UP History — Set 17
UP GK · UP इतिहास · Questions 161–170 of 200
The ancient city of Mathura holds religious significance for which of the following religions?
Correct Answer: D. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Mathura is significant for Hinduism (birthplace of Lord Krishna), Buddhism (the Mathura School of Art produced early Buddha images), and Jainism (Tirthankaras preached here). The city has been a sacred centre for multiple religions for over two millennia. Its museum contains sculptures from all three religious traditions.
Vrindavan, closely associated with Lord Krishna, is located near which city in UP?
Correct Answer: C. Mathura
Vrindavan is located about 15 km from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and youth. Vrindavan has hundreds of temples including the Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON temple, and the Prem Mandir. Together with Mathura, it forms one of the most important pilgrimage circuits in India.
Sarnath Archaeological Museum houses India's most famous exhibit, which is?
Correct Answer: A. The Ashoka Lion Capital
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum houses the Ashoka Lion Capital, which was adopted as India's national emblem. The capital was discovered during excavations in 1904. It depicts four Asiatic lions standing back to back atop an abacus decorated with animals and the Wheel of Dharma. The museum is one of the most visited archaeological museums in India.
The Varanasi Ghats along the Ganga are famous for the ritual of?
Correct Answer: B. Ganga Aarti and cremation rituals
The Varanasi Ghats along the Ganga are famous for the Ganga Aarti (evening prayer ritual) and the cremation ghats, particularly Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat. Varanasi has over 80 ghats stretching for several kilometers. These ghats have been centres of Hindu religious life for millennia and are a major tourist attraction.
Which ancient text mentions Prayagraj (Allahabad) as the most sacred pilgrimage site in India?
Correct Answer: C. Matsya Purana
The Matsya Purana and other Hindu texts describe Prayagraj as Tirtharaj, the king of all pilgrimage sites. The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, is considered the holiest spot. The Kumbh Mela held here is the world's largest religious gathering.
The ancient Buddhist site of Piprahwa in UP is associated with the discovery of which important relic?
Correct Answer: B. The Bone Relics of Buddha in a stone casket
Piprahwa in Siddharthnagar district of UP is associated with the discovery of bone relics of the Buddha in a stone casket in 1898 by William Claxton Peppe. The casket bore a Brahmi inscription identifying the contents as relics of the Shakya Buddha. This was one of the most significant archaeological discoveries related to Buddhism in India.
During the British period, which city in UP was the headquarters of Agra Province?
Correct Answer: C. Agra
Agra was the headquarters of the Agra Province during the British period, giving the province its name. Earlier, the province was known as the North-Western Provinces with Agra as capital. Later the capital shifted to Allahabad. Agra Fort served as an important administrative centre and military cantonment during British rule.
The merger of Princely States into the Indian Union after 1947 in UP included which notable state?
Correct Answer: C. Rampur
Rampur was a notable Princely State in UP that merged into the Indian Union in 1949. The Nawab of Rampur acceded to India at Partition. Rampur was known as a centre of Urdu culture, with the famous Raza Library housing rare manuscripts. The state officially merged with Uttar Pradesh in 1949.
The Ghaziabad district, now a major industrial city, was historically part of which ancient region?
Correct Answer: B. Doab (Upper Ganges-Yamuna Doab)
Ghaziabad is part of the upper Ganga-Yamuna Doab region. The city was founded in the 18th century by Ghazi-ud-din Imad-ul-Mulk, a Mughal noble, who named it after himself. During British rule it was part of the North-Western Provinces. Today it is one of the most industrialized districts in UP.
Kanpur (Cawnpore) was developed as a major industrial city primarily during which period?
Correct Answer: C. British colonial period
Kanpur was developed as a major industrial city during the British colonial period, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The British established large cotton and woolen mills, leather tanneries, and armament factories there. The establishment of the Ganges Canal in 1854 also boosted industrial development. The city became one of India's leading industrial centres.