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. The damaged Mathura stone inscription is related to which Gupta ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Kumaragupta I
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: C [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
The Mathura inscription, dated around 388 AD, is linked to Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty.
32. Who originally built Kans Quila in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Man Singh I
[B] Raja Surajmal
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Sawai Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Man Singh I]
Notes:
Man Singh I, a Mughal commander from Amber, originally built Kans Quila in Mathura. Later modifications were by Sawai Jai Singh including an observatory. The fort is named after the legendary Kans, maternal uncle of Lord Krishna.
33. Who led the Maratha army at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761?
[A] Raghunathrao
[B] Sadashivrao Bhau
[C] Balaji Bajirao
[D] Chhatrapati Shahu
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Correct Answer: B [Sadashivrao Bhau]
Notes:
Sadashivrao Bhau commanded Maratha forces at Panipat in 1761; the battle ended in a major Maratha defeat by Ahmad Shah Abdali, severely setting back Maratha power in North India.
34. Consider the following pairs regarding medieval rulers and their corresponding contributions to Uttar Pradesh:
- Akbar – Built Fatehpur Sikri as capital
- Sikandar Lodi – Founded the city of Agra
- Ibrahim Sharqi – Commissioned Atala Masjid
- Aurangzeb – Reimposed Jizya on non-Muslims
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:All four pairs are correctly matched:
- Akbar established Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in the 16th century.
- Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in the late 15th century.
- Ibrahim Sharqi commissioned the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
- Aurangzeb infamously reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in his reign.
These events are well-documented aspects of the medieval history of Uttar Pradesh.
35. Consider the following statements regarding the Kaimur Series:
- It forms part of the Vindhyan rock system.
- It is composed mainly of conglomerate, sandstone, and quartz.
- It contains abundant fossil remains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:Kaimur Series is part of the Vindhyan rock system and mainly consists of conglomerate, sandstone, and quartz.
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Kaimur Series, like the broader Vindhyan system, is fossil-free.
Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is not.
36. What is the total length of National Waterway-1 in India?
[A] 950 km
[B] 1620 km
[C] 1025 km
[D] 1350 km
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Correct Answer: B [1620 km]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 is India’s longest inland waterway, covering 1620 km from Haldia (West Bengal) to Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
37. When was the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly first constituted?
[A] 1st April 1937
[B] 8th January 1887
[C] 3rd November 1947
[D] 2nd February 1950
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Correct Answer: A [1st April 1937]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was first constituted on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. This established the legislative body for the United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh.
38. The city of Agra was originally established by which ruler?
[A] Babur
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Humayun
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, an Afghan ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded Agra in 1504. Although it later gained prominence under the Mughal emperors—especially Akbar and Shah Jahan—its original establishment is credited to Sikandar Lodi. This strategic development was aimed at strengthening the administration and military control in northern India. Agra’s role as a major political and cultural center was subsequently solidified by the Mughals.
39. Which of the following correctly describes Gulab Bari in Faizabad (Ayodhya)?
[A] It is a garden built by Asaf-ud-Daula to house the royal roses of Awadh.
[B] It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.
[C] It marks the site where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi.
[D] It is a British-era botanical garden turned heritage site.
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Correct Answer: B [It is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, surrounded by fountains and roses.]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, meaning “Garden of Roses”, is located in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district) in Uttar Pradesh. It houses the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (who ruled from 1753 to 1775). The complex is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and fountains, and is enclosed by Lakhauri brick walls, giving it historical as well as architectural significance. The site is notable for both its Mughal-style gardens and its history as the resting place of an important Nawab of Awadh.
40. Which of the following statements is true about the Mathura Museum?
[A] It is famous for bronze sculptures from the Indus Valley Civilization.
[B] It was established by the British Resident in 1820.
[C] It houses important works from the Mathura School of art from 3rd century BCE to 12th century CE.
[D] It only contains Jain and Buddhist artefacts.
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Correct Answer: C [It houses important works from the Mathura School of art from 3rd century BCE to 12th century CE.]
Notes:
The Mathura Museum, established by Sir F.S. Growse in 1874, is renowned for its extensive collection of sculptures from the Mathura School of art, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE. The museum primarily features artefacts from the Kushan and Gupta periods and includes Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu sculptures. It is not limited to just Jain and Buddhist artefacts and was not established in 1820. The museum is not primarily known for Indus Valley bronze sculptures.
