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 ruler of the Sharqi dynasty significantly threatened the Delhi Sultanate by advancing towards its capital?
[A] Ibrahim Sharqi
[B] Mahmud Sharqi
[C] Husain Shah Sharqi
[D] Shams-ud-din Sharqi
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Correct Answer: C [Husain Shah Sharqi]
Notes:
Husain Shah Sharqi, last Sharqi ruler, led military campaigns towards Delhi, challenging the Lodis before being defeated by Bahlul Lodi.
32. Which Mughal emperor granted land in Uttar Pradesh to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti and established Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar granted land to Sheikh Salim Chishti in Uttar Pradesh and built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital near the saint’s residence.
33. What was the Kakori Conspiracy Case of 1925, and what were its main consequences?
[A] An agrarian uprising against land taxes in Bengal; resulted in land reforms.
[B] A protest by textile workers in Maharashtra; led to better labor laws.
[C] An anti-liquor movement in Andhra Pradesh; resulted in prohibition.
[D] An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.
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Correct Answer: D [An armed train robbery by HRA members near Kakori; resulted in executions and life imprisonments.]
Notes:
In 1925, HRA revolutionaries looted a British train near Kakori; leaders like Bismil, Khan, and Singh were hanged, others received life sentences.
34. Consider the following rivers in relation to the confluence sequence with the Yamuna in the hilly region of Uttarakhand:
- Giri
- Tons
- Asan
- Pindar
Which of the above correctly represent the rivers that join the Yamuna in Uttarakhand before it enters the plains?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Giri, Tons, and Asan are the major tributaries that join the Yamuna river in the hilly region of Uttarakhand, contributing significantly to its flow before it enters the plains. Pindar, however, is a tributary of the Alaknanda river and not of the Yamuna.
35. Which of the following cities is not situated on the banks of the Yamuna River?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Kalpi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj is situated on the Ganga River, while Kalpi, Kaushambi, and Hamirpur are located on the Yamuna River.
36. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what percentage of forest cover in Uttar Pradesh is classified as Very Dense Forest (VDF)?
[A] ~12%
[B] ~25%
[C] ~20%
[D] ~18%
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Correct Answer: D [~18%]
Notes:
ISFR 2023 reports that Uttar Pradesh has around 17.9% (~18%) of its forest cover as Very Dense Forests (VDF). VDFs have canopy density above 70% and significantly contribute to biodiversity, climate regulation, and carbon sequestration in the state.
37. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is a major Kabir Panth centre?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, birthplace of Kabir, has the Kabir Chaura Math, the main seat of Kabir Panth, founded by disciple Surat Gopal. It is a major pilgrimage site for Kabir Panthis.
38. Jagat Farm, a prominent marketplace in Greater Noida, is situated in which sector?
[A] Alpha I
[B] Beta I
[C] Gamma II
[D] Gamma I
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Correct Answer: D [Gamma I]
Notes:
Jagat Farm is located in the southernmost part of Gamma I sector in Greater Noida.
39. Who led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly?
[A] Amar Singh
[B] Khan Bahadur Khan
[C] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Khan Bahadur Khan]
Notes:
Khan Bahadur Khan led the 1857 revolt in Bareilly and proclaimed himself Nawab of Rohilkhand.
40. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park in Lucknow is noted for which of the following features?
[A] It is India’s first zoological park managed by a municipality.
[B] It includes a Saturn-shaped planetarium.
[C] It was built by British colonial administrators for botanical studies.
[D] It has an artificial lake, rainwater harvesting system, and natural mounds.
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Correct Answer: D [It has an artificial lake, rainwater harvesting system, and natural mounds.]
Notes:
The Ram Manohar Lohia Park, developed by the Lucknow Development Authority in Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, is known for its artificial lake of 15,277 sq m, rainwater harvesting system, scenic natural mounds, nursery, wide pathways, and play areas. It is a major recreational spot and is not a zoological park or planetarium, nor was it established during British rule for botanical studies. Its modern eco-friendly features are notable in Uttar Pradesh’s urban development.
