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