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. When was the UP Public Service Commission established?
[A] 26th January 1950
[B] 1st April 1937
[C] 4th April 1996
[D] 14th September 2005
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1st April 1937]
Notes:
UPPSC was established on 1st April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. Its headquarters is in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
32. Which Uttar Pradesh district has the world’s largest rail coach factory?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Unnao
[C] Raebareli
[D] Kanpur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Raebareli]
Notes:
The Modern Rail Coach Factory, world’s largest of its kind, is situated in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It was inaugurated in 2012 and has advanced production lines for manufacturing rail coaches, making Raebareli a significant industrial hub in Indian Railways’ network.
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
Show Answer
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 Agra garden was once called ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’ by Babur?
[A] Aram Bagh
[B] Mehtab Bagh
[C] Taj Mahal Garden
[D] Sikandra Garden
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Aram Bagh]
Notes:
Aram Bagh, built by Babur in 1528 in Agra, was originally named ‘Bāgh-i-Gul Afshān’, making it the oldest Mughal garden in India. The name means ‘Flower-Scatterer Garden’ and it reflects Persian-style charbagh design.
35. Who established Agra city in 1504-05?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Sikandar Lodi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Agra was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate in 1504-05. Later, it became prominent during Mughal rule. Sikandar Lodi moved his capital from Delhi to Agra to better control central India and river trade along Yamuna.
36. What is the name of the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Triveni Sangam
[B] Har Ki Pauri
[C] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[D] Sarnath
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Triveni Sangam]
Notes:
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, known for Kumbh Mela and national leaders’ ashes immersion.
37. Which political party did Kailash Singh Rajput represent in the 2022 Tirwa assembly election?
[A] Samajwadi Party (SP)
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
[C] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
[D] Indian National Congress (INC)
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]
Notes:
Kailash Singh Rajput won the 2022 Tirwa assembly seat as a BJP candidate.
38. Who was the Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri from approximately 1163 to 1188 CE?
[A] Gayakarna
[B] Narasimha
[C] Jayasimha
[D] Paramardi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha]
Notes:
Jayasimha ruled Tripuri c. 1163–1188 CE, son of Gayakarna, succeeded brother Narasimha, faced defeat by Chandela king Paramardi.
39. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar to celebrate his victory over which region?
[A] Bengal
[B] Malwa
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar in 1573 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat; it is one of the tallest gateways in the world and a hallmark of Mughal architecture.
40. Why are the climatic and health conditions of the Terai region generally considered unsuitable?
[A] Low rainfall and arid soil
[B] Extreme cold and heavy snowfall
[C] Frequent droughts and water scarcity
[D] High humidity, water stagnation, and prevalence of vector-borne diseases
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [High humidity, water stagnation, and prevalence of vector-borne diseases]
Notes:
High humidity and stagnant water favor the spread of diseases like malaria in the marshy Terai region.
