Uttar Pradesh shares its border with how many states?
Answer: A
UP shares borders with 8 states: Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand.
Q.2Easy
What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: C
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and the largest city in the state by population.
Q.3Easy
Which is the longest river flowing through Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: B
The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river flowing through UP, spanning a significant length across the state.
Q.4Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in UP is also known as the Jewel of India?
Answer: B
The Taj Mahal in Agra is often referred to as the 'Jewel of India' and is one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Q.5Easy
The Gomti River is a tributary of which major river?
Answer: B
The Gomti River is a tributary of the Ganga River, flowing through Lucknow and other parts of UP.
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Q.6Easy
Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its textile industry?
Answer: A
Kanpur is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' because of its well-developed textile and leather industries established during British rule.
Q.7Easy
Which river forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
Answer: B
The Ganges River forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for a significant portion of its course through northern India.
Q.8Easy
Which district in UP is famous for the Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings?
Answer: B
Allahabad (now Prayagraj) is the primary site of the Kumbh Mela, held at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, attracting millions of pilgrims.
Q.9Easy
Which historical city in UP was the capital of the Awadh region during the Nawabi period?
Answer: B
Lucknow was the capital of the Awadh (Oudh) region and served as the seat of the Nawabs, developing into a major cultural and administrative center during the 18th-19th centuries.
Q.10Easy
The Varanasi Silk Weaving industry produces which type of fabric known internationally?
Answer: A
Varanasi is world-famous for producing Banarasi Sarees, known for their exquisite gold and silver zari work, intricate designs, and fine silk fabric.
Q.11Easy
The Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi is situated on the banks of which river?
Answer: B
Ramnagar Fort is located on the eastern bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi.
Q.12Easy
Which district in UP is famous for brassware and metalwork?
Answer: A
Moradabad is renowned as the 'City of Brass' in UP, famous for its brass and metalware industry.
Q.13Easy
The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (Prayagraj) is held at which interval?
Answer: C
The Kumbh Mela is held at 12-year intervals at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
Q.14Easy
Which UP-based saint and philosopher is known for the Bhakti movement?
Answer: D
Kabir Das (Varanasi), Ravidas (Benares), and Tulsi Das (Chitrakoot) all were UP-based Bhakti saints.
Q.15Easy
The Awadhi cuisine tradition originated from which city in UP?
Answer: A
Lucknow is the cultural heart of Awadh and is famous for Awadhi cuisine, including biryani and kebabs.
Q.16Easy
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two entities?
Answer: A
The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916.
Q.17Easy
Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganges and flows through Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: A
The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganges, flowing through UP and joining the Ganges at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Q.18Easy
In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) established?
Answer: B
UPSSSC was established in 1976 to conduct examinations for recruitment to various subordinate services in UP.
Q.19Easy
Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for the production of brass handicrafts?
Answer: A
Moradabad is famous worldwide for its brass handicrafts industry and is known as the 'Brass City of India'.
Q.20Easy
What is the primary occupation in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: B
Agriculture is the primary occupation in rural UP, with wheat, rice, and sugarcane being major crops.
