1. It is related to dance culture –
(a) Khayal and Baj Lucknow
(b) Banarasi Raj
(c) Rampur Durbar
(d) Agra Gharana
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (*)
- According to ‘U.P. 2007’, which was published by the Information and Public Relations department in Lucknow, U.P., the given options are part of the singing and playing music culture.
- None of the options are associated with dancing.
|
2. Which of the following dances is not correctly matched?
(a) Karma – Mahoba
(b) Dhuriya – Bundelkhand
(c) Dhiwar – Kahar
(d) Natwari – Purwanchal
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (a) Karma – Mahoba
- The Kumhar caste people in the Bundelkhand region dress up as women and perform the Dhuriya dance.
- The Kahar caste do the Dheevar dance for special events.
- Ahirs and Yadavs in eastern Uttar Pradesh have the Natwari dance while tribes in Sonbhadra district perform the Karma and Sheela dance.
- Therefore, option (a) is not accurate.
|
3. ‘Karma’ is a folk dance of the region comprising the district of-
(a) Kheri
(b) Mahoba
(c) Mathura
(d) Sonbhadra
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2010, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (d) Sonbhadra
- Tribes in Sonbhadra district do the Karma and Sheela dance.
|
4. Dhuria is a folk dance of –
(a) Avadh
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Purvanchal
(d) Rohilkhand
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (b) Bundelkhand
- People from the Kumhar caste in the Bundelkhand area do the Dhuriya dance while dressed as women.
- The Kahar caste do the Dheevar dance for special events.
- The Ahirs and Yadavs of eastern Uttar Pradesh do Natwari dance, and the tribes in Sonbhadra district perform the Karma and Sheela dances.
- Therefore, option (a) does not match correctly.
|
5. The principal folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is
(a) Dhobia
(b) Raai
(c) Shaira
(d) All the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (d) All the above
- Uttar Pradesh has three different folk dances.
- The Dhobia range dance is done by the Dhobi caste.
- The Rai dance is done by women in Bundelkhand for the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami, which is also called the Mayur dance.
- The Shayra dance is performed by farmers from Bundelkhand after they harvest their crops.
|
6. With reference to Thumri which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Thumri originated in U.P.
2. Thumri is light and attractive.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Code :
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (c) Both 1 and 2
- Thumri was first mentioned in the 19th Century and is connected to the classical dance form Kathak. It is a well-known style of singing in Hindustani music which is both pleasing and charming.
|
7. Kartik is a folk dance of
(a) Bundelkhand
(b) Avadh Ruhel Khand
(c) Purvanchal
(d) Rohilkhand
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
Ans. (a) Bundelkhand
- In the Bundelkhand region, a dance called ‘Kartik’ is done in the month of ‘Kartik’ by people dressed up as Sri Krishna and Gopis. In Awadh, ‘Kalabaji’ dance is performed and in Purvanchal, ‘Natwari’ dance is performed.
|
8. Which of the following folk dances is not a folk dance of the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Ravala dance
(b) Dandia dance
(c) Badhaiya dance
(d) Rai dance
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (b) Dandia dance
- The ‘Rawala’, ‘Badhaiya’ and ‘Rai’ dances are traditional dances from the Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh.
- ‘Dandia’ is a very popular style of dancing in Gujarat, which is usually done during Navratri.
- It is based on the ‘Garba’ dance. ‘Badhaiya’ is sometimes called ‘Barahiya’ or a congratulatory dance.
