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