Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1426] The number of Central Universities in U.P. is :
Correct Answer

(C) 4

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh has a good number of universities that provide higher education in several course works. There are four central universities in the state.

[#1427] As on 31 st December, 2017 how many State Universities are there under the Higher Education Department in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(D) More than 15

[#1428] In which year 'Bhartendu Natya Academy' was established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1975

Explanation

Solution: Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts or Bharatendu Natya Akademi is a theatre training institute in Lucknow, India. It is named after Bharatendu Harishchandra, father of Hindi theatre. It offers a two-year full-time diploma course in theatre training.xa0Bharatendu Natya Academy came into existence as a drama institute on 2 nd July 1975, by efforts of the theatre personality Raj Bisaria.

[#1429] Which is the greatest example of stone craft of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(D) Taj Mahal

Explanation

Solution: The stone crafts of Uttar Pradesh have flourished to a great extent due to the fact that the Muslim rulers of India have patronised this craft to a great extent. The stone crafts in Uttar Pradesh reached the zenith of excellence during the Mughal period when the Taj Mahal was made. The famous among the stone crafts of Uttar Pradesh is the mosaic work of Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri.

[#1430] Mughal style painting was started by which ruler?
Correct Answer

(B) Humayun

Explanation

Solution: The Mughal style of painting was started by the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. He brought along with him 2 eminent Persian artists - Abd al-Samad and Mi Sayyed Ali when he returned from his exile.