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 Uttar Pradesh city’s fort was inspired by a goat and wolf legend?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Etawah
[C] Lucknow
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Etawah]
Notes:
Etawah Fort was built by King Sumershah after witnessing a goat and wolf drink together, an omen of peace and harmony, making Etawah unique in Uttar Pradesh folklore and history.
2. Why is Uttar Pradesh often called the “Cradle of Buddhism”?
[A] It is the birthplace of Buddha.
[B] The first Buddhist council was held here.
[C] It is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in India.
[D] Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.
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Correct Answer: D [Buddha spent much of his life and taught extensively in the region.]
Notes:
Buddha delivered many sermons and spent significant time in Uttar Pradesh, including Sarnath and Kushinagar, making it pivotal in Buddhism’s early history.
3. During the Mughal era, which two cities in Uttar Pradesh were prominent centres for the Chishti Sufi order?
[A] Lucknow and Faizabad
[B] Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Varanasi and Allahabad
[D] Kanpur and Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Agra and Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were major centres of the Chishti Sufi order; Fatehpur Sikri is associated with Sheikh Salim Chishti and Akbar.
4. What was the contribution of Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] He organized a civilian uprising in Meerut.
[B] He led the sepoy mutiny in Kanpur.
[C] He protected British officials in Agra.
[D] He joined the rebellion in Lucknow.
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Correct Answer: A [He organized a civilian uprising in Meerut.]
Notes:
Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar played a key role by mobilizing civilians in Meerut to join the 1857 uprising alongside sepoys.
5. At Hajipur, the Ganga River meets which other river, a confluence significant for the flood-prone districts of eastern Bihar?
[A] Gandak
[B] Kosi
[C] Bagmati
[D] Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: A [Gandak]
Notes:
Gandak joins Ganga at Hajipur, causing significant floods in northern and eastern Bihar.
6. What is the primary aim of the Formulation of Management Scheme?
[A] Legalizing forest trade
[B] Managing tree logging permits
[C] Wildlife poaching control
[D] Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys
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Correct Answer: D [Planning forest development via GIS mapping and field surveys]
Notes:
The Formulation of Management Scheme, launched in 2007–08, uses GIS, forest mapping, and field surveys for scientific forest management planning and evaluation, leading to sustainable conservation and resource utilization strategies.
7. Consider the following statements regarding glass sand reserves in Uttar Pradesh:
- Glass sand is found in both eastern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh.
- It is used in the manufacturing of optical fibers and various glass products.
- Glass sand reserves are found only in the Jhansi and Chitrakoot districts.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Glass sand in Uttar Pradesh occurs in several districts including Chandauli, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Banda, so statement 3 is incorrect. It is used for optical fibers and glass products, and found in both eastern and central UP; hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
8. Which river system does National Waterway-1 use in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ganga–Yamuna only
[B] Ghaghara–Saryu only
[C] Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly
[D] Gomati–Rapti–Ganga
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Correct Answer: C [Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly]
Notes:
National Waterway-1 (NW-1) runs along the Ganges–Bhagirathi–Hooghly river system, stretching from Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to Haldia (West Bengal), and is the longest waterway in India.
9. Jhansi was annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse after the death of which ruler?
[A] Damodar Rao
[B] Rani Laxmibai
[C] Gangadhar Rao
[D] Tatya Tope
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Correct Answer: C [Gangadhar Rao]
Notes:
After the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao in 1853, the British East India Company refused to recognize his adopted son, Damodar Rao, as the heir to the throne of Jhansi. Citing the Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, the British annexed the state in 1854. This led to strong opposition by Rani Laxmibai, Gangadhar Rao’s widow, and became a significant event in the build-up to the Revolt of 1857, where Jhansi emerged as a major center of resistance.
10. In which of the following districts was a combined Indo-Japanese project started to develop it as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Kushinagar
[D] Kapilvastu
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Correct Answer: C [Kushinagar]
Notes:
Kushinagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, is of immense religious importance as it is regarded as the place where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final nirvana) after his death. Recognizing its significance, a joint Indo-Japanese project was initiated to develop Kushinagar as an international Buddhist pilgrimage site. The initiative includes infrastructure development and preservation of Buddhist sites, attracting pilgrims from across the world, especially from countries with a strong Buddhist heritage like Japan.
