Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 3
UP GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 21–30 of 120
Fatehpur Sikri, the Mughal capital city near Agra, was built by which emperor?
Correct Answer: D. Akbar
Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1571 and served as the Mughal capital for about 14 years. It houses the Buland Darwaza, the tallest gateway in the world. The city was abandoned around 1585, reportedly due to water scarcity.
The Bara Imambara in Lucknow was built by which Nawab of Awadh?
Correct Answer: D. Asaf-ud-Daula
The Bara Imambara was built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula as a famine relief project. It contains the famous Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinth) with 1024 pathways. The main hall is one of the largest arched constructions without any external support beams.
The Rumi Darwaza, an iconic gateway in Lucknow, was modelled after a gate in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Constantinople (Istanbul)
The Rumi Darwaza was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and is said to be modelled after the Sublime Porte (Bab-i-Humayun) of Constantinople. It stands about 60 feet high and is an example of Awadhi architecture. Rumi refers to Rome (Byzantine Empire).
The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, is located near which city?
Correct Answer: C. Varanasi
Sarnath is located about 10 km northeast of Varanasi. It is where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakrapravartana) to five monks. The Ashoka Pillar with its four-lion capital, now India's national emblem, was found here.
Zardozi, the heavy metallic embroidery craft, flourished in which city of UP under Mughal patronage?
Correct Answer: D. Lucknow
Zardozi is an elaborate form of metal embroidery using gold and silver threads, practiced extensively in Lucknow. It flourished under Mughal and Nawabi patronage. The craft is used to embellish bridal wear, cushions, and wall hangings.
The carpet weaving industry of Uttar Pradesh is primarily concentrated in which region?
Correct Answer: B. Bhadohi-Mirzapur
The Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt is known as the 'Carpet Belt' of India. It produces a significant share of India's hand-knotted carpet exports. The industry was established in the Mughal period and employs millions of weavers in the region.
Which folk song of Uttar Pradesh is traditionally sung to celebrate the birth of a child?
Correct Answer: D. Sohar
Sohar is a traditional folk song sung by women to celebrate the birth of a child, especially a son. It is popular across UP and Bihar. Sohar songs express joy, invoke blessings, and describe the happiness of the family.
Kajri is a traditional folk song of UP sung during which season?
Correct Answer: A. Monsoon (Sawan)
Kajri is a semi-classical folk song sung during the monsoon month of Sawan (July-August). It expresses the pain of separation and the beauty of rain. It is especially popular in eastern UP and is associated with the Teej festival in Varanasi and Mirzapur.
Alha-Udal is a famous folk ballad of UP that celebrates the valour of warriors from which region?
Correct Answer: A. Bundelkhand
Alha is a folk ballad celebrating the bravery of Alha and Udal, warrior brothers from Mahoba in Bundelkhand. It narrates their battles against Prithviraj Chauhan. The ballad is sung in a powerful, rhythmic style and is especially popular during the rainy season.
Birha is a folk music form of eastern UP that primarily expresses which emotion?
Correct Answer: A. Pain of separation
Birha literally means separation and is a folk music tradition from the Bhojpuri-speaking region of eastern UP. It expresses the sorrow of lovers separated by circumstances. Over time, it has evolved to include social commentary and patriotic themes.