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Q.51 Easy General Studies I

Which UP-based saint and philosopher is known for the Bhakti movement?

A Kabir Das

B Ravidas

C Tulsi Das

D All of the above

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

EXPLANATION

Kabir Das (Varanasi), Ravidas (Benares), and Tulsi Das (Chitrakoot) all were UP-based Bhakti saints.

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Q.52 Medium General Studies I

The terracotta art tradition of UP is primarily associated with which city?

A Mathura

B Khurja

C Etawah

D Aligarh

Correct Answer: B. Khurja

EXPLANATION

Khurja in Bulandshahr district is famous for its traditional terracotta pottery.

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Q.53 Medium General Studies I

Which historical fort in UP served as the last refuge for the 1857 rebels?

A Agra Fort

B Jhansi Fort

C Gwalior Fort

D Lucknow Residency

Correct Answer: B. Jhansi Fort

EXPLANATION

Jhansi Fort, though technically in MP, was significant; Lucknow Residency was the notable UP location of 1857 conflict.

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Q.54 Medium General Studies I

The Gomti River, a major tributary, joins the Ganges at which city?

A Lucknow

B Varanasi

C Kanpur

D Allahabad

Correct Answer: B. Varanasi

EXPLANATION

The Gomti River merges with the Ganges at Varanasi, forming an important confluence.

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Q.55 Medium General Studies I

Which Nawab of Awadh is known for his architectural contributions including the Hussainabad Imambara?

A Muhammad Ali Shah

B Nasir-ud-Din Haider

C Safdar Jang

D Wajid Ali Shah

Correct Answer: A. Muhammad Ali Shah

EXPLANATION

Muhammad Ali Shah, the ninth Nawab of Awadh, built the Hussainabad Imambara in 1837.

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Q.56 Easy General Studies I

The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (Prayagraj) is held at which interval?

A Every 2 years

B Every 6 years

C Every 12 years

D Every 144 years

Correct Answer: C. Every 12 years

EXPLANATION

The Kumbh Mela is held at 12-year intervals at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

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Q.57 Easy General Studies I

Which district in UP is famous for brassware and metalwork?

A Moradabad

B Kanpur

C Agra

D Meerut

Correct Answer: A. Moradabad

EXPLANATION

Moradabad is renowned as the 'City of Brass' in UP, famous for its brass and metalware industry.

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Q.58 Hard General Studies I

The Chaukhandi Stupa near Varanasi dates back to which period?

A Mauryan Period

B Shunga Period

C Gupta Period

D Kushan Period

Correct Answer: B. Shunga Period

EXPLANATION

The Chaukhandi Stupa was built during the Shunga period (2nd-1st century BCE) near Varanasi.

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Q.59 Medium General Studies I

Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Ayodhya during the Mauryan period?

A Kosala

B Magadha

C Vatsa

D Kuru

Correct Answer: A. Kosala

EXPLANATION

Kosala was an ancient kingdom with Ayodhya as its capital, mentioned in Buddhist and Hindu texts.

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Q.60 Easy General Studies I

The Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi is situated on the banks of which river?

A Yamuna River

B Ganges River

C Gomti River

D Sai River

Correct Answer: B. Ganges River

EXPLANATION

Ramnagar Fort is located on the eastern bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi.

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