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.
21. Which British policy led to the annexation of the princely state of Jhansi in 1853?
[A] Doctrine of Lapse
[B] Subsidiary Alliance
[C] Permanent Settlement
[D] Ryotwari System
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Correct Answer: A [Doctrine of Lapse]
Notes:
Jhansi was annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse after Raja Gangadhar Rao’s death without a natural heir.
22. After the decline of the Mughal Empire, which area in present-day Uttar Pradesh came under the control of Afghan Rohilla chiefs?
[A] Doab
[B] Awadh
[C] Rohilkhand
[D] Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: C [Rohilkhand]
Notes:
Rohilkhand in Uttar Pradesh was ruled by Pashtun Rohilla chiefs after the Mughal decline and included cities like Bareilly and Rampur.
23. Who supported Begum Hazrat Mahal in proclaiming her son, Birjis Qadar, as the Nawab of Awadh during the revolt of 1857?
[A] Local Zamindars of Awadh
[B] Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
[C] British Residents of Lucknow
[D] Disbanded soldiers of Awadh
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Correct Answer: D [Disbanded soldiers of Awadh]
Notes:
Disbanded Awadh soldiers aided Begum Hazrat Mahal in declaring Birjis Qadar as Nawab, prolonging the resistance in Lucknow.
24. Consider the following statements regarding the river Gomati:
- The Gomati originates from the Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh.
- It drains the interfluvial region situated between Ramganga–Sharda in its upper reaches and Ganga–Ghaghara in its lower reaches.
- Gomati directly joins the river Yamuna near Allahabad.
- It is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
The correct answer is option 4: 1, 2, and 4. Statement 1 is correct as Gomati originates in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Statement 2 correctly identifies its drainage between Ramganga–Sharda and Ganga–Ghaghara. Statement 4 is correct; Gomati is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga. Statement 3 is incorrect; it does not join Yamuna but the Ganga near Saidpur.
25. Consider the following ecosystem services in relation to the Haiderpur Wetland:
- Groundwater recharge
- Flood moderation
- Hydropower generation
- Migratory bird habitat
Which of the above are correctly associated with Haiderpur Wetland?
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
Haiderpur Wetland provides groundwater recharge, acts as a flood buffer, and offers crucial habitat for migratory birds. However, it does not serve as a site for hydropower generation. Therefore, only statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
26. The establishment of Public Service Tribunals in Uttar Pradesh was challenged through:
[A] A writ petition in the High Court
[B] A PIL in the Supreme Court
[C] A private complaint in Family Court
[D] A case in the Lok Adalat
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Correct Answer: A [A writ petition in the High Court]
Notes:
The establishment of Public Service Tribunals in Uttar Pradesh was legally challenged by filing a writ petition in the High Court, raising questions on their constitutionality and jurisdiction. These tribunals address service disputes of government employees within the state.
27. Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Sonbhadra
[B] Bahraich
[C] Lakhimpur Khiri
[D] Chandauli
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Correct Answer: D [Chandauli]
Notes:
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1957, the sanctuary covers an area of approximately 78 square kilometers and lies near the scenic Vindhyachal hills. It is renowned for its rich biodiversity, hosting species like leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, and a wide variety of birds. The sanctuary is also famous for its waterfalls—Rajat and Devdari—and the Chandraprabha River that flows through it, making it a notable destination for nature lovers and tourists.
28. Who was called the Maulvi of Faizabad during the 1857 Rebellion?
[A] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[B] Ahmadullah Shah
[C] Birjis Qadr
[D] Nana Sahib
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmadullah Shah]
Notes:
Ahmadullah Shah, known as the Maulvi of Faizabad, played a prominent role in the 1857 Revolt and led key rebel activities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He united local forces, inspiring resistance against British rule before being killed in 1858. His leadership symbolized religious unity among rebels.
29. Who misidentified Mehtab Bagh remains as Black Taj Mahal’s foundation?
[A] A. C. L. Carlleyle
[B] John Marshall
[C] Alexander Cunningham
[D] James Fergusson
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Correct Answer: A [A. C. L. Carlleyle]
Notes:
A. C. L. Carlleyle, in the 19th century, mistook Mehtab Bagh ruins as the Black Taj Mahal foundation, but no proof of such a structure exists.
30. Where is the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Prayagraj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, founded in 1980, is in Prayagraj and affiliated with University of Allahabad since 2005. It is situated close to the Triveni Sangam, a prominent landmark in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
