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. Which Mughal emperor constructed Dinpanah in Delhi as his second capital?
[A] Humayun
[B] Babur
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Humayun]
Notes:
Humayun built Dinpanah in Delhi as his secondary capital after becoming emperor in 1530.
32. Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of Nana Sahib in 1857:
- The British abolished the title of Peshwa and denied Nana Sahib’s claim to his adoptive father’s pension.
- The British refused to recognize Nana Sahib as the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
- Nana Sahib’s revolt in 1857 was primarily due to personal grievances against British policies.
- The Doctrine of Lapse directly led to the annexation of Nana Sahib’s territory.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct:
- The British abolished the Peshwa title and denied Nana Sahib’s pension.
- They did not recognize Nana Sahib as Baji Rao II’s adopted son, aggravating his grievances.
- His revolt stemmed mainly from personal grievances against British policies.
Statement 4 is incorrect as the Doctrine of Lapse did not apply specifically to Nana Sahib’s claim.
33. In the plains of Uttar Pradesh, which material is primarily used as a raw component for concrete production?
[A] Dolomite
[B] Silica sand
[C] Riverine lime–sand mix
[D] Limestone
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Correct Answer: C [Riverine lime–sand mix]
Notes:
Riverine lime–sand mix found in UP plains is the main concrete raw material, supplying local cement industries. These lime-rich alluvial deposits are naturally cementitious, facilitating the production of hydraulic lime for construction.
34. 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.
35. Consider the following pairs concerning select districts of Uttar Pradesh and their notable tourist or cultural attributes:
- Mirzapur: Kajri songs
- Sant Ravidas Nagar: Sita Samabhit Sthal
- Sonbhadra: Energy capital, Singrauli Power Station
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Mirzapur is renowned for Kajri songs, a traditional music form. Sant Ravidas Nagar is famous for the Sita Samabhit Sthal religious site. Sonbhadra is called the Energy capital due to the presence of the Singrauli Power Station. Hence, all the given pairs are correctly matched with their respective cultural or tourism highlights.
36. Who was Excise Minister in First Kalyan Singh ministry, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Lalji Tandon
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Kalraj Mishra
[D] Om Prakash Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajnath Singh]
Notes:
Rajnath Singh was Excise Minister in Kalyan Singh’s 1991 Uttar Pradesh cabinet. The ministry marked a significant BJP-led government in the state’s political history. Other leaders like Kalraj Mishra and Om Prakash Singh held different portfolios in the same cabinet.
37. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is a major Kabir Panth centre?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, birthplace of Kabir, has the Kabir Chaura Math, the main seat of Kabir Panth, founded by disciple Surat Gopal. It is a major pilgrimage site for Kabir Panthis.
38. The Kirana Gharana, a renowned musical tradition, is named after which place in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saharanpur
[B] Kairana
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kairana]
Notes:
Named after Kairana in UP, Kirana Gharana was founded by Bande Ali Khan and is known for khayal and precise swara tuning.
39. Who led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly?
[A] Amar Singh
[B] Khan Bahadur Khan
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly and proclaimed himself Nawab of Rohilkhand.
40. Where is the headquarters of Moradabad Division located?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Amroha
[C] Rampur
[D] Sambhal
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Correct Answer: A [Moradabad]
Notes:
Moradabad acts as the administrative headquarters of Moradabad Division in Uttar Pradesh, comprising Amroha, Bijnor, Rampur, and Sambhal districts. It is famously known as the ‘Brass City’ due to its extensive brassware industry and exports worldwide.
