Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Muzaffarnagar district in western UP is one of the largest sugarcane-producing regions in India, with numerous sugar mills and distilleries contributing significantly to the state's economy.
The Betwa River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh and flows through UP before joining the Yamuna near Hamirpur. It is a significant tributary of the Yamuna.
The Bahmani Sultanate was established in 1347 with Gulbarga (modern Kalaburagi) as its first capital. It was later shifted to Bidar in 1424 by Ahmad Shah Bahmani.
# Literary Figures of Hindi Literature - Father of Hindi Poetry
This question tests knowledge of major Hindi literary figures and their regional origins and contributions.
Step 1: Identify the Title and Honorific
Bharatendu Harishchandra is specifically credited with the title "Father of Hindi Poetry" (Hinди काव्य का जनक) for revolutionizing Hindi literature during the 19th century.
Step 2: Verify Regional Connection
Bharatendu Harishchandra was born and worked in Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, where he established the Bharatendu Mandal and promoted Hindi as a literary language during the colonial period.
Additional Context on Other Options:
- Kabir Das (1398-1518) belonged to Varanasi region but is known as a saint-poet, not specifically titled "Father of Hindi Poetry"
- Surdas (1478-1580) was associated with Braj region and is famous for devotional poetry
- Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was a Persian-Urdu poet, not a Hindi poetry pioneer
Final Answer: (B) Bharatendu Harishchandra — He modernized Hindi literature, established printing presses, and is universally recognized as the "Father of Hindi Poetry" in the Varanasi region.
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's dargah in Ajmer influenced the spread of Chishti Sufi order across North India, including UP, promoting syncretism.
AIIMS Rishikesh, established in Uttarakhand (formerly UP region), serves as a premier medical institution in North India.
Nalanda Mahavihara was one of the world's oldest universities, attracting scholars from UP and across Asia for Buddhist studies.
Sonbhadra district in eastern UP has significant forest reserves and the highest forest cover percentage in the state.
Sultanpur National Park, located in Kaimganj, Hardoi district, is a ramsar wetland site crucial for migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity.
The Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, shared by UP, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, is a critical habitat for gharials and mugger crocodiles.
