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 was the ruler of Talbehat Fort who fought against the British in the 1857 rebellion alongside Rani Laxmi Bai?
[A] Raja Chhatrasal Bundela
[B] Raja Bir Singh Deo
[C] Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela
[D] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela]
Notes:
Raja Thakur Mardan Singh Bundela ruled Talbehat Fort and allied with Rani Laxmi Bai in 1857 against the British.
32. 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.
33. Which of the following leaders from Uttar Pradesh actively participated in both the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930)?
[A] Madan Mohan Malaviya
[B] Purushottam Das Tandon
[C] Gobind Ballabh Pant
[D] Sampurnanand
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Correct Answer: B [Purushottam Das Tandon]
Notes:
Purushottam Das Tandon from Uttar Pradesh gave up his law practice and played an active role in both the Non-Cooperation and Salt Satyagraha movements.
34. Consider the following pairs regarding the northernmost and southernmost districts of Uttar Pradesh:
- Saharanpur — Northernmost district
- Bareilly — Northernmost district
- Chitrakoot — Southernmost district
- Sonbhadra — Southernmost district
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1 and 4 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 only]
Notes:The correct answer is option 3: 1 and 4 only.
- Saharanpur is the northernmost district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Bareilly is not the northernmost.
- Chitrakoot is not the southernmost; it’s Sonbhadra.
- Sonbhadra indeed forms the southernmost district of the state.
Thus, pairs 1 and 4 are correct.
35. Why are the climatic and health conditions of the Terai region generally considered unsuitable?
[A] Low rainfall and arid soil
[B] Extreme cold and heavy snowfall
[C] Frequent droughts and water scarcity
[D] High humidity, water stagnation, and prevalence of vector-borne diseases
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Correct Answer: D [High humidity, water stagnation, and prevalence of vector-borne diseases]
Notes:
High humidity and stagnant water favor the spread of diseases like malaria in the marshy Terai region.
36. Which lake has experienced significant reduction in area and depth due to shrinkage in recent decades?
[A] Manasi Ganga
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: D [Ramgarh Tal]
Notes:
Ramgarh Tal has reduced in area from 723 ha to 678 ha and in depth from 4.5 m to 3.5 m in recent decades.
37. What percentage of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network is comprised of road transport?
[A] 60%
[B] 50%
[C] 80%
[D] 70%
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Correct Answer: D [70%]
Notes:
Road transport forms about 70% of Uttar Pradesh’s total transport network, making it the primary mode for intra-state and inter-state connectivity, while the rest is covered by rail, air, and waterways.
38. Who founded the princely state of Banda in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ali Bahadur I
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Bahadur I]
Notes:
Ali Bahadur I, grandson of Peshwa Bajirao, founded Banda state; it ended after 1857 rebellion.
39. Which dynasty ruled the Bagelkhand region, historically known as Dahala, from the 6th to the 12th century?
[A] Vaghela dynasty
[B] Chandel dynasty
[C] Paramara dynasty
[D] Gond dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Vaghela dynasty]
Notes:
The Vaghela dynasty ruled Dahala (Bagelkhand) from the 6th to 12th century.
40. Who among the following established the ‘Zanjir-i-Adal’ (Chain of Justice) at Agra Fort?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: D [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir instituted the Zanjir-i-Adal at Agra Fort to allow direct appeal for justice to the emperor by the public.
