Uttar Pradesh Quiz

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The correct answer is [D] None. All three statements are incorrect regarding the specific cities and terminologies of these connectivity projects.

• East-West Corridor (Statement 1 – Incorrect): The East-West Corridor is part of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), not the Golden Quadrilateral (though they are related). It connects Silchar in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat. Dibrugarh and Surat are not the terminal points of this corridor.
• Trilateral Highway (Statement 2 – Incorrect): The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway connects Moreh (Manipur, India) with Mae Sot (Thailand) via Myanmar. It does not connect to Chiang Mai. The project aims to enhance trade and commerce between ASEAN and India.
• BCIM Economic Corridor (Statement 3 – Incorrect): The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor is proposed to connect Kolkata (West Bengal, India) with Kunming (Yunnan Province, China), passing through Bangladesh (Dhaka) and Myanmar (Mandalay). It does not originate in Varanasi.

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The correct answer is [A] 1 and 3 only. These ancient and medieval sites are significant markers of India’s cultural and political history across different dynasties.

• Bhilsa – Madhya Pradesh (Pair 1 – Correct): Historically known as Vidisha or Besnagar, Bhilsa is located in Madhya Pradesh. it was a prominent trade center during the Sunga and Gupta periods and is famous for the Heliodorus Pillar and its proximity to the Sanchi Stupa.
• Dwarasamudra – Karnataka (Pair 2 – Incorrect): Dwarasamudra (modern-day Halebeedu) was the magnificent capital of the Hoysala Empire. It is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, not Maharashtra. It is renowned for its intricate Hoysaleswara temple architecture.
• Girinagar – Gujarat (Pair 3 – Correct): Girinagar (modern-day Junagadh/Girnar) is situated in Gujarat. It is an ancient site known for the rock edicts of Ashoka, the inscriptions of Rudradaman I, and Skandagupta, marking its importance under various empires.
• Sthanesvara – Haryana (Pair 4 – Incorrect): Sthanesvara (modern-day Thanesar/Kurukshetra) is located in Haryana, not Uttar Pradesh. It served as the capital of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, notably under King Harshavardhana, before he shifted his capital to Kannauj.

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Varanasi entered the Guinness World Records by planting 2,51,446 saplings in one hour at Sujabad Domari, surpassing China’s 2018 record of 1,53,981 saplings. The record was verified by Guinness World Records adjudicator Rishinath using drone surveillance and a digital counting system. Certificate presented to Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal. Plantation covered nearly 350 bighas, developed as an urban forest with coordination among the Municipal Corporation, government departments, institutions, and social organisations.

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India’s first national Cow Culture Museum has been set up by Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad in Mathura. It will be built on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University campus and land has been selected. The museum will highlight religious, cultural, spiritual and scientific importance of cows. Around 100 digital and symbolic models of major and endangered cattle breeds will be displayed. The project promotes cow conservation, cow-based economy and scientific standards under state government guidance.

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India’s first dedicated Glass Museum is being constructed in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, which is popularly known as the “Glass City of India.” The project is being developed by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department near Vikas Bhawan at an estimated cost of around ₹47.47 crore. The three-storey museum is being built over an area of more than 25,700 square meters and will showcase the history, art, and technology of glassmaking, ranging from Harappan-era glass to modern designs.

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Uttar Pradesh Governor’s official residence has been renamed from Raj Bhavan to Jan Bhavan. The name change was announced by the state government and is now in effect. The decision follows guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The new name will be used for all official and statutory purposes. The move aims to standardise the names of Governors’ residences across India. It reflects a nationwide initiative to bring uniformity in official nomenclature.

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Lucknow became Uttar Pradesh’s first zero fresh waste dump city after launching the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U). The new plant processes 700 metric tonnes per day, taking total capacity to over 2,100 metric tonnes daily. Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) and Bhumi Green Energy operate three plants of equal capacity. Waste is segregated into organic (55%) and inorganic (45%) fractions. Organic waste is converted into compost and biogas, while inorganic waste is recycled or made into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).

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IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Uttar Pradesh hosted the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on 12–13 January 2026. The Conference aims to showcase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance and public service delivery and to align state-level initiatives with the IndiaAI Mission. It serves as a precursor to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, which will be held in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026. This event is part of a national series of eight Regional AI Impact Conferences across India.

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Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier Panchayati Raj system: Gram Panchayat at the village level, Kshetra Panchayat at the block level, and Zila Panchayat at the district level. This system aligns with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and the Balwantrai Mehta Committee recommendations, providing local self-government in rural areas.

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Uttarakhand Kranti Dal was founded in 1979 to demand a separate Uttarakhand state. Jaswant Singh Bisht became its first MLA from Ranikhet in 1980. He made the first official proposal for Uttarakhand statehood in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in 1990, marking the initial political demand for the state’s formation.