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Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for the production of brass handicrafts?
A
Moradabad
B
Varanasi
C
Agra
D
Bareilly
Correct Answer:
A. Moradabad
EXPLANATION
Moradabad is famous worldwide for its brass handicrafts industry and is known as the 'Brass City of India'.
In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) established?
A
1974
B
1976
C
1978
D
1980
EXPLANATION
UPSSSC was established in 1976 to conduct examinations for recruitment to various subordinate services in UP.
Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganges and flows through Uttar Pradesh?
A
Yamuna River
B
Gomti River
C
Rapti River
D
Tons River
Correct Answer:
A. Yamuna River
EXPLANATION
The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganges, flowing through UP and joining the Ganges at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two entities?
A
Congress and Muslim League
B
Congress and British
C
Muslim League and British
D
Congress and Princes
Correct Answer:
A. Congress and Muslim League
EXPLANATION
The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916.
Which ancient text associated with UP scholars describes Vedic mathematics?
A
Sulbasutras
B
Vedangas
C
Puranas
D
Upanishads
Correct Answer:
A. Sulbasutras
EXPLANATION
Sulbasutras are ancient texts dealing with geometry and mathematics related to Vedic rituals.
The Bahmani Sultanate had territories in which part of present-day UP during medieval times?
A
Western UP
B
Eastern UP
C
Central UP
D
Northern UP
Correct Answer:
C. Central UP
EXPLANATION
The Bahmani Sultanate's northern territories extended into central UP regions.
Which prehistoric archaeological site in UP is known for Stone Age tools?
A
Bhimbetka
B
Inamgaon
C
Hathnora
D
Koldihwa
Correct Answer:
D. Koldihwa
EXPLANATION
Koldihwa near Allahabad is known for Neolithic tools and early human habitation.
The Awadhi cuisine tradition originated from which city in UP?
A
Lucknow
B
Varanasi
C
Kanpur
D
Agra
Correct Answer:
A. Lucknow
EXPLANATION
Lucknow is the cultural heart of Awadh and is famous for Awadhi cuisine, including biryani and kebabs.
Which district in UP is known for diamond mining and trading?
A
Panna
B
Mirzapur
C
Banda
D
Lalitpur
EXPLANATION
Panna district in UP is famous for diamond reserves and mining operations.
The Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor, with influence from UP scholarship?
A
Shah Jahan
B
Muhammad Shah
C
Bahadur Shah Zafar
D
Jahangir
Correct Answer:
B. Muhammad Shah
EXPLANATION
Muhammad Shah commissioned Maharaja Jai Singh II to build Jantar Mantar in 1724.
