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Uttar Pradesh — State GK Questions & Practice

Practise 32 Uttar Pradesh questions from State GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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1. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, contributing significantly to which parliamentary body's seat allocation?

  1. ALok Sabha
  2. BRajya Sabha only
  3. CState Legislative Council only
  4. DNone of the above
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Answer: A

As India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh sends the largest number of members to the Lok Sabha.

2. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. ATaj Mahal
  2. BRed Fort
  3. CFatehpur Sikri
  4. DAgra Fort
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Answer: A

The Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

3. Which ancient city, one of Hinduism's holiest, is located on the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. AVaranasi
  2. BPrayagraj
  3. CMathura
  4. DAyodhya
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Answer: A

Varanasi (Banaras), on the banks of the Ganga, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities and holiest sites in Hinduism.

4. Which city in Uttar Pradesh, at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, hosts the Kumbh Mela?

  1. APrayagraj
  2. BVaranasi
  3. CMathura
  4. DAyodhya
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Answer: A

Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) hosts the grand Kumbh Mela at the sacred confluence (Sangam) of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.

5. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site near Agra was built by Emperor Akbar as a fortified ancient city?

  1. AFatehpur Sikri
  2. BTaj Mahal
  3. CAgra Fort
  4. DSikandra
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Answer: A

Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Mughal architectural grandeur.

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