UPPSC (UP) — General Studies I Questions & Answers

Q.1 Hard General Studies I

The Ramnagar Fort, associated with Varanasi's cultural heritage, was constructed by which Maharaja in the 18th century?

A Maharaja Balwant Singh

B Maharaja Chet Singh

C Maharaja Ishwari Singh

D Maharaja Ravi Singh

Correct Answer: A. Maharaja Balwant Singh

EXPLANATION

Ramnagar Fort was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh of Benares in 1750. It stands on the eastern bank of the Ganges and showcases Indo-Mughal architectural style.

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Q.2 Hard General Studies I

The Chikhalwali embroidery tradition is associated with which UP district?

A Lucknow

B Agra

C Barabanki

D Etah

Correct Answer: C. Barabanki

EXPLANATION

Barabanki district is known for its Chikhalwali embroidery, a traditional form of needle work.

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Q.3 Hard General Studies I

Which Sufi saint's tomb (Dargah) in Lucknow attracts devotees from across India?

A Salarjung

B Hazrat Abbas

C Shah Abdul Latif

D Muin-ud-Din Chishti

Correct Answer: B. Hazrat Abbas

EXPLANATION

The Dargah of Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow is a significant Sufi shrine visited by people of various faiths.

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Q.4 Hard General Studies I

Which historical battle between Mughals and Marathas was fought in the region of Uttar Pradesh?

A Battle of Plassey

B Battle of Khajwa

C Battle of Talikota

D Battle of Buxar

Correct Answer: B. Battle of Khajwa

EXPLANATION

The Battle of Khajwa (1659) was fought between Mughal forces and Maratha forces in UP, resulting in a Mughal victory.

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Q.5 Hard General Studies I

The Bahmani Sultanate had territories in which part of present-day UP during medieval times?

A Western UP

B Eastern UP

C Central UP

D Northern UP

Correct Answer: C. Central UP

EXPLANATION

The Bahmani Sultanate's northern territories extended into central UP regions.

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Q.6 Hard General Studies I

Which prehistoric archaeological site in UP is known for Stone Age tools?

A Bhimbetka

B Inamgaon

C Hathnora

D Koldihwa

Correct Answer: D. Koldihwa

EXPLANATION

Koldihwa near Allahabad is known for Neolithic tools and early human habitation.

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Q.7 Hard General Studies I

The Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor, with influence from UP scholarship?

A Shah Jahan

B Muhammad Shah

C Bahadur Shah Zafar

D Jahangir

Correct Answer: B. Muhammad Shah

EXPLANATION

Muhammad Shah commissioned Maharaja Jai Singh II to build Jantar Mantar in 1724.

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Q.8 Hard General Studies I

The Chaukhandi Stupa near Varanasi dates back to which period?

A Mauryan Period

B Shunga Period

C Gupta Period

D Kushan Period

Correct Answer: B. Shunga Period

EXPLANATION

The Chaukhandi Stupa was built during the Shunga period (2nd-1st century BCE) near Varanasi.

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Q.9 Hard General Studies I

Which UP-based mathematician and astronomer authored the 'Sulbasutras' containing early geometric principles?

A Aryabhata

B Bhaskara I

C Authors of Sulbasutras are anonymous Vedic scholars

D Varahamihira

Correct Answer: C. Authors of Sulbasutras are anonymous Vedic scholars

EXPLANATION

The Sulbasutras were authored by anonymous Vedic scholars and contain early geometric and mathematical principles used in Vedic rituals and altar construction.

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Q.10 Hard General Studies I

Which freedom fighter from UP led the Quit India Movement from Lucknow in 1942?

A Lala Lajpat Rai

B Ram Manohar Lohia

C Subhas Chandra Bose

D Jayaprakash Narayan

Correct Answer: B. Ram Manohar Lohia

EXPLANATION

Ram Manohar Lohia, an important freedom fighter from UP, was a prominent leader in the Quit India Movement and later became a significant socialist leader.

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