Kanpur is historically significant for which major uprising event during the 1857 Revolt?
A
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
B
Nana Sahib's rebellion and the Sepoy Mutiny epicenter
C
Khilafat Movement
D
Quit India Movement launch
Correct Answer:
B. Nana Sahib's rebellion and the Sepoy Mutiny epicenter
Kanpur was a major epicenter of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, where Nana Sahib led a significant rebellion against British rule.
In which year did the Lucknow Pact get signed between Congress and Muslim League?
A
1914
B
1916
C
1918
D
1920
The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League to coordinate their efforts in the freedom struggle.
The Gomti River, a significant tributary of the Ganges, originates from which district of UP?
A
Shahjahanpur
B
Lucknow
C
Kanpur
D
Varanasi
Correct Answer:
A. Shahjahanpur
The Gomti River originates from the Fulhaar Lake in Shahjahanpur district of UP and flows through Lucknow before merging with the Ganges at Varanasi.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' but flows through UP before entering West Bengal?
A
Kosi River
B
Brahmaputra River
C
Mahananda River
D
Teesta River
Correct Answer:
A. Kosi River
The Kosi River, originating in the Himalayas, flows through Bihar and UP before entering West Bengal. It is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent devastating floods.
The Varanasi silk weaving tradition is also known as which type of silk work?
A
Chanderi silk
B
Banarasi silk
C
Kanchipuram silk
D
Tussar silk
Correct Answer:
B. Banarasi silk
Banarasi silk sarees from Varanasi are renowned worldwide for their intricate gold and silver zari work.
Which city in UP serves as the primary cotton trading center?
A
Kanpur
B
Bareilly
C
Meerut
D
Moradabad
Correct Answer:
A. Kanpur
Kanpur is historically known as a major cotton trading and textile manufacturing center in India.
The Chikhalwali embroidery tradition is associated with which UP district?
A
Lucknow
B
Agra
C
Barabanki
D
Etah
Correct Answer:
C. Barabanki
Barabanki district is known for its Chikhalwali embroidery, a traditional form of needle work.
Which Sufi saint's tomb (Dargah) in Lucknow attracts devotees from across India?
A
Salarjung
B
Hazrat Abbas
C
Shah Abdul Latif
D
Muin-ud-Din Chishti
Correct Answer:
B. Hazrat Abbas
The Dargah of Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow is a significant Sufi shrine visited by people of various faiths.
The Banaras Hindu University was founded by which reformer?
A
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
B
Madan Mohan Malaviya
C
Ram Mohan Roy
D
Keshab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer:
B. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the Banaras Hindu University in 1916 in Varanasi, UP.
Which UP-based museum houses artifacts related to Indian independence struggle?
A
Lucknow Museum
B
National Museum Delhi
C
Allahabad Museum
D
Sarnath Museum
Correct Answer:
C. Allahabad Museum
The Allahabad Museum (now Prayagraj Museum) has extensive collections related to the independence struggle and Nehru family.
