English U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016
Q101. Who among the following taught Hindustani classical music to Shambhu Maharaj?
A Nathu Khan
B Rahimuddin Khan
C Sujan Khan
D Abdul Karim Khan
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Correct answer: Rahimuddin Khan
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016
Q102. Which of the following places in U.P. was known as Rang Theatre during the British Rule of India?
A Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
B High Court at Prayagraj
C Chhatar Manjil at Lucknow
D G.P.O of Lucknow
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Correct answer: G.P.O of Lucknow
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023
Q103. Consider the following statements with reference to Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy: (1) It was established in the year 1965. (2) It is located at Varanasi. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A Only (2)
B Both (1) and (2)
C Only (1)
D Neither (1) nor (2)
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Correct answer: Neither (1) nor (2)
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023; U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010 U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003
Q104. Match List-I with List-Il and choose the correct answer using the code given below : List-I List-II (Name of Academy) (Year of Establishment) A. Rajya Lalit Kala Academy, 1. 1986 Lucknow B. Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak 2. 1975 Academy, Lucknow C. Bhartendu Natya Academy, 3. 1963 Lucknow D. Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan 4. 1962 Ayodhya Code :
A A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
B A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
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Correct answer: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006
Q105. In Uttar Pradesh, the National Kathak Institute is located at –
A Agra
B Lucknow
C Kanpur
D Varanasi
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Correct answer: Lucknow
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, 2015; U.P. RO/ARO 2017
Q106. North-Central Zone Cultural Centre is situated in –
A Delhi
B Allahabad
C Lucknow
D Varanasi
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Correct answer: Allahabad
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014
Q107. Guru Purnima festival of Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to sage –
A Vyas
B Vashisht
C Valmiki
D Bhrigu
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Correct answer: Vyas
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016
Q108. In which of the following places, is Mudia Purnima Mela organised?
A Bateshwar
B Kannauj
C Govardhan
D Sardhana
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Correct answer: Govardhan
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2008; U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009 U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010
Q109. In U.P. the famous centre of pilgrimage for both Jain and Buddha religions is :
A Sarnath
B Kaushambi
C Devipatan
D Kushinagar
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Correct answer: Kaushambi
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004
Q110. Every year a fair is held on the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah, at :
A Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
B Kaliar, Saharanpur
C Deva Sharif, Barabanki
D Garhmukteshwar, Ghaziabad
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Correct answer: Deva Sharif, Barabanki
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009
Q111. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below – S List-I List-II (Fair) (District) A. Govind Sahab 1. Bahraich B. Kailash Mela 2. Saharanpur C. Sayyed Salar 3. Azamgarh D. Shakumbhari Devi 4. Agra Code : A B C D
A 2 3 1 4
B 3 4 1 2 General Studies (Uttar Pradesh : Special)
C 3 1 4 2
D 1 4 2 3
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Correct answer: Ans. (*)
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021
Q112. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Place) (District of Uttar Pradesh)
A Bateshwar - Agra
B Deva Sharif - Janupur
C Sankisa - Farrukhabad
D Bithoor - Kanpur
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Correct answer: Deva Sharif - Janupur
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, 2011
Q113. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below : 1135 List-I List-II (Traditional Fair/Festival (Venue) organised by U.P. Tourism) A. Cattle Fair 1. Allahabad B. Dhrupad Fair 2. Ambedkar Nagar C. Govind Saheb Fair 3. Bateshwar D. Magh Fair 4. Varanasi Code : A B C D
A 3 4 2 1
B 2 4 3 1
C 3 1 4 2
D 1 3 2 4
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Correct answer: 3 4 2 1
English U.P. RO/ARO (Mains) 2017
Q114. Maha Kumbh Mela is generally organised every
A 10 th year
B 12 th year
C 14 year th
D 16 th year
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Correct answer: 12 th year
English U.P. R.O. /A.R.O. (Mains) 2010
Q115. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II (Fair) (Place) A. Magh fair 1. Barabanki B. Jhula fair 2. Bateshwar C. Cattle fair 3. Vrindavan D. Deva fair 4. Allahabad Code : A B C D
A 4 3 2 1
B 4 2 3 1
C 1 3 4 2
D 3 1 2 4
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Correct answer: 4 3 2 1
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005
Q116. ‘Sulahkul Festival’ of Hindu-Muslim unity is organised at –
A Agra
B Aligarh
C Etawah
D Barabanki
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Correct answer: Agra
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Pre) 2021
Q117. In which of the following historical melas/fairs of Uttar Pradesh both Hindu and Muslims come?
A Nauchandi Mela
B Bavaro Baba Mela
C Fuldol Mela
D Bateshwar Mela
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Correct answer: Nauchandi Mela
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) Spl. 2008
Q118. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists : List-I List-II (Name of pilgrimage) (City/Place) A. Chakratirtha 1. Kaushambi B. Govind Dev Mandir 2. Fatehpur Sikri C. Tomb of Salim Chisti 3. Vrindavan D. Buddha and Jain temple 4. Naimisharanya Code : A B C D
A 1 2 3 4
B 2 1 4 3
C 3 4 2 1
D 4 3 2 1
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Correct answer: 4 3 2 1
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012
Q119. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A Sacred pilgrimage of Kabirpanthis- Magahar
B Nirvana place of god Buddha - Kushinagar
C Tomb of Sufi saint Haji Varis Ali Shah - Deva Sharif
D Meditation centre of eighty eight - Sankisa thousand sage
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Correct answer: Meditation centre of eighty eight - Sankisa thousand sage
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023
Q120. Among the following groups of sacred places in U.P., which one is correctly matched?
A Barah Kosi Kshetra – Samsar - Fatehpur
B Ramapur Patti Bihari – Amethi
C Deva Sharif Mela – Agra
D Soni Mela – Mahaar
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Correct answer: Barah Kosi Kshetra – Samsar - Fatehpur