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 was called the Maulvi of Faizabad during the 1857 Rebellion?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Ahmadullah Shah
[C] Birjis Qadr
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmadullah Shah]
Notes:
Ahmadullah Shah, known as the Maulvi of Faizabad, played a prominent role in the 1857 Revolt and led key rebel activities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He united local forces, inspiring resistance against British rule before being killed in 1858. His leadership symbolized religious unity among rebels.
32. Who first transferred the Oudh Bequest from India to Iraq?
[A] Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and Sayyid Ahmad Khan
[B] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Shibli Nomani
[C] Sayyid Ali Naqi al-Tabatabie and Morteza Ansari
[D] Syed Ahmed Barelvi and Shah Waliullah
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Correct Answer: C [Sayyid Ali Naqi al-Tabatabie and Morteza Ansari]
Notes:
Sayyid Ali Naqi al-Tabatabie and Morteza Ansari transferred the Oudh Bequest, a Shia endowment fund, from India to Iraq, aiding religious institutions in Najaf and Karbala during the 19th century, strengthening Indo-Iraqi Shia connections.
33. In which city was the Hindi daily newspaper Dainik Jagran founded in 1942?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jhansi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Dainik Jagran was established in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1942.
34. 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.
35. Who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh when the practice of bulldozer justice began in 2017?
[A] Akhilesh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[D] Yogi Adityanath
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Correct Answer: D [Yogi Adityanath]
Notes:
Bulldozer justice started under CM Yogi Adityanath in 2017 targeting criminals and illegal constructions, becoming a notable law enforcement method in UP.
36. Which Mughal emperor granted land in Uttar Pradesh to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti and established Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar granted land to Sheikh Salim Chishti in Uttar Pradesh and built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital near the saint’s residence.
37. Which of the following states or union territories borders Uttar Pradesh to the west?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana and Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana and Delhi]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares its western boundary with Haryana and the Union Territory of Delhi.
38. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the highest producing state or district for a crop in India?
[A] Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mustard – Highest producer: Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gram – Highest producer: Mirzapur
[D] Barley – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh is India’s top wheat producer; Rajasthan leads in mustard and barley, and Mirzapur is not the top producer of gram.
39. How many seats in UP Assembly are reserved for SCs and STs respectively?
[A] 85 and 4 respectively
[B] 60 and 5 respectively
[C] 90 and 2 respectively
[D] 100 and 5 respectively
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Correct Answer: A [85 and 4 respectively]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly reserves 85 seats for Scheduled Castes and 4 for Scheduled Tribes, out of a total of 404 seats, as per latest data.
40. Consider the following pairs of saints and their associated places:
- Ravidas – Varanasi
- Kabir Das – Varanasi
- Surdas – Braj region near Mathura
- Tulsidas – Rajapur in Chitrakoot
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:
Ravidas and Kabir Das were both born in Varanasi. Surdas is traditionally believed to have been born in the Braj region near Mathura. Tulsidas was born in Rajapur, Chitrakoot district. Therefore, all four saint-place pairs are correctly matched according to historical traditions and records.
