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 monument in Faizabad has an underground connection to a Lucknow boali?
[A] Gulab Bari
[B] Bahu Begum’s Maqbara
[C] Moti Mahal
[D] Chhota Imambara
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Correct Answer: A [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari in Faizabad houses a secret underground passage to a boali in Lucknow, reportedly serving as a refuge for successors of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. This rare architectural feature highlights the site’s historical importance in Awadh’s royal security strategies.
32. By what title was Arjun Singh Bhadauria known among freedom fighters?
[A] Lok Nayak
[B] Kisan Leader
[C] Netaji
[D] Commander Sahab
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Correct Answer: D [Commander Sahab]
Notes:
Arjun Singh Bhadauria was famous as Commander Sahab for his leadership in the Indian freedom struggle, especially among peasants and socialists. He played a significant role during the Quit India Movement and underground activism, which earned him this particular title among his contemporaries.
33. Who was the famous tawaif and ruler of Sardhana in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Begum Rokeya
[C] Wazeeran
[D] Begum Samru
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Correct Answer: D [Begum Samru]
Notes:
Begum Samru, originally a tawaif, became the ruler of Sardhana near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She commanded a mercenary army and was influential in Indo-European politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her palace at Sardhana is now a historical church. She converted to Catholicism.
34. Which two rivers form the boundaries of the Doab region in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna and Chambal
[B] Ganges and Yamuna
[C] Ganges and Gomti
[D] Yamuna and Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges and Yamuna]
Notes:
The Doab region in Uttar Pradesh lies between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, known as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
35. In which city was the Hindi daily Amar Ujala founded in 1948?
[A] Agra
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Amar Ujala was established in Agra in 1948 and is a leading Hindi daily with wide circulation in Uttar Pradesh.
36. Who is credited with composing the Ramcharitmanas and establishing Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi?
[A] Surdas
[B] Kabir
[C] Ravidas
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: D [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas and founded Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi.
37. Which central government scheme, launched after 2000, primarily focused on the development of village roads across India?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Sadak Yojana
[B] Bharat Nirman
[C] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
[D] MGNREGA Rural Connectivity Program
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Correct Answer: C [Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), started in December 2000, aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations in India, boosting rural infrastructure and accessibility.
38. The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is historically significant because:
[A] It is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal for its use of white marble.
[B] It is the first Mughal structure built entirely of red sandstone.
[C] It marks the beginning of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.
[D] It was the last monument constructed under Akbar’s reign.
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Correct Answer: A [It is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal for its use of white marble.]
Notes:
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, constructed between 1622–1628 by Noorjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, holds historical significance for being one of the first Mughal structures where white marble was used extensively instead of red sandstone. This tomb’s intricate marble inlay and artistic detailing inspired the later construction of the Taj Mahal, making it a notable architectural precursor to India’s most famous monument. This innovation marked an important transition in Mughal architectural style.
39. Who looted Champaran during the Pala Empire’s instability?
[A] Chola king Rajaraja I
[B] Kalachuri king Yashahkarna
[C] Gahadavala king Govindachandra
[D] Pala king Ramapala
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Correct Answer: B [Kalachuri king Yashahkarna]
Notes:
Kalachuri king Yashahkarna invaded and looted Champaran by defeating Pala ruler Shurapala II in the 11th century, taking advantage of the Pala Empire’s period of instability.
40. To which city did Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula shift the capital of Awadh in 1775?
[A] Faizabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula moved Awadh’s capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, marking a significant shift in the region’s political center.
