Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 2
UP GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 11–20 of 120
Dev Deepawali, the famous festival of lights on the Ganga ghats, is celebrated in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Varanasi
Dev Deepawali is celebrated in Varanasi on Kartik Purnima, fifteen days after Diwali. Over a million earthen lamps are lit on the ghats of the Ganga. It is believed that on this day, the gods descend to earth to celebrate.
The Taj Mahotsav cultural festival is held annually in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Agra
Taj Mahotsav is a 10-day annual cultural festival held at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal in Agra. It showcases arts, crafts, culture, cuisine and music of India. Started in 1992, it is organized by the UP Tourism Department every February.
Chikankari, the famous embroidery craft, is primarily associated with which city of UP?
Correct Answer: D. Lucknow
Chikankari is a traditional hand embroidery style practiced in Lucknow. It is believed to have been introduced by Nur Jahan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. The craft uses white thread on muslin or cotton fabric and received a GI tag in 2008.
Banarasi silk sarees are famous for weaving with which metal thread?
Correct Answer: A. Gold zari
Banarasi silk sarees are known for their gold and silver zari (brocade) work. They are handwoven in Varanasi using fine silk and zari threads. The craft has Mughal-era origins and received a GI tag in 2009. Some sarees take up to six months to weave.
The brass and copperware industry of Uttar Pradesh is centred in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Moradabad
Moradabad is known as the 'Brass City' or 'Peetal Nagari' of India. It is the largest producer and exporter of brass and copperware in India. The industry dates back to the Mughal period and contributes significantly to India's handicraft exports.
Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh is famous for the manufacture of which product?
Correct Answer: B. Glass bangles
Firozabad is known as the 'Glass City' of India and produces about 70% of India's glass bangles. The glass industry here employs lakhs of workers. The city also produces glassware, scientific instruments, and decorative items.
The Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, is held in Prayagraj at the confluence of which rivers?
Correct Answer: C. Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati
The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj is held at the Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical river Saraswati. The full Kumbh Mela occurs every 12 years and the Magh Mela annually. The 2019 Kumbh attracted over 150 million visitors.
Munshi Premchand, the famous Hindi-Urdu writer, was born in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Varanasi
Munshi Premchand (1880–1936) was born in Lamhi village near Varanasi. He is regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature. His notable works include Godan, Gaban, and Nirmala. He wrote over 300 short stories and several novels in Hindi and Urdu.
Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, spent the major part of his life in which city?
Correct Answer: D. Varanasi
Tulsidas (1532–1623) composed the Ramcharitmanas primarily in Varanasi. He lived at the Tulsi Ghat on the banks of the Ganga. The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi was founded by him. He wrote in Awadhi and Brij Bhasha dialects.
The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by Shah Jahan in memory of whom?
Correct Answer: B. Mumtaz Mahal
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. Construction was completed around 1653. It was designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.