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. Who was declared the Nawab of Awadh by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 rebellion?
[A] Wajid Ali Shah
[B] Birjis Qadr
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: B [Birjis Qadr]
Notes:
Birjis Qadr, son of Wajid Ali Shah, was declared Nawab by Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 uprising against British rule in Awadh.
2. Pasanda, a renowned dish popular in Rampur, traces its origins to which historical empire?
[A] Mughal Empire
[B] Maratha Empire
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Chola Empire
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Correct Answer: A [Mughal Empire]
Notes:
Pasanda originated during the Mughal era, known for its rich meat preparations and Persian influences.
3. Under which Kushan ruler did Vanaspara serve around 130 CE?
[A] Kanishka I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Huvishka
[D] Kujula Kadphises
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka I]
Notes:
Vanaspara was a Northern Satrap under Kushan ruler Kanishka I around 130 CE, as evidenced by inscriptions on the Sarnath Bala Boddhisattva statue.
4. Consider the following districts of the Bundelkhand region:
- Banda
- Jhansi
- Jalaun
Which of the following correctly represents the descending order of average annual rainfall among these districts?
[A] Jhansi > Banda > Jalaun
[B] Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun
[C] Jalaun > Jhansi > Banda
[D] Jalaun > Banda > Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Banda > Jhansi > Jalaun]
Notes:The correct sequence is
- Banda (approx. 104 cm)
- Jhansi (approx. 90 cm)
- Jalaun (approx. 81 cm)
Banda receives the highest annual rainfall in Bundelkhand among the listed districts, followed by Jhansi and Jalaun. Knowing such environmental variations is essential for regional planning and resource management.
5. Which of the following waterfalls is not situated on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chachai Falls
[B] Purwa Falls
[C] Keoti Falls
[D] Hundru Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hundru Falls]
Notes:
Hundru Falls is on the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand; the others are on the Tons (Tamsa) river in Madhya Pradesh.
6. Which of the following is the largest man-made lake in India?
[A] Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
[B] Barua Sagar
[C] Radhakund
[D] Ramgarh Tal
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Correct Answer: A [Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, formed by the Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh, is India’s largest man-made lake.
7. Which tree is most common in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sal
[B] Phulai
[C] Khair
[D] Neem
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Correct Answer: A [Sal]
Notes:
Sal (Shorea robusta) dominates Uttar Pradesh’s Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, especially in the Terai-Bhabar region. These forests, with rainfall above 100 cm, also include teak, semal, and mahua. Sal is ecologically and economically significant in North India’s deciduous forest ecosystems.
8. Which city was capital of North-Western Provinces from 1836 to 1858?
[A] Agra
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Meerut
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Correct Answer: A [Agra]
Notes:
Agra was capital of North-Western Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1836 until 1858, after which Allahabad became the capital following the events of the 1857 Revolt and administrative reorganization by the British.
9. The earliest occupation at Ganwaria archaeological site is dated to which of the following periods?
[A] 8th century BCE
[B] 4th century CE
[C] 1st century BCE
[D] 3rd century CE
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Correct Answer: A [8th century BCE]
Notes:
The Ganwaria archaeological site, located in the Kapilvastu district of Uttar Pradesh, reveals evidence of continuous settlement from as early as the 8th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Pottery fragments and structural remains at the site date back to this earliest period. Ganwaria, along with neighbouring Piprahwa, is believed to have been associated with the Shakya dynasty, possibly serving as a part of the palace complex of King Suddhodana, the father of Gautama Buddha. These findings are significant in tracing ancient Indian history and Buddhist heritage.
10. Which political party is active in Uttar Pradesh as mentioned in the text?
[A] Rashtriya Lok Dal
[B] Samajwadi Party
[C] Bharatiya Janata Party
[D] Bahujan Samaj Party
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtriya Lok Dal]
Notes:
Rashtriya Lok Dal is specifically noted as active in Uttar Pradesh in the text.
