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[#336] Who has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer

(D) Governor

Explanation

Solution: The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly if a motion of no confidence in the Premier and the other Ministers of State is passed and no motion of confidence is passed within the next week. Finally, the Premier can advise the Governor to dissolve both houses in the case of a deadlocked bill.

[#337] The Deoband movement in U.P. (United Province) started in the year
Correct Answer

(D) 1866 AD

Explanation

Solution: Deoband Movement was started in Deoband in Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. It was launched in 1866 AD by Mohammad Qasim Nanotavi and Rashid Ahmed Gangohi.

[#338] The tenure of the office of the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(D) 8 years

Explanation

Solution: Any person appointed as the Lokayukta or Uplokayukta serves the office for a period ofxa0eight yearsxa0after an amendment increased the tenure length by two years. The perks and allowances of the Lokayukta are the same as that of the chief justice while that of an Uplokayukta to a judge of the state's High court.

[#339] Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the given below the lists: List-I List-II (Historical Building in U.P.) (Place) a. Chaurashi Gumbad 1. Chitrakoot b. Jama Maszid 2. Kushinagar c. Bauddha Stupa 3. Moradabad d. Kamadgiri Mountain 4. Jalaun
Correct Answer

(C) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

Explanation

Solution: Chaurasi Gumbad (84 domes) is a square nine domed structure in a walled courtyard with two graves under central dome. It is in the Jalaun District of Uttar Pradesh. Jama Masjid Moradabad, a gorgeous mosque of Moradabad is situated opposite Hamsafar Hall, a Wedding Hall, in village Baquipur, Moradabad district. It’s a singular masterpiece and maybe a jiffy walk from Raza Library. It’s a sanctum for Muslims to worship. It’s the very best mosque of Moradabad, overlooking the Ganga river is made by Rustam Khan in 1631. The Parinirvana Stupa is a Buddhist temple in Kushinagar, India which is said to be the place of death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Alexander Cunningham gains the most attention for his work in the area, because he conclusively proved that Gautama Buddha had died in the area. Kamadgiri Hill is one of the most revered places in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Pilgrims to this religious site often perform a circumambulation to receive blessings. Situated in the southern part of the state, it is the holiest place in Chitrakoot Dham.

[#340] Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the given below: List-I List-II a. Kanak Bhavan 1. Barabanki b. Kamadagiri Mountains 2. Banda c. Kalinjar Fort 3. Chitrakoot d. Deva Sharif 4. Ayodhya
Correct Answer

(B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

Explanation

Solution: Kanak Bhawan is to the north - east of Ram Janam Bhumi, Ramkot, in Ayodhya. Kamadgiri Hill is one of the most revered places in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Pilgrims to this religious site often perform a circumambulation to receive blessings. Situated in the southern part of the state, it is the holiest place in Chitrakoot Dham. Kalinjar is a fortress - city in Baghelkhand, in Banda District of Uttar Pradesh, in India. Deva Sharif or Deva is a town and a nagar panchayat in Barabanki district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.