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This section includes 1020 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
‘Kambala’ is an annual buffalo race held in ______. |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 502. |
Khasi language is included in ________. |
| A. | Munda branch of Austro-Asiatic sub-family |
| B. | Mon-Khmer branch of Austro-Asiatic sub-family |
| C. | North Assam branch of Sino-Tibetan family |
| D. | Assam-Myanmari branch of Sino-Tibetan family |
| Answer» C. North Assam branch of Sino-Tibetan family | |
| 503. |
Bhupen Khakkar was a renowned _________. |
| A. | Dancer |
| B. | Musician |
| C. | Painter |
| D. | Poet |
| Answer» D. Poet | |
| 504. |
In which of the following states is 'Zeliang', a tribal folk dance form, popular? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 505. |
In the Punjabi festival of Lohri, which element of the nature worshipped? |
| A. | Air |
| B. | Earth |
| C. | Water |
| D. | Fire |
| Answer» E. | |
| 506. |
In which of the following dances, the song is not sung ? |
| A. | Chhopti |
| B. | Johra |
| C. | Chhapeli |
| D. | Chholia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 507. |
________, locally known as 'Vallam Kali', is a traditional game, mainly conducted during the harvest festival Onam in Kerala. |
| A. | Boat races |
| B. | Cock fights |
| C. | Bull fights |
| D. | Elephant races |
| Answer» B. Cock fights | |
| 508. |
'Rajasthan Kabir Yatra' is related to which of the following field? |
| A. | Singing |
| B. | Painting |
| C. | Writing |
| D. | Forestry |
| Answer» B. Painting | |
| 509. |
On the occasion of Harela festival in Uttarakhand, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated 'Smriti Van' in which district? |
| A. | Tehri Garhwal |
| B. | Dehradun |
| C. | Uttarkashi |
| D. | Haridwar |
| E. | Chamoli |
| Answer» C. Uttarkashi | |
| 510. |
A National Horticulture Fair was inaugurated by Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji of which of the following Foundations in February 2021? |
| A. | Smile Foundation |
| B. | Isha Foundation |
| C. | Ananda Marga Foundation |
| D. | Art of Living Foundation |
| E. | National Foundation for India |
| Answer» E. National Foundation for India | |
| 511. |
In parts of South India, Lord Vishnu is also known as Lord ________. |
| A. | Bhairava |
| B. | Rudra |
| C. | Pashupati |
| D. | Venkateshwara |
| Answer» E. | |
| 512. |
Percussion instruments are ______. |
| A. | Tabla, Dholak, & Drums |
| B. | Sitar, veena ,violin |
| C. | Cymbals, ghatam, not |
| D. | Jaltarang, ektara, kartal |
| Answer» B. Sitar, veena ,violin | |
| 513. |
Name the tag that has been given to the famous Kadaknath Chicken in Madhya Pradesh on August 2018. |
| A. | FSSAI |
| B. | CARE Rating |
| C. | Geographical Indication (GI) |
| D. | ISI |
| Answer» D. ISI | |
| 514. |
________ has been selected for the development in MP, by The Ministry of Tourism under the Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project. |
| A. | Gwalior |
| B. | Bhimbetka |
| C. | Sanchi |
| D. | Khajuraho |
| Answer» E. | |
| 515. |
‘Kunbi Dance’ is a popular dance associated with which Indian state? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 516. |
In the context of early Indian history, the term 'NBPW' refers to a: |
| A. | Dating technique |
| B. | Pottery type |
| C. | Settlement pattern |
| D. | Neolithic tool-making technique |
| Answer» C. Settlement pattern | |
| 517. |
Losar Festivals celebrated by the people of the ______ tribe. |
| A. | Khasi |
| B. | Kodava |
| C. | Munda |
| D. | Monpa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 518. |
“Mohiniyattam” is a dance form popular in which of the following state? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 519. |
Mini is a tribe in which of the following states? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 520. |
"Man is by nature a social animal." Who said this? |
| A. | Aristotle |
| B. | Auguste Comte |
| C. | Herbert Spencer |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» B. Auguste Comte | |
| 521. |
‘Festival of India’ was organized in which country from 31 August to 9 September 2017? |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | London |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | New York |
| Answer» D. New York | |
| 522. |
'Ganga Sagar Mela’ is celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti from 13 to 15 January every year in: |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 523. |
Baijnath Mishra (Baiju Bawra) was a __________ musician. |
| A. | Tappa |
| B. | Khyal |
| C. | Dhrupad |
| D. | Ghazal |
| Answer» D. Ghazal | |
| 524. |
'Asur' is a tribe of: |
| A. | Ranchi District |
| B. | Palamu District |
| C. | Singhbhum District |
| D. | Goddah District |
| Answer» C. Singhbhum District | |
| 525. |
Kunitha is a ritual dance form of which state? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Gujrat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 526. |
