’s death, since Ahmad Ali Khan had no surviving sons as heirs.
36. Where is the headquarters of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) located?
[A] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
AWEIL was established in 2021 in Kanpur after the Ordnance Factory Board restructuring.
37. On which river are the Ram Ki Paidi ghats located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saryu River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Saryu River]
Notes:
Ram Ki Paidi ghats are situated on the Saryu River, a sacred river in Ayodhya.
38. Which present-day city was founded by Kushanabha, king of the Amavasu dynasty?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kushanabha founded Mahodaya, now known as Kannauj, in the Amavasu dynasty lineage.
39. Which of the following power plants was the first to be commissioned by UPRVUNL and later transferred to NTPC?
[A] Harduaganj Thermal Power Station
[B] Panki Thermal Power Station
[C] Obra Thermal Power Station
[D] Unchahar Thermal Power Station
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Correct Answer: D [Unchahar Thermal Power Station]
Notes:
Unchahar Thermal Power Station, Uttar Pradesh, was the first UPRVUNL-commissioned plant, transferred to NTPC in 1992. It is also known as Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station and is a significant NTPC operation.
40. Which ancient rivers are linked to Mainpuri district?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Ganga and Betwa
[C] Yamuna and Gomti
[D] Ghaghra and Ramganga
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga and Yamuna]
Notes:
Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh is mainly associated with the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, which significantly influence its agriculture and history. Both rivers are important in the northern plains and have contributed to the region’s fertility and settlement patterns since ancient times.
