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 Gurjara-Pratihara capital in their later period?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Ajmer
[C] Delhi
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Kannauj became the main capital of the Gurjara-Pratiharas in their later period, after originally having Ujjain as their seat. It was a major center of power during 8th–11th centuries, especially under Mihira Bhoja and Mahendrapala I.
32. Who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh when the practice of bulldozer justice began in 2017?
[A] Akhilesh Yadav
[B] Mayawati
[C] Mulayam Singh Yadav
[D] Yogi Adityanath
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Correct Answer: D [Yogi Adityanath]
Notes:
Bulldozer justice started under CM Yogi Adityanath in 2017 targeting criminals and illegal constructions, becoming a notable law enforcement method in UP.
33. Who was the president of the historic 1916 Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress that resulted in the Lucknow Pact?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Ambica Charan Mazumdar
[D] Motilal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Ambica Charan Mazumdar]
Notes:
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session, where the INC and Muslim League agreed on the Lucknow Pact to present united demands to the British.
34. The Kalinjar Fort, where Sher Shah Suri died in 1545, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Jhansi
[B] Chitrakoot
[C] Banda
[D] Mirzapur
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Correct Answer: C [Banda]
Notes:
The Kalinjar Fort is situated in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It gained historical significance when Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, died here in 1545 AD due to a gunpowder explosion during a siege. The fort, revered for its architectural grandeur and strategic location, has been ruled by several dynasties including the Chandela Rajputs. Today, it stands as a remarkable monument and an important tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
35. Which site near Jhusi has Neolithic levels dated to 7106–7080 BCE?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Jhusi
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Hastinapur
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Correct Answer: B [Jhusi]
Notes:
Jhusi, near Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, revealed evidence of early Neolithic settlement and farming, with carbon-14 dating establishing occupation between 7106 BCE and 7080 BCE, making it one of the oldest Neolithic sites in the region. Key findings include pottery and domesticated crops.
36. 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.
37. Where is the Mathura lion capital, an Indo-Scythian sandstone pillar from the 1st century CE, currently displayed?
[A] British Museum
[B] National Museum, New Delhi
[C] Mathura Museum
[D] Louvre Museum
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Correct Answer: A [British Museum]
Notes:
Discovered in Mathura in 1869, the Mathura lion capital is displayed at the British Museum and features inscriptions confirming Indo-Scythian patronage of Buddhism.
38. Which district is situated at the westernmost tip of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Muzaffarnagar
[B] Shamli
[C] Saharanpur
[D] Meerut
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Correct Answer: B [Shamli]
Notes:
Shamli is the westernmost district of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Haryana.
39. Which Uttar Pradesh Governor received Acharya Ramchandra Shukla Award from UP Government?
[A] Banwari Lal Joshi
[B] Vishnu Kant Shastri
[C] Suraj Bhan
[D] Ram Naik
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Correct Answer: B [Vishnu Kant Shastri]
Notes:
Vishnu Kant Shastri, Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 2000 to 2004, was awarded the Acharya Ramchandra Shukla Award by the Uttar Pradesh Government in 1972-1973 for his literary work “Kuch Chandan Ki Kuch Kapoor Ki”. Shastri was also a noted scholar, poet, and politician. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to Hindi literature and is named after the eminent literary critic Acharya Ramchandra Shukla.
40. Which tribal community is classified as ST only in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kol
[B] Cheru
[C] Baiga
[D] Cheroa
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Correct Answer: C [Baiga]
Notes:
The Baiga tribe is listed as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) exclusively in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh; elsewhere in the state, they are classified as Scheduled Castes (SC). Baigas, known for shifting cultivation (“bewar”/“dahiya”) and traditional tattoos, primarily inhabit Sonbhadra and parts of Chandauli. Sub-groups include Bijhwar, Narotia, and Nahar. They follow animistic faiths blended with Hinduism and were included in the ST list of UP in 2003. Chero are recognized as an ST in Sonbhadra and Varanasi districts.
