Uttar Pradesh GK

Q. As mentioned in the inscriptions of Ashoka, the Maurya Empire had five major political centres, including the capital Pataliputra and four other provincial centres. Which of the following was not a provincial centre? (A) Takshashila (B) Ujjaini (C) Suvarnagiri (D) Indraprastha Answer: D The Maurya Empire had five major political centers including the capital … Read more

Q. Mahavir Swami came to be known as “Jin”, what is the meaning of “Jin”? (A) Conqueror (B) Great Spirit (C) God (D) Non-violent Answer: A Jina (जिन) is a Sanskrit word that means conqueror or victor. The term has been adopted and used in Jainism to denote persons who have conquered their enemies. Jainism … Read more

Q. After the death of Shivaji, effective power in the Maratha state was held by a family of Chitpavan Brahmins, who served as Peshwas (or Prime Ministers) to Shivaji’s successors. Which city became the capital of the Maratha Empire? (A) Satara (C) Nashik (B) Nagpur (D) Poona (Pune) Answer: D After the death of Shivaji, … Read more