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:
- The Chandela dynasty ruled from Mahoba and left behind significant cultural heritage in Khajuraho.
- The Gahadavala dynasty rose to prominence after the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
- Govindachandra and Jayachandra were important rulers of the Gahadavala dynasty.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Chandela dynasty, known for their rule from Mahoba, are renowned for constructing the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Gahadavala dynasty rose to prominence after the decline of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, not the Mauryan Empire.
- Statement 3 is correct: Govindachandra and Jayachandra were indeed prominent rulers of the Gahadavala dynasty.
Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
32. Who rebuilt Aligarh Fort during Farrukh Siyar’s reign?
[A] Madhavrao I Scindia
[B] Sabit Khan
[C] Maharaja Surajmal
[D] Muhammad, son of Umar
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Correct Answer: B [Sabit Khan]
Notes:
Sabit Khan rebuilt Aligarh Fort under Farrukh Siyar. The fort was originally constructed by Muhammad, son of Umar, in the 16th century. The fort is located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and has historical significance in north Indian military and political history.
33. Which river forms the southern watershed boundary of the Kaimur Range?
[A] Ganges River
[B] Tamsa (Tons) River
[C] Narmada River
[D] Son River
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Correct Answer: D [Son River]
Notes:
The Son River lies south of the Kaimur Range, forming its watershed boundary, while the Tamsa/Tons River lies to the north.
34. Which city was conquered by Pratihara emperor Vatsaraja, marking the beginning of the Tripartite Struggle?
[A] Kanauj
[B] Ujjain
[C] Thanesar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Kanauj]
Notes:
Vatsaraja conquered Kanauj, initiating the Tripartite Struggle; he held the title Ranahastin, meaning elephant king.
35. Who succeeded Nawab Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan Bahadur as the ruler of Rampur?
[A] Sir Nawab Kalb Ali Khan Bahadur
[B] Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur]
Notes:
Sir Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur, son of Muhammad Mushtaq Ali Khan, succeeded him as ruler of Rampur.
36. Raja Virendra Shah Judeo Bahadur was the son of which Raja of Jagamanpur?
[A] Raja Ram Pratap Singh
[B] Raja Lokendra Shah
[C] Raja Bhupendra Shah
[D] Raja Harendra Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Lokendra Shah]
Notes:
Raja Virendra Shah Judeo Bahadur was the son of Raja Lokendra Shah of Jagamanpur.
37. Which political party did Brijesh Singh represent in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections?
[A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[B] Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)
[C] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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Correct Answer: B [Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party (PMSP)]
Notes:
Brijesh Singh contested from Sayyadraja on PMSP ticket in 2012 UP Assembly elections.
38. Who was the Bais Rajput ruler of Shankarpur estate in Rae Bareli who led a significant rebellion in Oudh during the 1857 uprising?
[A] Kunwar Singh
[B] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[C] Rana Beni Madho
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Beni Madho]
Notes:
Rana Beni Madho led the 1857 rebellion in Oudh, commanded 25,000 troops, and was appointed administrator by Nawab Birjis Qadar.
39. The independent kingdom of Jaunpur was established during the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate. Under which ruler’s reign did this political development take place?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
The Sharqi dynasty in Jaunpur rose to power after Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s death in 1388 amid the Delhi Sultanate’s decline.
40. The ‘Dahsala’ system introduced by Todarmal was primarily associated with which aspect of the Mughal administration?
[A] Military Organization
[B] Land Revenue Assessment
[C] Judicial Reforms
[D] Trade Regulation
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Correct Answer: B [Land Revenue Assessment]
Notes:
The Dahsala system, implemented by Todarmal under Akbar, was a systematic land revenue assessment based on the ten-year average of crop yields and prices.
