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 succeeded Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur as the ruler of Rampur?
[A] Sir Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur, son of Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan, succeeded him as ruler of Rampur.
32. 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.
33. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
34. Which airport in Uttar Pradesh, located 12 km from its city center, is planned for expansion under the UDAN scheme?
[A] Kanpur Airport
[B] Varanasi Airport
[C] Chitrakoot Airport
[D] Agra Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Chitrakoot Airport]
Notes:
Chitrakoot Airport is 12 km from Chitrakoot city, planned for expansion under UDAN with a new runway and terminal.
35. Who was the founder of Pratisthan Pur, the ancient capital of the Lunar Dynasty dated to 7100 BC?
[A] King Ila
[B] King Pururavas
[C] King Maurya
[D] King Har-bonga
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Correct Answer: A [King Ila]
Notes:
Pratisthan Pur (modern Jhunsi, Prayagraj) was founded by King Ila and served as the Lunar Dynasty capital from 7100 BC.
36. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh was renowned from the 2nd century BCE for pioneering devotional icons in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
[A] Mathura
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was a major artistic center from 2nd century BCE, known for early devotional icons across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, producing influential red sandstone sculptures.
37. Who led the Kanpur rebellion after Nana Saheb escaped during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Azimullah Khan
[B] Tantia Tope
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Tantia Tope]
Notes:
After Nana Saheb escaped, Tantia Tope assumed command, led rebel forces in Kanpur, and temporarily recaptured the city before his defeat and execution.
38. Consider the following regions with respect to the number of rainy days during the monsoon season:
- Gorakhpur
- Bareilly
- Allahabad
- Mathura
Which one of the following correctly represents their decreasing order of rainy days?
[A] 1 > 2 > 4 > 3
[B] 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
[C] 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
[D] 4 > 3 > 2 > 1
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Correct Answer: C [1 > 2 > 3 > 4]
Notes:Gorakhpur receives the highest number of rainy days (about 56), followed by Bareilly (approximately 52), then Allahabad (about 45), and Mathura has the least among the four.
- 1: Gorakhpur
- 2: Bareilly
- 3: Allahabad
- 4: Mathura
Thus, the correct decreasing order is 1 > 2 > 3 > 4.
39. 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.
40. The UP Public Services Tribunal was established under which Act?
[A] Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
[B] UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976
[C] Service Matters Jurisdiction Act, 1995
[D] Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985
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Correct Answer: B [UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976]
Notes:
The UP Public Services (Tribunal) Act, 1976 enabled formation of tribunals for resolving service disputes of Uttar Pradesh government employees. It provides specialized adjudication, reducing burden on conventional courts and improving justice delivery in service matters within the state.
