UPPSC (UP) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?

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Correct answer: D. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula — The Bara Imambara was not built by a Mughal emperor; it was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, the Fourth Nawab of Awadh, in 1784.

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A. Akbar

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B. Shah Jahan

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C. Aurangzeb

Question 2

The Chaurassi Gumbad is located in which district of UP?

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Correct answer: A. Jaunpur — Chauraschi Gumbad (84 domes) is a historical structure located in Jaunpur district, built during the Sharqi dynasty period.

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B. Agra

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C. Lucknow

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D. Varanasi

Question 3

Which district of UP has the highest population density?

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Correct answer: C. Ghaziabad — Ghaziabad, located near Delhi, has the highest population density among UP districts due to rapid urbanization and proximity to the national capital.

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A. Lucknow

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B. Kanpur

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D. Gautam Buddh Nagar

Question 4

The Awadh region of UP was historically known by which other name?

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Correct answer: A. Kosala — Awadh (Oudh) corresponds to the ancient kingdom of Kosala mentioned in Vedic texts and Buddhist literature.

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B. Magadha

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C. Kashi

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D. Vatsa

Question 5

The Qutub Minar, though located in Delhi, was built during the rule of which sultanate that also controlled parts of UP?

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Correct answer: B. Delhi Sultanate — The Qutub Minar was begun by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who also controlled territories in UP.

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A. Tughlaq Dynasty

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C. Mughal Empire

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D. Slave Dynasty

Question 6

Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar near Agra, was abandoned after how many years?

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Correct answer: C. 14 years — Fatehpur Sikri, built between 1571-1585, was abandoned around 1585-1587 due to water scarcity and other administrative reasons, lasting approximately 14 years as the capital.

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A. 5 years

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B. 10 years

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D. 20 years

Question 7

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

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Correct answer: B. Ram Manohar Lohia — 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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A. Lala Lajpat Rai

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C. Subhas Chandra Bose

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D. Jayaprakash Narayan

Question 8

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

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Correct answer: C. Authors of Sulbasutras are anonymous Vedic scholars — 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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A. Aryabhata

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B. Bhaskara I

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D. Varahamihira

UPPSC (UP) - MCQ Practice Questions