English U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Re- Exam) (Pre) 2016
Q81. The main folklores of Uttar Pradesh are .C
A Darun, Awadhi, Braj
B Karuna, Bhakti, Shaira
C Drupad, Braj, Karuna
D Birha, Chaita, Dhola
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Correct answer: Birha, Chaita, Dhola
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006
Q82. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below : List-I List-II A. Biraha 1. Bhojpuri B. Kajri 2. Awadhi General Studies (Uttar Pradesh : Special) C. Malhar 3. Braji D. Rasia 4. Kauravi Code : A B C D
A 2 1 4 3
B 1 2 3 4
C 4 2 3 1
D 3 1 2 4
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Correct answer: 1 2 3 4
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Mains) 2017
Q83. Alha is a popular folk song of which area
A Rohilkhand
B Bundelkhand
C Purvanchal
D Western Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: Bundelkhand
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Pre) 2021
Q84. When.........was born, the earth sank two and a half hands. Above statement /Folk saying is related to which historical personality-
A Vidyadhar
B Mahil
C Alha
D Paramardi
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Correct answer: Alha
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004
Q85. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A Alha - Mahoba
B Rasiya - Barsana
C Kajari - Mirzapur
D Biraha - Kannauj
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Correct answer: Biraha - Kannauj
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009
Q86. Which of the following folk music is not correctly matched with the given places?
A Kajri - Banaras (Varanasi)
B Biraha - Kanpur
C Holi - Braj
D Nautanki - Hathras
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Correct answer: Biraha - Kanpur
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Pre) 2021
Q87. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Folk Song) List II (Occasion of singing)
A Chaiti Sanskar geet
B Kajari Braj Lokgeet
C Rasia Vivah and seasonal geet
D Sohar Seasonal geet
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Correct answer: Chaiti Sanskar geet
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012; U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010 O U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010; U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015
Q88. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A Alha - Bundelkhand
B Birha - Purvanchal
C Chaiti - Rohelkhand
D Kajri - Awadh
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Correct answer: Kajri - Awadh
Q89. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched:
A Harmonium Player – Shri Ram Srivastava
B Brij – Ras Nritya
C Mirzapur – Birha
D Gayaki – Mubarak Ali Khan
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Correct answer: Mirzapur – Birha
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009
Q90. Hathras and Kanpur traditions relate to –
A Theatre
B Classical singing
C Folk dance
D Kabaddi
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Correct answer: Theatre
English U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2012, 2016
Q91. In Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Holi festival, Latthmar Holi is celebrated in
A Vrindavan
B Barsana
C Mathura
D Gokul
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Correct answer: Barsana
English U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008
Q92. Correctly match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below : List-I List-II A. Lachhu Maharaj 1. Dhrupad B. Faiyaz Khan 2. Gajal C. Sidheshvari Devi 3. Kathak D. Talat Mahmud 5. Thumari Code : A B C D
A 4 3 2 1
B 3 1 4 2
C 1 2 3 4
D 2 3 1 4
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Correct answer: 3 1 4 2
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005
Q93. Who among the following is associated with the Banaras Gharana ? 1. Begam Akhtar 2. Moti Bai 3. Rasoolan Bai 4. Siddheshwari Devi Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Code :
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1, 2 and 3 only
D 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 2, 3 and 4 only
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017
Q94. In which city the famous Thumari singer Girija Devi was born?
A Lucknow
B Aligarh
C Moradabad
D Varanasi
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Correct answer: Varanasi
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016
Q95. With reference to Thumri which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Thumri originated in U.P. 2. Thumri is light and attractive. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code :
A Only 1
B Only 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
English U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002
Q96. The U.P. Natak Academy gave Academy Ratna Awards to the persons named in List-I for their performance in the fields given in List II. Match the two lists and select the correct answer from the code given below : General Studies (Uttar Pradesh : Special) List-I List-II A. Ustad Vilayat Khan 1. Sarod B. Master Fida Hussain 2. Kathak Narsi C. Sitara Devi 3. Hindi Theatre D. Jatin Bhattacharya 4. Sitar Code : A B C D
A 2 1 3 4
B 4 1 3 2
C 3 2 4 1
D 4 3 2 1
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Correct answer: 4 3 2 1
English U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019
Q97. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (singer) (Style of singing)
A Rajan-Sajan Mishra – Dhrupad-Tappa
B Taz Begum – Thumari-Tappa
C Badi Maina – Thumari-Tappa
D Ambaji Chaturvedi – Dhrupad
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Correct answer: Badi Maina – Thumari-Tappa
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016
Q98. Which of the following place is known for Imdad Khani Gharana of Sitar and Surbahar music ?
A Agra
B Lucknow
C Etawah
D Varanasi
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Correct answer: Etawah
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015
Q99. Which of the following classical dance form is associated with Uttar Pradesh?
A Kathak
B Bharatnatyam
C Odissi
D Kuchipudi
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Correct answer: Kathak
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009
Q100. Who among the following did not contribute to the cultural activities of Lucknow ?
A Binda Deen
B Ustad Dulhe Khan
C Menhdi
D Ilias Khan
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Correct answer: Menhdi