Q.1
Medium
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' but flows through Uttar Pradesh as well?
A Kosi River
B Gandak River
C Ghaghara River
D Rapti River
Correct Answer:
A. Kosi River Explanation:
The Kosi River, originating in Nepal, is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent floods. It flows through UP before entering Bihar.
Q.2
Medium
In which year did UP become the most populous state in India?
Explanation:
UP became the most populous state in India after the 1981 Census, surpassing Maharashtra.
Q.3
Medium
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between which two organizations?
A INC and Muslim League
B INC and All India Trade Union Congress
C Muslim League and British Government
D INC and Hindu Mahasabha
Correct Answer:
A. INC and Muslim League Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and All-India Muslim League to secure joint demands for constitutional reforms.
Q.4
Medium
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between Robert Clive and which ruler?
A Siraj-ud-Daulah
B Mir Jafar
C Alivardi Khan
D Nawab of Awadh
Correct Answer:
A. Siraj-ud-Daulah Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Robert Clive of the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.
Q.5
Medium
The Revolt of 1857 started in UP at which location?
A Delhi
B Meerut
C Lucknow
D Agra
Correct Answer:
B. Meerut Explanation:
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on May 10, 1857, when sepoys rebelled against the British East India Company.
Q.6
Medium
Which saint was associated with the Bhakti Movement in UP?
A Kabir Das
B Guru Nanak
C Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:
A. Kabir Das Explanation:
Kabir Das (1440-1518) was a prominent saint-poet of the Bhakti Movement who lived and preached in Varanasi, UP.
Q.7
Medium
Which Mughal emperor built Fatehpur Sikri near Agra?
A Babur
B Akbar
C Jahangir
D Shah Jahan
Explanation:
Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory) as his capital from 1571-1585, though he later shifted to Agra.
Q.8
Medium
The Benares Hindu University was founded by which freedom fighter and educationist?
A Keshab Chandra Sen
B Madan Mohan Malaviya
C Ram Mohan Roy
D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:
B. Madan Mohan Malaviya Explanation:
Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the Benares Hindu University (now Banaras Hindu University) in 1916 at Varanasi.
Q.9
Medium
Which national park in UP is known for its tiger reserves?
A Corbett National Park
B Dudhwa National Park
C Chandoli National Park
D Van Vihar National Park
Correct Answer:
A. Corbett National Park Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand (formerly part of UP) is famous for tiger conservation, though Dudhwa NP in UP is also known for wildlife.
Q.10
Medium
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between the Indian National Congress and which political organization?
A Hindu Mahasabha
B All India Muslim League
C Swaraj Party
D Communist Party of India
Correct Answer:
B. All India Muslim League Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League, signed in Lucknow, representing a significant political cooperation.
