Uttar Pradesh GK

Correct answer: C

Meerut combines a major manufacturing cluster with historical significance.

Correct answer: A

Wooden handicrafts are associated with Saharanpur.

Correct answer: D

The Taj Mahal stands beside the Yamuna in Agra.

Correct answer: C

Lock manufacturing is a well-known local industry.

Correct answer: D

Its metal handicrafts are a major local industry.

Correct answer: C

I is incorrect: Awadh cultural region → Region centred historically on Lucknow and Ayodhya. It lies broadly in central-eastern Uttar Pradesh. II is incorrect: Nepal relative to Uttar Pradesh → Northern international neighbour. The state shares part of India's land border with Nepal.

Correct answer: A

It belongs to the Ghaghara-Ganga drainage system.

Correct answer: D

I is incorrect: Gomti in Lucknow → River flowing through the state capital. The city developed along its banks. II is correct: Sonbhadra → Southeastern district associated with energy and mineral industries. Its plateau setting differs from the central Gangetic plain.

Correct answer: C

Its cultural and geographical boundaries are not a separate constitutional unit.

Correct answer: A

I is incorrect: Terai within Uttar Pradesh → Foothill belt along the northern side of the state. The region has alluvial soils and historically wet habitats. II is incorrect: Yamuna in Agra → River beside major Mughal monuments. The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort stand near its bank.

Correct answer: B

The reservoir lies in the Sonbhadra region.

Correct answer: C

I is correct: Braj cultural region → Area centred on Mathura and Vrindavan. Its identity is closely connected with Krishna traditions. II is incorrect: Awadh cultural region → Region centred historically on Lucknow and Ayodhya. It lies broadly in central-eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Correct answer: B

It is a tributary of the Yamuna.

Correct answer: A

I is incorrect: Saryu at Ayodhya → River associated with the city's ghats. The river is central to Ayodhya's geographical identity. II is correct: Terai within Uttar Pradesh → Foothill belt along the northern side of the state. The region has alluvial soils and historically wet habitats.

Correct answer: D

Doab denotes the area between two rivers.

Correct answer: B

I is incorrect: Madhya Pradesh relative to Uttar Pradesh → Southern neighbouring state. The shared border includes Bundelkhand areas. II is incorrect: Nepal relative to Uttar Pradesh → Northern international neighbour. The state shares part of India's land border with Nepal.

Correct answer: C

It lies broadly in central-eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Correct answer: B

I is incorrect: Gomti in Lucknow → River flowing through the state capital. The city developed along its banks. II is correct: Rapti near Gorakhpur → River of northeastern Uttar Pradesh. It belongs to the Ghaghara-Ganga drainage system.

Correct answer: D

I is correct: Sonbhadra → Southeastern district associated with energy and mineral industries. Its plateau setting differs from the central Gangetic plain. II is incorrect: Rihand reservoir → Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar. The reservoir lies in the Sonbhadra region.

Correct answer: A

The river is central to Varanasi's religious landscape.

Correct answer: D

I is incorrect: Uttarakhand relative to Uttar Pradesh → Northern neighbouring state. It was separated from Uttar Pradesh in 2000. II is incorrect: Purvanchal in common regional usage → Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Its cultural and geographical boundaries are not a separate constitutional unit.

Correct answer: C

I is correct: Braj cultural region → Area centred on Mathura and Vrindavan. Its identity is closely connected with Krishna traditions. II is correct: Bihar relative to Uttar Pradesh → Eastern neighbouring state. The Ganga continues eastward into Bihar.

Correct answer: D

The city developed along its banks.

Correct answer: B

I is correct: Chambal at the Uttar Pradesh border region → Major Yamuna tributary. The river is associated with ravines and riverine wildlife habitat. II is correct: Rapti near Gorakhpur → River of northeastern Uttar Pradesh. It belongs to the Ghaghara-Ganga drainage system.

Correct answer: C

It drains parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.