Question

Mirzapur is located in the state of _____.
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: The capital of this state is Lucknow. The state is located in the northern part of India. It has the highest population with approximately 20 crores. The governor of this state is Anandiben Patel and Yogi Adityanath.

Complete solution:
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India. It is bordered by Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Nepal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chattisgarh. It is the fourth largest state in India by area. The languages used in this state are Awadhi, Bagheli, Kannauji, Rohilkhand, and Bhojpuri. The state has a total of approximately 75 districts. Allahabad has the high court of Uttar Pradesh.

Mirzapur is located in Uttar Pradesh. The population of the city is 2.34 Lakhs. The city is known for its carpets and brassware industries. The city has so many waterfalls. The city is recorded in Guinness world record books for having the largest rangoli over an area of 40,000 m sq. The place is located on the bank of the river Ganga. The city consists of so many temples, ghats, famous clocks that show contemporary architecture.

Additional Information: Ojhala bridge is constructed in Mirzapur. It connects Mirzapur and Vidhyanchal. The bridge was constructed by Mahant Parshuram Giri in 1772. Pakka ghat is also located in Mirzapur. It is famous for various cosmetic shops consisting of jewellery, footwear, clothing, and makeup.

Hence, the correct answer is option c.

Note:
Mirzapur term is derived from the Persian term “ Trip Kachalu” which means “ son of the ruler” or “son of the king”. Mirzapur was the famous trading centre for cotton and silk during the time of the east India company.