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. Matatila Dam in Uttar Pradesh is named after which goddess?
[A] Goddess Saraswati
[B] Goddess Lakshmi
[C] Goddess Durga
[D] Goddess Sharda
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Correct Answer: D [Goddess Sharda]
Notes:
Matatila Dam derives its name from “Mata” (Goddess Sharda) and “tila” (hill). The site featured a shrine dedicated to Goddess Sharda, revered in the Bundelkhand region, signifying the spiritual significance of the place before dam construction.
32. Which of the following inscriptions is correctly matched with its original location?
[A] Allahabad Pillar – Sankisa
[B] Delhi-Topra Pillar – Kaushambi
[C] Lumbini Pillar Inscription – Sanchi
[D] Schism Edict – Sarnath
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Correct Answer: D [Schism Edict – Sarnath]
Notes:
The Schism Edict was inscribed at Sarnath. Other locations mentioned are incorrect for the inscriptions listed.
33. Where is the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Prayagraj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, founded in 1980, is in Prayagraj and affiliated with University of Allahabad since 2005. It is situated close to the Triveni Sangam, a prominent landmark in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
34. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Saryu Nahar National Project’:
- The project was launched in 1978.
- It was inaugurated at Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) in January, 2022.
- It aims to interlink five rivers for optimal water use.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project in December, 2021.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The Saryu Nahar National Project began in 1978, intends to interlink five rivers (Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, Rohini) for efficient water use, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect as the inauguration was not in January 2022 but in December 2021.
35. Which Nawab of Bareilly died in the First Rohilla War against the British?
[A] Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan
[B] Nawab Ali Muhammad Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Hafiz Rehmat Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan of Bareilly was killed in 1774 in the First Rohilla War while fighting British forces allied with the Nawab of Awadh.
36. Who founded Rampur State after the First Rohilla War?
[A] Nawab Ali Mohammed Khan
[B] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan]
Notes:
Nawab Faizullah Ali Khan established Rampur State in 1774 after the First Rohilla War by signing the Treaty of Lal Dang, bringing the state under British protection. He also founded Rampur city and initiated the Raza Library, contributing to Rampur’s prominence in Uttar Pradesh history.
37. Surr, a traditional tag sport, originates from which region of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Bundelkhand
[B] Purvanchal
[C] Awadh
[D] Doab
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Correct Answer: C [Awadh]
Notes:
Surr is a traditional tag sport from the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh.
38. Who were the founders of the Deoband Movement, and what was its main objective?
[A] Sayyid Ahmad Khan and Waliullah
[B] Shibli Nomani and Abul Kalam Azad
[C] Abul Ala Maududi and Hamidullah
[D] Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, to revive Islamic education and resist colonial influence
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, to revive Islamic education and resist colonial influence]
Notes:
Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi founded the Deoband Movement in 1867 to establish Darul Uloom Deoband, aiming to revive Islamic education and counter British colonial rule.
39. Match the following districts of Uttar Pradesh with their famous tourist spots:
- Baghpat
- Bulandshahr
- Meerut
- Ghaziabad
Tourist Spots:
- Trilok Teerth Dham
- Belon Devi Temple
- Augarnath Temple
- Swarna Jayanti Park
Which of the following is the correct matching?
[A] A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
[B] A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
[C] A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
[D] A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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Correct Answer: D [A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4]
Notes:
Baghpat is known for Trilok Teerth Dham, Bulandshahr for Belon Devi Temple, Meerut for Augarnath Temple, and Ghaziabad for Swarna Jayanti Park. Each tourist spot is a prominent attraction in its respective district, making option 4 the correct set of matches as per official district tourism information.
40. Which tribal community is classified as ST only in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kol
[B] Cheru
[C] Baiga
[D] Cheroa
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Correct Answer: C [Baiga]
Notes:
The Baiga tribe is listed as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) exclusively in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh; elsewhere in the state, they are classified as Scheduled Castes (SC). Baigas, known for shifting cultivation (“bewar”/“dahiya”) and traditional tattoos, primarily inhabit Sonbhadra and parts of Chandauli. Sub-groups include Bijhwar, Narotia, and Nahar. They follow animistic faiths blended with Hinduism and were included in the ST list of UP in 2003. Chero are recognized as an ST in Sonbhadra and Varanasi districts.