- It is performed by both men and women to celebrate occasions such as births, weddings and festivals.
|
9. Which one of these folk dances, relates to the Braj region of U.P.?
(a) Charkula
(b) Chholia
(c) Jogini
(d) Natwari
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (a) Charkula
- Charkula is a traditional dance from Brajbhoomi. It is done by having someone balance an earthen pot on the wheel of a chariot. This dance is also referred to as the “Pitcher Dance”.
|
10. Charkula is a folk dance of –
(a) Bundelkhand
(b) Brajbhumi
(c) Awadh
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]
Ans. (b) Brajbhumi
- Charkula is a traditional dance from Brajbhoomi. People perform the dance while balancing a clay pot on the wheel of a chariot. It is also known as the ‘Pitcher dance’.
|
11. ‘Alha’ is a popular folk song of which area
(a) Rohilkhand
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Purvanchal
(d) Western Uttar Pradesh
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Mains) 2017]
Ans. (b) Bundelkhand
- Alha is a well-known folk song from the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
- It is about two successful commanders of Chandela Rajput King Parmal, named Alha and Udal. The song celebrates their accomplishments.
|
12. The main folklore of Uttar Pradesh are
(a) Darun, Awadhi, Braj
(b) Karuna, Bhakti, Shaira
(c) Drupad, Braj, Karuna
(d) Birha, Chaita, Dhola
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) Birha, Chaita, Dhola
- The traditional stories and legends of Uttar Pradesh include Rariya, Kajari, Alaha, Birha, Chaiti, and Dhola.
|
13. The first Khel-Gaon in U.P. has been set up at –
(a) Agra
(b) Allahabad
(c) Meerut
(d) Lucknow
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (a) Agra
- The state government of Uttar Pradesh has set up the first ‘sport-village’ in Agra. They have also approved the Agra Mega-Plan 2021, which will use 20016.97 hectares of land for different development projects.
|
14. Folk dance ‘Rahula’ is associated with which of the following regions of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Eastern region
(b) Western region
(c) Central region
(d) Bundelkhand region
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (d) Bundelkhand region
- The Rahula folk play is connected to the Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh. Different stories with a lot of meaning are acted out during this folk play.
|
15. Which are the major folk dances of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Bihu, Ghoomar, Garba
(b) Charkula, Karma, Pandav
(c) Rau Nacha, Bhangra, Rouff
(d) Lavani, Kathak, Kathakali
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) Charkula, Karma, Pandav
- The folk dances of Uttar Pradesh include Charkula, Karma, Pandav, Nautanki, Tharu, Rai, Shaira and more.
|
16. Which one of the following is not a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Charkula
(b) Dadra
(c) Karma
(d) Muria
[U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (d) Muria
- The folk dances of Uttar Pradesh are ‘Charkula’, ‘Dadra’, and ‘Karma’ while the ‘Muriya’ folk dance comes from Chhattisgarh
|
17. Which of the following is not a folk song of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Biraha
(b) Dhola Maru
(c) Kajari
(d) Rasia
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (b) Dhola Maru
- Uttar Pradesh has three types of folk songs: ‘Biraha’, ‘Kajri’, and ‘Rasiya’.
- ‘Dhola Maru’ is the folk song of Rajasthan.
- ‘Biraha’ is a popular type of singing in Purvanchal which tells stories of local events.
- ‘Rasiya’ is a folk singing tradition of Braj Bhoomi.
- ‘Kajri’ is a melodic folk song mainly sung by women in the month of Sawan.
|
18. The principal folk song of U.P. is –
(a) Dhamar
(b) Biraha
(c) Tappa
(d) Qawwali
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002, 2004]
Ans. (b) Biraha
- Uttar Pradesh has three folk songs: Biraha, Kajri, and Rasiya. Dhola Maru is a folk song from Rajasthan.
- Biraha is a popular singing style from Purvanchal which tells a story about a local event.
- Rasiya is a folk song from Braj Bhoomi.
