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 was the second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh who led the 1857 rebellion against the British?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Begum Rokeya
[C] Begum Akhtar
[D] Begum Sultan Jahan
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Correct Answer: A [Begum Hazrat Mahal]
Notes:
Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 rebellion in Awadh, declared her son Birjis Qadr ruler, and controlled Lucknow during the revolt.
32. Under whose reign was the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture, constructed?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
The Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri was built during Akbar’s reign in the late 16th century, noted for its grand scale and Buland Darwaza.
33. For which contribution is Ibrahim Shah Sharqi particularly remembered in the history of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Founding the city of Agra
[B] Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid
[C] Defeating Babur in battle
[D] Introducing Persian as the court language
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Correct Answer: B [Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid]
Notes:
Ibrahim Shah Sharqi is noted for promoting Islamic scholarship and building monuments like the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
34. Which river system drains the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganges and Yamuna
[B] Gandak and Ghaghara
[C] Belan and Karmahosha
[D] Chambal and Betwa
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Correct Answer: C [Belan and Karmahosha]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district lies on the Vindhya plateau, mainly drained by the Belan and Karmahosha rivers, both tributaries of the Ganges, supporting the region’s agriculture and ecosystem.
35. Who founded the Rohilla dynasty in northwestern Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[C] Ali Mohammed Khan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: C [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghan chiefs, established the Rohilla dynasty in Rohilkhand, northwestern Uttar Pradesh, in the early 18th century. The Rohillas became influential, and their territory later evolved into the princely state of Rampur.
36. During the Ghosayatra Parva episode of the Mahabharata, to which location did the Kauravas embark on an expedition intending to humiliate the Pandavas?
[A] Kamyaka Forest
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Dvaitavana
[D] Hastinapura
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Correct Answer: C [Dvaitavana]
Notes:
The Kauravas went to Dvaitavana to humiliate the Pandavas but were captured by Gandharvas and later rescued by the Pandavas.
37. Kamalini and Nalini Asthana, renowned Kathak dancers, are exponents of which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Lucknow Gharana
[B] Agra Gharana
[C] Benaras Gharana
[D] Jaipur Gharana
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Correct Answer: C [Benaras Gharana]
Notes:
Kamalini and Nalini Asthana are famous for popularizing Benaras Gharana Kathak nationally and internationally.
38. Who among the following established the ‘Zanjir-i-Adal’ (Chain of Justice) at Agra Fort?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: D [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir instituted the Zanjir-i-Adal at Agra Fort to allow direct appeal for justice to the emperor by the public.
39. Consider the following measures for controlling ravine erosion in regions such as Etawah district:
- Afforestation along slopes
- Construction of check dams
- Conversion of black soil to red soil
- Contour bunding
Which of the above would be the least effective in preventing ravine erosion?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:Among the options provided,
- Afforestation
- Check dams
- Contour bunding
are all recognized erosion control techniques. Conversion of black soil to red soil is not a practical or effective measure for erosion control, as soil color change is not a feasible prevention method. Thus, only option 3 (Only 3) is correct.
40. Consider the following matches regarding districts and their corresponding administrative divisions in Uttar Pradesh:
- Mainpuri – Agra Division
- Kasganj – Aligarh Division
- Barabanki – Faizabad Division
- Mau – Bareilly Division
How many of the above matches are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: C [Only three]
Notes:
Mainpuri is in Agra Division, Kasganj is in Aligarh Division, and Barabanki is in Faizabad (now Ayodhya) Division; all are correct. Mau, however, is part of Azamgarh Division, not Bareilly. Thus, only matches 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the fourth match is incorrect.