During which of the following festivals is the Baredi folk-dance performed? |
| A. | Diwali |
| B. | Holi |
| C. | Janmashtami |
| D. | Baisakhi |
| Answer» B. Holi | |
| 527. |
Nagaland is hosting which edition of Hornbill Festival in December 2020? |
| A. | 19th |
| B. | 20th |
| C. | 21st |
| D. | 22nd |
| E. | 23rd |
| Answer» D. 22nd | |
| 528. |
Gugga Naumi is a religious festival in connection with snake worship. Which state celebrates this festival? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. West Bengal | |
| 529. |
Garba is a folk dance which originated in ________ |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 530. |
‘Mohiniyattam’, is a traditional dance which originated in the state of ______ in India. |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 531. |
In the Rath Yatra of Orissa, which of the following deities is NOT taken in procession? |
| A. | Goddess Subhadra |
| B. | Lord Balabhadra |
| C. | Lord Jagannath |
| D. | Goddess Saraswathi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 532. |
During which dynasty, Mahabalipuram temple was constructed? |
| A. | Gupta Dynasty |
| B. | Pallava Dynasty |
| C. | Chola Dynasty |
| D. | Chalukya Dynasty |
| Answer» C. Chola Dynasty | |
| 533. |
Lotia is the regional music of: |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |
| 534. |
Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala art:1. The Hoysala style (1050 - 1300 AD) developed in the southern region of Karnataka.2. Hoysala art may be said to have its starting point in the temple of the early Chalukyas at Aihole, Badami and Pattadkal.3. An important monument employing this art is the Kesava temple at Belur.4. Apart from the architectural plan, the Hoysala style attained a few more distinguishing characteristics. For instance, chloritic schist was given up in favour of more tractable sandstone.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 only | |
| 535. |
In which state of India is the ‘Siang River Festival’ celebrated? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 536. |
Kailasa temple at Ellora was built by |
| A. | Dhruva |
| B. | Krishna- III |
| C. | Krishna- I |
| D. | Amoghavarsha - I |
| Answer» D. Amoghavarsha - I | |
| 537. |
In which of the following states are the Lepakshi Temple situated? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 538. |
Ghumot is indigenous traditional percussion instrument of ______. |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 539. |
International bird festival will be organized in Gorakhpur in which month? |
| A. | January 2021 |
| B. | February 2021 |
| C. | March 2021 |
| D. | April 2021 |
| E. | May 2021 |
| Answer» C. March 2021 | |
| 540. |
________ is the most popular festival in Kerala. |
| A. | Diwali |
| B. | Onam |
| C. | Boat Festival |
| D. | Makaravilakku |
| Answer» C. Boat Festival | |
| 541. |
'Pawnpui' is a traditional textile variety in the state of ______. |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 542. |
In which of the following states is the 'Losoong Festival' annually held? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» D. Uttarakhand | |
| 543. |
51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has announced a line-up of programs that will be showcased on the Over-the-top (OTT) platform. Which of the following will be this edition's Country in Focus? |
| A. | Bhutan |
| B. | Sri Lanka |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | Bangladesh |
| E. | Myanmar |
| Answer» E. Myanmar | |
| 544. |
Constructed by Shri Laxman Deo Rai : |
| A. | Bhoramdeo |
| B. | Narayan Temple |
| C. | Bhandaldeo Temple |
| D. | Deorani Temple |
| Answer» B. Narayan Temple | |
| 545. |
'Paryushan Parv' is related to which religion? |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Hinduism |
| C. | Sikkism |
| D. | Jainism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 546. |
Bhatiali is the folk music of which of the following states? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 547. |
Karnataka's annual bird watching fest, which began in January 2021, in Mysuru, continued on schedule, irrespective of the emergence of bird flu. The three-day festival was started in which year by the Karnataka Forest Department? |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2013 |
| C. | 2014 |
| D. | 2015 |
| E. | 2016 |
| Answer» E. 2016 | |
| 548. |
In which direction does the idol of Mahakaleshwar in the Mahakal Temple, Ujjain face? |
| A. | South |
| B. | East |
| C. | North |
| D. | West |
| Answer» B. East | |
| 549. |
Damayanti Joshi is a famous __________. |
| A. | Kathak dancer |
| B. | Bengal poet |
| C. | Carnatic singer |
| D. | Tamil artist |
| Answer» B. Bengal poet | |
| 550. |
Paryushan is an important festival for the ________ community. |
| A. | Buddhist |
| B. | Jew |
| C. | Jain |
| D. | Zoroastrian |
| Answer» D. Zoroastrian | |