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. The damaged Mathura stone inscription is related to which Gupta ruler?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Kumaragupta I
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: C [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
The Mathura inscription, dated around 388 AD, is linked to Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty.
32. Who originally built Kans Quila in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Man Singh I
[B] Raja Surajmal
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Sawai Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Man Singh I]
Notes:
Man Singh I, a Mughal commander from Amber, originally built Kans Quila in Mathura. Later modifications were by Sawai Jai Singh including an observatory. The fort is named after the legendary Kans, maternal uncle of Lord Krishna.
33. In which city was Madrasatul Islah, established in 1908, founded?
[A] Azamgarh
[B] Lucknow
[C] Varanasi
[D] Allahabad
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Correct Answer: A [Azamgarh]
Notes:
Madrasatul Islah was founded in Azamgarh, UP in 1908 by Mawlana Muhammad Shafi, emphasizing direct Qur’an reading and modern syllabus.
34. In which city was the Hindi daily newspaper Dainik Jagran founded in 1942?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jhansi
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: C [Jhansi]
Notes:
Dainik Jagran was established in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in 1942.
35. 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.
36. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
37. Which river joins the Ganga at Ballia, marking one of the last major tributary confluences in Uttar Pradesh before the Ganga enters Bihar?
[A] Gomti
[B] Yamuna
[C] Tamsa
[D] Ghagra
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Correct Answer: C [Tamsa]
Notes:
The Tamsa (also called Tons) river merges with the Ganga near Ballia, UP, before the Ganga enters Bihar.
38. What is the total length of State Highways in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 7,125 km
[B] 9,011 km
[C] 6,980 km
[D] 8,432 km
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Correct Answer: D [8,432 km]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has 83 State Highways with a combined length of 8,432 km, linking district headquarters and major towns as per official data.
39. Lok Adalats in Uttar Pradesh handle which types of cases?
[A] Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases
[B] Only criminal cases
[C] Only property disputes
[D] Only administrative cases
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Correct Answer: A [Civil, criminal, revenue, and family-related cases]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Lok Adalats handle civil, compoundable criminal, revenue, marriage/divorce, maintenance, and land consolidation cases. Their aim is speedy, affordable, and informal justice to reduce court workload and promote settlements.
40. Which Lucknow structure, started by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, remains four storeys tall?
[A] Satkhanda
[B] Bara Imambara
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: A [Satkhanda]
Notes:
Satkhanda in Lucknow was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1837. Planned for seven storeys as a watchtower, construction ceased at four due to his death. Its incomplete structure is a notable blend of architecture, rare for its intended seven-storey design but halted prematurely.
