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.
1. Which statement about Tulsipur State is correct?
[A] Tulsipur State was famous for its diamond mines.
[B] The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.
[C] Tulsipur State was part of the Maratha Empire before annexation.
[D] Tulsipur State was a major silk trade center in the 18th century.
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Correct Answer: B [The Rani of Tulsipur, Ishwari Devi, was key in the 1857 uprising.]
Notes:
Rani Ishwari Devi of Tulsipur State was a prominent leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and resisted British rule. Tulsipur was a small princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh and Nepal Terai region.
2. Which Korean queen’s memorial stands in Ram Katha Park, Ayodhya?
[A] Queen Seondeok
[B] Queen Jindeok
[C] Queen Munjeong
[D] Queen Heo Hwang-ok
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Correct Answer: D [Queen Heo Hwang-ok]
Notes:
Queen Heo Hwang-ok, legendary princess of Ayodhya, became the first queen of Geumgwan Gaya in Korea. Her memorial in Ayodhya commemorates historic India-South Korea relations. Annual ceremonies are held here by Korean delegations, highlighting enduring cultural bonds.
3. Who was the Nawab responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784?
[A] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
[C] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[D] Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula]
Notes:
Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 during a famine to provide employment; it features a large beamless vaulted chamber and a labyrinth called Bhul-bhulaiya.
4. Which river confluence is represented by the waves in the emblem of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Godavari-Tungabhadra
[B] Ganga-Yamuna
[C] Saraswati-Indus
[D] Narmada-Tapti
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Correct Answer: B [Ganga-Yamuna]
Notes:
The waves symbolize the Ganga-Yamuna confluence at Prayagraj, a key feature of the Uttar Pradesh emblem.
5. Who founded the Rohilkhand kingdom in 1721?
[A] Hafiz Rahmat Khan
[B] Ali Mohammed Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Safdarjung
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Correct Answer: B [Ali Mohammed Khan]
Notes:
Ali Mohammed Khan, a Jat adopted by Rohilla Afghans, established Rohilkhand in 1721 during Mughal decline.
6. Consider the following soils found in Uttar Pradesh:
- Terai soil
- Khadar soil
- Bangar soil
- Red soil
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges them in order of their natural nitrogen content, from highest to lowest?
[A] Khadar, Terai, Bangar, Red soil
[B] Terai, Bangar, Khadar, Red soil
[C] Khadar, Bangar, Terai, Red soil
[D] Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil
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Correct Answer: D [Terai, Khadar, Bangar, Red soil]
Notes:
- Terai soil is richest in nitrogen due to high organic matter from decaying vegetation.
- Khadar (new alluvial) has moderate nitrogen content owing to frequent river deposits.
- Bangar (old alluvium) is relatively depleted of nitrogen.
- Red soil is lowest in nitrogen, being typically poor in organic matter.
Thus, the correct descending order is Terai > Khadar > Bangar > Red soil.
7. Which of the following rivers originates closest to the Nepal border?
[A] Gambhir
[B] Rapti
[C] Manwar
[D] Kuwana
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Correct Answer: D [Kuwana]
Notes:
Kuwana river originates in eastern Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, very close to the Nepal border; the others have more southern or central origins.
8. Which monument in Faizabad is known for gardens and twin gateways?
[A] Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
[B] Moti-Mahal
[C] Shahi Masjid
[D] Gulab Bari
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Correct Answer: D [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, noted for its rose garden and two large gateways. It’s an example of Mughal garden tomb architecture, popular among Awadh monuments.
9. Which airstrip in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, established during World War II, currently operates unscheduled charter flights?
[A] Varanasi Airport
[B] Azamgarh Airstrip
[C] Andhau Airstrip
[D] Lucknow Airstrip
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Correct Answer: C [Andhau Airstrip]
Notes:
Andhau Airstrip, established in WWII, is located 7 km from Ghazipur and operates unscheduled charter flights.
10. Which scheme was launched by the Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department in 2013 to promote high-yielding germ plasm animals?
[A] National Dairy Plan
[B] Kamdhenu Yojna
[C] Rashtriya Gokul Mission
[D] Livestock Development Scheme
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Correct Answer: B [Kamdhenu Yojna]
Notes:
Kamdhenu Yojna, launched in 2013 by UP, focuses on increasing high-yielding germ plasm animals through various units and subsidies.
