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 Agra garden was once called ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’ by Babur?
[A] Aram Bagh
[B] Mehtab Bagh
[C] Taj Mahal Garden
[D] Sikandra Garden
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Correct Answer: A [Aram Bagh]
Notes:
Aram Bagh, built by Babur in 1528 in Agra, was originally named ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India. The name means ‘Flower-Scatterer Garden’ and it reflects Persian-style charbagh design.
32. Which ancient city of Uttar Pradesh was known as “Saketa” in early Buddhist and Jain texts?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Ayodhya]
Notes:
Saketa is the ancient name of Ayodhya, mentioned in early Buddhist Pali texts and Jain literature as a major religious center.
33. Which Chalcolithic sites in Uttar Pradesh are known for discoveries of grey painted pottery and copper tools, linking them to the Proto-historic Age?
[A] Meerut and Saharanpur
[B] Allahabad and Jhansi
[C] Varanasi and Kanpur
[D] Lucknow and Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Meerut and Saharanpur]
Notes:
Meerut and Saharanpur yielded grey painted pottery and copper tools, characteristic of the Chalcolithic Proto-historic culture in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
34. Who was the 5th Raja of Jhansi, known for improving the state’s finances and development?
[A] Raghunath Rao
[B] Vishwanath Rao
[C] Gangadhar Rao Newalkar
[D] Madho Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Gangadhar Rao Newalkar]
Notes:
Gangadhar Rao Newalkar (1797-1853) was the 5th Raja of Jhansi, noted for financial and developmental reforms.
35. Why is the black soil (Kabar) of Southern Uttar Pradesh less suitable for cultivating rabi gram without irrigation, even though it retains moisture?
[A] The soil has low nutrient content needed for rabi gram.
[B] Kabar soil supports only kharif crops due to its composition.
[C] The soil develops excess salinity during winter.
[D] When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.
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Correct Answer: D [When dry, the soil becomes excessively hard and cracks, preventing proper germination of rabi gram without irrigation.]
Notes:
Kabar soil retains moisture but becomes hard and cracked when dry, hindering rabi gram germination unless irrigated and well-tilled.
36. What is the primary objective of the Fuel Wood Plantation scheme in India?
[A] To boost exports of wood
[B] To reduce the use of cow dung cakes
[C] To replace firewood with solar energy
[D] To increase paper industry production
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Correct Answer: B [To reduce the use of cow dung cakes]
Notes:
The Fuel Wood Plantation Scheme aims to provide sustainable firewood, especially in regions with wood scarcity, reducing dependence on cow dung cakes, thus conserving energy sources and improving soil fertility.
37. In which year was the Sarus Conservation Society established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 2010
[B] Notified but not yet functional
[C] 2005
[D] 2013
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Correct Answer: D [2013]
Notes:
The Sarus Conservation Society was formed in Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to protect the native Sarus crane, the state bird. The society focuses on Sarus population monitoring, awareness campaigns, and habitat restoration, especially around wetlands where nearly 12,000 Sarus cranes were counted in 2013.
38. Consider the following statements regarding Sikandra:
1. It houses the tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar.
2. The site was selected by Akbar himself.
3. The construction of the tomb was completed by Aurangzeb.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Sikandra, located near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for the tomb of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. Statement 1 is correct as Akbar’s tomb is the main monument at Sikandra. Statement 2 is also correct since Akbar himself selected the site and started the construction during his lifetime. However, Statement 3 is incorrect; the construction was completed by his son Jahangir, not Aurangzeb. Sikandra is celebrated for its blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, and Jain architectural elements.
39. Who introduced Kos Minars along the Grand Trunk Road in the 16th century?
[A] Akbar
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Babur
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: B [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri built Kos Minars as milestones every 3.22 km along the Grand Trunk Road to aid travelers’ navigation; these were further emphasized under Akbar’s reign later.
40. Who discovered the Mathura Herakles statue in the late 19th century?
[A] Alexander Cunningham
[B] James Prinsep
[C] John Marshall
[D] F. S. Growse
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Correct Answer: A [Alexander Cunningham]
Notes:
The Mathura Herakles statue was discovered by Alexander Cunningham, highlighting Greek influence on Indian art.
