Uttar Pradesh is a large northern state in the Gangetic plain with Lucknow as the capital. It contains major pilgrimage centres like Varanasi and Ayodhya and has deep Mughal and Nawabi cultural layers alongside UPPCS as a major state exam.
Uttar Pradesh GK Questions with Answers PDF
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Download Now ↓Uttar Pradesh quick facts
| Capital | Lucknow |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 26 January 1950 (Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand separated on 9 November 2000) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi (Urdu as second official language) |
| Public Service Commission | UPPSC |
| Flagship exam | UPPCS (Provincial Civil Services) / RO-ARO / Combined |
Focus your revision on: Ganga-Yamuna doab geography · Mughal and Nawabi history of Lucknow · Pilgrimage centres Varanasi and Ayodhya · UPPCS examination · 2000 separation of Uttarakhand.
Uttar Pradesh GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Lucknow - Which language is the official language of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Hindi - Which Public Service Commission conducts UPPCS exams?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) - Which city on the Ganga is among the oldest living cities in Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Varanasi (Kashi) - Which state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000?
Answer: Uttarakhand - Which monument in Agra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Shah Jahan?
Answer: Taj Mahal - Which river pair forms the fertile doab heartland of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Ganga and Yamuna - Which city is associated with the Nawabi cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Lucknow - Which Buddhist site near Varanasi marks the place of Buddha's first sermon?
Answer: Sarnath - Which city in western Uttar Pradesh lies near the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort?
Answer: Agra
How to prepare for UPPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for UPPCS (Provincial Civil Services) / RO-ARO / Combined. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Uttar Pradesh GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for UPPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for UPPCS (Provincial Civil Services) / RO-ARO / Combined. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Uttar Pradesh GK?
Ganga-Yamuna doab geography; Mughal and Nawabi history of Lucknow; Pilgrimage centres Varanasi and Ayodhya; UPPCS examination; 2000 separation of Uttarakhand.