Showing 11–20 of 30 questions
Q.11
Easy
General Studies I
The Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi is situated on the banks of which river?
AYamuna River
BGanges River
CGomti River
DSai River
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges RiverExplanation:
Ramnagar Fort is located on the eastern bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi.
Q.12
Easy
General Studies I
Which district in UP is famous for brassware and metalwork?
AMoradabad
BKanpur
CAgra
DMeerut
Correct Answer:
A. MoradabadExplanation:
Moradabad is renowned as the 'City of Brass' in UP, famous for its brass and metalware industry.
Q.13
Easy
General Studies I
The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (Prayagraj) is held at which interval?
AEvery 2 years
BEvery 6 years
CEvery 12 years
DEvery 144 years
Correct Answer:
C. Every 12 yearsExplanation:
The Kumbh Mela is held at 12-year intervals at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
Q.14
Easy
General Studies I
Which UP-based saint and philosopher is known for the Bhakti movement?
AKabir Das
BRavidas
CTulsi Das
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the aboveExplanation:
Kabir Das (Varanasi), Ravidas (Benares), and Tulsi Das (Chitrakoot) all were UP-based Bhakti saints.
Q.15
Easy
General Studies I
The Awadhi cuisine tradition originated from which city in UP?
ALucknow
BVaranasi
CKanpur
DAgra
Correct Answer:
A. LucknowExplanation:
Lucknow is the cultural heart of Awadh and is famous for Awadhi cuisine, including biryani and kebabs.
Q.16
Easy
General Studies I
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two entities?
ACongress and Muslim League
BCongress and British
CMuslim League and British
DCongress and Princes
Correct Answer:
A. Congress and Muslim LeagueExplanation:
The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916.
Q.17
Easy
General Studies I
Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganges and flows through Uttar Pradesh?
AYamuna River
BGomti River
CRapti River
DTons River
Correct Answer:
A. Yamuna RiverExplanation:
The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganges, flowing through UP and joining the Ganges at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Q.18
Easy
General Studies I
In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) established?
Explanation:
UPSSSC was established in 1976 to conduct examinations for recruitment to various subordinate services in UP.
Q.19
Easy
General Studies I
Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for the production of brass handicrafts?
AMoradabad
BVaranasi
CAgra
DBareilly
Correct Answer:
A. MoradabadExplanation:
Moradabad is famous worldwide for its brass handicrafts industry and is known as the 'Brass City of India'.
Q.20
Easy
General Studies I
What is the primary occupation in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh?
AFishing
BAgriculture
CMining
DSericulture
Correct Answer:
B. AgricultureExplanation:
Agriculture is the primary occupation in rural UP, with wheat, rice, and sugarcane being major crops.
