Q.21
Medium
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum in Varanasi houses artifacts from which historical period?
A Mauryan and Buddhist periods
B Mughal period only
C Medieval Hindu kingdoms
D British colonial period
Correct Answer:
A. Mauryan and Buddhist periods Explanation:
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum contains significant artifacts from the Mauryan period and Buddhist era, including the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka and Buddhist sculptures.
Q.22
Medium
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' but also flows through UP?
A Kosi River
B Ganges River
C Yamuna River
D Gomti River
Correct Answer:
A. Kosi River Explanation:
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.
Q.23
Medium
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Ayodhya during the Mauryan period?
A Kosala
B Magadha
C Vatsa
D Kuru
Correct Answer:
A. Kosala Explanation:
Kosala was an ancient kingdom with Ayodhya as its capital, mentioned in Buddhist and Hindu texts.
Q.24
Medium
Which Nawab of Awadh is known for his architectural contributions including the Hussainabad Imambara?
A Muhammad Ali Shah
B Nasir-ud-Din Haider
C Safdar Jang
D Wajid Ali Shah
Correct Answer:
A. Muhammad Ali Shah Explanation:
Muhammad Ali Shah, the ninth Nawab of Awadh, built the Hussainabad Imambara in 1837.
Q.25
Medium
The Gomti River, a major tributary, joins the Ganges at which city?
A Lucknow
B Varanasi
C Kanpur
D Allahabad
Correct Answer:
B. Varanasi Explanation:
The Gomti River merges with the Ganges at Varanasi, forming an important confluence.
Q.26
Medium
Which historical fort in UP served as the last refuge for the 1857 rebels?
A Agra Fort
B Jhansi Fort
C Gwalior Fort
D Lucknow Residency
Correct Answer:
B. Jhansi Fort Explanation:
Jhansi Fort, though technically in MP, was significant; Lucknow Residency was the notable UP location of 1857 conflict.
Q.27
Medium
The terracotta art tradition of UP is primarily associated with which city?
A Mathura
B Khurja
C Etawah
D Aligarh
Correct Answer:
B. Khurja Explanation:
Khurja in Bulandshahr district is famous for its traditional terracotta pottery.
Q.28
Medium
Which district in UP is known for diamond mining and trading?
A Panna
B Mirzapur
C Banda
D Lalitpur
Explanation:
Panna district in UP is famous for diamond reserves and mining operations.
Q.29
Medium
Which ancient text associated with UP scholars describes Vedic mathematics?
A Sulbasutras
B Vedangas
C Puranas
D Upanishads
Correct Answer:
A. Sulbasutras Explanation:
Sulbasutras are ancient texts dealing with geometry and mathematics related to Vedic rituals.
Q.30
Medium
The Gomti River, an important tributary of Ganges, originates from which region?
A Himalayas near Uttarkashi
B Pilibhit district of UP
C Shivaliks near Nainital
D Western ghats of MP
Correct Answer:
C. Shivaliks near Nainital Explanation:
The Gomti River originates from the Shivalik range near Nainital and flows through UP, particularly through Lucknow.
