Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part

Total Questions: 23

1. North Central zone cultural centre is situated - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) in Allahabad
(b) in Varanasi
(c) in Agra
(d) in Lucknow

Correct Answer: (a) in Allahabad

Solution:In Uttar Pradesh North Central Zone Cultural Centre has been established at Prayagraj. It was established in 1986. It is one of the seven cultural centre established by Indian Government under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now, Ministry of Education).

2. Guru Purnima festival of Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to sage - [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Vyas
(b) Vashisht
(c) Valmiki
(d) Bhrigu

Correct Answer: (a) Vyas

Solution:Guru Poornima in Uttar Pradesh is important for Hindus and Buddhists alike. This festival is celebrated on the Poornima (full moon) of Ashadh month as per the Hindu calendar. Hindus celebrate this festival in the memory of great saint Vyas and Buddhists celebrate this day in the memory of Lord Buddha who delivered his first religious lecture on this day in Sarnath (Varanasi).

3. In which of the following places, "Mudia Purnima Mela" is organised? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Bateshwar
(b) Kannauj
(c) Govardhan
(d) Sardhana

Correct Answer: (c) Govardhan

Solution:'Mudiya Poornima Fair' which is also known as 'Muriya Puno Mela' is held every year at Govardhan Mathura, Vrindavan on 'Guru Poornima' (full moon of Aashadh month).

4. In U.P. the famous centre of pilgrimage for both Jain and Buddha religions is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Sarnath
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Devipatan
(d) Kushinagar

Correct Answer: (b) Kaushambi

Solution:Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh is a famous place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Jains both. Located on south-western bank of Yamuna river, some 48 km. away from Prayagraj, Kaushambi was an important city in ancient times. As per Jain religious texts, it is the birthplace of 6th Tirthankara 'Padma Prabhu'. There were many 'Viharas' in Kaushambi mainly 'Ghoshitaram'. It was built by 'Shreshti Ghoshit'. The famous 'Ashoka Stupa' is near it. Besides being a centre of Buddhist and Jain religions, Kaushambi was a major trade city where many rich merchants lived.

5. Which is the famous pilgrimage for both Jain and Buddha religions in Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Sarnath
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Kushinagar
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Kaushambi

6. Every year a fair is held on the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah, at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004]

(a) Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
(b) Kaliar, Saharanpur
(c) Deva Sharif, Barabanki
(d) Garhmukteshwar, Ghaziabad

Correct Answer: (c) Deva Sharif, Barabanki

Solution:Every year a fair is held in Deva Sharif Barabanki on the tomb (Mazar) of Sufi Saint Hazi Waris Ali Shah. Waris Ali Shah was a Sufi saint, the founder of the warsi Sufi order, Hence, option (c) is correct answer.

7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

List-I (Fair)	List-II (District)
A. Govind Sahab	1. Bahraich
B. Kailash Fair	2. Saharanpur
C. Sayyed Salar	3. Ajamgarh
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

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correct match is as follows-

List-I (Fair)	List-II (District)
Govind Sahab	Azamgarh (Presently in Ambedkar Nagar)
Kailash Fair	Agra (Kailash and Sikandara)
Sayyed Salar	Bahraich
Shakumbhari Devi	Saharanpur

8. In which of the following places Shakambhari Devi fair is hosted? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Varanasi
(b) Vindhyachala
(c) Meerut
(d) Saharanpur

Correct Answer: (d) Saharanpur

Solution:The correct match is as follows-

List-I (Fair)	List-II (District)
Govind Sahab	Azamgarh (Presently in Ambedkar Nagar)
Kailash Fair	Agra (Kailash and Sikandara)
Sayyed Salar	Bahraich
Shakumbhari Devi	Saharanpur

9. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Jal Vihar Mela - Bundelkhand
(b) Bateshwar Fair - Paschimanchal
(c) Baldev Chhath Fair - Purvanchal
(d) Shukratal Fair - Muzaffarnagar

Correct Answer: (c) Baldev Chhath Fair - Purvanchal

Solution:

The fair of Baldev Chhath is organised at the Sri Dauji Temple in Mathura. Rest all are correctly matched.

10. Match List-1 with the List-Il and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

List-I (Fair)	List-II (Places)
A. Kailash Fair	1. Agra
B. Navachandi 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

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match of List I with List II is as follows-

List-I (Fair)	List-II (Places)
Kailash Fair	Agra
Navachandi Fair	Meerut
Kalinger Fair	Banda
Soron Fair	Etah (Kasganj)

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