Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
AAkbar
BShah Jahan
CAurangzeb
DBahadur Shah Zafar
Correct Answer: D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation:
Bara Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Lucknow, not a Mughal emperor. However, it represents the Mughal architectural influence in Lucknow during late Mughal period.
Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar near Agra, was abandoned after how many years?
A5 years
B10 years
C14 years
D20 years
Correct Answer: C. 14 years
Explanation:
Fatehpur Sikri, built between 1571-1585, was abandoned around 1585-1587 due to water scarcity and other administrative reasons, lasting approximately 14 years as the capital.
Which freedom fighter from UP led the Quit India Movement from Lucknow in 1942?
ALala Lajpat Rai
BRam Manohar Lohia
CSubhas Chandra Bose
DJayaprakash Narayan
Correct Answer: B. Ram Manohar Lohia
Explanation:
Ram Manohar Lohia, an important freedom fighter from UP, was a prominent leader in the Quit India Movement and later became a significant socialist leader.
Which UP-based mathematician and astronomer authored the 'Sulbasutras' containing early geometric principles?
AAryabhata
BBhaskara I
CAuthors of Sulbasutras are anonymous Vedic scholars
DVarahamihira
Correct Answer: C. Authors of Sulbasutras are anonymous Vedic scholars
Explanation:
The Sulbasutras were authored by anonymous Vedic scholars and contain early geometric and mathematical principles used in Vedic rituals and altar construction.