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
Easy
Uttar Pradesh shares its border with how many states?
A 8 states
B 9 states
C 10 states
D 7 states
Correct Answer:
A. 8 states Explanation:
UP shares borders with 8 states: Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand.
Q.3
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.4
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.5
Hard
Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
A Akbar
B Shah Jahan
C Aurangzeb
D Bahadur Shah Zafar
Correct Answer:
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar Explanation:
Bara Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Lucknow, not a Mughal emperor. However, it represents the Mughal architectural influence in Lucknow during late Mughal period.
Q.6
Easy
What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
A Varanasi
B Agra
C Lucknow
D Kanpur
Correct Answer:
C. Lucknow Explanation:
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and the largest city in the state by population.
Q.7
Hard
The Chaurassi Gumbad is located in which district of UP?
A Jaunpur
B Agra
C Lucknow
D Varanasi
Correct Answer:
A. Jaunpur Explanation:
Chauraschi Gumbad (84 domes) is a historical structure located in Jaunpur district, built during the Sharqi dynasty period.
Q.8
Easy
Which is the longest river flowing through Uttar Pradesh?
A Yamuna
B Ganga
C Gomti
D Betwa
Explanation:
The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river flowing through UP, spanning a significant length across the state.
Q.9
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.10
Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in UP is also known as the Jewel of India?
A Agra Fort
B Taj Mahal
C Fatehpur Sikri
D Varanasi
Correct Answer:
B. Taj Mahal Explanation:
The Taj Mahal in Agra is often referred to as the 'Jewel of India' and is one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
