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 became Nawab of Bareilly after Ali Muhammad Khan’s death?
[A] Allah Yar Khan
[B] Hafiz Rehmat Khan
[C] Muhammad Yar Khan
[D] Abdullah Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Yar Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Yar Khan, Ali Muhammad Khan’s fourth son, succeeded as Nawab of Bareilly; Hafiz Rehmat Khan served as regent during his minority.
32. Who founded Samthar State in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Chandrabhan Singh Judev
[B] Madan Singh Judev
[C] Ranjith Singh
[D] Bir Singh Bundela
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Correct Answer: C [Ranjith Singh]
Notes:
Ranjith Singh, formerly Diwan of Datia, established Samthar State in the 18th century. It was recognized as a princely state by the British in 1817. The state is located near Jhansi in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
33. Who led Nagari Pracharini Sabha to promote Hindi and Devanagari script in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Munshi Premchand
[B] Jaishankar Prasad
[C] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
[D] Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya]
Notes:
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya led Nagari Pracharini Sabha, promoted Hindi and Devanagari script, pushed Hindi’s use in education and courts, and launched the influential journal Saraswati in Uttar Pradesh, significantly influencing the Hindi movement.
34. Which Uttar Pradesh city is known for the Hori folk song tradition?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
Hori is a traditional Braj folk song genre originating in Mathura, depicting Lord Krishna and Radha’s Holi festivities, and is a unique musical heritage of the region.
35. Adi Badri, an ancient Vedic site in Haryana, is located on the paleo-channel of which river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Sarasvati River
[B] Yamuna River
[C] Ghaggar River
[D] Chautang River
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Correct Answer: A [Sarasvati River]
Notes:
Adi Badri lies on the Sarasvati river’s paleo-channel, linked to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient Vedic culture.
36. At which of the following locations does the Ramganga river join the Ganga?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Allahabad
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The Ramganga river merges with the Ganga near Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh.
37. At the confluence of which rivers is the Markandey Mahadev temple located?
[A] Varuna and Assi
[B] Gomati and Ganga
[C] Sarayu and Ghaghra
[D] Ganga and Yamuna
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Correct Answer: B [Gomati and Ganga]
Notes:
The Markandey Mahadev temple at Kaithi, Uttar Pradesh, is situated at the confluence of the Gomati and Ganga rivers.
38. Consider the following statements regarding maize cultivation in Uttar Pradesh:
- Maize is grown only during the monsoon season in Uttar Pradesh.
- Mainpuri is the leading maize-producing district in the state.
- Uttar Pradesh ranks second in maize production in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Maize is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh throughout the year, not just during the monsoon.
- Statement 2 is correct: Mainpuri is recognized as the leading maize-producing district in the state.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Uttar Pradesh ranks third, not second, in maize production in India.
Hence, only statement 2 is correct.
39. Which National Highway connects Baghpat and Saharanpur through Baraut and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] NH-219
[B] NH-709B
[C] NH-24
[D] NH-709AD
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Correct Answer: B [NH-709B]
Notes:
NH-709B begins at Loni (Delhi) and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, and Shamli, ending at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a significant state highway in western UP.
40. Who became the regional ruler of the northern areas of Meerut and Bareilly following Aurangzeb’s death?
[A] Rohilla Khan
[B] Najib Khan
[C] Ali Bahadur
[D] Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Najib Khan]
Notes:
Najib Khan, a prominent Rohilla leader, controlled northern Meerut and Bareilly post-Aurangzeb.
