Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#676] Which Article in the Constitution empowers the High Court with the power of writ jurisdictions?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 226

Explanation

Solution: Enshrined under Part V of the Constitution of India, Article 226 provides the High Courts with the power to issue writs, including writs in the form of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari, or any of them, to any person or authority, including the government.

[#677] Who built the Allahabad High Court?
Correct Answer

(A) Khan Saheb Nizamuddin

Explanation

Solution: Allahabad High Court was built by Khan Saheb Nizamuddin of Loha Mundi, Agra. He also donated the water fountain to the High Court.

[#678] Under which Act, Uttar Pradesh Government established State Legal Service Authority, District Legal Service Authority and Tehsil Legal Service Authority?
Correct Answer

(C) Legal Service Authority Act, 1987

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is 1987. In the wake of the 42 nd constitutional amendment, the Legal Services Authorization Act was passed in Uttar Pradesh in 1987, in which a three tier authority has been established at the state, district and tehsil levels.

[#679] Deva Sharif Mela is related to which Sufi Saint?
Correct Answer

(A) Haji Waris Ali Shah

Explanation

Solution: Deva Mela (Deva Sharif) is the annual urs of the famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah. It is celebrated during the months of October and November. People of all the castes celebrate together.

[#680] Ganga Dussehra is celebrated at
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Ganga Dussehra is observed by Hindus mainly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and West Bengal, where the river flows. Important places are Haridwar, Varanasi and Garhmukteshwar.