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.
11. Who became Allahabad High Court’s first Chief Justice after Independence?
[A] OH Mootham
[B] Bidhu Bhusan Malik
[C] Manulal C. Desai
[D] Syed Rafat Alam
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Correct Answer: B [Bidhu Bhusan Malik]
Notes:
Bidhu Bhusan Malik became the first Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court post-Independence, serving from 1947 to 1955. He guided the judiciary in Uttar Pradesh’s largest court through the critical transition from the colonial era to the constitutional framework of independent India.
12. Which city is proposed as Purvanchal state’s capital by Bhojpuri speakers?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Gorakhpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Varanasi, a major cultural and educational hub of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is favored as the capital for the proposed Purvanchal state by the Bhojpuri-speaking population due to its historical significance and central location in the region.
13. Which river separated Kara and Manikpur in medieval Kara-Manikpur subah?
[A] Ghaghara River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Yamuna River
[D] Saraswati River
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges River]
Notes:
The Ganges River flowed between Kara and Manikpur, serving as the main boundary in the medieval Kara-Manikpur subah, both located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
14. Which royal family is historically associated with the Bhadri Family in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Oudh Royal Family
[B] Mankapur Royal Family
[C] Hasan Family of Kairana
[D] Yadav Family of Samajwadi Party
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Correct Answer: A [Oudh Royal Family]
Notes:
The Bhadri Family is linked to the Oudh Royal Family in Uttar Pradesh.
15. Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh was closely linked with the formation of the Hind Kisan Panchayat and led student movements opposing the Simon Commission?
[A] Ram Manohar Lohia
[B] Chandra Shekhar Azad
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Gobind Ballabh Pant
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Correct Answer: A [Ram Manohar Lohia]
Notes:
Ram Manohar Lohia, a prominent socialist leader from UP, led student protests against the Simon Commission and founded the Hind Kisan Panchayat to support farmers.
16. In which year did Uttar Pradesh launch the Green Belt Development Scheme?
[A] 2010–11
[B] 2011–12
[C] 2012–13
[D] 2013–14
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Correct Answer: C [2012–13]
Notes:
The Green Belt Development Scheme started in Uttar Pradesh in 2012–13, focusing on planting species like rosewood, tamarind, mango, fig, and Cassia fistula in communal spaces for urban greening and environmental enhancement.
17. Which policy grants stamp duty and electricity duty exemptions specifically for solar power plants?
[A] Solar Policy 2022
[B] Biomass Policy 2022
[C] Wind Policy 2015
[D] Solar Policy 2013
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Correct Answer: A [Solar Policy 2022]
Notes:
Solar Policy 2022 provides 100% exemption from stamp duty and ten years’ exemption from electricity duty for solar projects, promoting renewable energy development in the respective Indian state.
18. In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta office established?
[A] 1972
[B] 1980
[C] 1975
[D] 1977
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Correct Answer: C [1975]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta office was established in 1975 under the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act to investigate corruption and maladministration, making it one of the earliest state anti-corruption ombudsman bodies in India.
19. Who became the first Nawab of Awadh in 1722?
[A] Saadat Khan Nishapuri
[B] Safdar Jung
[C] Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] Asaf-ud-Daula
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Correct Answer: A [Saadat Khan Nishapuri]
Notes:
Saadat Khan Nishapuri was the first Nawab of Awadh appointed in 1722. He established the Awadh dynasty, reformed administration, and strengthened the province’s military and finances, marking the beginning of semi-autonomous rule under Mughal suzerainty.
20. Who led the Banaras Uprising of 1781 against the British?
[A] Warren Hastings
[B] Colonel Hannay
[C] Raja Chait Singh
[D] Raja Balwant Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Chait Singh]
Notes:
Raja Chait Singh, ruler of Banaras, led the 1781 uprising against the British East India Company’s increased revenue demands. The revolt was significant in Awadh and Banaras and was eventually suppressed by 1781.