- Kajri is a melodic song from Poorvanchal typically sung by women during the month of Sawan.
|
19. Dhola folk song is popular –
(a) in Agra-Meerut
(b) in Allahabad- Kanpur
(c) in Gorakhpur-Jaunpur
(d) in Lucknow-Saharanpur
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) in Agra-Meerut
- “Dhola” is a well-known folk song from the Agra and Meerut area. This folk song talks about the people known as “Dhola and Maru”.
|
20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
| List-I |
List-II |
| A. Biraha |
1. Bhojpuri |
| B. Kajri |
2. Awadhi |
| C. Malhor |
3. Braj |
| D. Rasiya |
4. Kauravi |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| (b) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (c) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| (d) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (b) 1 2 3 4
- Biraha is a well-known folk song from Eastern Uttar Pradesh which is sung in Bhojpuri.
- Kajri, which started in Mirzapur and Varanasi where Bhojpuri is spoken, is also sung in Awadhi.
- Rasiya is sung in Braj language in the Braj region and Kauravi is spoken in Western Uttar Pradesh.
- Both Rasiya and Malhar are sung in Braj and Awadhi languages.
- The correct answer is option (b).
|
21. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Alha – Mahoba
(b) Rasiya – Barsana
(c) Kajari – Mirzapur
(d) Biraha – Kannauj
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (d) Biraha – Kannauj
- Biraha is a popular folk singing tradition in Purvanchal, India that uses songs to tell stories of the region.
- These songs often contain themes of bravery and are accompanied by the traditional instrument called Kartaal.
- Alha is a type of singing found in the Bundelkhand region that is sung with a lot of courage.
- Rasiya is a form of folk music performed in Barsana, while Sohan and Kajri are two forms of singing popular in Awadhi.
|
22. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Deva – Barabanki
(b) Alha – Mahoba
(c) Karma – Mathura
(d) Kajri – Mirzapur
[U.P.U.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (c) Karma – Mathura
- Karma is a popular dance of certain tribes in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur.
- Alha is a well-known story from Bundelkhand which talks about the courageous tale of Alha and Udal.
- Deva is related to Barabanki and Kajri is related to Mirzapur.
- Kajri is a soothing song that is sung by women during the month of sawan.
|
23. Which of the following folk music is not correctly matched with the given places?
(a) Kajri – Banaras (Varanasi)
(b) Biraha – Kanpur
(c) Holi – Braj
(d) Nautanki – Hathras
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (b) Biraha – Kanpur
- Holi, Ras Nritya in Braj, Kajri and Biraha in Mirzapur-Banaras, Shri Krishna Pahalwan in Kanpur, Nautanki from Pt. Natharam Sharma in Hathras, Alha, Ramleela, and songs from the mountains all help bring life and music to the state.
- This means option (b) does not match.
|
24. Mirzapur is famous –
(a) for Kajari
(b) for Charkula dance
(c) for Panwara
(d) for Nakta
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (a) For Kajri
- Mirzapur is well-known for its ‘Kajri’ and ‘Biraha’ music.
|
25. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List – I |
List – II |
| (Fair/Mela) |
(District) |
| A. Devi Patan Mela |
1. Agra |
| B. Kampil Fair |
2. Balrampur |
| C. Bateshwar Mela |
3. Farrukhabad |
| D. Dadri Mela |
4. Ballia |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (b) |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| (c) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| (d) |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]
26. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Allah – Bundelkhand
(b) Biraha – Purvanchal
(c) Chaiti – Rohilkhand
(d) Kajri – Awadh
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (d) Kajri – Awadh
- Allah is the main character in Alha Khand, a poem written by Chand-bardai of Mahoba, Bundelkhand.
- ‘Biraha’ is a well-known folk song from the Purvanchal region.
- The Chaiti folk singing style comes from Rohilkhand. ‘Kajri’ folk songs are common in Purvanchal (Mirzapur, Banaras, etc.) and Bhojpur region of Bihar, not the Awadh region.
- Thus, option (d) is not correctly matched.
|
27. Hathras and Kanpur traditions relate to –
(a) Theatre
(b) Classical singing
(c) Folk dance
(d) Kabaddi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (a) Theatre
- Hathras and Kanpur, both in Uttar Pradesh, are well-known for their thriving theatre scenes.
