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.
41. Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kurukshetra is dedicated to which deity?
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Brahma
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva]
Notes:
The Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kurukshetra, Haryana, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas and Krishna worshipped Shiva here before the Mahabharata war. The temple’s name derives from “Sthaneshwar,” meaning “Lord of Place,” referring to Shiva.
42. Which city in Uttar Pradesh ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with the highest crash severity?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanpur]
Notes:
Kanpur ranks 5th in India for road fatalities with highest crash severity, prompting a tractor-trolley ban after a fatal accident in 2022.
43. In which city was the Benares Bank, established in 1844, headquartered?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Benares Bank was headquartered in Varanasi and operated mainly in the United Provinces.
44. Which dynasty is historically associated with Bundelkhand and renowned for constructing the Khajuraho temples?
[A] Bundela Dynasty
[B] Chandela Dynasty
[C] Khangar Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Chandela Dynasty]
Notes:
The Chandela dynasty (9th-12th century) ruled Bundelkhand and built the famous Khajuraho temples.
45. Consider the following pairs of rivers and their associated districts:
- Pahuj – Jhansi
- Jamni – Lalitpur
- Beta – Jalaun
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correct: Pahuj flows through Jhansi and forms part of Jalaun’s boundary. Jamni, a tributary of Betwa, passes through Lalitpur district. Beta, a tributary of the Yamuna, forms the southern boundary of Jalaun district. Thus, 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
46. The Swatantrata Sangram Museum, which commemorates the Indian freedom movement, is located in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Meerut
[C] Rampur
[D] Aligarh
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Correct Answer: B [Meerut]
Notes:
The Swatantrata Sangram Museum is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1995-96, the museum honors the legacy of the Indian freedom struggle. Meerut holds historical significance as a primary center of the Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence. The museum showcases artifacts, documents, and exhibits related to the freedom movement and the events of 1857, serving as a tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters.
47. Which Lucknow structure, started by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, remains four storeys tall?
[A] Satkhanda
[B] Bara Imambara
[C] Rumi Darwaza
[D] Chota Imambara
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Correct Answer: A [Satkhanda]
Notes:
Satkhanda in Lucknow was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1837. Planned for seven storeys as a watchtower, construction ceased at four due to his death. Its incomplete structure is a notable blend of architecture, rare for its intended seven-storey design but halted prematurely.
48. When is Uttar Pradesh Day officially celebrated?
[A] 1 November
[B] 24 January
[C] 26 January
[D] 15 August
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Correct Answer: B [24 January]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Day is observed on 24 January, commemorating the 1950 renaming of United Provinces as Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence.
49. During the Ghosayatra Parva episode of the Mahabharata, to which location did the Kauravas embark on an expedition intending to humiliate the Pandavas?
[A] Kamyaka Forest
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Dvaitavana
[D] Hastinapura
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Correct Answer: C [Dvaitavana]
Notes:
The Kauravas went to Dvaitavana to humiliate the Pandavas but were captured by Gandharvas and later rescued by the Pandavas.
50. Kamalini and Nalini Asthana, renowned Kathak dancers, are exponents of which Kathak Gharana?
[A] Lucknow Gharana
[B] Agra Gharana
[C] Benaras Gharana
[D] Jaipur Gharana
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Correct Answer: C [Benaras Gharana]
Notes:
Kamalini and Nalini Asthana are famous for popularizing Benaras Gharana Kathak nationally and internationally.
