Famous Personalities — Set 10
UP GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 91–100 of 100
Which Nawab of Awadh was deposed and exiled to Calcutta by the British in 1856, leading to widespread resentment and the 1857 revolt?
Correct Answer: B. Wajid Ali Shah
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was deposed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse (citing misgovernance) and exiled to Matiaburj in Calcutta in February 1856. This annexation of Awadh caused immense anger among the people and the sepoys, many of whom were from Awadh. This resentment was a major factor leading to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Jayaprakash Narayan, the leader of the 'Total Revolution' movement, studied at which university in UP?
Correct Answer: B. Banaras Hindu University
Jayaprakash Narayan (1902–1979) studied at Banaras Hindu University before going to the USA for higher education. Though born in Bihar, he had deep connections to UP through his education and political activities. He co-founded the Congress Socialist Party with Acharya Narendra Deva. He led the Total Revolution (Sampoorna Kranti) movement in 1974.
Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali, the famous Ali Brothers of the Khilafat Movement, were from which city in UP?
Correct Answer: B. Rampur
The Ali Brothers — Shaukat Ali (1873–1938) and Mohammad Ali Jauhar (1878–1931) — were from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. They were leaders of the Khilafat Movement (1919–1924) which protested the British treatment of the Ottoman Caliphate. They worked with Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement and were arrested multiple times by the British.
King Harsha (Harshavardhana), who ruled from Kannauj, patronized which famous Chinese traveler who visited UP?
Correct Answer: C. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
King Harshavardhana (606–647 CE) ruled from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh and patronized the Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), who visited India from 629 to 645 CE. Xuanzang's travelogue 'Si-Yu-Ki' provides valuable information about Harsha's kingdom and the social conditions of 7th century India. Harsha also organized a grand assembly at Kanauj in Xuanzang's honor.
Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote the Sufi epic 'Padmavat', was from which district of UP?
Correct Answer: C. Amethi
Malik Muhammad Jayasi (c. 1477–1542) was a Sufi poet from Amethi (then part of Awadh) in Uttar Pradesh. His epic poem 'Padmavat' (1540), written in Awadhi language, narrates the legend of Queen Padmini of Chittor and Alauddin Khalji. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Sufi literature and Awadhi poetry.
Lala Lajpat Rai, though from Punjab, was closely associated with the freedom struggle in which UP city where the Congress held an important session?
Correct Answer: B. Lucknow
The historic Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916, where the Lucknow Pact was signed, was a landmark event attended by leaders including Lala Lajpat Rai. The pact united the Congress and the Muslim League. Many national leaders maintained close political connections with Lucknow as it was the capital of the United Provinces.
Pandit Ravi Shankar received which highest civilian award of India in 1999?
Correct Answer: D. Bharat Ratna
Pandit Ravi Shankar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 1999. Born in Varanasi, he was instrumental in introducing Indian classical music to the global stage. He also received three Grammy Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for the film 'Gandhi'. His daughter Anoushka Shankar continues his musical legacy.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, had significant political activities in which UP city?
Correct Answer: C. Lucknow
Though born in Mecca, Maulana Azad had deep political connections with Lucknow and other UP cities. He served as President of the Indian National Congress and was closely involved in the freedom movement in UP. As India's first Education Minister (1947–1958), he established major educational institutions. His birthday, 11 November, is celebrated as National Education Day.
Chand Bardai, the court poet who wrote 'Prithviraj Raso', is associated with which historical region of UP?
Correct Answer: A. Mahoba
While Chand Bardai was primarily associated with King Prithviraj Chauhan of Ajmer and Delhi, the Chandela rulers of Mahoba (Bundelkhand, UP) feature prominently in medieval literature of the region. Alha-Udal, the legendary warriors of Mahoba, are celebrated in the folk epic 'Alha Khand'. The Bundelkhand region of UP has a rich tradition of bardic poetry.
Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final death) at which place in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: D. Kushinagar
Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final passing away) at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh around 483 BCE. Kushinagar is one of the four most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The Mahaparinirvana Temple at Kushinagar houses a reclining statue of Buddha depicting his final moments. It is located in the Kushinagar district of eastern Uttar Pradesh.