- The two main theatrical styles are ‘Ramleela’ and ‘Nautanki’.
- ‘Nautanki’ involves the use of dialogue and singing in the Hathrasi and Kanpuri theatrical styles.
- The tradition of ‘Shri Krishna Pahalwan’ is popular in Kanpur, while the ‘Nautanki’ of Pt. Natharam Sharma is popular in Hathras.
|
28. In Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of the Holi festival, ‘Lathmar Holi’ is celebrated in
(a) Vrindavan
(b) Barsana
(c) Mathura
(d) Gokul
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2012, 2016]
Ans. (b) Barsana
- Lathmar Holi is a tradition that comes from Barsana.
- According to the story, during the month of Falgun, Lord Krishna and his friends visited the village of Radha’s, Barsana, and Radha and her friends playfully tried to stop them with sticks.
- This tradition has been kept up ever since.
|
29. Correctly match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
| List-I |
List-II |
| A. Lachhu Maharaj |
1. Dhrupad |
| B. Faiyaz Khan |
2. Gajal |
| C. Siddheshvari Devi |
3. Kathak |
| D. Talat Mahmud |
4. Thumri |
Code :
A B C D
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| (b) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| (c) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (d) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (b) 3 1 4 2
- Lachhu Maharaj is connected to Kathak dance, Nasir Faiyazuddin is related to dhrupad singing, Siddheshwari Devi sings Khayal and Thumri from Varanasi, and Talat Mahmood was a well-known Ghazal singer and actor.
- Therefore, option (b) is the correct.
|
30. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched:
(a) Harmonium Player – Shri Ram Srivastava
(b) Brij – Ras Nritya
(c) Mirzapur – Birha
(d) Gayaki – Mubarak Ali Khan
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]
Ans. (c) Mirzapur – Birha
- Kajari is well-known in Mirzapur and Biraha is a beloved folk tune sung in Bhojpuri in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
|
31. In which city the famous ‘Thumri’ singer Girija Devi was born?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Aligarh
(c) Moradabad
(d) Varanasi
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (d) Varanasi
- Girija Devi, a renowned Thumri singer, was born in a village close to Varanasi in 1929.
- She was connected to the Benaras Gharana of Music.
- She was given numerous awards in recognition of her brilliant work, such as the Padma Shri (1972), Padma Bhushan (2016), and Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1977) for her exemplary contribution to music.
|
32. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Birju Maharaj – Kathak
(b) Alha – Mahoba
(c) Amjad Ali Khan – Sarod
(d) Birha – Kannauj
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (d) Birha – Kannauj
- The folk song ‘Birha’ is well-known in Purvanchal. Therefore, option (d) does not match correctly, while the other choices are right.
|
33. Which of the following is associated with the ‘Banaras Gharana’?
1. Begam Akhtar
2. Moti Bai
3. Rasoolan Bai
4. Siddheshwari Devi
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Code :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
Ans. (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
- Rasoolan Bai, Moti Bai, and Siddheshwari Devi are all from the Banaras Gharana, while Begum Akhtar is from the Patiala Gharana.
- The singers of the Banaras Gharana are skilled in singing various genres such as ‘Thumri-Tappa’, ‘Kajri-Chaiti’ ‘Bhajan-Gazal’, and ‘Dhrupad-Dhamar’ along with ‘Khayal’.
