Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2009 GS-I UP Special
Question

Which one of the following is not from U.P.?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Dhola Maru

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dhola Maru”.
Dhola Maru is not from Uttar Pradesh, but is a folk song of Rajasthan. It is a romantic tale of Dhola and Maru, and is rooted in folklore and oral traditions.

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Planning was considered a prerequisite

1. for balanced socio-economic development.
2. for extending the benefits of development in an even manner.
3. for focussing on removal of regional disparities.
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(Fairs) (Organised at)

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Code:
A B C D
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  2. B) 2, 1, 4, 3
  3. C) 1, 4, 2, 3
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List-I - List-II

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B. Government of India Act, 1919 - 2. Simon Commission Report Joint Select Committee Recommendations
C. Government of India Act, 1935 - 3. Montague Chelmsford Reforms
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