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• Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is Oil lamps.

Key Points

• Charkula is a popular dance in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh because of its origin from the Krishna era.
• Women dress in long skirts till toes with a colourful blouse and cover their body and face with a veil.
• These women while dancing carries a large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramid having 108 oil lamps on their heads.
• They perform their dances to the tunes devoted to Lord Krishna.
• The dance steps are synchronized to the beats of the drum.
• The movements of the dancers are limited because of the heavy stuff on their heads.

The correct answer is 2012.

Key Points

• Aasra Yojana was launched to provide free housing to the poor people of Uttar Pradesh.
• The scheme was launched by the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mr Akhilesh Yadav and it offers quality houses to poor people free of cost.
• The Scheme was launched in 2012.
• The Manyavar Kanshiram Shahri Garib Awas Yojana was launched by the former chief minister Mayawati which was scrapped in 2012 and Asra Yojana was introduced.
• The old scheme focussed on providing free houses to the majority of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) however under the new scheme all caste people were benefitted.
• Under Asra Scheme, in the first phase Rs 100 crores had been allocated for building 4000 houses.
• The applicant under the scheme must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh and should not own a house under their name.

Additional Information

• Important data related to Uttar Pradesh:
  • Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath (present)
  • Governor - Anandiben Patel (present)
  • Literacy rate - 67.68 % as of 2011 census.
  • Total districts  - 75

The correct answer is Swan

Key Points

• The state symbol of Uttar Pradesh does not contain a swan while the other symbols given in the option are included.
• The emblem consists of a circular seal depicting the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj, a pair of Matsya fish to represent the state of Oudh (Awadh), and a pair of Bow and Arrow representing the Bundelkhand area.
• The legend around the seal translates as "Government of Uttar Pradesh".

Additional Information

• The Emblem of Uttar Pradesh is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The emblem was originally designed in 1916 for the then United Provinces of Agra and Oudh and continued in use following Indian Independence in 1947. 

The correct answer is Varanasi.

• Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the cultural capital of India.

Key Points 

• Varanasi is known as the 'Religious Capital of India'.
• Varanasi is also known as 'Kashi'.
• Varanasi is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the River Ganges.
• Varanasi is mainly associated with 'Shaivism'.
• Dasawamedh Ghat is Varanasi's holiest spot.
• Vishwanath Temple is a beautiful quiet place where one can learn about different Gods of the Hindu religion.

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Uttar Pradesh ​

• Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India.
• Uttar Pradesh has the maximum membership (80 seats) in the Lok Sabha.
• Uttar Pradesh has the largest representation in the Rajya Sabha (31 members).
• The High Court of Uttar Pradesh is located in Prayagraj .
• The headquarter of the North-Central Railway is in Prayagraj.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Lucknow.
• Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of monuments in India.
• Uttar Pradesh is the state through which most numbers of the National Highways pass.
• Uttar Pradesh is the 'Sugar Bowl of India'.
• Uttar Pradesh is the first Bicycle Highway in Asia. 
• The First Air Mail system in India was established in Prayagraj.
• Asia's first DNA bank is in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
• Central Drug Research Institute is located in Lucknow.
• Indian Institute of Sugar Technology is situated in Kanpur.
• Indian Institute of Pulses Research is situated in Kanpur.
• Banaras University is located in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
• Narora Atomic Power Station is in Uttar Pradesh.​

Important Points

• Lucknow is known as the 'City of Nawabs'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Manchester of North India'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Leather City of India'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Industrial and Economic Capital of Uttar Pradesh'. 
• Prayagraj is known as the 'City of Prime Ministers'.
• Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'City of Widows'.
• Aligarh is famous for 'Lock Production'.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mallika Sarabhai.Key Points

• Mallika Sarabhai:-
  • ​She is a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and actress.
  • She has won several awards and accolades for her contribution to the performing arts.
  • She bagged the best actress award for Meena Gurjari in 1975.
• Meena Gurjari is a Gujarati movie based on the life of Meena Patel, a legendary Gujarati folk singer.​

Additional Information

• Sonal Mansingh is also a well-known Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been honored with various awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India.
• Sitara Devi was a legendary Kathak dancer and actress.
  • She was also a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• Shovana Narayan is another popular Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been awarded the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to the performing arts.

