UPPSC (UP) Questions & Answers

Q.1 Easy General Studies I

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two major political organizations?

A Indian National Congress and Muslim League

B Indian National Congress and All India Khilafat Committee

C Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha

D Indian National Congress and Swaraj Party

Correct Answer: A. Indian National Congress and Muslim League

EXPLANATION

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, aiming at Hindu-Muslim unity and demanding greater self-governance from British rule.

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Q.2 Easy General Studies I

The Agra Fort was built by which Mughal emperor as his primary residence?

A Babar

B Akbar

C Jahangir

D Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: B. Akbar

EXPLANATION

Emperor Akbar constructed the Agra Fort in its present form, making it a major Mughal administrative and residential center in UP.

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Q.3 Easy General Studies I

The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (Prayagraj) is held at which interval according to traditional Hindu astronomy?

A Every 2 years

B Every 6 years

C Every 12 years

D Every 25 years

Correct Answer: C. Every 12 years

EXPLANATION

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj (Allahabad) is held every 12 years when Jupiter enters Aries and the Sun enters Capricorn, according to Hindu calendrical traditions.

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Q.4 Easy General Studies I

Which city in UP is famous for the production of 'Chikankari' embroidery?

A Agra

B Lucknow

C Kanpur

D Meerut

Correct Answer: B. Lucknow

EXPLANATION

Lucknow is renowned worldwide for its 'Chikankari' embroidery, a delicate hand-embroidery technique that has been practiced for centuries.

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Q.5 Easy General Studies I

Which Mughal emperor commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?

A Akbar

B Shah Jahan

C Aurangzeb

D Babar

Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan

EXPLANATION

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, UP, as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the 17th century.

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Q.6 Easy General Studies I

Kanpur is historically significant for which major uprising event during the 1857 Revolt?

A Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

B Nana Sahib's rebellion and the Sepoy Mutiny epicenter

C Khilafat Movement

D Quit India Movement launch

Correct Answer: B. Nana Sahib's rebellion and the Sepoy Mutiny epicenter

EXPLANATION

Kanpur was a major epicenter of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, where Nana Sahib led a significant rebellion against British rule.

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Q.7 Easy General Studies I

The Varanasi silk weaving tradition is also known as which type of silk work?

A Chanderi silk

B Banarasi silk

C Kanchipuram silk

D Tussar silk

Correct Answer: B. Banarasi silk

EXPLANATION

Banarasi silk sarees from Varanasi are renowned worldwide for their intricate gold and silver zari work.

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Q.8 Easy General Studies I

The Banaras Hindu University was founded by which reformer?

A Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

B Madan Mohan Malaviya

C Ram Mohan Roy

D Keshab Chandra Sen

Correct Answer: B. Madan Mohan Malaviya

EXPLANATION

Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the Banaras Hindu University in 1916 in Varanasi, UP.

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Q.9 Easy General Studies I

The Sarnath Buddhist site, though in Varanasi UP, is associated with which event?

A Buddha's birth

B Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment

C Buddha's meditation site

D Buddha's death

Correct Answer: B. Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment

EXPLANATION

Sarnath is where Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakraparivartan) after attaining enlightenment.

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Q.10 Easy General Studies I

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj occurs at what interval?

A Every year

B Every 2 years

C Every 6 years

D Every 12 years

Correct Answer: D. Every 12 years

EXPLANATION

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj is held every 12 years, with Ardh Kumbh held every 6 years.

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