States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations

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Named after Kairana in UP, Kirana Gharana was founded by Bande Ali Khan and is known for khayal and precise swara tuning.

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Raja Todarmal, Akbar’s finance minister from Sitapur, introduced the Dahsala system for land revenue assessment.

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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.

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Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Said Khan Chhatari became the first Premier (head of government) of United Provinces—now Uttar Pradesh—on 3 April 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935, during British rule. He served until July 1937, preceding Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant. This marked the start of responsible government in Indian provinces before independence.

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The Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission (UPHRC) became fully operational in October 2002. Justice A. P. Mishra, a former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and former Supreme Court Judge, was its inaugural Chairperson. He served until 2006. The other founding members included Justice V. Saran, S. R. Arya, S. V. M. Tripathi, and Sukh Lal Adarsh. UPHRC implements the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 in Uttar Pradesh.

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Justice M. A. Khan, a retired judge of Allahabad High Court, became the first Chief Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh in 2006. Appointed following the formation of the UP State Information Commission under the RTI Act, 2005, he served until 2008. The position protects citizens’ right to information, and the tenure is 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.

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Justice M. A. Khan, a retired judge of the Allahabad High Court, was appointed the first State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) of Uttar Pradesh in March 2006 after the formation of the UP Information Commission under the RTI Act, 2005. He served until 2008. The Information Commission acts to enforce citizens’ right to information and is headed by the SCIC with a five-year or age-65 tenure limit.

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As per Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh’s urban population constituted 22.27% (44.4 million) of its total population. This was an increase from 20.8% in 2001. Major urban centres include Kanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Varanasi. Urban literacy rate was 75.14%, while the urban sex ratio was 894 females per 1000 males. Ghaziabad (67.6%) and Lucknow (66%) are the most urbanized districts in the state.

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Satkhanda, meaning “seven-storeyed,” was envisioned as a multi-level watchtower near Chhota Imambara, Lucknow. Its construction began under Muhammad Ali Shah but was left incomplete upon his death and was not finished during Wajid Ali Shah’s reign. Hence, only statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is incorrect.

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Mirza Ghalib is considered a bridge between classical and modern Urdu poetry. While rooted in classical ghazal tradition, his poetry introduced philosophical depth, existential questioning, and personal introspection that went beyond conventional romantic themes. Ghalib’s innovative use of metaphor, ambiguity, and intellectual complexity influenced later generations of Urdu poets. His work marked a transition from rigid classical norms toward a more reflective and individualistic poetic expression, laying the foundation for modern sensibilities in Urdu literature.