|
34. The U.P. Natak Academy gave Academy Ratna Awards to the persons named in List I for their performance in the fields given in List II. Match the two lists and select the correct answer from the code given below :
| List-I |
List-II |
| A. Ustad Vilayat Khan |
1. Sarod |
| B. Master Fida Hussain Narsi |
2. Kathak |
| C. Sitara Devi |
3. Hindi Theatre |
| D. Jatin Bhattacharya |
4. Sitar |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| (b) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
| (c) |
3 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
| (d) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (d)
- People awarded ‘Academi Ratna Awards’ by the ‘Uttar Pradesh’ Natak Academy’ and their area of specialization is as follows–
| List-I |
List-II |
| Ustad Vilayat Khan |
Sitar |
| Master Fida Hussain Narsi |
Hindi Theatre |
| Sitara Devi |
Kathak |
| Jatin Bhattacharya |
Sarod |
|
35. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :
| List – I |
List – II |
| (Name of Authors) |
(Pen Names) |
| A. Suryakant Tripathi |
1. Munshi Prem Chand |
| B. Raghupati Sahay |
2. Nagarjuna |
| C. Vaidyanath Mishra |
3. Nirala |
| D. Dhanpat Rai Srivastava |
4. Firaq Gorakhpuri |
Codes :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
| (b) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
| (c) |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
| (d) |
3 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
[U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (c) 3 4 2 1
| List – I |
List – II |
| Suryakant Tripathi |
Nirala |
| Raghupati Sahay |
Firaq Gorakhpuri |
| Vaidyanath Mishr |
Nagarjuna |
| Dhanpat Rai Srivastava |
Munshi Prem Chand |
|
36. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(Singer) (Style of Singing)
(a) Rajan-Sajan Mishra – Dhrupad-Tappa
(b) Taz Begum – Thumari-Tappa
(c) Badi Maina – Thumari-Tappa
(d) Ambaji Chaturvedi – Dhrupad
[U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (c) Badi Maina – Thumari-Tappa
- The correct match is as follows :
| Rajan-Sajan Mishra |
Dhrupad-Tappa |
| Taz Begum |
Thumri-Tappa |
| Badi Maina |
Thumri |
| Ambaji Chaturvedi |
Dhrupad |
|
37. Which of the following places in the U.P. was known as ‘Rang Theatre’ during the British Rule of India?
(a) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
(b) High Court at Prayagraj
(c) Chhatar Manjil at Lucknow
(d) G.P.O of Lucknow
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (d) G.P.O of Lucknow
- During British rule in India, the Lucknow General Post Office was called the Rang Theatre. It was the main spot for entertainment in the city.
|
38. No. of cities in the U.P. which are covered under the ‘Smart City’ Scheme
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 18
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (a) 10
- Right now, 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh have been chosen for the Smart City Scheme.
- These cities are Moradabad, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi and Agra.
|
39. Which of the following places is known for Imdad Khani Gharana of Sitar and Surbahar music?
(a) Agra
(b) Lucknow
(c) Etawa
(d) Varanasi
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) Etawa
- Etawah is famous for Imdad Khani Gharana’s Sitar and Surbahar music. Imdad Khan’s father, Shahdad Khan, was a popular Sitar vocalist.
- Imdad Khan invented ‘Meend’, ‘Ghasit’, and ‘Ghala’ in Sitar playing.
- Other renowned artists of this Gharana were Shujaat Khan, Nishat Khan, and Budhaditya Mukherjee.
|
40. Which of the following classical dance forms is associated with Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Kathak
(b) Bharatnatyam
(c) Odissi
(d) Kuchipudi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (a) Kathak
- Kathak is a traditional dance that originates in Uttar Pradesh. Bharatnatyam is from Tamilnadu, Odissi is from Odisha and Kuchipudi is from Andhra Pradesh.
|
41. Who among the following did not contribute to the cultural activities of Lucknow?
(a) Binda Deen
(b) Ustad Dulhe Khan
(c) Mehndi
(d) Ilias Khan
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
Ans. (c) Mehndi
- Apart from Mehndi, Bimbadeen, Ustad Dulhe Khan and Ilyas Khan had a big impact on the culture of Lucknow.
- Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh was very fond of art and knew a lot about music.
- His reign was a great time for the art of Awadh. Bimbadeen, a Kathak master, and Kodau Singh, who was known as ‘Pakhavaji’, were part of his court.
