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 two Uttar Pradesh cities were first connected by telegraph in 1854?
[A] Agra and Lucknow
[B] Kanpur and Varanasi
[C] Agra and Kolkata
[D] Agra and Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Agra and Kolkata]
Notes:
The first telegraph line in Uttar Pradesh was established in 1854, connecting Agra and Kolkata, significantly improving administrative communication during the British colonial era. Kolkata was then the capital of British India, making this linkage strategically important.
32. The establishment of Public Service Tribunals in Uttar Pradesh was challenged through:
[A] A writ petition in the High Court
[B] A PIL in the Supreme Court
[C] A private complaint in Family Court
[D] A case in the Lok Adalat
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Correct Answer: A [A writ petition in the High Court]
Notes:
The establishment of Public Service Tribunals in Uttar Pradesh was legally challenged by filing a writ petition in the High Court, raising questions on their constitutionality and jurisdiction. These tribunals address service disputes of government employees within the state.
33. Which is the first film ever made in Braj Bhasha language?
[A] Brij Bhoomi
[B] Ganga Jamuna
[C] Awadh Ki Shaan
[D] Kashi Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: A [Brij Bhoomi]
Notes:
Brij Bhoomi, released in 1982, is the first feature film in Braj Bhasha, a western Hindi dialect spoken in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It significantly portrayed the regional culture, establishing a milestone in the linguistic history of Indian cinema.
34. Which of the following cities in Uttar Pradesh emerged as a major Jain center during the Kushana period?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Mathura
[C] Allahabad
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
Notes:
Mathura was an important Jain center during the Kushana period, as confirmed by significant archaeological evidence.
35. Who founded the Nawabs of Awadh kingdom in 1724?
[A] Sa’adat Khan
[B] Shuja-ud-Daula
[C] Asaf-ud-Daula
[D] Safdar Jang
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Correct Answer: A [Sa’adat Khan]
Notes:
Sa’adat Khan established the Nawabs of Awadh in 1724, marking the start of a semi-autonomous rule under the Mughal Empire.
36. Which National Park is located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Jim Corbett National Park
[C] Kanha National Park
[D] Bandhavgarh National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park is the only national park in Uttar Pradesh, known for its Terai ecosystem and tiger population.
37. Which present-day city was founded by Kushanabha, king of the Amavasu dynasty?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Varanasi
[C] Mathura
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kushanabha founded Mahodaya, now known as Kannauj, in the Amavasu dynasty lineage.
38. Which fort did Maharaja Suraj Mal capture in 1761, significantly strengthening Jat power in the Doab region?
[A] Agra Fort
[B] Kumher Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Mathura Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Maharaja Suraj Mal captured Agra Fort in 1761, consolidating Jat influence in the Doab area.
39. Which ruler introduced the ‘Gaz-i-Sikandari’ as a standard unit for measuring agricultural land?
[A] Bahlul Lodi
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi introduced the Gaz-i-Sikandari for uniform land measurement during his reign to streamline revenue administration.
40. Consider the following rivers with reference to their contribution to the sedimentation of the Terai region in Uttar Pradesh:
- Ghaghara
- Rapti
- Sarda
- Chambal
Which of the above rivers significantly contribute to the sedimentation of the Terai region?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Ghaghara, Rapti, and Sarda are Himalayan rivers that carry heavy sediment loads and deposit them in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, leading to its characteristic marshy and alluvial terrain. Chambal, in contrast, originates in the Vindhya range and is known for creating ravines in western Uttar Pradesh, rather than contributing to Terai sedimentation.
