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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in UP is also known as the Jewel of India?
A Agra Fort
B Taj Mahal
C Fatehpur Sikri
D Varanasi
Correct Answer:  B. Taj Mahal
EXPLANATION

The Taj Mahal in Agra is often referred to as the 'Jewel of India' and is one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Q.92 Medium General Studies I
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between Robert Clive and which ruler?
A Siraj-ud-Daulah
B Mir Jafar
C Alivardi Khan
D Nawab of Awadh
Correct Answer:  A. Siraj-ud-Daulah
EXPLANATION

The Battle of Plassey was fought between Robert Clive of the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.

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Which is the longest river flowing through Uttar Pradesh?
A Yamuna
B Ganga
C Gomti
D Betwa
Correct Answer:  B. Ganga
EXPLANATION

The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river flowing through UP, spanning a significant length across the state.

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The Chaurassi Gumbad is located in which district of UP?
A Jaunpur
B Agra
C Lucknow
D Varanasi
Correct Answer:  A. Jaunpur
EXPLANATION

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

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What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
A Varanasi
B Agra
C Lucknow
D Kanpur
Correct Answer:  C. Lucknow
EXPLANATION

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and the largest city in the state by population.

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Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
A Akbar
B Shah Jahan
C Aurangzeb
D Bahadur Shah Zafar
Correct Answer:  D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
EXPLANATION

Bara Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Lucknow, not a Mughal emperor. However, it represents the Mughal architectural influence in Lucknow during late Mughal period.

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Q.97 Medium General Studies I
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between which two organizations?
A INC and Muslim League
B INC and All India Trade Union Congress
C Muslim League and British Government
D INC and Hindu Mahasabha
Correct Answer:  A. INC and Muslim League
EXPLANATION

The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and All-India Muslim League to secure joint demands for constitutional reforms.

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Q.98 Medium General Studies I
In which year did UP become the most populous state in India?
A 1971
B 1981
C 1991
D 2001
Correct Answer:  B. 1981
EXPLANATION

UP became the most populous state in India after the 1981 Census, surpassing Maharashtra.

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Uttar Pradesh shares its border with how many states?
A 8 states
B 9 states
C 10 states
D 7 states
Correct Answer:  A. 8 states
EXPLANATION

UP shares borders with 8 states: Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand.

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Q.100 Medium General Studies I
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' but flows through Uttar Pradesh as well?
A Kosi River
B Gandak River
C Ghaghara River
D Rapti River
Correct Answer:  A. Kosi River
EXPLANATION

The Kosi River, originating in Nepal, is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent floods. It flows through UP before entering Bihar.

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