General Studies I
Q.11
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.12
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.13
Easy
The Gomti River is a tributary of which major river?
A Brahmaputra
B Ganga
C Narmada
D Chambal
Explanation:
The Gomti River is a tributary of the Ganga River, flowing through Lucknow and other parts of UP.
Q.14
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.15
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.16
Hard
Which district of UP has the highest population density?
A Lucknow
B Kanpur
C Ghaziabad
D Gautam Buddh Nagar
Correct Answer:
C. Ghaziabad Explanation:
Ghaziabad, located near Delhi, has the highest population density among UP districts due to rapid urbanization and proximity to the national capital.
Q.17
Hard
The Awadh region of UP was historically known by which other name?
A Kosala
B Magadha
C Kashi
D Vatsa
Correct Answer:
A. Kosala Explanation:
Awadh (Oudh) corresponds to the ancient kingdom of Kosala mentioned in Vedic texts and Buddhist literature.
Q.18
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.19
Hard
The Qutub Minar, though located in Delhi, was built during the rule of which sultanate that also controlled parts of UP?
A Tughlaq Dynasty
B Delhi Sultanate
C Mughal Empire
D Slave Dynasty
Correct Answer:
D. Slave Dynasty Explanation:
The Qutub Minar was begun by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who also controlled territories in UP.
Q.20
Easy
Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its textile industry?
A Kanpur
B Varanasi
C Agra
D Lucknow
Correct Answer:
A. Kanpur Explanation:
Kanpur is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' because of its well-developed textile and leather industries established during British rule.
