UP History — Set 19
UP GK · UP इतिहास · Questions 181–190 of 200
The Sufi saint Salim Chishti, in whose honour Fatehpur Sikri was built, belonged to which Sufi order?
Correct Answer: D. Chishti
Salim Chishti belonged to the Chishti order of Sufism, one of the most popular Sufi orders in South Asia. He was the grandson of Sheikh Salim of the Chishti order. Akbar visited him at Sikri seeking an heir, and when a son (Salim, later Jahangir) was born, Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri. The dargah of Salim Chishti inside the Jama Masjid is still visited by pilgrims.
Meerut's role in 1857 is historically significant because it was where?
Correct Answer: B. The sepoys first openly revolted and marched to Delhi
Meerut's role in 1857 is historically significant because on 10 May 1857, Indian sepoys of the 3rd Light Cavalry openly revolted, freed their imprisoned comrades, killed British officers, and marched to Delhi the following morning. This event triggered the nationwide revolt. The date of 10 May is observed as a day of historical importance related to the 1857 uprising.
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) saw massive participation from UP's farmers due to which specific UP peasant movement?
Correct Answer: C. Awadh Kisan Movement led by Baba Ramchandra
The Awadh Kisan Movement led by Baba Ramchandra in 1920-21 merged with the Non-Cooperation Movement and brought peasant participation from UP's Awadh region. Farmers from Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, and Sultanpur joined the movement. The Awadh Kisan Sabha had over 300 branches, making UP's peasantry a major force in the nationalist struggle.
In the context of UP's formation, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) was carved out in November 2000 primarily to fulfill the aspirations of which population?
Correct Answer: B. People of the hill districts (Kumaon and Garhwal)
Uttaranchal (renamed Uttarakhand in 2007) was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000 to fulfill the aspirations of people in the hill districts of Kumaon and Garhwal. The hill regions had distinct geographical, cultural, and developmental needs different from the plains. The demand for a separate hill state had been raised for several decades before 2000.
Prayagraj (Allahabad) was known by which ancient name as described in Hindu scriptures?
Correct Answer: C. Prayag
Prayagraj was known as Prayag in ancient times, meaning 'place of sacrifice' or 'confluence'. The Mughal Emperor Akbar renamed it Allahabad ('City of God') in 1583. The government of UP officially renamed it Prayagraj in 2018 to restore its ancient name. It remains one of India's most sacred cities at the Triveni Sangam.
Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Misgovernance that was used to annex Awadh in 1856?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie used the pretext of 'misgovernance' to annex Awadh in February 1856. Unlike the Doctrine of Lapse (used for states without heirs), this was applied to a state with a legitimate ruler. The Awadh annexation was widely seen as unjust and became a major grievance leading to the 1857 revolt. It was Dalhousie's last annexation before leaving India.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 gave UP the status of?
Correct Answer: C. A Governor's Province (Part A State)
Under the Indian Independence Act of 1947, UP (then United Provinces) became a Governor's Province, which under the Constitution of India (1950) became a Part A State with full democratic governance. Govind Ballabh Pant became the first Chief Minister and Sarojini Naidu the first Governor of the new state of Uttar Pradesh. The transition was smooth as UP had already been functioning as a near-autonomous unit under the 1935 Act.
Swami Vivekananda visited which city in UP to deliver lectures on Vedanta and meet learned pandits?
Correct Answer: C. Varanasi
Swami Vivekananda visited Varanasi and held important discussions with learned pandits on Vedantic philosophy. Varanasi had a special significance for Vivekananda as a seat of ancient learning. He is said to have had a spiritual experience at the Shiva temple here. He later returned to Varanasi after his triumphant Chicago Parliament of Religions speech in 1893.
The Bithur town near Kanpur is historically known for being the home of?
Correct Answer: B. Nana Sahib (before 1857)
Bithur is a small town on the banks of the Ganga near Kanpur where Nana Sahib (Dhondu Pant) lived before the 1857 revolt. His adoptive father, the last Peshwa Baji Rao II, was exiled to Bithur in 1818. The town is also considered sacred as the birthplace of Sita (daughter of Janaka) according to the Uttara Ramayana tradition.
Maharaja Suheldev, who defeated and killed Salar Masud Ghazi near Bahraich in 1034 CE, is associated with which region of UP?
Correct Answer: C. Awadh (Bahraich region)
Maharaja Suheldev is associated with the Awadh-Bahraich region of UP. He led a coalition of local rulers and defeated the Muslim commander Salar Masud Ghazi (nephew of Mahmud of Ghazni) in the Battle of Bahraich in 1034 CE. Salar Masud was killed in this battle. A temple has been built in Bahraich to commemorate Maharaja Suheldev.