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| 351. |
Match the following and choose the correct codes?List - IList - II(a) Baindii. Jamidika(b) Budabukkalaii. Dhamaruka(c) Padmasalaiiii. Sadanasurulu(d) Koyasiv. Real Dance |
| A. | a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i |
| B. | a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv |
| C. | a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii |
| D. | a - i, b - iv, c - ii, d - iii |
| Answer» C. a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii | |
| 352. |
Firoz Shah Tughlaq established a fort in 1354 at |
| A. | At Hisar |
| B. | At Kalka |
| C. | At Mahendergrah |
| D. | At Rewari |
| Answer» B. At Kalka | |
| 353. |
Match the following Jyotirlinga places with their districts correctly:(a) Parali - Vaijnath(i) Nashik(b) Bhimashankar(ii) Hingoli(c) Trimbakeshwar(iii) Amravati(d) Ghrushneshwar(iv) Aurangabad(e) Aundha Nagnath(v) Beed (vi) Pune |
| A. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (vi), (c – (iv), (d) – (iii), (e) - (v) |
| B. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c – (i), (d) – (iii), (e) - (v) |
| C. | (a) – (v), (b) – (vi), (c – (i), (d) – (iv), (e) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) – (v), (b) – (iv), (c – (iii), (d) – (i), (e) - (ii) |
| Answer» D. (a) – (v), (b) – (iv), (c – (iii), (d) – (i), (e) - (ii) | |
| 354. |
Mohiniattam dance form is associated with which of the following state? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 355. |
Consider the following pairs:CraftHeritage of1. Puthukkuli shawlsTamil Nadu2. Sujni embroideryMaharashtra3. Uppada Jamdani sarisKarnatakaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 356. |
Kathakali is a popular dance form prevalent in which state? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 357. |
In which of the following states is the Madhavpur Mela celebrated? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 358. |
Alpana is a traditional folk art of which state? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 359. |
Name the city in Madhya Pradesh where the Dhrupad Samaroh is held annually. |
| A. | Ujjain |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Jabalpur |
| D. | Indore |
| Answer» C. Jabalpur | |
| 360. |
In which country has a month-long 'Festival of India' begun on 19 February 2019? |
| A. | Bhutan |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| E. | Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Sri Lanka | |
| 361. |
Kuchipudi is a dance form of which state? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 362. |
Bhimbetka caves are famous for its _________. |
| A. | Sculptures |
| B. | Tiger parks |
| C. | Rock paintings |
| D. | Cave art |
| Answer» D. Cave art | |
| 363. |
In Tamil Nadu, ________ will host the second flower festival of the year during the North East Monsoon in October and November 2019. |
| A. | Kodaikanal |
| B. | Ooty |
| C. | Coonoor |
| D. | Madikeri |
| E. | Chikmagalur |
| Answer» C. Coonoor | |
| 364. |
'Andi' and 'oportipi' forms of marriages is related to which tribe? |
| A. | Ho |
| B. | Paharia |
| C. | Munda |
| D. | Oraon |
| Answer» B. Paharia | |
| 365. |
'Kiribath' is a rice dish from _________. |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | Sri Lanka |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» C. Myanmar | |
| 366. |
_______ is the long, colored piece of cloth, decorated with shiny laces and motifs and is meant to cover the head. |
| A. | Daaman |
| B. | Kurti |
| C. | Chunder |
| D. | Pagri |
| Answer» D. Pagri | |
| 367. |
Pochampalli is a town of Southern State of India which is famous for its beautifully designed bright - coloured Pochampalli sarees and for the special kind of weave which is also called Pochampalli. This town is now a part of |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Tamil Nadu | |
| 368. |
In Haryana, Deru is |
| A. | A kind of refreshing drink famously consumed in Haryana |
| B. | An instrument made of wooden shell |
| C. | A festival celebrated to welcome the spring season |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. A festival celebrated to welcome the spring season | |
| 369. |
Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur was built by ________. |
| A. | Raja Raja Chola I |
| B. | Rajendra Chola I |
| C. | Rajaraja II |
| D. | Rajendra III |
| Answer» B. Rajendra Chola I | |
| 370. |
An exhibition ________ was held in New Delhi, in January 2019 by the Minority Affairs Ministry to project the talent of Indian artisans. |
| A. | Threads Fashion and Lifestyle |
| B. | Adaah |
| C. | Hunar Haat |
| D. | Andaaz |
| Answer» D. Andaaz | |
| 371. |
Raja Ravi Varma was famous in the field of |
| A. | Dance |
| B. | Literature Top |
| C. | Music |
| D. | Painting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 372. |
Hiranyakashyapu and Prahlad are related to which of the following festivals? |
| A. | Diwali |
| B. | Teej |
| C. | Rakshabandhan |
| D. | Holi |
| E. | Makar Sankranti |
| Answer» E. Makar Sankranti | |
| 373. |
In which lake the Golden Temple is located? |
| A. | Amrit Sarovar Lake |
| B. | Golden Lake |
| C. | Harike Lake |
| D. | Sukhna Lake |
| Answer» B. Golden Lake | |
| 374. |
Languriya Songs of Rajasthan are related to |
| A. | Sheela devi |
| B. | Karni mata |
| C. | Baan mata |
