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 city was the capital of the Rohilkhand empire?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Aligarh
[C] Shahjahanpur
[D] Bareilly

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32. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River

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33. The independent kingdom of Jaunpur was established during the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate. Under which ruler’s reign did this political development take place?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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34. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory.
  2. Its northern boundary is marked by the Vindhya ranges.
  3. The total area of Uttar Pradesh is about 10% of India’s total area.
  4. The eastern boundary of Uttar Pradesh is formed by the Yamuna river.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 4

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35. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m

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36. Which of the following rural land types is NOT a specific target for afforestation under the Uttar Pradesh 2023–25 policy actions?
[A] Ravines
[B] Usar lands
[C] Khadar zones
[D] Urban public parks

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37. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly before independence?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant
[B] Abdul Hakeem
[C] Sucheta Kriplani
[D] Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon

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38. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:

  1. Brahman – Agra – 1853
  2. Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
  3. Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
  4. Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907

Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?

[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched

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39. Consider the following pairs regarding heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh and their features:

  1. Bithoor: Place linked to Luv and Kush’s birth, Valmiki Ashram
  2. Bhitargaon Temple: Gupta-era brick temple with distinctive pyramidal spire
  3. Bara Imambara: Constructed by Asaf-ud-Daula, features Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth)
  4. Rumi Darwaza: 60-ft high monument, also called Turkish Gate

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4 only
[D] All are correctly matched

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40. Who led the Rohilkhand chiefs after Ali Mohammed Khan’s death in 1748?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Najib ad-Dawlah
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Dundy Khan

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