Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge (UP GK) is a crucial section for exams like UPSSSC Lower PCS and other state-level exams. It covers a wide range of topics including history, geography, culture, polity, and current affairs of the state. A strong command over UP GK can significantly boost your overall score and improve your chances of selection.
UP GK Questions Free PDF
To help you prepare effectively, we are providing a free UP GK PDF specially designed for UPSSSC Lower PCS and other state exams. This PDF includes a comprehensive collection of questions covering all important topics of Uttar Pradesh in an exam-oriented format.
What’s included in the PDF:
- Exam-focused content for UPSSSC, PCS, Police, and other exams
- 200+ MCQs covering complete UP GK syllabus
- Chapter-wise questions (History, Geography, Polity, Culture, etc.)
- Detailed explanations for better understanding
- Important facts and one-liners for revision
UP GK Questions Live Quiz
Along with the PDF, we have also provided a free live quiz of 60 questions. Below are 60 carefully selected questions that will help candidates practice and evaluate their preparation.
Q1. Which country shares an international border with UP to the north?
Q2. What is the secondary official language of Uttar Pradesh?
Q3. Which district has the highest literacy rate in UP?
Q4. Which soil type covers the largest part of Uttar Pradesh?
Q5. Which city is known as the ‘Manchester of North India’?
Q6. What is the primary cash crop of Uttar Pradesh?
Q7. Which district has the lowest literacy rate in UP?
Q8. Which Mughal Emperor built Fatehpur Sikri?
Q9. Where did Lord Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Q10. What is the population density of UP?
Q11. Which city is famous for its glass industry and bangles?
Q12. When did the 1857 Revolt begin in Meerut?
Q13. Which river is also known as “Saryu”?
Q14. Which city is known as the “City of Nawabs”?
Q15. Which district has the highest population in UP?
Q16. What is the state sport of Uttar Pradesh?
Q17. Which is the state tree of Uttar Pradesh?
Q18. Which city is famous for Chikan Kari embroidery?
Q19. Which district is the leading producer of Amla?
Q20. Which city is known for perfumes (Itar)?
Q21. Which district has the lowest population density?
Q22. Which dam is built on the Betwa River?
Q23. Which city is known as “Suhaag Nagari”?
Q24. Which district is the largest in area in UP?
Q25. Which is the main source of irrigation in UP?
Q26. Which revolutionary led the revolt in Kanpur (1857)?
Q27. Which place is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati?
Q28. Which mineral is found in Mirzapur and Banda?
Q29. Which city is the “Brass City” of UP?
Q30. Which district is the center of the Tharu tribe?
Quiz Summary
Q1. Which district is known as the center of the Tharu tribe in Uttar Pradesh?
Q2. Which city is known as the “Brass City” of Uttar Pradesh?
Q3. The main source of irrigation in Uttar Pradesh is?
Q4. Which river is also known as Saryu?
Q5. Who led the 1857 revolt in Kanpur?
Q6. Where did Lord Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Q7. Which Mughal Emperor built Fatehpur Sikri?
Q8. What is the population density of Uttar Pradesh?
Q9. Which district has the highest literacy rate in UP?
Q10. Which soil type dominates Uttar Pradesh?
Q11. Which city is famous for Chikan Kari embroidery?
Q12. Which district has the lowest literacy rate in UP?
Q13. Which city is known as the City of Nawabs?
Q14. What is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh?
Q15. Which flower is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh?
Q16. Which district is the largest in area in UP?
Q17. When did the 1857 Revolt begin in Meerut?
Q18. Which city is known for perfume (Itar) industry?
Q19. Which city is called Suhaag Nagari?
Q20. Which district has the highest population in UP?
Q21. Which is the state sport of Uttar Pradesh?
Q22. Which district has the lowest population density in UP?
Q23. Which city is known as Manchester of North India?
Q24. Which dam is built on Betwa River?
Q25. Which mineral is found in Mirzapur and Banda?
Q26. Which district produces maximum Amla?
Q27. Which is the secondary official language of UP?
Q28. Which district is known for glass industry?
Q29. Which place is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati?
Q30. What is the state tree of Uttar Pradesh?
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