- Wajid Ali Shah made the song Akhtar Piya and Bimbadeen composed ‘Sanad piya’ thumri.
|
42. Who among the following taught Hindustani classical music to Shambhu Maharaj?
(a) Nathu Khan
(b) Rahimuddin Khan
(c) Sujan Khan
(d) Abdul Karim Khan
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) Rahimuddin Khan
- Shambhu Maharaj was a Kathak dancer from the Lucknow Gharana.
- He was taught dancing by his dad, Kalka Prasad Maharaj, his uncle Bimbadeen, and his brothers Acchan Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj.
- He was trained in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Raheemuddin Khan.
|
43. Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P. became a million cities as per the census of India in the year
(a) 1951 and 1961 respectively
(b) 1961 and 1971 respectively
(c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
(d) 1981 and 1991 respectively
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
- Kanpur and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh became cities with populations of over one million people according to India’s census in 1971 and 1981.
- Now, there are seven cities in U.P. with populations of over one million, which are Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, Varanasi, Meerut, and Prayagraj.
|
44. In Uttar Pradesh, the National Kathak Institute is located at –
(a) Agra
(b) Lucknow
(c) Kanpur
(d) Varanasi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (b) Lucknow
- The National Kathak Institute is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- It was set up in 1973 with the goal of preserving the various traditional styles of Kathak dance, helping young performers, and protecting experienced artists.
|
45. Typical dance form of Uttar Pradesh is –
(a) Kathak
(b) Bharatnatyam
(c) Odissi
(d) Kuchipudi
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) Kathak
- Kathak is a type of dance that was created in Uttar Pradesh.
- The ruler of the area, Wajid Ali Shah, was very skilled in this art and gave it special support.
- Now, there are two main schools of this style: the Lucknow and Banaras Gharanas.
- Odisha’s dance form is related to Odisha, Bharatnatyam is from Tamil Nadu, and Kuchipudi is from Andhra Pradesh.
|
46. North-Central Zone Cultural Centre is situated in –
(a) Delhi
(b) Allahabad
(c) Lucknow
(d) Varanasi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (b) Allahabad
- The North Central Zone Cultural Centre is located in Prayagraj.
- It was set up in 1985-86, along with six other cultural centres in Patiala, Kolkata, Thanjavur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Dimapur, and Nagpur.
|
47. Guru Purnima festival of Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to sage –
(a) Vyas
(b) Vashisht
(c) Valmiki
(d) Bhrigu
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (a) Vyas
- Guru Poornima is an important festival for Hindus and Buddhists living in Uttar Pradesh.
- It is celebrated on the full moon of the Ashadh month according to the Hindu calendar.
- Hindus observe this festival in honor of the great saint Vyas, while Buddhists commemorate Lord Buddha who gave his first sermon at Sarnath (Varanasi) on this day.
|
48. In which of the following places, “Mudia Purnima Mela” is organized?
(a) Bateshwar
(b) Kannauj
(c) Govardhan
(d) Sardhana
[U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) Govardhan
- Every year, the ‘Mudiya Poornima Fair’ (also called ‘Muria Puno Mela’) takes place at Govardhan Mathura, Vrindavan on the full moon of the Aashaadha month.
|
49. In U.P. the famous centre of pilgrimage for both Jain and Buddha religions is :
(a) Sarnath
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Devipatan
(d) Kushinagar
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (b) Kaushambi
- Kaushambi is a popular pilgrimage place in Uttar Pradesh, located 48 km away from Prayagraj on the south-western bank of the Yamuna River.
- It was an important city in ancient times and is known to be the birthplace of the 6th Jain Tirthankara, ‘Padma Prabhu’.
- There were several Viharas in Kaushambi, such as Ghasitaram, which was built by Shreshti Ghoshit.
- The famous Ashoka Stoop is also located nearby.
