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 was the capital of the Rohilkhand empire?
[A] Moradabad
[B] Aligarh
[C] Shahjahanpur
[D] Bareilly
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Correct Answer: D [Bareilly]
Notes:
Bareilly was the capital of Rohilkhand under Rohilla rulers until its fall to Awadh and the British in 1774-75.
32. Near which river is the Veer Lorik Stone, a symbol of love and bravery in Sonbhadra, located?
[A] Son River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tamsa River
[D] Ghaghara River
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Correct Answer: A [Son River]
Notes:
The Veer Lorik Stone is situated near the Son River in Sonbhadra, linked to the Ahir folk hero Veer Lorik’s legend.
33. The independent kingdom of Jaunpur was established during the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate. Under which ruler’s reign did this political development take place?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
The Sharqi dynasty in Jaunpur rose to power after Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s death in 1388 amid the Delhi Sultanate’s decline.
34. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical boundaries of Uttar Pradesh:
- Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory.
- Its northern boundary is marked by the Vindhya ranges.
- The total area of Uttar Pradesh is about 10% of India’s total area.
- The eastern boundary of Uttar Pradesh is formed by the Yamuna river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:Only statement 1 is correct:
- Uttar Pradesh shares borders with 8 Indian states and 1 Union Territory (Delhi).
- Statement 2 is incorrect; the northern boundary has the Shivalik ranges, not Vindhya.
- Statement 3 is wrong; UP accounts for about 7.33% of India’s area.
- Statement 4 is incorrect; its eastern boundary is defined mainly by the Gandak river, not the Yamuna.
35. What is the average elevation range of the Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 30 m to 90 m
[B] 200 m to 350 m
[C] 10 m to 70 m
[D] 80 m to 250 m
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Correct Answer: D [80 m to 250 m]
Notes:
The Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh slopes from 250 m in the northwest to 80 m in the southeast.
36. Which of the following rural land types is NOT a specific target for afforestation under the Uttar Pradesh 2023–25 policy actions?
[A] Ravines
[B] Usar lands
[C] Khadar zones
[D] Urban public parks
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Correct Answer: D [Urban public parks]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s 2023–25 afforestation policy targets degraded rural lands like ravines, usar lands, and khadar zones for green cover increase. Urban public parks do not fall under rural afforestation targets in the policy context.
37. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly before independence?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant
[B] Abdul Hakeem
[C] Sucheta Kriplani
[D] Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Hakeem]
Notes:
Abdul Hakeem was the first Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1937; Purushottam Das Tandon was Speaker. Both served before Indian independence in the first legislative assembly of the state.
38. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
39. Consider the following pairs regarding heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh and their features:
- Bithoor: Place linked to Luv and Kush’s birth, Valmiki Ashram
- Bhitargaon Temple: Gupta-era brick temple with distinctive pyramidal spire
- Bara Imambara: Constructed by Asaf-ud-Daula, features Bhul Bhulaiya (labyrinth)
- Rumi Darwaza: 60-ft high monument, also called Turkish Gate
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4 only
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
Each heritage site is accurately matched: Bithoor is associated with the birth of Luv and Kush and Valmiki’s ashram; Bhitargaon Temple is an early Gupta-era brick temple with a pyramidal spire; Bara Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daula and includes the famous Bhul Bhulaiya; Rumi Darwaza is a 60-foot-high structure known as the Turkish Gate. All are correct.
40. Who led the Rohilkhand chiefs after Ali Mohammed Khan’s death in 1748?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Najib ad-Dawlah
[C] Faizullah Khan
[D] Dundy Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Hafiz Rahmat Khan]
Notes:
Hafiz Rahmat Khan became the chief of Rohilkhand after Ali Mohammed Khan in 1748, but the territory’s unity weakened as several independent Rohilla leaders emerged.
