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. Where did the 48-hour shootout involving dacoit Ghanshyam Nishad take place in 2009?
[A] Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jamauli, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The shootout occurred in Jamauli, Chitrakoot, UP, lasting 48 hours with heavy casualties before Nishad was killed.
32. Which event led to the end of the Khilafat Movement in 1924?
[A] Signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
[B] Establishment of the Republic of Turkey
[C] Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk
[D] Repression by British authorities in India
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Correct Answer: C [Abolition of the Caliphate by Kemal Atatürk]
Notes:
In 1924, Kemal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate, removing the main cause of the Khilafat Movement and leading to its dissolution.
33. Who is credited with composing the Ramcharitmanas and establishing Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi?
[A] Surdas
[B] Kabir
[C] Ravidas
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: D [Tulsidas]
Notes:
Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas and founded Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi.
34. Which lake is situated along the NH-2 (Agra-Delhi Highway)?
[A] Keetham Lake
[B] Ramgarh Tal
[C] Manasi Ganga
[D] Barua Sagar
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Correct Answer: A [Keetham Lake]
Notes:
Keetham Lake, within Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, is located adjoining NH-2 near Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
35. Which district of Uttar Pradesh is best known for its Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Bahraich
[C] Banda
[D] Raebareli
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Correct Answer: B [Bahraich]
Notes:
Bahraich, in Uttar Pradesh’s Terai region, is recognized for extensive Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, featuring species like teak, sal, palash, mahua, and jamun. The area typically receives 100–150 cm annual rainfall and maintains moderate temperatures supporting rich forest biodiversity.
36. How many Public Services Tribunals operate in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 5
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has five Public Services Tribunals. They deal with service-related disputes involving government employees, ensuring speedy justice and reducing the burden on regular courts. These tribunals are unique to Uttar Pradesh compared to other Indian states.
37. Who established the Oudh Bequest for Shia holy cities?
[A] Shuja-ud-Daula
[B] Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah
[D] Wajid Ali Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah]
Notes:
Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Shah created the Oudh Bequest in 1825 to provide regular funding to Shia holy cities, mainly Najaf and Karbala, ensuring continued religious endowments from Oudh to these places.
38. To which city did Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula shift the capital of Awadh in 1775?
[A] Faizabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula moved Awadh’s capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, marking a significant shift in the region’s political center.
39. Who founded Benares State in the mid-18th century?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Chhatrapati Shivaji
[C] Balwant Singh
[D] Raja Jai Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Balwant Singh]
Notes:
Balwant Singh established Benares State, a zamindari that later became a princely state under British rule.
40. Consider the following pairs relating historical personalities with their contributions:
- Kabir – Wrote Sufi poetry in Persian
- Tulsidas – Founded Sankatmochan Temple
- Ziauddin Barani – Authored Fatwa-i-Jahandari
Which of the pairs above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:Pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched:
- Kabir composed poetry in vernacular Hindi, not Persian Sufi poetry.
- Tulsidas founded the Sankatmochan Temple in Varanasi.
- Ziauddin Barani authored the important historical work, Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
Therefore, only options 2 and 3 are correct.
