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 Fatehpur site has two brick temples, one tilted by four degrees?
[A] Ghazipur
[B] Dhata
[C] Bhitaura
[D] Korari
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Correct Answer: D [Korari]
Notes:
Korari in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, features two Gupta-era brick temples, one notably tilted by four degrees—rare for early Indian architecture. These temples reflect advanced engineering and religious significance during the Gupta period.
2. Which queen’s charity is mentioned on the Allahabad Pillar Edict?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Akbar
[C] Karuvaki
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [Karuvaki]
Notes:
The Queen’s Edict on the Allahabad Pillar records charitable deeds of Karuvaki, Ashoka’s second wife. She is the only queen of Ashoka specifically mentioned in his inscriptions for her donations and gifts, making this a unique historical record.
3. Which famous monument was built by Raja Tikait Rai in Bithur, Kanpur?
[A] Hanuman Garhi
[B] Rifah-e-Aam
[C] Raja Tikait Rai Ka Talab
[D] Baradari and Patthar Ghat
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Correct Answer: D [Baradari and Patthar Ghat]
Notes:
Raja Tikait Rai built the Baradari and Patthar Ghat in Bithur, Kanpur, on the Ganges, serving as historical landmarks associated with the Nawabi era in Uttar Pradesh.
4. The Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD resulted in the end of which Indian dynasty?
[A] Chauhans
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ended after its last ruler, Jayachandra, was killed by Muhammad Ghori in the 1194 Battle of Chandawar.
5. Which of the following statements about the Gahadavala dynasty is correct?
[A] The Gahadavalas were allies of the Ghaznavids during the early 12th century.
[B] Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.
[C] The Gahadavalas ruled from Ujjain and were known for maritime trade.
[D] They rose to prominence during the Gupta golden age.
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Correct Answer: B [Their rule coincided with the height of Chola power in South India.]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled North India in the 11th–12th centuries, coinciding with the Cholas’ dominance in the south; other statements are incorrect.
6. What was the capital of the ancient Chedi kingdom?
[A] Shuktimati
[B] Ujjain
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Banda
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Correct Answer: A [Shuktimati]
Notes:
Shuktimati was the capital of the Chedi kingdom, ruled by King Uparichara Vasu, mentioned in Mahabharata and Puranas. Its location is near Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on the river Shuktimati, and is significant in early Indian historical texts.
7. Through which wildlife sanctuary do metre gauge trains pass on the route from Bahraich?
[A] Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Metre gauge trains from Bahraich towards Mailani and Nanpara pass through Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
8. Who was the sole possessor of the Bhargavastra weapon in the Mahabharata?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Drona
[C] Karna
[D] Bhishma
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Correct Answer: C [Karna]
Notes:
Karna alone possessed the Bhargavastra, a powerful weapon from Parashurama, used effectively on the 17th day of the Kurukshetra War.
9. Which scheduled tribe in Uttar Pradesh is traditionally known as stone cutters and speaks the Patharkatt/Girihara language?
[A] Bhuiya
[B] Patharkatt
[C] Tharu
[D] Kol
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Correct Answer: B [Patharkatt]
Notes:
Patharkatt, found in Awadh region of UP, are stone cutters speaking Patharkatt/Girihara language and Bhojpuri externally.
10. Which Indian intelligence agency uses the motto Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah?
[A] Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
[B] Intelligence Bureau (IB)
[C] Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
[D] National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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Correct Answer: A [Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)]
Notes:
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah is a Sanskrit phrase from Manusmriti and is the motto of RAW.
