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 of the following climatic conditions are most suitable for sowing wheat in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 25°C–35°C temperature with 100 cm rainfall
[B] 15°C–25°C temperature with 30 cm rainfall
[C] 10°C–15°C temperature with 50–75 cm rainfall
[D] 20°C–30°C temperature with 80 cm rainfall
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Correct Answer: C [10°C–15°C temperature with 50–75 cm rainfall]
Notes:
Wheat sowing in Uttar Pradesh thrives at 10°–15°C temperature and 50–75 cm rainfall for best growth and yield.
32. Which Mughal Emperor introduced Christianity to Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar invited Jesuit priests from Goa to Fatehpur Sikri, fostering interfaith dialogue and introducing Christianity to the Uttar Pradesh region during the late 16th century.
33. Which Lucknow palace was built by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805?
[A] Dilkusha Kothi
[B] Chattar Manzil
[C] Bara Imambara
[D] Rumi Darwaza
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Correct Answer: A [Dilkusha Kothi]
Notes:
Dilkusha Kothi, commissioned by Saadat Ali Khan II in 1805, was designed by Sir Gore Ouseley as a hunting lodge and summer retreat in Lucknow.
34. Which text is regarded as the principal source for studying the early Vedic period in India?
[A] Yajurveda
[B] Samaveda
[C] Atharvaveda
[D] Rigveda
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Correct Answer: D [Rigveda]
Notes:
The Rigveda, the oldest Veda, contains hymns and is the key source on the early Vedic (Rigvedic) period’s society, religion, and culture.
35. Which city was the capital of the Rohilkhand empire?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Aligarh
[C] Shahjahanpur
[D] Bareilly
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Correct Answer: D [Bareilly]
Notes:
Bareilly was the capital of Rohilkhand under Rohilla rulers until its fall to Awadh and the British in 1774-75.
36. In the Yaksha Prashna episode of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva, who is revealed to be the Yaksha questioning Yudhishthira?
[A] Yama-Dharma, the god of death and Yudhishthira’s father
[B] Indra, king of the gods
[C] Shiva, the destroyer god
[D] Vishnu, the preserver god
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Correct Answer: A [Yama-Dharma, the god of death and Yudhishthira’s father]
Notes:
The Yaksha is Yama-Dharma, who tests Yudhishthira’s wisdom and righteousness and later blesses the Pandavas.
37. Which present-day city was founded by Kushanabha, king of the Amavasu dynasty?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kushanabha founded Mahodaya, now known as Kannauj, in the Amavasu dynasty lineage.
38. Which of the following NTPC power plants in Uttar Pradesh is gas-based?
[A] Rihand
[B] Unchahar
[C] Ghatampur
[D] Auraiya
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Correct Answer: D [Auraiya]
Notes:
Auraiya Thermal Power Station is NTPC’s only gas-based plant in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Auraiya district, it uses natural gas as fuel, offering quicker start-ups and lower emissions compared to coal-based plants, contributing to the state’s energy needs.
39. Which of the following statements is true about the Mathura Museum?
[A] It is famous for bronze sculptures from the Indus Valley Civilization.
[B] It was established by the British Resident in 1820.
[C] It houses important works from the Mathura School of art from 3rd century BCE to 12th century CE.
[D] It only contains Jain and Buddhist artefacts.
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Correct Answer: C [It houses important works from the Mathura School of art from 3rd century BCE to 12th century CE.]
Notes:
The Mathura Museum, established by Sir F.S. Growse in 1874, is renowned for its extensive collection of sculptures from the Mathura School of art, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE. The museum primarily features artefacts from the Kushan and Gupta periods and includes Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu sculptures. It is not limited to just Jain and Buddhist artefacts and was not established in 1820. The museum is not primarily known for Indus Valley bronze sculptures.
40. Who was the leader of the rebellion in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Nana Saheb
[C] Khan Bahadur Khan
[D] Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan led the revolt in Bareilly during the 1857 uprising. The Revolt of 1857, also known as India’s First War of Independence, began at Meerut and quickly spread to various parts of northern and central India. While Nana Saheb led the struggle in Kanpur and Begum Hazrat Mahal in Lucknow, Khan Bahadur Khan played a pivotal role in Bareilly. His leadership significantly challenged British authorities in Rohilkhand. Notably, Kunwar Singh led the rebellion in Arrah, Bihar.
