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 established Agra city in 1504-05?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Agra was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate in 1504-05. Later, it became prominent during Mughal rule. Sikandar Lodi moved his capital from Delhi to Agra to better control central India and river trade along Yamuna.
32. 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.
33. Who founded the Nawabs of Awadh kingdom in 1724?
[A] Sa’adat Khan
[B] Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Asaf-ud-Daula
[D] Safdar Jang
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Correct Answer: A [Sa’adat Khan]
Notes:
Sa’adat Khan established the Nawabs of Awadh in 1724, marking the start of a semi-autonomous rule under the Mughal Empire.
34. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
35. Which organization is responsible for managing electricity transmission and distribution in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
[B] Delhi Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDCL)
[C] Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
[D] Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)]
Notes:
UPPCL manages electricity transmission and distribution in Uttar Pradesh, sourcing power from state, central, and private producers.
36. Which city in Uttar Pradesh experienced the highest number of fatalities during the May 2018 dust storm?
[A] Agra
[B] Kheragarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra recorded 43 deaths, the highest in UP during the May 2018 dust storm.
37. Consider the following pairs regarding historical sites and their associated dynasties:
- Jaunpur – Sharqi
- Agra – Mughal
- Fatehpur Sikri – Mughal
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:All three pairs are correctly matched:
- Jaunpur was the capital of the Sharqi dynasty in the 15th century.
- Agra is famously associated with the Mughal dynasty, notably Emperor Akbar onward.
- Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar and served as the Mughal capital for a brief period.
Hence, option 1 is correct.
38. At the confluence of which rivers is the Markandey Mahadev temple located?
[A] Varuna and Assi
[B] Gomati and Ganga
[C] Sarayu and Ghaghra
[D] Ganga and Yamuna
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Correct Answer: B [Gomati and Ganga]
Notes:
The Markandey Mahadev temple at Kaithi, Uttar Pradesh, is situated at the confluence of the Gomati and Ganga rivers.
39. 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.
40. 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.