- Kaushambi was not only an important centre of Buddhist and Jain religions, but was also a major trading city, where many rich merchant lived.
|
50. Which is the famous pilgrimage for both the Jain and Buddha religions in Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Sarnath
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Kushinagar
(d) None of the above
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Kaushambi
- Kaushambi, located 48 kilometers away from Allahabad and situated on the western bank of the Yamuna River, is a famous pilgrimage spot for Jains and Buddhists. It was a significant city in the past.
|
51. Every year a fair is held on the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah, at :
(a) Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
(b) Kaliar, Saharanpur
(c) Deva Sharif, Barabanki
(d) Garhmukteshwar, Ghaziabad
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004]
Ans. (c) Deva Sharif, Barabanki
- Every year, a big fair happens at the tomb of the Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah in Deva, which is 12 km away from Barabanki. This fair takes place every year in the month of ‘Kartika’.
|
52. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below –
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Fair) |
(District) |
| A. Govind Sahab |
1. Bahraich |
| B. Kailash Mela |
2. Saharanpur |
| C. Sayyed Salar |
3. Azamgarh |
| D. Shakumbhari Devi |
4. Agra |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| (b) |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
| (c) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| (d) |
1 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
Ans. (b) 3 4 1 2
- The correct match is as follows–
| List I (Fair) |
List II (District) |
| Govind Sahab |
Azamgarh (Presently in Ambedkar Nagar) |
| Kailash Fair |
Agra (Kailash and Sikandra) |
| Sayyed Salar |
Bahraich |
| Shakambhari Devi |
Saharanpur |
|
53. In which of the following places Shakambari Devi fair is hosted?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Vindhyachal
(c) Meerut
(d) Saharanpur
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (d) Saharanpur
- These festivals take place at Govind Saheb in Azamgarh, Kailash Mela in Agra, Syed Salar in Bahraich, and Shakambari Devi Fair in Saharanpur.
|
54. Match List-I with the List-Il and select the correct answer from the code given below:
| List – I |
List – II |
| (Fair) |
(Places) |
| A. Kailash Fair |
1. Agra |
| B. Nauchandi Fair |
2. Meerut |
| C. Kalinger Fair |
3. Banda |
| D. Soron Fair |
4. Etah |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (b) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| (c) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
| (d) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (a)
- The correct match of List I with List II is as follows–
| Kailash Fair |
Agra |
| Nauchandi Fair |
Meerut |
| Kalinger Fair |
Banda |
| Soron Fair |
Etah (Kasganj) |
|
55. Syed Salar Mela is held in –
(a) Bahraich
(b) Barabanki
(c) Fatehpur Sikri
(d) Gonda
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
Ans. (a) Bahraich
- Hazrat Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masood was a highly respected holy figure among both Hindus and Muslims.
- His shrine is located in Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh and an annual fair called Saiyad Salar Fair is held there.
- It is believed that taking a bath in the nearby pond can cure people of leprosy and skin diseases.
|
56. Correctly match List-I and List-II. Choose the correct answer from the code given below the lists :
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Fair) |
(Host) |
| A. Bateshwar |
1. Barabanki |
| B. Deva |
2. Meerut |
| C. Haridas Jayanti |
3. Agra |
| D. Nauchandi |
4. Varanasi |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
| (b) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| (c) |
1 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
| (d) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]
Ans. (d) 3 1 4 2
- The correct match of the above fairs held in the U.P and their places are as follows –
| List-I (Fair) |
List-II (Place) |
| Bateshwar |
Agra |
| Deva |
Barabanki |
| Haridas Jayanti |
Varanasi |
| Nauchandi |
Meerut |
|
57. Haridas Jayanti is celebrated every year at –
(a) Jhansi
(b) Mathura
(c) Vrindavan
(d) Varanasi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (d) Varanasi
- Every year, the Haridas Jayanti Festival and Dhrupad Mela take place in the city of Varanasi.
