Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1126] Kushinara (Kushinagar) was the capital of
Correct Answer

(C) Mallas

Explanation

Solution: Kushinara was the capital of Mallas which was one of the sixteen mahajanpads of the 6 th Century BCE. Since then, it remained an integral part of the erstwhile empires of Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, Gupta, Harsha, and Pala dynasties. In the medieval period, Kushinagar had passed under the suzerainty of Kultury Kings.

[#1127] Which of the following sacred Buddhist place is situated on the river Niranjana?
Correct Answer

(A) Bodh Gaya

Explanation

Solution: Bodh Gaya is situated on the banks of river Niranjana. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.

[#1128] Consider the following statements : 1. The third rail coach factory is being established at Amethi in U.P. 2. Firozabad in U.P. is famous for pottery industry. 3. U.P. DESCO is a corporation under the Electronics Department. 4. The first polyester fibre factory in U.P. has been set up at Barabanki. Of these statements :
Correct Answer

(C) Only 3 and 4 are correct

Explanation

Solution: Third rail coach factory was established in Raebareli, U.P. not Amethi. Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh is famous for the glass industry. Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Ltd. (UPDESCO) is a premier public sector undertaking of the government of Uttar Pradesh. Itwas set up in March, 1977 under the administrative control of the Planning Department. In 1999, it was brought under the Department of Information Technology & Electronics, the government of UttarPradesh. First polyester fabric factory was established in Barabanki, U.P.in January, 1987. Thus, option (C) is the correct answer.

[#1129] Which of the following community in Western Uttar Pradesh has a traditional social organization called 'Khap Panchayat System'?
Correct Answer

(C) Jats

Explanation

Solution: A Khap is a community organisation representing axa0Jat clanxa0or a group of related Jat clans. They are found mostly in northern India, particularly among the Jat people of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, although historically the term has also been used among other communities.

[#1130] Planetarium named Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar is situated in -
Correct Answer

(A) Rampur

Explanation

Solution: Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar planetarium is situated in Rampur.