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 political party did Kailash Singh Rajput represent in the 2022 Tirwa assembly election?
[A] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[C] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
[D] Indian National Congress (INC)
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Correct Answer: B [Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]
Notes:
Kailash Singh Rajput won the 2022 Tirwa assembly seat as a BJP candidate.
32. Consider the following pairs regarding Mughal architecture in Uttar Pradesh and their respective builders:
- Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah — Nurjahan
- Tomb of Akbar in Agra — Jahangir
- Moti Masjid in Agra Fort — Shah Jahan
- Jodhabai Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri — Akbar
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 3 and 4 only
[C] 2, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct pairs are:
- Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah was indeed built by Nurjahan, wife of Jahangir.
- Tomb of Akbar in Agra was constructed by Jahangir, Akbar's son.
- Moti Masjid in Agra Fort was built by Shah Jahan.
- Jodhabai Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar.
All pairs except the second one are correct; so, correct answer is option 2: 1, 3, and 4 only.
33. Regarding oilseed crops in Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements about mustard cultivation is incorrect?
[A] Mustard requires high rainfall and waterlogged soils.
[B] Mustard is grown both as a sole crop and in mixed cropping systems.
[C] Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of mustard in India.
[D] Mustard is cultivated in districts like Sitapur, Meerut, and Etawah.
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Correct Answer: A [Mustard requires high rainfall and waterlogged soils.]
Notes:
Mustard prefers moderate rainfall and well-drained soils, not high rainfall or waterlogging.
34. Who was famously called “Chhote Lohia” for his socialist ideology?
[A] Ram Manohar Lohia
[B] Raj Narain
[C] Chandrashekhar
[D] Janeshwar Mishra
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Correct Answer: D [Janeshwar Mishra]
Notes:
Janeshwar Mishra, a prominent socialist leader from Uttar Pradesh, was called “Chhote Lohia” due to his influence by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s ideology. He was elected multiple times from Ballia and held various key offices, gaining recognition for his dedication to socialist principles.
35. Who among the following is credited with founding the city of Jhansi?
[A] Bundela ruler Veer Singh Bundela
[B] Rani Laxmibai
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: A [Bundela ruler Veer Singh Bundela]
Notes:
The city of Jhansi was founded in the early 17th century by the Bundela Rajput ruler Veer Singh Bundela. He established the city and also built the iconic Jhansi Fort on Bangira hill, which later became a major stronghold in Central India. Jhansi is historically significant, later becoming famous as the seat of Rani Laxmibai’s defiance during the 1857 revolt. Veer Singh Bundela’s role was foundational in the city’s urban and strategic development.
36. Which inscription discovered in Uttar Pradesh details Harshavardhana’s grant to a Chinese pilgrim and his Buddhist monastery?
[A] Kanaur inscription
[B] Banskhera copper plate inscription
[C] Prayagraj inscription
[D] Gaonri copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Banskhera copper plate inscription]
Notes:
The Banskhera copper plate inscription, found near Shahjahanpur, UP, records Harsha’s land grants, confirming his support for Xuanzang and Buddhist establishments.
37. Who wrote the Mahabharata commentary Bhāratabhāvadīpa in 17th-century Varanasi?
[A] Madhusūdana Sarasvatī
[B] Vijnanabhikshu
[C] Neelakantha Chaturdhara
[D] Nilakantha Somayaji
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Correct Answer: C [Neelakantha Chaturdhara]
Notes:
Neelakantha Chaturdhara of 17th-century Varanasi authored Bhāratabhāvadīpa, an influential Mahabharata commentary from the Advaita Vedanta perspective.
38. Who founded Benares State in the mid-18th century?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Chhatrapati Shivaji
[C] Balwant Singh
[D] Raja Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Balwant Singh]
Notes:
Balwant Singh established Benares State, a zamindari that later became a princely state under British rule.
39. Who founded the princely state of Banda in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ali Bahadur I
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Bahadur I]
Notes:
Ali Bahadur I, grandson of Peshwa Bajirao, founded Banda state; it ended after 1857 rebellion.
40. Which coalition did Charan Singh lead as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister in 1967?
[A] Janta Dal Alliance
[B] Loktantrik Morcha
[C] Samyukta Vidhayak Dal
[D] Kisan Sabha Alliance
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Correct Answer: C [Samyukta Vidhayak Dal]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1967, leading the Samyukta Vidhayak Dal (SVD) coalition. The coalition, comprising multiple parties opposed to Congress, emerged following a fractured electoral verdict. SVD’s government was short-lived, lasting less than a year, and ended with President’s Rule. Charan Singh’s leadership of the SVD marked a major shift in state politics, influencing future coalition experiments in Uttar Pradesh.
