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 Aligarh principality was ruled by Sherwani Pathans from Jalalabad, Afghanistan?
[A] Rampur
[B] Budaun
[C] Farrukhabad
[D] Bhikampur and Datawali

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32. Which battle near Fatehpur Sikri was fought on 17 March 1527?
[A] Battle of Khanua
[B] Battle of Panipat
[C] Battle of Chausa
[D] Battle of Kannauj

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33. 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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34. Who received the title Khanderai from Maharaja Chhatrasal for bravery at Senapati fortress?
[A] Raiman Singh Dauwa
[B] Raja Man Singh
[C] General Bajirao
[D] Chhatrapati Shivaji

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35. Who was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from July 1996 to March 1998 and recommended the dismissal of the Kalyan Singh-led BJP government in 1997?
[A] Motilal Vora
[B] Suraj Bhan
[C] Romesh Bhandari
[D] Banwari Lal Joshi

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36. In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the documentary The Forgotten Woman primarily filmed?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur

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37. Which unique architectural feature sets Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra apart from other Mughal tombs?
[A] Absence of a central dome and tiered, pyramidal construction
[B] Use of pure white marble throughout the structure
[C] Octagonal layout with identical facades
[D] Presence of extensive mirror work interiors

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38. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, one of India’s largest artificial lakes, is created by the Rihand Dam on which river, and partially lies within which districts?
[A] Rihand River; Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) and Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh)
[B] Kosi River; Saharsa (Bihar) and Supaul (Bihar)
[C] Betwa River; Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) and Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh)
[D] Chambal River; Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) and Kota (Rajasthan)

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39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the highest producing state or district for a crop in India?
[A] Wheat – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mustard – Highest producer: Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gram – Highest producer: Mirzapur
[D] Barley – Highest producing state: Uttar Pradesh

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40. Which digital innovation is being implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department under its 2025 action plan to combat wildlife crimes and forest offences?
[A] Solar fencing around forest reserves
[B] Integrated Forest Management System featuring AI and GPS technology
[C] Drones for monitoring plantation activities
[D] Manual patrolling squads

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