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 Uttar Pradesh district has the world’s largest rail coach factory?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Unnao
[C] Raebareli
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raebareli]
Notes:
The Modern Rail Coach Factory, world’s largest of its kind, is situated in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It was inaugurated in 2012 and has advanced production lines for manufacturing rail coaches, making Raebareli a significant industrial hub in Indian Railways’ network.
32. Which of the following monuments is paired incorrectly with its builder or commissioner?
[A] Taj Mahal – Shah Jahan
[B] Agra Fort – Jahangir
[C] Akbar’s Tomb – Akbar and Jahangir
[D] Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb – Noorjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Agra Fort – Jahangir]
Notes:
Agra Fort is incorrectly paired with Jahangir as its builder. The construction of Agra Fort was started by Akbar in 1556, and later developed further by other Mughal emperors, but it was not originally commissioned or constructed by Jahangir. On the other hand, Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan, Akbar’s Tomb was started by Akbar and completed by Jahangir, and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb was built by Noorjahan for her father. The only incorrect pairing is Agra Fort–Jahangir.
33. The archaeological site of Ahichchhatra, capital of the Panchala Mahajanapada, is located in which present-day district?
[A] Budaun
[B] Bareilly
[C] Rampur
[D] Pilibhit
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Correct Answer: B [Bareilly]
Notes:
Ahichchhatra is an important archaeological site situated in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. It served as the capital of the ancient Panchala Mahajanapada during the later Vedic period. The site is well-known for its extensive remains from the Gupta, Kushana, and Shunga periods, including fortifications, pottery, coins, and sculptures. Excavations here have significantly contributed to understanding the early urbanization and political history of northern India.
34. Which monument in Faizabad has an underground connection to a Lucknow boali?
[A] Gulab Bari
[B] Bahu Begum’s Maqbara
[C] Moti Mahal
[D] Chhota Imambara
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Correct Answer: A [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari in Faizabad houses a secret underground passage to a boali in Lucknow, reportedly serving as a refuge for successors of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. This rare architectural feature highlights the site’s historical importance in Awadh’s royal security strategies.
35. Which archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh has provided evidence of Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture closely associated with later Vedic settlements?
[A] Hastinapur
[B] Atranjikhera
[C] Ahichhatra
[D] Kausambi
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Correct Answer: B [Atranjikhera]
Notes:
Atranjikhera (Etah district) revealed PGW pottery, iron tools, and settlement patterns reflecting late Vedic traditions, linking Vedic and early historic periods in Uttar Pradesh.
36. Consider the following pairs regarding major rivers and notable cities located on their banks:
- Ramganga – Bareilly
- Rapti – Gorakhpur
- Gandak – Basti
- Yamuna – Etawah
Which of the above pairs is incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:The incorrect pair is “Gandak – Basti”. Basti is situated closer to the Rapti River, not the Gandak. The Gandak River flows east of Basti, passing through Maharajganj and Kushinagar.
- Ramganga passes Bareilly
- Rapti passes Gorakhpur
- Yamuna flows by Etawah
- Gandak does not flow by Basti
37. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, one of India’s largest artificial lakes, is created by the Rihand Dam on which river, and partially lies within which districts?
[A] Rihand River; Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) and Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh)
[B] Kosi River; Saharsa (Bihar) and Supaul (Bihar)
[C] Betwa River; Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) and Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh)
[D] Chambal River; Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) and Kota (Rajasthan)
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Correct Answer: A [Rihand River; Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) and Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh)]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is a reservoir on the Rihand River, spanning Sonbhadra (UP) and Singrauli (MP) districts.
38. Who among the following was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?
[A] Mir Abdul Karim
[B] Abdul Haqq
[C] Ustad Isa
[D] Ahmad Lahori
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Correct Answer: C [Ustad Isa]
Notes:
The chief architect of the Taj Mahal is widely believed to be Ustad Isa, although the project was a collaborative effort involving many artisans, engineers, and architects from across the Mughal Empire and beyond. Ustad Isa was a Persian architect who supervised construction on the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan. While Ahmad Lahori and others also contributed, Ustad Isa is traditionally credited as the principal architect in historical literature regarding the Taj Mahal.
39. 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.
40. Which Uttar Pradesh pilgrimage covers an 84 kos route including Mathura and Vrindavan?
[A] Kumbh Mela Circuit
[B] Char Dham Yatra
[C] Vraja Mandal Parikrama
[D] Ram Janmabhoomi Circuit
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Correct Answer: C [Vraja Mandal Parikrama]
Notes:
Vraja Mandal Parikrama, a 16th-century Vaishnava pilgrimage, traverses 84 kos (approx. 300 km) around Mathura, Vrindavan, Goverdhan, and nearby sites associated with Lord Krishna in Uttar Pradesh. It is held annually and holds deep spiritual significance for Krishna devotees.
