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 publication is not historic to Uttar Pradesh’s print media?
[A] The Statesman
[B] Pioneer
[C] Hans
[D] Kavivachan Sudha
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Correct Answer: A [The Statesman]
Notes:
The Statesman originated in Calcutta (now Kolkata), while the others have deep historical ties to Uttar Pradesh’s print culture.
32. Which of the following cities in Uttar Pradesh emerged as a major Jain center during the Kushana period?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Mathura
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was an important Jain center during the Kushana period, as confirmed by significant archaeological evidence.
33. Who founded Dainik Jagran, the leading Hindi daily in India?
[A] Ramnath Goenka
[B] Devki Nandan Khatri
[C] Munshi Premchand
[D] Puran Chandra Gupta
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Correct Answer: D [Puran Chandra Gupta]
Notes:
Puran Chandra Gupta established Dainik Jagran in 1942 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; it was later renamed in 1947. Gupta was also former Press Trust of India chairman. Dainik Jagran remains a top-circulated Hindi daily. The newspaper is headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
34. Who was the Bais Rajput ruler of Shankarpur estate in Rae Bareli who led a significant rebellion in Oudh during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Kunwar Singh
[B] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[C] Rana Beni Madho
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Beni Madho]
Notes:
Rana Beni Madho led the 1857 rebellion in Oudh, commanded 25,000 troops, and was appointed administrator by Nawab Birjis Qadar.
35. Where did the 48-hour shootout involving dacoit Ghanshyam Nishad take place in 2009?
[A] Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The shootout occurred in Jamauli, Chitrakoot, UP, lasting 48 hours with heavy casualties before Nishad was killed.
36. Which city, established by Emperor Akbar, is renowned for its Mughal architectural landmarks such as Buland Darwaza and Panchmahal?
[A] Agra
[B] Allahabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: D [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Akbar and is notable for Buland Darwaza, Panchmahal, and the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
37. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar to celebrate his victory over which region?
[A] Bengal
[B] Malwa
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar in 1573 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat; it is one of the tallest gateways in the world and a hallmark of Mughal architecture.
38. Who led the Kanpur rebellion after Nana Saheb escaped during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Azimullah Khan
[B] Tantia Tope
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Tantia Tope]
Notes:
After Nana Saheb escaped, Tantia Tope assumed command, led rebel forces in Kanpur, and temporarily recaptured the city before his defeat and execution.
39. Who was the leader of the Awadh Kisan Sabha founded in 1920 at Pratapgarh?
[A] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[B] Gauri Shankar Mishra
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Baba Ramchandra
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Correct Answer: D [Baba Ramchandra]
Notes:
Baba Ramchandra, a former indentured labourer in Fiji, led the Awadh Kisan Sabha to mobilize peasants against landlords and British rule.
40. Who is credited with composing the Ramcharitmanas and establishing Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi?
[A] Surdas
[B] Kabir
[C] Ravidas
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: D [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas and founded Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi.
