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 event does Mahapavarana festival at Sankissa celebrate?
[A] Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree
[B] Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa after preaching Abhidhamma Pitaka
[C] Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath
[D] Buddha’s parinirvana (final passing away)
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Correct Answer: B [Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa after preaching Abhidhamma Pitaka]
Notes:
Mahapavarana at Sankissa marks Buddha’s return from Tavatimsa heaven after teaching Abhidhamma Pitaka to his mother; the event is symbolized by three ladders crafted by gods, Brahma, and Buddha himself, and is an important Buddhist tradition.
32. Which Nawab was deposed in Rampur State by his brother in 1794?
[A] Faizullah Khan
[B] Muhammad Ali Khan
[C] Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur
[D] Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali Khan]
Notes:
Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Rampur, was deposed in 1794 by his brother Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur in a palace coup. This marked a significant change in the Nawabi succession of the princely Rampur State, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
33. Who died in Kalpi in 1528, allegedly poisoned by his nobles?
[A] Maharana Pratap
[B] Rana Sanga
[C] Rani Laxmi Bai
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rana Sanga]
Notes:
Rana Sanga, ruler of Mewar, died in Kalpi in 1528, reportedly poisoned by his nobles after his defeat against Babur. His death ended significant Rajput resistance to Mughal expansion in northern India.
34. On which river are the Ram Ki Paidi ghats located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Saryu River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Saryu River]
Notes:
Ram Ki Paidi ghats are situated on the Saryu River, a sacred river in Ayodhya.
35. Which state was formed from Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000?
[A] Bihar
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand (initially Uttaranchal) was created from Uttar Pradesh by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, becoming the 27th state on 9 November 2000.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following personalities from Uttar Pradesh gave up his legal career in 1921 to join the Non-Cooperation Movement?
[A] Motilal Nehru
[B] Purushottam Das Tandon
[C] Govind Ballabh Pant
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Correct Answer: B [Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Purushottam Das Tandon left his legal practice in 1921 to join the Non-Cooperation Movement and also contributed to farmers’ causes.
38. Consider the following pairings of soil types with their commonly grown crops:
- Monta Soil – Cotton and Sugarcane
- Red Soil – Oilseeds and Pulses
- Parwa Soil – Rice and Jute
- Maar Soil – Turmeric and Coconut
Which of the above pairings is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:Red soil supports oilseeds and pulses, especially in Bundelkhand. Monta soil is more suitable for millets rather than cotton and sugarcane. Parwa soil generally supports gram and millets, not rice and jute. Maar soil is not typically associated with turmeric or coconut cultivation.
- Only Statement 2 is correct.
39. In Uttar Pradesh, which soil type, due to its high pH and sodium content, cannot be rejuvenated naturally without artificial nutrient supplementation and shows poor response to organic manuring?
[A] Terai soil
[B] Bhabar soil
[C] Usar soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: C [Usar soil]
Notes:
Usar soil in Uttar Pradesh is saline-alkaline with high sodium and pH; it cannot recover without artificial supplements like gypsum and reacts poorly to organic manure.
40. Which district was created most recently in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Amethi
[B] Balrampur
[C] Gonda
[D] Shravasti
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Correct Answer: A [Amethi]
Notes:
Amethi became Uttar Pradesh’s 72nd district on 1 July 2010. Balrampur and Shravasti were formed in 1997, and Gonda is much older.
