Describe the major Buddhist and Jain sites located in Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: Uttar Pradesh is an important place in terms of propagation of Buddhism and Jainism. The roots of both these religions are very deep in Uttar Pradesh.
Major Sites related to Buddhism
- Varanasi: Sarnath, the witness of the event of Dharma Chakra Pravartan, is located here and Dhamekh Stupa is also located here.
- Shravasti: Ancient Kosala, where Gautama Buddha spent most of his monastic years. Jetavana and Pubarama were two famous monastic centres south of Shravasti.
- Kushinagar: Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana here, where Rambhar Stupa has been built on his bones.
- Kaushambi: The ruler of this place, Udayan, was a devoted worshipper ....
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- 2 What is the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government? Explain the objectives of this scheme and provide a list of some of the promoted products. Also, analyze the impacts of the ODOP scheme.
- 3 The population of the state constitutes a significant portion of the total population of the country, and it affects various social and economic aspects. Analyze.
- 4 Describe the features of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor as India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Also, discuss its significance in India's transportation system.
- 5 Based on the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, mention the increase in forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh. What positive effects can the increase in forest and tree cover have?
- 6 What are the major challenges in the public health service sector in Uttar Pradesh, and what policy measures is the government taking to improve them?
- 7 What efforts have been made in Uttar Pradesh for land reforms? Analyze the effects of land reforms.
- 8 What are the major challenges related to border security in Uttar Pradesh, and what steps can be taken to address them?
- 9 Provide an overview of the primary education system in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the related issues. What efforts have been made by the Uttar Pradesh government to improve primary education?
- 10 What are the major challenges in tourism development in Uttar Pradesh? Also, in which areas of tourism are there prospects for development? Analyse by presenting examples of various tourist destinations in the state.
