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 historical battle in Fatehpur district was decisive in Aurangzeb’s consolidation of power?
[A] Battle of Panipat (1659)
[B] Battle of Chausa
[C] Battle of Khajwa
[D] Battle of Haldighati
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Khajwa]
Notes:
The Battle of Khajwa, fought in 1659 in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, was decisive for Aurangzeb as he defeated his brother Shah Shuja. This victory played a crucial role in consolidating Aurangzeb’s claim to the Mughal throne during the war of succession after Shah Jahan, securing his authority and leading to his prolonged reign as emperor. The other battles listed are significant in Indian history but not related to Aurangzeb’s consolidation of power in Fatehpur.
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 Agra reservoir, built in 1610, is now a Sikh pilgrimage site?
[A] Guru ka Tal
[B] Ram Bagh
[C] Mehtab Bagh
[D] Itmad-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Guru ka Tal]
Notes:
Guru ka Tal, built in 1610 during Jahangir’s reign, served as a reservoir and is now a Sikh pilgrimage site associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur’s arrest while traveling to Delhi.
34. Which Gupta emperor’s achievements are detailed in the Allahabad Pillar inscription at Prayagraj?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Kumaragupta I
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, authored by Harisena, documents Samudragupta’s extensive conquests and expansion of the Gupta Empire.
35. Who was the first Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission (UPHRC) when it was formally constituted in 2002?
[A] Justice Bala Krishna Narayan
[B] Justice Rajesh Kumar Singh
[C] Justice Vikram Singh
[D] Justice A.P. Mishra
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Correct Answer: D [Justice A.P. Mishra]
Notes:
Justice A.P. Mishra was the first Chairperson of UPHRC, constituted in 2002.
36. Under which act was the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation established?
[A] Uttar Pradesh Nagar Palika Act, 1960
[B] Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916
[C] Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Act, 1973
[D] Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959]
Notes:
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation was established under the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959.
37. In which year was Government Polytechnic Lucknow established?
[A] 1892
[B] 1905
[C] 1920
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: A [1892]
Notes:
Government Polytechnic Lucknow was founded in 1892 in Uttar Pradesh.
38. What is the total installed electrical capacity of Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 440 MW
[B] 400 MW
[C] 500 MW
[D] 540 MW
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Correct Answer: A [440 MW]
Notes:
Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), located in Uttar Pradesh, has two 220 MW units, giving a total installed capacity of 440 MW. It is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
39. Which district in Meerut division was earlier called Panchsheel Nagar?
[A] Bulandshahr
[B] Meerut
[C] Baghpat
[D] Hapur
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Correct Answer: D [Hapur]
Notes:
Hapur district was formed in 2011 as Panchsheel Nagar. It was renamed Hapur in 2012 and is part of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut division.
40. Which river system drains the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganges and Yamuna
[B] Gandak and Ghaghara
[C] Belan and Karmahosha
[D] Chambal and Betwa
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Correct Answer: C [Belan and Karmahosha]
Notes:
Sonbhadra district lies on the Vindhya plateau, mainly drained by the Belan and Karmahosha rivers, both tributaries of the Ganges, supporting the region’s agriculture and ecosystem.
