1. What is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Elephant

B) Bengal Tiger

C) Swamp Deer 

D) Deer

Answer: C) Swamp Deer
Explanation:  Swamp Deer is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh and is found in various parts of the state.

2. Which river is known as the lifeline of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Yamuna

B) Ganges

C) Godavari

D) Brahmaputra

Answer: B) Ganges
Explanation: The Ganges River, flowing through Uttar Pradesh, is considered the lifeline of the state due to its importance in agriculture, religious practices, and daily life.

3. The famous monument “Taj Mahal” is located in which city of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Agra

B) Lucknow

C) Kanpur

D) Varanasi

Answer: A) Agra
Explanation: The Taj Mahal, an iconic white marble mausoleum, is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Which Mughal Emperor built the Fatehpur Sikri fort in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Akbar

B) Jahangir

C) Shah Jahan

D) Aurangzeb

Answer: A) Akbar
Explanation: Emperor Akbar built the Fatehpur Sikri fort, which served as his capital for a brief period in the late 16th century.

5. The “Kumbh Mela” is a major Hindu festival held in which city in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Varanasi

B) Allahabad (Prayagraj)

C) Kanpur

D) Lucknow

Answer: B) Allahabad (Prayagraj)
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela is held at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Allahabad (Prayagraj) and is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

6. The city of Lucknow is known for which architectural style?

A) Mughal

B) Rajput

C) Awadhi

D) Colonial

Answer: C) Awadhi
Explanation: Lucknow is famous for its Awadhi architectural style, which includes monuments such as the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.

7. Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

B) Govind Ballabh Pant

C) Charan Singh

D) C.B. Gupta

Answer: B) Govind Ballabh Pant
Explanation: Govind Ballabh Pant was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after independence, serving from 1950 to 1954.

8. Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh is renowned for its association with Buddha’s first sermon?

A) Mathura

B) Varanasi

C) Sarnath

D) Kushinagar

Answer: C) Sarnath
Explanation: Sarnath is significant in Buddhist history as it is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

9. The “Buddhist Stupa” at which site in Uttar Pradesh is known for its historical importance and architecture?

A) Kushinagar

B) Sarnath

C) Shravasti

D) Mathura

Answer: B) Sarnath
Explanation: The Buddhist Stupa at Sarnath is an important historical monument from the Mauryan period, known for its architectural and historical significance.

10. Which festival is widely celebrated in Uttar Pradesh with traditional dance and music, especially in the Braj region?

A) Diwali

B) Holi

C) Eid

D) Ganesh Chaturthi

Answer: B) Holi
Explanation: Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, including Mathura and Vrindavan, where it is associated with Lord Krishna.

11. The “Raja Harshavardhana” was a ruler of which historical kingdom in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Kannauj

B) Magadh

C) Avadh

D) Kashi

Answer: A) Kannauj
Explanation: Raja Harshavardhana ruled the kingdom of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh and is known for his patronage of arts and literature.

12. The “Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary” is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Kanpur

B) Unnao

C) Lucknow

D) Agra

Answer: B) Unnao
Explanation: Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located in Unnao district and is known for its rich avian biodiversity.

13. The famous “Shahjahan’s Mosque” is located in which Uttar Pradesh city?

A) Agra

B) Lucknow

C) Varanasi

D) Kanpur

Answer: B) Lucknow
Explanation: Shahjahan’s Mosque, also known as the “Shahjahan Masjid,” is located in Lucknow and is a notable example of Mughal architecture.

14. The “Ganga Aarti” is a significant ritual performed on the ghats of which Uttar Pradesh city?

A) Kanpur

B) Agra

C) Varanasi

D) Allahabad

Answer: C) Varanasi
Explanation: Ganga Aarti is performed on the ghats of the Ganges River in Varanasi, attracting pilgrims and tourists.

15. The “Kakori Train Robbery” was a significant event in the Indian freedom struggle associated with which leader from Uttar Pradesh?

A) Bhagat Singh

B) Ram Prasad Bismil

C) Subhas Chandra Bose

D) Chandra Shekhar Azad

Answer: B) Ram Prasad Bismil
Explanation: Ram Prasad Bismil was a key figure in the Kakori Train Robbery of 1925, which was part of the revolutionary movement against British rule.

16. The “Chunar Fort” is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Agra

B) Mirzapur

C) Kanpur

D) Lucknow

Answer: B) Mirzapur
Explanation: Chunar Fort, with a rich history of various rulers, is located near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.

17. The “Aligarh Muslim University” was established by which prominent leader?

A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

C) Maulana Azad

D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to promote modern education among Muslims in India.

18. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known for its historic “Agra Fort,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Agra

B) Varanasi

C) Lucknow

D) Kanpur

Answer: A) Agra
Explanation: Agra Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, is a major historical site in Agra and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

19. The “Siddharthnagar” district of Uttar Pradesh is named after which historical figure?

A) Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

B) Siddhartha Thakur

C) Siddhartha Singh

D) Siddhartha Pandey

Answer: A) Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Explanation: Siddharthnagar is named after Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha and is associated with the spread of Buddhism.

20. The “Rumi Darwaza” in Lucknow is also known as the “Turkish Gate.” It was built by which Nawab?

A) Asaf-ud-Daula

B) Shuja-ud-Daula

C) Saadat Ali Khan

D) Wajid Ali Shah

Answer: A) Asaf-ud-Daula
Explanation: The Rumi Darwaza, an impressive gate with Turkish architectural influences, was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in Lucknow.

21. The “Lucknow University” was established in which year?

A) 1920

B) 1900

C) 1950

D) 1947

Answer: A) 1920
Explanation: Lucknow University was established in 1920 and has since become a prominent institution for higher education in Uttar Pradesh.

22. The “Baba Saheb Ambedkar University” is located in which city of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Agra

B) Lucknow

C) Varanasi

D) Aligarh

Answer: B) Lucknow
Explanation: Baba Saheb Ambedkar University is situated in Lucknow and is named in honor of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer.

23. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known for its historical “Rani ki Vav,” an intricately designed stepwell?

A) Lucknow

B) Agra

C) Mathura

D) None of the above

Answer: D) None of the above
Explanation: The “Rani ki Vav” (Queen’s Stepwell) is actually located in Patan, Gujarat, not in Uttar Pradesh.

24. The “Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary” is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Meerut

B) Kanpur

C) Unnao

D) Agra

Answer: A) Meerut
Explanation: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Meerut district and is known for its diverse flora and fauna, particularly deer.

25. The “Jhansi Fort” is associated with which historical figure in the Indian freedom struggle?

A) Rani Laxmibai

B) Bhagat Singh

C) Jawaharlal Nehru

D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer: A) Rani Laxmibai
Explanation: Jhansi Fort is closely associated with Rani Laxmibai, the queen of Jhansi, who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.