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. Who succeeded Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan as Rampur ruler?
[A] Sir Raza Ali Khan
[B] Nawab Muhammad Said Khan
[C] Nawab Faizullah Khan
[D] Nawab Kalb Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Raza Ali Khan]
Notes:
Sir Raza Ali Khan became Nawab of Rampur in 1930, directly succeeding his father, Nawab Sayyid Hamid Ali Khan. He was the last ruling Nawab before Rampur’s accession to India in 1949.
32. 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.
33. Who was the famous tawaif and ruler of Sardhana in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Begum Rokeya
[C] Wazeeran
[D] Begum Samru
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Correct Answer: D [Begum Samru]
Notes:
Begum Samru, originally a tawaif, became the ruler of Sardhana near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She commanded a mercenary army and was influential in Indo-European politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her palace at Sardhana is now a historical church. She converted to Catholicism.
34. For which contribution is Ibrahim Shah Sharqi particularly remembered in the history of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Founding the city of Agra
[B] Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid
[C] Defeating Babur in battle
[D] Introducing Persian as the court language
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Correct Answer: B [Patronizing Islamic learning and commissioning monuments such as Atala Masjid]
Notes:
Ibrahim Shah Sharqi is noted for promoting Islamic scholarship and building monuments like the Atala Masjid in Jaunpur.
35. Consider the following minerals found in Uttar Pradesh:
- Dolomite
- Marble
- Diamond
- Pyrites Rock
Which of the above minerals are present in both Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
Dolomite, Marble, and Pyrites Rock are all found in both Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts. Diamond, however, is not present in Sonbhadra; it is found in Mirzapur and Banda. Therefore, the correct answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
36. Which of the following ancient cities was renowned as a major center of learning in early medieval Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kosambi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj flourished as a leading center of Sanskrit learning and culture during the reigns of Harsha and the Gurjara-Pratiharas in early medieval UP.
37. Who was the Nawab of Rohilkhand during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
[A] Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Rani Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla]
Notes:
Hafiz Bahadur Khan Rohilla, grandson of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, led Bareilly during 1857 and was executed in 1860 after British recapture.
38. In which Uttar Pradesh districts is the Hi-tech Nursery Scheme mainly implemented?
[A] Agra, Mathura, Varanasi
[B] Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, Saharanpur
[C] Gorakhpur, Gonda, Deoria
[D] Allahabad and Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, Saharanpur]
Notes:
The Hi-tech Nursery Scheme in Uttar Pradesh focuses on Bareilly, Bijnor, Pilibhit, Meerut, Budaun, and Saharanpur districts, aiming to supply quality planting material and boost forest cover using advanced techniques in nursery management and plant propagation.
39. Which wildlife area in Uttar Pradesh was selected for the micro-planning pilot project under the UP Forestry Scheme (1998)?
[A] Ranthambore National Park
[B] Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Corbett Tiger Reserve
[D] Dudhwa National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh was the focus of the 1998 UP Forestry Scheme’s micro-planning pilot, with World Bank support, involving villages near the park using eco-development councils for local habitat-friendly conservation.
40. Which Uttar Pradesh division is correctly matched with its headquarters?
[A] Varanasi Division – Jaunpur
[B] Allahabad Division – Allahabad
[C] Azamgarh Division – Mau
[D] Aligarh Division – Hathras
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Correct Answer: B [Allahabad Division – Allahabad]
Notes:
Of the pairs given, only Allahabad Division has its headquarters at Allahabad (Prayagraj). The correct headquarters for Varanasi, Azamgarh, and Aligarh Divisions are Varanasi, Azamgarh, and Aligarh respectively. Only option 2 is correct.
