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in General Studies I
Q.51
Hard
General Studies I
The Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor, with influence from UP scholarship?
AShah Jahan
BMuhammad Shah
CBahadur Shah Zafar
DJahangir
Correct Answer:
B. Muhammad ShahExplanation:
Muhammad Shah commissioned Maharaja Jai Singh II to build Jantar Mantar in 1724.
Q.52
Medium
General Studies I
Which district in UP is known for diamond mining and trading?
APanna
BMirzapur
CBanda
DLalitpur
Explanation:
Panna district in UP is famous for diamond reserves and mining operations.
Q.53
Easy
General Studies I
The Awadhi cuisine tradition originated from which city in UP?
ALucknow
BVaranasi
CKanpur
DAgra
Correct Answer:
A. LucknowExplanation:
Lucknow is the cultural heart of Awadh and is famous for Awadhi cuisine, including biryani and kebabs.
Q.54
Hard
General Studies I
Which prehistoric archaeological site in UP is known for Stone Age tools?
ABhimbetka
BInamgaon
CHathnora
DKoldihwa
Correct Answer:
D. KoldihwaExplanation:
Koldihwa near Allahabad is known for Neolithic tools and early human habitation.
Q.55
Hard
General Studies I
The Bahmani Sultanate had territories in which part of present-day UP during medieval times?
AWestern UP
BEastern UP
CCentral UP
DNorthern UP
Correct Answer:
C. Central UPExplanation:
The Bahmani Sultanate's northern territories extended into central UP regions.
Q.56
Medium
General Studies I
Which ancient text associated with UP scholars describes Vedic mathematics?
ASulbasutras
BVedangas
CPuranas
DUpanishads
Correct Answer:
A. SulbasutrasExplanation:
Sulbasutras are ancient texts dealing with geometry and mathematics related to Vedic rituals.
Q.57
Easy
General Studies I
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two entities?
ACongress and Muslim League
BCongress and British
CMuslim League and British
DCongress and Princes
Correct Answer:
A. Congress and Muslim LeagueExplanation:
The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916.
Q.58
Easy
General Studies I
Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganges and flows through Uttar Pradesh?
AYamuna River
BGomti River
CRapti River
DTons River
Correct Answer:
A. Yamuna RiverExplanation:
The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganges, flowing through UP and joining the Ganges at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Q.59
Easy
General Studies I
In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) established?
Explanation:
UPSSSC was established in 1976 to conduct examinations for recruitment to various subordinate services in UP.
Q.60
Easy
General Studies I
Which district in Uttar Pradesh is known for the production of brass handicrafts?
AMoradabad
BVaranasi
CAgra
DBareilly
Correct Answer:
A. MoradabadExplanation:
Moradabad is famous worldwide for its brass handicrafts industry and is known as the 'Brass City of India'.
