Miscellaneous (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 44

41. Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy was founded in the year- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) 1972
Solution:Hindi written in Devnagari script was declared the official language of Uttar Pradesh in October, 1947. In 1989, the Government of Uttar Pradesh passed U.P. Official Language (Amendment) Act 1989 and declared Urdu as the second official language of the state. Notably, Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy was established in January, 1972 for the promotion of Urdu language.

42. Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Central Hindi Institute is located at- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Agra
Solution:'Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi Institute of Hindi and Linguistics' is situated in Agra. It is fostering and promoting higher studies in hindi.

43. U.P. Sanskrit Sansthan was established in the year [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) 1976
Solution:Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Sansthan was established on 31 December, 1976 by Uttar Pradesh Government to properly develop and promote Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit. Chairpersons and Directors of the institution are appointed from time to time by the government. The administrative wing of Sanskrit Sansthan in U.P. Government is the Department of Languages.

44. Hindustani Academy, which was founded for the protection and development of Indian Language, is located in [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Allahabad
Solution:Hindustani Academy which was established for protection and promotion of Indian languages is located in Prayagraj. It was established in 1927,