States PCS: Uttar Pradesh GK Questions for UPPSC Examinations

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Raja Rammohan Roy has come to be called the ‘Maker of Modern India’. He was the main force behind introduction of the western education and English language in India. He advocated the study of English, Science, Western Medicine and Technology. He spent his money on a college to promote these studies. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj and a great leader of social reform. It was as a result of his persistent campaign that the custom of Sati was declared illegal in Bengal in 1829 A.D. By Lord William Bentick. He was the chief advocate of the modern process of education and the scientific learning.

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Asvaghosha, a poet in the court of Kaniska I, composed biography of Buddha (Buddhacharita). He was the first dramatist who used Sanskrit in composing the plays.

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Chitta Ranjan Das (Deshbandhu) (1870-1925). A great nationalist and famous jurist, he defended Aurobindo Ghose in the Alipore Conspiracy Case (1908) and was the defense counsel in the Dacca Conspiracy Case. He was the elected President of the Congress session held in Ahmedabad in 1921. He was a founder of the Swarajya Party. He presided over the All-India Trade Union Congress at Lahore in 1923 and at Ahmedabad in 1924.

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Elephanta is a small island in sea and located at about 6.2 miles (North-East) from Gateway of India, Mumbai. Five caves are discovered in Elephanta hills, which are related to hindu religion and especially related to Lord Shiva.

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The Charter Act of 1813 provided financial grant for the revamping the Indian literature and the promotion of science. The Act provided financial allocation of Rs. 1 lakh for education for the first time.

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Third battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761between Ahmed Shah Abdali & Marathas

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Untouchability was made unconstitutional and abolished through Article 17 under fundamental rights.

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Money multiplier is expressed as a ratio between broad money (M3) and Reserve money (M0). It refers to how an initial deposit can lead to a bigger final increase in the total money supply.

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The term stag means a speculator who buys and sells stocks in short timeframes to make quick profits. The motove of stag is to make profit quickly on a fast moving trend, rather than buying and holding for the long run.

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The correct answer is the Indira Gandhi Canal. It is one of the longest canals in India, extending over 650 kilometers. The canal was constructed to provide irrigation to the arid regions of Rajasthan and is fed by the Sutlej River through the Bhakra Nangal Dam and the Beas River. It plays a crucial role in transforming desert land into arable land, importantly boosting agricultural productivity in the region.