Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2008 GS-I UP Special
Question

Every year a fair is held at the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah at

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Deva Shareef

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ Deva Shareef”.
The fair held at the tomb of the famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah is at Deva Shareef.

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