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 translated 37 volumes of the Mahabharata into the Meitei language and received the Sahitya Akademi Award for this work?
[A] King Pamheiba (Gharib Nawaz)
[B] Prince Nabananda
[C] R.K. Narayan
[D] Kalachand Singh Shastri
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Correct Answer: D [Kalachand Singh Shastri]
Notes:
Kalachand Singh Shastri translated 37 volumes of Mahabharata into Meitei (1956-1989) and won the Sahitya Akademi Award.
32. Which princely state was ruled by Sir Raza Ali Khan Bahadur from 1930 to 1966?
[A] Rampur
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Baroda
[D] Gwalior
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Correct Answer: A [Rampur]
Notes:
Sir Raza Ali Khan Bahadur ruled Rampur, modernizing infrastructure and governance; Rampur merged into Uttar Pradesh in 1950.
33. 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.
34. Where did Lord Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Deoria
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Maharajganj
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, in Uttar Pradesh, is the revered Buddhist site where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in 483 BC. Major archaeological remains, including the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa, are located here.
35. The Kalinjar Fort, where Sher Shah Suri died in 1545, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Chitrakoot
[C] Banda
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Banda]
Notes:
The Kalinjar Fort is situated in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It gained historical significance when Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, died here in 1545 AD due to a gunpowder explosion during a siege. The fort, revered for its architectural grandeur and strategic location, has been ruled by several dynasties including the Chandela Rajputs. Today, it stands as a remarkable monument and an important tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
36. Who among the following is NOT known to have possessed the Pashupatastra?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Kali
[C] Rama
[D] Parashurama
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Correct Answer: B [Kali]
Notes:
Only Arjuna, Vishvamitra, Parashurama, Indrajit, and Rama possessed the Pashupatastra; Kali is not listed as a possessor.
37. Where is the Mathura lion capital, an Indo-Scythian sandstone pillar from the 1st century CE, currently displayed?
[A] British Museum
[B] National Museum, New Delhi
[C] Mathura Museum
[D] Louvre Museum
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Correct Answer: A [British Museum]
Notes:
Discovered in Mathura in 1869, the Mathura lion capital is displayed at the British Museum and features inscriptions confirming Indo-Scythian patronage of Buddhism.
38. Where is the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat located?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Allahabad
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, also called Sachivalaya, is situated in Lucknow, the state capital and administrative hub, which hosts all major offices of the UP government.
39. Who is credited with establishing the Riti Sampradaya in Indian poetics?
[A] Jagannath
[B] Vamana
[C] Acharya Kuntaka
[D] Bharata Muni
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Correct Answer: B [Vamana]
Notes:
Vamana, a 9th-century Sanskrit rhetorician, founded the Riti Sampradaya (School of Style) and declared ‘Riti’—the unique arrangement of words and style—as the soul of poetry. Riti Sampradaya became influential during the Reetikaal (1700–1900 AD) in Hindi literature, emphasizing poetic style and structure. Vamana’s works established significant distinctions in poetic forms, later influencing the classification of Riti-baddha and Riti-mukt poets in North Indian literature.
40. Consider the following statements regarding the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector in Uttar Pradesh:
- Uttar Pradesh is often called the land of MSMEs due to the presence of approximately 90–96 lakh MSMEs in the state.
- Uttar Pradesh is home to the largest number of MSMEs among all Indian states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has the largest MSME network in India, with 90–96 lakh MSMEs, earning it the title ‘land of MSMEs.’ The state leads nationwide in the number of MSME units, employing around 1.65 crore people and contributing significantly to exports. Therefore, both statements are correct and reflect the industrial landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
