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. What is the name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950?
[A] Vijaylaxmi Pandit
[B] Sucheta Kripalini
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Anandi Ben Patel
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Correct Answer: D [Anandi Ben Patel]
Notes:
The name of the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh after its inception in 1950 is Anandi Ben Patel. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947.
2. Which site near Farrukhabad is linked to Buddha’s descent from heaven?
[A] Sankisa
[B] Kampil
[C] Fatehgarh
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: A [Sankisa]
Notes:
Sankisa, near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally believed to be where Buddha descended from Tushita heaven. An Ashokan pillar and ancient stupas mark the site, making it important in Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.
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. Who led the British counteroffensive against General Bakht Khan in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] Charles John Napier
[C] John Nicholson
[D] James Neill
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Correct Answer: C [John Nicholson]
Notes:
John Nicholson commanded the British assault on Delhi against Bakht Khan in 1857 and was mortally wounded during the recapture.
5. In which agro-climatic region of Uttar Pradesh are the Kanpur and Lucknow divisions located?
[A] Western Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Central Western Plain
[D] Central Plain
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Correct Answer: D [Central Plain]
Notes:
Kanpur and Lucknow divisions are part of the Central Plain agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh.
6. What is the national rank of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in glass (silica) sand production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh holds the 3rd rank in India for silica (glass) sand production, behind Rajasthan and Gujarat. Silica sand is essential for manufacturing glass, ceramics, foundry products, and is also used in construction and metallurgy industries.
7. Which mineral is primarily used in Uttar Pradesh power plants for Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units to control SO₂ emissions?
[A] Limestone
[B] Granite
[C] Silica sand
[D] Dolomite
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Correct Answer: D [Dolomite]
Notes:
Dolomite is widely used in FGD units of power plants in Uttar Pradesh for effective removal of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) from exhaust gases. It acts as a sorbent in wet and dry scrubbing processes during desulphurization.
8. NH-19, one of the longest highways in Uttar Pradesh, connects which major cities in the state?
[A] Gorakhpur – Lucknow – Kanpur
[B] Agra – Kanpur – Varanasi
[C] Ghaziabad – Moradabad – Bareilly
[D] Meerut – Aligarh – Jhansi
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Correct Answer: B [Agra – Kanpur – Varanasi]
Notes:
NH-19 traverses major UP cities: Agra, Etawah, Kanpur, Prayagraj (Allahabad), and Varanasi, forming a vital east-west route across Uttar Pradesh.
9. Total strength of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly including nominated seats?
[A] 404
[B] 300
[C] 450
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: A [404]
Notes:
The UP Legislative Assembly has 403 elected members and 1 nominated Anglo-Indian member, totaling 404 seats.
10. Which of the following monuments was constructed by its occupant during his own lifetime?
[A] Tomb of Akbar
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Gulab Bari
[D] Tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg
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Correct Answer: C [Gulab Bari]
Notes:
Gulab Bari, located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the mausoleum of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Notably, he commissioned and oversaw the construction of his own tomb during his lifetime. This practice was prevalent among many Indian rulers, reflecting their desire to design their final resting places in accordance with their personal aesthetic and ensuring a legacy. The other monuments listed were constructed by descendants or rulers for their predecessors, not by the occupant themselves.