The correct answer is J K Rowling.

Key Points

• J.K. Rowling first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990.
• Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven books of the series.

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The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

• Fatehpur Sikri town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar.
• He had planned this city as his capital but the shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.
• After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore.
• Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. 

Additional Information

• The Mughal Dynasty was founded by Babur in 1526.
• The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi in 1526.
• Battle of Khanwa between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527.
• Battle of Chanderi between Babur and Medni Rai in 1528.
• Battle of Ghaggara between Babur and Mehmood Lodhi in 1529.

The correct answer is Arya Samaj.

Key Points

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.
• Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875.
• He translated the Vedas and wrote three books named Satyartha Prakash, Veda Bhasya Bhumika, and Veda Bhasya.
• He gave the slogan “Go back to Vedas”.
• Dayananda Anglo Vedic (D.A.V) schools were established based on his philosophy and teachings.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Harishen.

Key Points

• Harishena was the court poet of the Gupta Emperor, Samudragupta.
• Allahabad Pillar inscription is also known as Prayag Prashasti consists of 33 lines composed by Harishena. 
• Prayag Prashasti is one of the important epigraphic sources to know about the political history of the Gupta dynasty.
• Samudragupta was a patron of many poets and scholars, one of whom was Harishena.
• Samudragupta was the son and successor of Chandragupta I and was the greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty.
• He conquered the Kushans and other small kingdoms and greatly expanded the Gupta empire.
• He had been termed as the Nepolean of India by V. A. Smith.
• He annexed the territories after defeating the monarchs of North India but did not annex south India.
• His authority over Java, Sumatra, and Malaya Island prove that he maintained a strong navy.
• He is said to have composed numerous poems.
• Some of his coins present him playing Veena. 
• He also performed Ashvamedha sacrifices.
• According to Chinese sources, Meghaverma, the ruler of Srilanka, sent a missionary to him for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya.
• The Allahabad pillar inscription mentions the title Dharma Prachar Bandhu i.e. he was the upholder of Brahmanical religion.

Additional Information

• Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harsha Vardhana.
• Chand Bardai was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan.
• Bhavabhuti was the court poet of the King of Kannauj, Yashovarman.

The correct answer is Rakhigarhi.

Key Points

• Rakhigarhi site of Indus valley civilisation situated at Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district.
• The site is located in the Sarasvati river plain, some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river.
• The Global Heritage Fund declared Rakhigarhi one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.
•  A team of Indian and South Korean researchers carried out excavations in Rakhigarhi.
• The team unearthed a fire altar, parts of a city wall, drainage structures as well as a hoard of semi-precious beads.

Additional Information

Important Sites of Harappan Civilization:

• Rule 193 (of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha) does not involve a formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting can take place after the discussion on matters under this rule.
• Rule 184 allows voting but rule 193 doesn't.
• Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament, while Rajya Sabha is the upper house.

The correct answer is Lothal.

Key Points

• In Lothal Dockyard was found.
• List of Important sites with their features:

Additional Information

• The Indus Valley Civilization was spread from present-day North-East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North-West India.
• The civilization flourished in the river basins of the Ghaggar-Hakra river and the Indus.
• Indus valley civilization is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world.
• It is also known as Harappan Civilization and is well-known for its organized planning based on the grid system.

Important facts to be remembered.

• Social features:-
  • Indus valley civilization is the first urbanization in India.
  • It has a well-planned drainage system, grid pattern, and town planning.
  • They have possessed equality in society.

• Religious Facts:-
  • Matridevi or Shakti is the Mother goddess.
  • Yoni worship and Nature worship existed.
  • They worshipped trees like Peepal.
  • They also worshipped Fire worship called Havan Kund.
  • Pashupati Mahadeva is known as the lord of Animals.
  • The people of the Indus Valley Civilization worshipped Animal worship like unicorns and ox.
• Economic facts:-
  • Indus valley civilization is based on agriculture.
  • Trade and commerce flourished in this period.
  • A dockyard has been found at Lothal.
  • There were export and import.
  • Production of cotton was there.
  • At Lothal, weights and measures of truth existed in Harappan culture was seen.
  • The weights and were usually cubical in shape and were made of limestone, steatite, etc

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.