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 ceremony featured both Vedic mantras and Quranic excerpts in 1921?
[A] Only recitations of Vedic mantras
[B] Both Vedic mantras and Quranic excerpts
[C] Only Quranic excerpts
[D] Only Buddhist chants
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Correct Answer: B [Both Vedic mantras and Quranic excerpts]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith’s 1921 inauguration included Vedic mantras and Quranic excerpts, symbolizing interfaith unity and Gandhian secular ideals. This unique blend underscored efforts towards religious harmony in India’s national movement era. No other contemporary Indian university had a similar founding ceremony.
32. Which Puru dynasty king gave his name to the Kaurava lineage?
[A] Janamejaya
[B] Vidhuratha I
[C] Yayati
[D] Kuru II
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Correct Answer: D [Kuru II]
Notes:
Kuru II, a notable Puru dynasty king, established the Kuruvansha or Kaurava lineage, after whom Kurukshetra is named. His descendants played key roles in the Mahabharata, with the dynasty centered in present-day Haryana and Uttar Pradesh regions.
33. Which state was formed from Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000?
[A] Bihar
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand (initially Uttaranchal) was created from Uttar Pradesh by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, becoming the 27th state on 9 November 2000.
34. Who was the Kalachuri king of Tripuri ruling the Chedi/Dahala region around 1188–1210 CE?
[A] Vijayasimha
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Ajayasimha
[D] Trailokyavarman
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayasimha]
Notes:
Vijayasimha ruled c. 1188–1210 CE; son of Jayasimha; defeated rebel Sallakshana; succeeded by son Trailokyamalla.
35. Near which city is the Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple, a major Shakti Peetha, located?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Lucknow
[D] Prayagraj
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Correct Answer: D [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Kada Dham Sheetla Devi Temple is situated near Prayagraj, about 70 km away, and is a significant Shakti Peetha where Sati’s hand fell.
36. Who was the Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri from approximately 1163 to 1188 CE?
[A] Gayakarna
[B] Narasimha
[C] Jayasimha
[D] Paramardi
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha]
Notes:
Jayasimha ruled Tripuri c. 1163–1188 CE, son of Gayakarna, succeeded brother Narasimha, faced defeat by Chandela king Paramardi.
37. Who was the first King of Oudh declared independent under British influence in 1818?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan
[B] Nasir-ud-Din Haider
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah was the last Nawab Wazir and first King of Oudh from 1818, issued coins with his coat of arms, and built key Lucknow monuments.
38. What is the maximum legal strength of Uttar Pradesh’s Legislative Council?
[A] One-fourth of Vidhan Sabha
[B] One-third of Vidhan Sabha
[C] Same as Vidhan Sabha
[D] No maximum limit
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Correct Answer: B [One-third of Vidhan Sabha]
Notes:
As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, a State Legislative Council cannot exceed one-third the strength of its Legislative Assembly. Currently, only select Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
39. The city of Agra was originally established by which ruler?
[A] Babur
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Humayun
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, an Afghan ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded Agra in 1504. Although it later gained prominence under the Mughal emperors—especially Akbar and Shah Jahan—its original establishment is credited to Sikandar Lodi. This strategic development was aimed at strengthening the administration and military control in northern India. Agra’s role as a major political and cultural center was subsequently solidified by the Mughals.
40. Consider the following regions in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ganga-Ghaghara Doab
- Vindhya Region
- Ganga-Yamuna Doab
- Bhabar-Terai Region
Which one of the following represents the correct decreasing order of wheat production among these regions?
[A] 1, 3, 4, 2
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 3, 1, 4, 2
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [3, 1, 4, 2]
Notes:The correct order is:
- Ganga-Yamuna Doab
- Ganga-Ghaghara Doab
- Bhabar-Terai Region
- Vindhya Region
Ganga-Yamuna Doab and Ganga-Ghaghara Doab are the major wheat-producing regions because of fertile alluvial soils. Bhabar-Terai, although significant, ranks lower than the Doabs. Vindhya Region, being hilly and less fertile, produces the least wheat.