|
58. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below :
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Traditional Fair/Festival organized by U.P. Tourism) |
(Venue) |
| A. Cattle Fair |
1. Allahabad |
| B. Dhrupad Fair |
2. Ambedkar Nagar |
| C. Govind Saheb Fair |
3. Bateshwar |
| D. Magh Fair |
4. Varanasi |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
| (b) |
2 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
| (c) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| (d) |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, 2011]
Ans. (a) 3 4 2 1
- The correct match is as follows –
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Fairs/festivals organized by U.P. Tourism) |
(Place) |
| Cattle Fair |
Bateshwar |
| Dhrupad Fair |
Varanasi |
| Govind Sahab Fair |
Ambedkar Nagar |
| Magh Fair |
Prayagraj |
|
59. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Fair) |
(Place) |
| A. Magh fair |
1. Barabanki |
| B. Jhola fair |
2. Bateshwar |
| C. Cattle fair |
3. Vrindavan |
| D. Deva fair |
4. Allahabad |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| (b) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| (c) |
1 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
| (d) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
[U.P. R.O. /A.R.O. (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (a) 4 3 2 1
- The correct match is as follows –
| Fair |
Place |
| Magh Fair |
Prayagraj |
| Jhoola Fair |
Vrindavan |
| Cattle Fair |
Bateshwar |
| Deva Fair |
Barabanki |
|
60. Maha Kumbh Mela is generally organized every
(a) 10th year
(b) 12th year
(c) 14th year
(d) 16th year
[U.P. RO/ARO (Mains) 2017]
Ans. (b) 12th year
- The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years.
|
61. ‘Sulahkul Festival’ of Hindu-Muslim unity is organized at –
(a) Agra
(b) Aligarh
(c) Etawah
(d) Barabanki
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (a) Agra
- The Sulahkul festival, which symbolizes Hindu-Muslim unity, is celebrated in Agra.
|
62. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists :
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Name of pilgrimage) |
(City/Place) |
| A. Chakratirtha |
1. Kaushambi |
| B. Govind Dev Mandir |
2. Fatehpur Sikri |
| C. Tomb of Salim Chisti |
3. Vrindavan |
| D. Buddha and Jain temple |
4. Naimisharanya |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (b) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| (c) |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
| (d) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) Spl. 2008]
Ans. (d) 4 3 2 1
- The correct match is as follows–
| List I |
List II |
| (Name of Pilgrimage) |
(City/Place) |
| Chakratirtha |
Naimisharanya |
| Govind Dev Mandir |
Vrindavan |
| Tomb of Salim Chisti |
Fatehpur Sikri |
| Buddhist and Jain Temple |
Kaushambi |
|
63. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Sacred pilgrimage of Kabir Panthis – Maghar
(b) Nirvana place of god Buddha – Kushinagar
(c) Tomb of Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah – Dewa Sharif
(d) Meditation center of eighty-eight thousand sage – Sankisa
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
Ans. (d) Meditation center of eighty-eight thousand sage – Sankisa
- Sankisa is located in Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh and is associated with Buddhism. Naimisharanya is known as the area of 88 thousand ‘Rishis’.
|
64. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Vrindavan temple – Mathura
(b) J.K. Temple – Lucknow
(c) Vishwanath temple – Varanasi
(d) Devipatan temple – Tulsipur
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (b) J.K. Temple – Lucknow
- The J.K. Temple is located in Kanpur, and is also known as the Radha Krishna temple. The other pairs are matched correctly.
|
65. The first ‘Deendayal Handicraft Sankul’ trade facilitation center is located at
(a) Agra
(b) Varanasi
(c) Kanpur
(d) Gorakhpur
[U.P. RO/ARO 2017]
Ans. (b)Varanasi
- On 22 September 2017, the Prime Minister of India opened the first ‘Deendayal Handicraft Sankul’ trade center in Varanasi.
- This center was first started in November 2014 when the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone.
|
