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 city in Uttar Pradesh is recognized as a major media hub for Rasiya music?
[A] Agra
[B] Mathura
[C] Hathras
[D] Aligarh
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra is known as the media hub for Rasiya music, facilitating its distribution through various media formats.
32. Sheikh Salim Chishti, whose famous dargah is located at Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, was closely associated with which Mughal emperor?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Sheikh Salim Chishti blessed Akbar, predicting the birth of his heir, Jahangir; his dargah is in Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar.
33. In which year was the Directorate of Geology and Mining established in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1947
[B] 1955
[C] 1974
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 1955 to explore minerals and regulate mining in the state, supporting sustainable resource development.
34. Who was the businessman implicated in the 2006 Noida serial murders case in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Surinder Koli
[B] Moninder Singh Pandher
[C] Vikas Yadav
[D] Rajesh Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Moninder Singh Pandher]
Notes:
Moninder Singh Pandher, a businessman from Noida, was involved along with servant Surinder Koli in the 2006 serial murders case.
35. Which city in Uttar Pradesh experienced the highest number of fatalities during the May 2018 dust storm?
[A] Agra
[B] Kheragarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra recorded 43 deaths, the highest in UP during the May 2018 dust storm.
36. Which political party was established after the death of Chittaranjan Das in 1925, and who were its founders?
[A] Justice Party by T. M. Nair and Theagaraya Chetty
[B] Praja Party by N. G. Ranga and Tanguturi Prakasam
[C] Krishak Praja Party by A.K. Fazlul Huq
[D] Swatantra Congress Party by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Swatantra Congress Party by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai]
Notes:
The Swatantra Congress Party was formed in 1925 by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai after Chittaranjan Das’s death, reflecting Congress’s internal split over legislative participation.
37. Consider the following statements about jute cultivation in Uttar Pradesh (UP):
- Jute is predominantly cultivated in the western districts such as Meerut and Agra.
- The principal jute-growing districts in UP are Bahraich and Gonda.
- Jute is sown during the monsoon season and harvested in winter.
- Jute grows best in dry loamy soils.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The correct answer is option 2. Among the statements, only statement 2 is correct. Jute is mainly grown in UP's Bahraich and Gonda districts, part of the Terai and Saryu-Ghaghara Doab region. It requires humid soils—not dry loamy soils—and is sown in April-May, harvested in August-September, not in winter. Western UP is not a major jute region.
38. 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.
39. The Swatantrata Sangram Museum, which commemorates the Indian freedom movement, is located in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Meerut
[C] Rampur
[D] Aligarh
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Correct Answer: B [Meerut]
Notes:
The Swatantrata Sangram Museum is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1995-96, the museum honors the legacy of the Indian freedom struggle. Meerut holds historical significance as a primary center of the Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence. The museum showcases artifacts, documents, and exhibits related to the freedom movement and the events of 1857, serving as a tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters.
40. Who established the Oudh Bequest for Shia holy cities?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah created the Oudh Bequest in 1825 to provide regular funding to Shia holy cities, mainly Najaf and Karbala, ensuring continued religious endowments from Oudh to these places.
