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Q.41
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.42
Medium
General Studies I
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Ayodhya during the Mauryan period?
AKosala
BMagadha
CVatsa
DKuru
Correct Answer:
A. KosalaExplanation:
Kosala was an ancient kingdom with Ayodhya as its capital, mentioned in Buddhist and Hindu texts.
Q.43
Hard
General Studies I
The Chaukhandi Stupa near Varanasi dates back to which period?
AMauryan Period
BShunga Period
CGupta Period
DKushan Period
Correct Answer:
B. Shunga PeriodExplanation:
The Chaukhandi Stupa was built during the Shunga period (2nd-1st century BCE) near Varanasi.
Q.44
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.45
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.46
Medium
General Studies I
Which Nawab of Awadh is known for his architectural contributions including the Hussainabad Imambara?
AMuhammad Ali Shah
BNasir-ud-Din Haider
CSafdar Jang
DWajid Ali Shah
Correct Answer:
A. Muhammad Ali ShahExplanation:
Muhammad Ali Shah, the ninth Nawab of Awadh, built the Hussainabad Imambara in 1837.
Q.47
Medium
General Studies I
The Gomti River, a major tributary, joins the Ganges at which city?
ALucknow
BVaranasi
CKanpur
DAllahabad
Correct Answer:
B. VaranasiExplanation:
The Gomti River merges with the Ganges at Varanasi, forming an important confluence.
Q.48
Medium
General Studies I
Which historical fort in UP served as the last refuge for the 1857 rebels?
AAgra Fort
BJhansi Fort
CGwalior Fort
DLucknow Residency
Correct Answer:
B. Jhansi FortExplanation:
Jhansi Fort, though technically in MP, was significant; Lucknow Residency was the notable UP location of 1857 conflict.
Q.49
Medium
General Studies I
The terracotta art tradition of UP is primarily associated with which city?
AMathura
BKhurja
CEtawah
DAligarh
Correct Answer:
B. KhurjaExplanation:
Khurja in Bulandshahr district is famous for its traditional terracotta pottery.
Q.50
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.
