States of India: Uthar Pradesh Quiz 8

States of India: Uthar Pradesh Quiz 8

Uttar Pradesh (UP), located in northern India, is the most populous state in the country and holds a central role in India's political, cultural, and historical landscape. The state is known for its rich heritage, historical landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Agra and Varanasi, and its significance in the Indian independence movement. With a diverse geography ranging from the Himalayan foothills in the north to the plains of the Ganges, UP is also a hub for religious and cultural festivals. Here are a set of MCQs on Uthar Pradesh

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1. The river Saryu, associated with the sacred city of Ayodhya, is another name for which river?

Yamuna
Gomti
Ghaghara
Ken

2. In which of the following districts is Narora Nuclear Energy Plant established?

Bulandshahar
Mirzapur
Agra
Allahabad

3. Which city is known as the ‘City of Ghats & Temples’ in UP?

Allahabad
Kanpur
Mathura
Varanasi

4. Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', a renowned Hindi poet, had a strong literary association with which city of Uttar Pradesh where he spent a significant part of his life?

Varanasi
Prayagraj
Lucknow
Kanpur

5. Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan were both involved in which historic event of the Indian freedom struggle?

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Kakori Conspiracy
Salt March
Quit India Movement

6. Indira Gandhi was elected to the Lok Sabha from which constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 1980?

Raebareli
Amethi
Sultanpur
Allahabad

7. Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

Sucheta Kriplani
Charan Singh
Govind Ballabh Pant
Chandra Bhanu Gupta

8. Who was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh?

Saadat Khan
Ali Quli Khan
Shujaat Khan
Wajid Ali Shah

9. Amitabh Bachchan was born in which city of Uttar Pradesh?

Lucknow
Varanasi
Prayagraj
Ayodhya

10. Firozabad is famous for the production of

Shoes
Bangles
Locks
Knives

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