Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' but also flows through UP?

The correct answer is A: Kosi River. The Kosi River is historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent floods, though it originates in Nepal and flows through Bihar primarily.

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two entities?

The correct answer is A: Congress and Muslim League. The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916.

The Roohi Afza drink, a cultural icon of UP, originated during which period?

The correct answer is C: Early 20th century. Roohi Afza was created in the early 20th century and is deeply associated with Indian (especially UP) Ramadan culture.

Which district in UP is famous for brassware and metalwork?

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

The Ramakrishna Mission was established by which prominent social reformer associated with Uttar Pradesh?

The correct answer is C: Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, established the Ramakrishna Mission and had significant connections with spiritual and social work in India.

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General Studies I

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Q.11 Hard General Studies I

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

A Tughlaq Dynasty

B Delhi Sultanate

C Mughal Empire

D Slave Dynasty

Correct Answer: B. Delhi Sultanate

EXPLANATION

The Qutub Minar was begun by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who also controlled territories in UP.

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Q.12 Hard General Studies I

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

A Kosala

B Magadha

C Kashi

D Vatsa

Correct Answer: A. Kosala

EXPLANATION

Awadh (Oudh) corresponds to the ancient kingdom of Kosala mentioned in Vedic texts and Buddhist literature.

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Q.13 Hard General Studies I

Which district of UP has the highest population density?

A Lucknow

B Kanpur

C Ghaziabad

D Gautam Buddh Nagar

Correct Answer: C. Ghaziabad

EXPLANATION

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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Q.14 Hard General Studies I

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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Q.15 Hard General Studies I

Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?

A Akbar

B Shah Jahan

C Aurangzeb

D Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula

Correct Answer: D. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula

EXPLANATION

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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