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 is commemorated at Nadan Mahal in Lucknow?
[A] Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Raja Todar Mal
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Correct Answer: A [Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti]
Notes:
Nadan Mahal is the mausoleum of Shaikh Ibrahim Chishti, first Mughal governor of Lucknow during Akbar’s reign.
32. Where is the main temple of Lalita, the chief gopi and consort of Krishna, located?
[A] Vrindavan
[B] Barsaana
[C] Mathura
[D] Unchagaon
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Correct Answer: D [Unchagaon]
Notes:
The Shri Lalita Sakhi Temple is located in Unchagaon near Barsana, dedicated to Lalita, the chief gopi and consort of Krishna.
33. Who was the Indo-Scythian Northern Satrap ruler mentioned in the Mirzapur stele inscription found in Mathura?
[A] Mulavasu
[B] Rajuvula
[C] Sodasa
[D] Gondophares
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Correct Answer: C [Sodasa]
Notes:
The Mirzapur stele inscription mentions Sodasa as the Northern Satrap ruler titled Svami Mahakshatrapa.
34. Who founded Dainik Jagran, the leading Hindi daily in India?
[A] Ramnath Goenka
[B] Devki Nandan Khatri
[C] Munshi Premchand
[D] Puran Chandra Gupta
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Correct Answer: D [Puran Chandra Gupta]
Notes:
Puran Chandra Gupta established Dainik Jagran in 1942 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; it was later renamed in 1947. Gupta was also former Press Trust of India chairman. Dainik Jagran remains a top-circulated Hindi daily. The newspaper is headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
35. Which ruler introduced the ‘Gaz-i-Sikandari’ as a standard unit for measuring agricultural land?
[A] Bahlul Lodi
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi introduced the Gaz-i-Sikandari for uniform land measurement during his reign to streamline revenue administration.
36. Which renowned publication, launched in 1877, significantly contributed to early nationalist sentiment in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Avadh Akhbar
[B] Hindi Pradeep
[C] Aligarh Institute Gazette
[D] Prayag Samachar
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Correct Answer: B [Hindi Pradeep]
Notes:
Hindi Pradeep, founded by Bala Krishna Bhatt in 1877, was influential in promoting nationalist ideas and shaping public opinion in colonial Uttar Pradesh.
37. Which Urdu journal was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to encourage social reforms among Muslims?
[A] Aligarh Gazette
[B] Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
[C] Awadh Punch
[D] Risala-e-Nur
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Correct Answer: B [Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq]
Notes:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq, started in 1870 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, promoted modern education and rationalism among Indian Muslims.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following is a well-known ox-bow lake located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bhurkunda Tal
[B] Bada Taal
[C] Chaubey Taal
[D] Ramganga Taal
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Correct Answer: B [Bada Taal]
Notes:
Bada Taal is an ox-bow lake in Shahjahanpur, formed by the meandering of the Ramganga river.
40. Which of the following pairs of crop and soil requirement is incorrectly matched?
[A] Groundnut – Black soil
[B] Barley – Sandy soil
[C] Rice – Clayey soil
[D] Sugarcane – Loamy soil
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Correct Answer: A [Groundnut – Black soil]
Notes:
Groundnut prefers sandy soil, not black soil; others are correctly matched.
