Full-Length Mock Test 2

Instructions: This paper contains 100 objective-type questions across five sections. Attempt all questions. Each question carries equal marks. Time suggested: 90 minutes.

Section A: History (25 Questions)

1. The Mahajanapada of Kosala, distinct from Kashi, had its later capital at:
   (a) Shravasti (b) Kaushambi (c) Rajgir (d) Pataliputra
2. Ayodhya, associated with the Kosala Mahajanapada, is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of:
   (a) Lord Rama (b) Lord Krishna (c) Gautam Buddha (d) Mahavira
3. Mathura, an important ancient city in UP, is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of:
   (a) Lord Krishna (b) Lord Rama (c) Gautam Buddha (d) Mahavira
4. The Kushan Empire's rule over parts of northern India, including UP, is notable for patronage of which art style?
   (a) Mathura school of art (b) Rajput miniature painting (c) Mughal miniature painting exclusively (d) Company-style colonial painting
5. Harshavardhana, ruling from Kannauj, is documented partly through the account of the Chinese pilgrim:
   (a) Xuanzang (b) Marco Polo (c) Ibn Battuta (d) Vasco da Gama
6. The Delhi Sultanate's Tughlaq dynasty is associated with a temporary capital shift affecting northern India broadly, though its most famous relocation targeted:
   (a) Daulatabad, in the Deccan, away from Delhi (b) Agra permanently (c) Lucknow permanently (d) Varanasi permanently
7. Sikandar Lodi, a Delhi Sultanate ruler, is credited with founding which UP city?
   (a) Agra (as a significant seat, per some traditions) (b) Lucknow (c) Kanpur (d) Meerut
8. Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire, won a decisive early battle at Panipat before consolidating control that extended into:
   (a) The Gangetic plains including present-day UP (b) Only Bengal (c) Only the Deccan (d) Only Gujarat
9. Humayun's tomb, an architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal, is located in:
   (a) Delhi, though relevant to the broader Mughal architectural tradition centred partly in UP (b) Agra exclusively (c) Lucknow (d) Kanpur
10. Akbar's administrative reforms, including the Mansabdari system, were significant for governance across:
    (a) The empire including the UP region (b) Only southern India (c) Only Bengal (d) Only Rajasthan
11. Shah Jahan's reign, centred substantially at Agra, is particularly associated with:
    (a) Mughal architectural zenith, including the Taj Mahal (b) The empire's founding (c) The empire's dissolution (d) No architectural developments
12. Aurangzeb's later reign saw increasing strain on Mughal authority, with implications for provinces including:
    (a) The UP region (b) No part of India (c) Only overseas territories (d) Only Central Asia
13. The Nawabs of Awadh's rule, centred at Lucknow, is notable for patronage of:
    (a) Arts, culture, and architecture (b) Only military conquest (c) Only religious orthodoxy with no cultural patronage (d) No notable patronage
14. The British annexation of Awadh in 1856 is often cited as a contributing factor to:
    (a) The 1857 Revolt (b) The Battle of Plassey (c) The Battle of Buxar (d) The Treaty of Allahabad
15. The 1857 Revolt's Kanpur episode is associated with the leadership of:
    (a) Nana Sahib (b) Rani Lakshmibai exclusively (c) Tantia Tope exclusively with no other leader (d) No leader at all
16. Begum Hazrat Mahal, associated with Lucknow's resistance during 1857, was the:
    (a) Regent of Awadh (b) A British administrator (c) A Mughal emperor (d) A colonial governor
17. The Indian National Congress's early sessions included participation from UP-based leaders such as:
    (a) Motilal Nehru (b) Only leaders from South India (c) Only foreign delegates (d) No UP-based participation
18. Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, hailed from which UP city?
    (a) Allahabad (Prayagraj) (b) Lucknow (c) Kanpur (d) Varanasi
19. The Non-Cooperation Movement's suspension after Chauri Chaura reflected Gandhi's commitment to:
    (a) Non-violence as a guiding principle (b) Armed struggle (c) Foreign intervention (d) No particular principle
20. The Kakori Conspiracy involved a train robbery targeting government funds, organised by revolutionaries associated with the:
    (a) Hindustan Republican Association (b) Indian National Congress exclusively (c) Muslim League exclusively (d) British administration itself
21. Chandrashekhar Azad, a revolutionary linked to UP, is remembered for his role in the:
    (a) Kakori Conspiracy and related revolutionary activities (b) 1857 Revolt exclusively (c) Ancient Mauryan court (d) Mughal administration
22. The transfer of the United Provinces' capital and administrative arrangements in the colonial period involved:
    (a) Lucknow serving as the capital of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh (b) No defined capital ever (c) Delhi as the sole capital throughout (d) Bombay as the capital
23. Post-independence land reforms in UP aimed primarily at:
    (a) Abolishing zamindari intermediary rights (b) Expanding zamindari estates (c) Nationalising all industry (d) Abolishing all agriculture
24. The Ayodhya dispute's litigation culminated in a Supreme Court verdict in:
    (a) 2019 (b) 2000 (c) 1992 (d) 2010
25. UP's political landscape from the 1980s onward saw the rise of parties emphasising:
    (a) Social justice and backward-class/Dalit political mobilisation (b) A return to colonial administration (c) Complete depoliticisation (d) No notable political change

Section B: Geography (20 Questions)

26. The Ganga enters UP from which neighbouring state?
    (a) Uttarakhand (b) Bihar (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
27. UP's western border touches which of the following states?
    (a) Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi (b) Only Bihar (c) Only Madhya Pradesh (d) Only West Bengal
28. UP's eastern border touches:
    (a) Bihar (b) Rajasthan (c) Haryana (d) Punjab
29. UP's southern border touches:
    (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttarakhand (c) Nepal (d) Bihar exclusively
30. The Chambal river forms part of UP's boundary with:
    (a) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan (b) Bihar (c) Uttarakhand (d) Nepal
31. UP's Terai belt is characterised by:
    (a) Dense forest and grassland near the Himalayan foothills (b) Desert conditions (c) High mountains (d) Coastal wetlands
32. Which of the following best describes UP's exposure to seismic risk?
    (a) Northern UP, near the Himalayan foothills, carries relatively higher risk (b) The entire state has zero seismic risk (c) Only southern UP has seismic risk (d) Seismic zoning does not apply to UP
33. UP's average annual rainfall is roughly in which range?
    (a) 800-1200 mm (b) 200-400 mm (c) 2500-3000 mm (d) 4000+ mm
34. The Gomti river, flowing through Lucknow, is a tributary of the:
    (a) Ganga (b) Yamuna directly with no Ganga connection (c) Son (d) Chambal
35. UP's forest cover is relatively more concentrated in which part of the state?
    (a) The Terai and southern hilly tracts (b) The core Gangetic plains uniformly (c) Nowhere in the state (d) Only urban areas
36. UP's exposure to the "Loo" (hot dry winds) is most pronounced during:
    (a) Peak summer months (b) Winter (c) The monsoon (d) Autumn only
37. Which of the following best describes UP's overall physiographic character?
    (a) Predominantly a fertile plain with northern Terai and southern hilly/plateau fringes (b) Entirely mountainous (c) Entirely coastal (d) Entirely desert
38. The Rapti river, notable for flood-related discussions in eastern UP, is a tributary of the:
    (a) Ghaghara (b) Yamuna (c) Chambal (d) Betwa
39. UP's exposure to groundwater depletion concerns has been particularly noted in parts of:
    (a) Western UP, owing to intensive agriculture (b) No part of the state (c) Only eastern UP (d) Only the Terai
40. UP's total area, compared to other large Indian states, ranks it:
    (a) 4th largest by area (b) Largest by area (c) Smallest by area (d) A union territory in area classification
41. Which of the following best describes UP's position relative to the Tropic of Cancer?
    (a) It lies north of the Tropic of Cancer (b) It lies exactly on the Equator (c) It lies south of the Tropic of Cancer near the coast (d) It straddles the Arctic Circle
42. UP's Ken and Betwa rivers are notable for a river-linking project aimed at:
    (a) Addressing water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region (b) Creating new coastal ports (c) Generating tidal energy (d) No stated purpose
43. UP's exposure to dust storms and pre-monsoon thunderstorms is most common during:
    (a) The pre-monsoon summer months (b) Deep winter (c) Only the post-monsoon period (d) Never
44. UP's plains soils are enriched annually chiefly through:
    (a) Silt deposition from river flooding (b) Volcanic ash fall (c) Sea spray (d) Glacial deposition
45. UP's overall geographic profile can be summarised as:
    (a) A vast, fertile, river-fed plain state with northern Terai and southern hilly fringes (b) An entirely coastal state (c) An entirely mountainous state (d) An entirely arid desert state

Section C: Economy (15 Questions)

46. UP's Global Investors Summits are periodically held to:
    (a) Attract private investment across sectors (b) Discourage investment (c) Restrict inter-state trade (d) Regulate only agriculture
47. UP's sugar-mill industry is particularly concentrated in:
    (a) Western UP (b) Only Bundelkhand (c) Only the Terai (d) Only eastern hill districts, of which UP has none
48. UP's leather industry is historically centred at:
    (a) Kanpur (b) Lucknow (c) Varanasi (d) Agra
49. UP's carpet industry, holding a GI tag, is centred at:
    (a) Bhadohi (b) Moradabad (c) Firozabad (d) Kannauj
50. The Agra-Lucknow Expressway primarily connects:
    (a) Agra and Lucknow (b) Delhi and Mumbai (c) Varanasi and Kolkata (d) Kanpur and Chennai
51. UP's Purvanchal Expressway primarily serves:
    (a) Eastern UP, including Lucknow to Ghazipur (b) Only western UP (c) Only Bundelkhand (d) Only the Terai
52. UP's electronics/IT manufacturing growth has been particularly notable in:
    (a) Noida and Greater Noida (b) Only Bundelkhand (c) Only the Terai (d) Only rural eastern UP
53. UP's approach to promoting MSMEs has generally involved:
    (a) Credit access and policy support for small businesses (b) Discouraging small business formation (c) Nationalising all MSMEs (d) Banning MSME exports
54. UP's per-capita income, relative to the national average, has historically been:
    (a) Below the national average (b) Above the national average (c) Exactly equal (d) Unmeasured
55. UP's approach to promoting agri-based food processing has aimed to:
    (a) Add value to the state's large agricultural output (b) Discourage agricultural processing (c) Restrict processing to imports only (d) Ban food processing entirely
56. UP's tourism economy particularly benefits from:
    (a) Religious and heritage tourism at sites like Agra, Varanasi, and Ayodhya (b) No tourism sector at all (c) Only business travel (d) Only foreign tourists with no domestic visitors
57. The Bundelkhand Expressway primarily aims to:
    (a) Improve connectivity and spur development in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region (b) Connect only Delhi and Mumbai (c) Serve no development purpose (d) Replace all existing roads
58. UP's approach to promoting handloom weavers' welfare has included:
    (a) Credit, training, and market linkages (b) Banning handloom production (c) Restricting weavers to subsistence-only production (d) No welfare measures
59. UP's Ganga Expressway is intended to:
    (a) Improve connectivity across a significant stretch of the state (b) Provide no connectivity benefit (c) Serve only international traffic (d) Replace all railway lines
60. Which of the following best summarises UP's overall recent economic policy emphasis?
    (a) Balancing agriculture with growing industry, infrastructure, and investment attraction (b) Exclusive reliance on agriculture (c) Complete de-industrialisation (d) Total economic isolation

Section D: Polity and Administration (20 Questions)

61. The Speaker of the UP Vidhan Sabha is elected by:
    (a) Members of the Vidhan Sabha (b) The Governor (c) The Chief Minister alone (d) The President
62. The Chairman of the UP Vidhan Parishad is elected by:
    (a) Members of the Vidhan Parishad (b) The Governor (c) The Vidhan Sabha (d) The President
63. A no-confidence motion in UP can be moved against the:
    (a) Council of Ministers (b) Governor (c) Speaker only (d) District Magistrate
64. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is primarily responsible for:
    (a) Recruitment to state civil services (b) Municipal tax collection (c) Judicial appointments (d) Panchayat elections
65. Which authority conducts elections to the UP Vidhan Sabha?
    (a) The Election Commission of India (b) The State Election Commission (c) The Governor's office (d) The Chief Secretary
66. UP's Lokayukta institution primarily addresses:
    (a) Corruption and maladministration complaints (b) Foreign policy (c) Defence matters (d) Currency regulation
67. Which of the following is an example of a statutory local body below the district level in UP?
    (a) Kshettra Panchayat (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Lok Sabha (d) Supreme Court
68. UP's Vidhan Sabha's normal term, absent dissolution, is:
    (a) Five years (b) Six years (c) Four years (d) Seven years
69. The District Magistrate in UP functions under the overall administrative control of the:
    (a) State government (b) Union government directly (c) District Judge (d) Zila Panchayat Chairperson alone
70. Which body primarily handles urban planning within Lucknow city?
    (a) Lucknow Municipal Corporation (b) Zila Panchayat (c) Gram Panchayat (d) Block Development Office
71. UPPSC's recruitment functions typically include:
    (a) State civil services, including the UP Civil Services examination (b) Only central government recruitment (c) Only judicial appointments (d) Only military recruitment
72. Which functionary presides over sittings of the UP Vidhan Parishad?
    (a) The Chairman (b) The Speaker (c) The Governor (d) The Chief Minister
73. UP's Right to Public Services framework aims primarily to:
    (a) Guarantee time-bound delivery of specified public services (b) Abolish all public services (c) Regulate only railway services (d) Regulate only private companies
74. Reservation policy in UP's local body elections has particularly emphasised representation for:
    (a) Women and backward classes (b) Only urban elites (c) Only government employees (d) No particular groups
75. The UP Chief Electoral Officer's office primarily coordinates:
    (a) State-level election administration with the ECI (b) Foreign diplomacy (c) Currency printing (d) Railway operations
76. Which of the following best describes the role of a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in UP?
    (a) Administering a sub-division within a district (b) Commanding police battalions (c) Presiding over the High Court (d) Drafting the state budget
77. The UP State Human Rights Commission primarily deals with:
    (a) Complaints relating to violation of human rights (b) Revenue disputes (c) Legislative drafting (d) Municipal taxation
78. The concept of "aid and advice" in UP's polity refers to the relationship between the:
    (a) Governor and Council of Ministers (b) Speaker and Judiciary (c) Chief Secretary and Panchayats (d) District Magistrate and Zila Panchayat
79. UP's judiciary below the High Court includes courts organised primarily at the:
    (a) District and subordinate levels (b) National level only (c) Village level only (d) International level
80. The Right to Information Act's implementation in UP is overseen at the state level by the:
    (a) UP State Information Commission (b) UP Vidhan Sabha Secretariat (c) UP Vidhan Parishad Secretariat (d) District Court

Section E: Culture, Personalities, and Current Affairs (20 Questions)

81. Holi and Diwali are widely celebrated across UP, but which festival holds particular regional prominence in Mathura-Vrindavan owing to its Krishna associations?
    (a) Holi (b) Onam (c) Pongal (d) Bihu
82. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Kumbh Mela held at Prayagraj?
    (a) One of the world's largest religious gatherings (b) A purely modern trade fair (c) A minor local event (d) An event held only outside India
83. Banarasi silk weaving is a traditional craft particularly associated with:
    (a) Varanasi (b) Kanpur (c) Meerut (d) Bareilly
84. Which of the following is a traditional folk theatre/performance form associated with UP's Braj region?
    (a) Ras Leela (b) Kathakali (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kuchipudi
85. Munshi Premchand, a celebrated Hindi/Urdu writer, is closely associated with which UP city/region?
    (a) Varanasi (near which he was born) (b) Kanpur (c) Meerut (d) Bareilly
86. Which UP-linked personality served as India's first Prime Minister?
    (a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri (c) Rajendra Prasad (d) Sardar Patel
87. Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, hailed from which UP city?
    (a) Varanasi (b) Lucknow (c) Kanpur (d) Agra
88. The Bharat Ratna recipient and former President Dr. Zakir Husain had strong associations with which UP institution?
    (a) Aligarh Muslim University (b) Banaras Hindu University exclusively with no AMU link (c) IIT Kanpur (d) Lucknow University exclusively
89. Banaras Hindu University, a major institution, is located in:
    (a) Varanasi (b) Lucknow (c) Kanpur (d) Agra
90. As of 2026, UP's Chief Minister heads a monastic order based at which temple?
    (a) The Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur (b) The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (c) The Ram Mandir, Ayodhya (d) No temple association
91. Which of the following best describes the Ram Mandir's significance for UP's tourism economy?
    (a) It has become a major driver of religious tourism to Ayodhya (b) It has no tourism relevance (c) It discourages all visitors (d) It is closed to the public
92. The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor redevelopment aimed primarily to:
    (a) Improve pilgrim access and facilities around the temple (b) Demolish the temple (c) Restrict pilgrim access (d) Convert the site to commercial use only
93. Which of the following best describes UP's approach to promoting its GI-tagged handicrafts nationally and internationally?
    (a) Participation in trade fairs and GI-tag promotion campaigns (b) Discouraging external promotion (c) Restricting sales to local markets only (d) Banning handicraft production
94. The term "Awadhi cuisine," associated with Lucknow, is particularly known for its:
    (a) Kebabs, biryanis, and rich Mughlai-influenced dishes (b) Purely vegetarian South Indian dishes (c) Seafood exclusively (d) No distinct cuisine at all
95. Which of the following best describes the cultural significance of Braj-region festivals like Holi in Mathura-Vrindavan?
    (a) They draw large numbers of devotees and tourists owing to Krishna associations (b) They have no cultural significance (c) They are celebrated only outside India (d) They are purely private family events with no public dimension
96. Which of the following best describes UP's approach to promoting digital literacy?
    (a) Distribution of laptops/tablets and digital-access programmes for students (b) Restricting internet access (c) Banning smartphones (d) Discouraging all technology use
97. The overarching narrative of UP's cultural promotion efforts today emphasises:
    (a) Showcasing its historical, religious, and living cultural heritage (b) Erasing all historical references (c) Focusing exclusively on colonial-era history (d) Discouraging any tourism-related promotion
98. Which of the following best describes the exam relevance of studying UP's culture alongside its history and current affairs?
    (a) It builds comprehensive, well-rounded understanding suited to exam breadth (b) It has no exam relevance (c) It applies only to literature-specific exams (d) It replaces the need for studying other sections
99. UP Diwas (UP Foundation Day/state formation observance) is linked to which date, marking the 1950 renaming?
    (a) 24 January (b) 26 January (c) 15 August (d) 2 October
100. The overarching goal often cited for UP's current development push is to:
     (a) Accelerate inclusive growth and improve infrastructure and human development indicators (b) Reduce the state's population deliberately (c) Discourage industrial investment (d) Isolate the state from national infrastructure programmes

Answer Key with Explanations

Section A: 1.(a) Shravasti was Kosala's later capital. 2.(a) Ayodhya is traditionally Rama's birthplace. 3.(a) Mathura is traditionally Krishna's birthplace. 4.(a) The Kushans patronised the Mathura school of art. 5.(a) Xuanzang documented Harshavardhana's Kannauj-centred reign. 6.(a) The Tughlaqs' most famous relocation targeted Daulatabad in the Deccan. 7.(a) Sikandar Lodi is credited with founding/developing Agra as a significant seat. 8.(a) Babur's post-Panipat consolidation extended into the Gangetic plains including UP. 9.(a) Humayun's Delhi tomb is an architectural precursor within the broader Mughal tradition. 10.(a) Akbar's Mansabdari reforms applied across the empire including UP. 11.(a) Shah Jahan's Agra-centred reign saw the Mughal architectural zenith, including the Taj Mahal. 12.(a) Aurangzeb's strained later reign had implications for provinces including the UP region. 13.(a) The Lucknow-based Awadh Nawabs patronised arts, culture, and architecture. 14.(a) Awadh's 1856 annexation is cited among 1857's contributing factors. 15.(a) Nana Sahib led the Kanpur episode of 1857. 16.(a) Begum Hazrat Mahal served as Awadh's regent during the Lucknow resistance. 17.(a) Motilal Nehru was among early UP-based Congress leaders. 18.(a) Jawaharlal Nehru hailed from Allahabad (Prayagraj). 19.(a) Gandhi suspended Non-Cooperation after Chauri Chaura to uphold non-violence. 20.(a) The Kakori Conspiracy was organised by the Hindustan Republican Association. 21.(a) Chandrashekhar Azad is linked to Kakori-era revolutionary activity. 22.(a) Lucknow served as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh's capital. 23.(a) Post-independence land reform aimed at abolishing zamindari intermediary rights. 24.(a) The Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict came in 2019. 25.(a) UP's 1980s-onward politics saw rising social-justice/backward-class/Dalit mobilisation.

Section B: 26.(a) The Ganga enters UP from Uttarakhand. 27.(a) UP's western border touches Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. 28.(a) UP's eastern border touches Bihar. 29.(a) UP's southern border touches Madhya Pradesh. 30.(a) The Chambal forms part of UP's boundary with Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. 31.(a) The Terai belt has dense forest/grassland near the Himalayan foothills. 32.(a) Northern UP carries relatively higher seismic risk. 33.(a) UP's average annual rainfall is roughly 800-1200 mm. 34.(a) The Gomti is a Ganga tributary. 35.(a) Forest cover concentrates in the Terai and southern hilly tracts. 36.(a) The Loo peaks in summer. 37.(a) UP is predominantly a fertile plain with northern Terai and southern hilly/plateau fringes. 38.(a) The Rapti is a Ghaghara tributary. 39.(a) Groundwater depletion concerns are notable in intensively farmed western UP. 40.(a) UP is India's 4th largest state by area. 41.(a) UP lies north of the Tropic of Cancer. 42.(a) The Ken-Betwa link targets Bundelkhand's water scarcity. 43.(a) Dust storms/thunderstorms are common in the pre-monsoon summer. 44.(a) Annual flood-borne silt enriches UP's plains soils. 45.(a) UP is a vast, fertile plain with northern Terai and southern hilly fringes.

Section C: 46.(a) Investor Summits attract private investment across sectors. 47.(a) The sugar-mill industry concentrates in western UP. 48.(a) Kanpur is the historic leather-industry centre. 49.(a) Bhadohi holds the GI-tagged carpet industry. 50.(a) The Agra-Lucknow Expressway connects those two cities. 51.(a) The Purvanchal Expressway serves eastern UP from Lucknow to Ghazipur. 52.(a) Noida/Greater Noida lead electronics/IT growth. 53.(a) MSME policy focuses on credit access and support. 54.(a) UP's per-capita income has historically trailed the national average. 55.(a) Food-processing promotion adds value to UP's large agricultural output. 56.(a) Tourism benefits from religious/heritage sites like Agra, Varanasi, and Ayodhya. 57.(a) The Bundelkhand Expressway aims to spur development in the drought-prone region. 58.(a) Handloom welfare includes credit, training, and market linkages. 59.(a) The Ganga Expressway improves connectivity across a major stretch. 60.(a) Policy emphasis balances agriculture with industry, infrastructure, and investment.

Section D: 61.(a) The Speaker is elected by Vidhan Sabha members. 62.(a) The Chairman is elected by Vidhan Parishad members. 63.(a) No-confidence motions target the Council of Ministers. 64.(a) UPPSC recruits for state civil services. 65.(a) The ECI conducts Vidhan Sabha elections. 66.(a) The Lokayukta addresses corruption/maladministration complaints. 67.(a) The Kshettra Panchayat is a sub-district statutory body. 68.(a) The Vidhan Sabha's normal term is five years. 69.(a) The DM works under overall state government control. 70.(a) Lucknow Municipal Corporation handles the city's urban planning. 71.(a) UPPSC conducts the UP Civil Services examination among other recruitments. 72.(a) The Chairman presides over the Vidhan Parishad. 73.(a) The Right to Public Services framework guarantees time-bound service delivery. 74.(a) Local body reservations emphasise women and backward classes. 75.(a) The CEO's office coordinates state election administration with the ECI. 76.(a) An SDM administers a sub-division. 77.(a) The Human Rights Commission handles rights-violation complaints. 78.(a) "Aid and advice" describes the Governor-Council of Ministers relationship. 79.(a) The judiciary below the High Court is organised at district/subordinate levels. 80.(a) The State Information Commission oversees RTI implementation.

Section E: 81.(a) Holi holds particular prominence in Mathura-Vrindavan's Krishna-linked celebrations. 82.(a) The Kumbh Mela is among the world's largest religious gatherings. 83.(a) Banarasi silk weaving is associated with Varanasi. 84.(a) Ras Leela is a traditional Braj-region folk performance form. 85.(a) Premchand is closely associated with the Varanasi region. 86.(a) Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister. 87.(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri hailed from Varanasi. 88.(a) Dr. Zakir Husain had strong Aligarh Muslim University associations. 89.(a) Banaras Hindu University is located in Varanasi. 90.(a) UP's CM heads the Gorakhnath Temple's monastic order in Gorakhpur. 91.(a) The Ram Mandir has driven major religious tourism to Ayodhya. 92.(a) The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor improved pilgrim access/facilities. 93.(a) Handicraft promotion includes trade fairs and GI-tag campaigns. 94.(a) Awadhi cuisine is known for kebabs, biryanis, and rich Mughlai-influenced dishes. 95.(a) Braj festivals like Holi draw large devotee/tourist numbers via Krishna associations. 96.(a) Digital literacy promotion includes laptop/tablet distribution. 97.(a) UP's cultural promotion showcases historical, religious, and living heritage. 98.(a) Integrated study builds comprehensive understanding suited to exam breadth. 99.(a) UP's 1950 renaming is marked on 24 January. 100.(a) UP's development push aims at inclusive growth and better infrastructure/human development indicators.