- 1. Where is Varanasi located?
A) Karnataka
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Rajasthan
- 2. Which river flows through Varanasi?
A) Godavari
B) Ganges
C) Yamuna
D) Brahmaputra
- 3. Varanasi is also known as the religious capital of India. Which Hindu god is associated with Varanasi?
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Krishna
C) Lord Shiva
D) Goddess Durga
- 4. What is the name of the famous university located in Varanasi known for its courses in Sanskrit and Indian philosophy?
A) IIM Varanasi
B) Aligarh Muslim University
C) IIT Varanasi
D) Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- 5. Which famous author's novel 'The Argumentative Indian' includes references to Varanasi's history and culture?
A) Chetan Bhagat
B) Amartya Sen
C) Ruskin Bond
D) Arundhati Roy
- 6. What is the name of the iconic temple dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman located in Varanasi?
A) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
B) Tulsi Manas Temple
C) Durga Temple
D) Sankat Mochan Temple
- 7. Which language is commonly spoken in Varanasi?
A) Bengali
B) Tamil
C) Hindi
D) Kannada
- 8. Which Mughal emperor designated Varanasi as a preferred location for academic pursuits and learning?
A) Jahangir
B) Shah Jahan
C) Akbar
D) Aurangzeb
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