Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode
[#1046] Sarnath is located in -
Correct Answer
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation
Solution: Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north - east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The Deer Park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
[#1047] The famous Bharatmata Temple is located at -
Correct Answer
(B) Varanasi
Explanation
Solution: Bharat Mata Mandir is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world.
[#1048] Begam Samru built a very famous Church in -
Correct Answer
(C) Sardhana
Explanation
Solution: The church in Sardhana was built in 1822 by Begum Samru (a local queen) the only catholic ruler king in India.
[#1049] Consider the following statements regarding Lucknow metropolitan 1. In the later half of 18 th Century, Nawab Asaf-ud-daula developed the town in a planned manner. 2. In British period, Sir Harcourt Butler gave attention to its shapely development. 3. Residential area is found on 23% part of the total land of the Metropolis. Which is the correct of the above statements?
Correct Answer
(B) 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: Nawab Asaf-ud-daula in 1775 AD shifted his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow and developed the town in a planned manner. Sir Harcourt Butler gave attention to its shapely development in British period. As per the City Development Plan of Lucknow Municipal Corporation more than 85% of the total land of the metropolis is covered under residential area. Thus statement (3) is incorrect.
[#1050] Maharshi Valmiki Ashram is located in -
Correct Answer
(B) Bithoor
Explanation
Solution: The quiet and beautiful town of Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Ganga, the Valmiki Ashram is the site where Maharishi Valmiki is believed to have written the timeless epic, Ramayana. It is also the place where Sita stayed after her exile and gave birth to her twins Luv and Kush. It was here that they spent their childhood and were trained in the art of governance, warfare and politics by the great sage.