| D. | Kaila devi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 375. |
On which day is Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, the harvest festival celebrated in April 2020? |
| A. | 12 April |
| B. | 13 April |
| C. | 14 April |
| D. | 15 April |
| E. | 16 April |
| Answer» C. 14 April | |
| 376. |
On which river bank is the famous monument ‘Taj Mahal’ situated? |
| A. | Krishna |
| B. | Bhagirathi |
| C. | Yamuna |
| D. | Brahmaputra |
| Answer» D. Brahmaputra | |
| 377. |
Rabindra Sangeet is a set of folk songs sung during festivals and rituals in ________. |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 378. |
Pandit Jasraj was related to which of the following fields? |
| A. | Fiction writing |
| B. | Classical instrument |
| C. | Classical singing |
| D. | Classical dance |
| Answer» D. Classical dance | |
| 379. |
Match the following.FestivalState1. Gangaura. West Bengal2. Ganesh Chaturthib. Rajasthan3. Durga Pujac. Maharashtra |
| A. | 1-b, 2-c, 3-a |
| B. | 1-c, 2-a, 3-b |
| C. | 1-b, 2-a, 3-c |
| D. | 1-a, 2-c, 3-b |
| Answer» B. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b | |
| 380. |
“Gudi Padwa” is an auspicious day that marks the beginning of the traditional New Year for Marathi Hindus. Which Hindu month is it celebrated in? |
| A. | Vaisakha |
| B. | Bhadra |
| C. | Shravana |
| D. | Chaitra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 381. |
Pandit Mallikarjum Mansur was the exponent of which type of Hindustani classical music? |
| A. | Dhrupad |
| B. | Tarana |
| C. | Thumri |
| D. | Khyal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 382. |
At which of the following places Puthandu festival is celebrated? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| E. | Assam |
| Answer» E. Assam | |
| 383. |
Bihu is folk dance from which of the following Indian state? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» B. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 384. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): For education and culture a Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) was set up in 1979.Reason (R): The objective if CCRT was to link education with culture.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 385. |
Consider the following pairs:TraditionsCommunities1. Chalia Sahib FestivalSindhis2. Nanda Raj Jaat YatraGonds3. Wri-WarkariSanthalsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 386. |
How many marriage forms are there among the Tripuris? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 387. |
Match the following:BookAuthor(A) Hammir HathI Chandra Shekhar(B) Hammir MahakavyaII Nayan Chandra Suri(C) Kanhad-de ParabandhaIII Jayanak(D) Prithviraj VijayIV Padmanabh |
| A. | A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV |
| B. | A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV |
| C. | A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III |
| D. | A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 388. |
Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to crystallize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify1. continuous link between the master and disciple2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devoteesSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 389. |
________ is a freestyle dance form where performers dance with clay pots filled with burning incense. |
| A. | Kuchipudi |
| B. | Dhunuchi Naach |
| C. | Kathakali |
| D. | Odissi |
| Answer» C. Kathakali | |
| 390. |
In which language were most Buddhist texts written? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Magadhi |
| C. | Prakrit |
| D. | Pali |
| Answer» E. | |
| 391. |
In which state, did the first edition of Mandu Festival begin in December 2019? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» B. Rajasthan | |
| 392. |
In which state is the festival of Uttarayan uniquely celebrated? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» D. Jharkhand | |
| 393. |
In which state, did the grand Rangotsav showcasing the unique colours of Holi begin on 3 March 2020? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 394. |
Bagurumba is a group dance performed by the ______ community. |
| A. | Majhi |
| B. | Bodo |
| C. | Rathawa |
| D. | Varli |
| Answer» C. Rathawa | |
| 395. |
During which festival, Nongkrem dance is performed by Khasi tribe People? |
| A. | Wangla |
| B. | Jatara |
| C. | Cherav |
| D. | Bihu |
| Answer» B. Jatara | |
| 396. |
Khichdi, Uttarayan and Lohri are different names of the festival _________. |
| A. | Makar Sankranti |
| B. | Holi |
| C. | Dussehra |
| D. | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Answer» B. Holi | |
| 397. |
How do Indians celebrate Holi? |
| A. | By playing pranks on each other |
| B. | By throwing coloured powder and water on each other |
| C. | By Lighting Lamps |
| D. | By setting pigeons free |
| Answer» C. By Lighting Lamps | |
| 398. |
Baliyatra, one of the biggest trade fairs, is associated with which state? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Nagaland |
| E. | Mizoram |
| Answer» D. Nagaland | |
| 399. |
Of which Indian states is 'Gamocha' a cultural symbol? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Kerala | |
| 400. |
‘Dekhni’ is a traditional dance form of: |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |