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. Consider the following statements regarding Nana Sahib and the Revolt of 1857:
- Nana Sahib emerged as a leading figure of the 1857 revolt in Kanpur.
- His uprising was a direct result of the British denying him pension due to his status as the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
- The Doctrine of Lapse was officially applied to Nana Sahib’s claim to pension.
- The main cause of his participation was the general discontent among Indian soldiers.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 2 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2]
Notes:
Nana Sahib led the 1857 revolt at Kanpur (Statement 1) and his grievance stemmed from the British denial of pension due to his adopted status as Peshwa Baji Rao II’s son (Statement 2), though the Doctrine of Lapse applied to states, not pensions (Statement 3). General soldier discontent was broad but not his main cause (Statement 4).
32. Which lake in Uttar Pradesh is closely linked to a religious legend involving Radha and Krishna, and is not of tectonic or oxbow origin?
[A] Belasagar Lake
[B] Radha Kund
[C] Ramgarh Tal
[D] Keetham Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Radha Kund]
Notes:
Radha Kund in Mathura is a sacred lake associated with Krishna-Radha legends and is not of tectonic or oxbow origin.
33. In which district of Uttar Pradesh is India’s first night safari park being developed?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Etawah
[D] Greater Noida
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Correct Answer: D [Greater Noida]
Notes:
India’s first night safari park and the world’s fourth is being set up in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Its objective is to promote eco-tourism, wildlife education, and night biodiversity exploration, making it a unique attraction in the country.
34. Which Uttar Pradesh site is famous for horse bone discoveries?
[A] Mahagara
[B] Jhusi
[C] Sarnath
[D] Koldihwa
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Correct Answer: D [Koldihwa]
Notes:
Koldihwa, in Uttar Pradesh, is notable for Neolithic horse bone finds and earliest rice cultivation traces, revealing early agriculture and domestication activities in the Gangetic plains.
35. Which Rohilla chief retained his territory after the 1774 Awadh-British conflict?
[A] Faizullah Khan
[B] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[C] Najib ad-Dawlah
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Faizullah Khan]
Notes:
Faizullah Khan negotiated post-1774 defeat, founding Rampur state under British protection, thus retaining territory while other Rohilla leaders lost their domains or lives.
36. Which of the following inscriptions is correctly matched with its original location?
[A] Allahabad Pillar – Sankisa
[B] Delhi-Topra Pillar – Kaushambi
[C] Lumbini Pillar Inscription – Sanchi
[D] Schism Edict – Sarnath
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Correct Answer: D [Schism Edict – Sarnath]
Notes:
The Schism Edict was inscribed at Sarnath. Other locations mentioned are incorrect for the inscriptions listed.
37. From which city in Uttar Pradesh is the newspaper ‘Sarkar Ki Upalabdhiya’ published?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
‘Sarkar Ki Upalabdhiya’ is a multilingual newspaper published from Lucknow and other cities in Uttar Pradesh.
38. Which dynasty is historically associated with Bundelkhand and renowned for constructing the Khajuraho temples?
[A] Bundela Dynasty
[B] Chandela Dynasty
[C] Khangar Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Chandela Dynasty]
Notes:
The Chandela dynasty (9th-12th century) ruled Bundelkhand and built the famous Khajuraho temples.
39. Who was the founder of Pratisthan Pur, the ancient capital of the Lunar Dynasty dated to 7100 BC?
[A] King Ila
[B] King Pururavas
[C] King Maurya
[D] King Har-bonga
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Correct Answer: A [King Ila]
Notes:
Pratisthan Pur (modern Jhunsi, Prayagraj) was founded by King Ila and served as the Lunar Dynasty capital from 7100 BC.
40. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar to celebrate his victory over which region?
[A] Bengal
[B] Malwa
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar in 1573 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat; it is one of the tallest gateways in the world and a hallmark of Mughal architecture.
