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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mathura violence is associated with which of the following state
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Haryana
D
Uttarakhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the spiritual and sacred places in India, lined with a number of temples along the roads is Mathura City, the birth land of Lord Krishna. It is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in North India and is one of the seven holy cities of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -At least 24 people, including two police personnel, died following the violence in Mathura during an anti-encroachment drive at Jawahar Bagh in June 2016. The police had arrested 124 persons on charges of murder and rioting.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name of Mathura was changed to Islamabad. The Muslim conquest resulted in the destruction of all Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu temples and monuments in and around Mathura.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mathura district situated along the banks of the river Yamuna is a district of Uttar Pradesh state of north-central India. The historic city of Mathura is the district headquarters.

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