1. Where is located the “Hazur Sahib” Gurudwara, which is one of the five takhts of Sikhism?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Patna
[C] Nanded
[D] Bhatinda
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Nanded ]
Notes:
The location of the five Takhts is as follows: Akal Takht, at Amritsar, Keshgar Sahib, at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, Patna Sahib, at Patna, Hazur Sahib, at Nanded and Damdama Sahib, at Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda or Bathinda.
2. Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ?
[A] Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
[B] Narasimhavarman II
[C] Rashtrakuta king Krishna II
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakuta king Krishna I]
Notes:
Rashtrakuta king, krishna-1 had built the kailash temple of ellora. It is considered as the wonder of rock-out architecture. Kailasanath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India.
3. The Sangai Festival is organized in __:
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Bihar
[D] Nagaland
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30. The festival as named as the Sangai Festival to stage the uniqueness of the shy and gentle brow-antlered deer popularly known as the Sangai Deer, which is the state animal of Manipur.
4. Which state government in India presents the National Kishore Kumar Award?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhattisgarh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The National Kishore Kumar Award is conferred by the Madhya Pradesh Government in India. This prestigious award, named after the legendary Indian actor, playback singer, director, and music producer Kishore Kumar, honours exceptional contributions in the Indian film and music industry. It is part of their initiative to promote arts and culture.
5. Who among the following was the last Guru of Sikhs ?
[A] Guru Teg Bahadur
[B] Guru Har Kishan
[C] Guru Govind Singh
[D] Guru Angad
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Guru Govind Singh]
Notes:
Guru Gobind Singh dev ji (1666-1708 AD) was the last and 10th guru of Sikhs, was born in Patna. He was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur (the 9th Sikh Guru) and Mata Gujri. At the end of his life, he passed the Guruship of the Sikhs to the Eleventh and Eternal Sikh Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
6. Who among the following Sikh Gurus composed Anand Sahib (Hymn of Bliss)?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Amar Das
[C] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[D] Guru Arjun Dev
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Guru Amar Das]
Notes:
The third Guru, Guru Amar Das ji, composed the Anand Sahib (Hymn of Bliss). He is also known for introducing the Anand Karaj ( Sikh marriage ceremony) and started Sikh Manji system and Piri System.
7. Rasa Gangadharam was written by whom?
[A] Bhimsen
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Jagannatha Pandit ]
Notes:
Jagannatha Pandit was the author of Rasa Gangadharam in Sanskrit language. He was a poet, scholar and musician in the courts of the Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shah Jahan.
8. Which of the following is not a vedanga?
[A] Vyakarana
[B] Niruktas
[C] Jyotisa
[D] Brahmana
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Brahmana]
Notes:
In Vedic literature the six Vedangas are: Siksa, Vyakarana, Chandas, Niruktas, Jyotisa and Kalpa. Brahmana is not a vedanga.
9. “Pari-khanda” is a martial art created by Rajputs. This art is most commonly practised in which state of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Bihar]
Notes:
"Pari-khanda" is a fighting form created by Rajputs and is still practised in many parts of Bihar. "Pari" means shield and "khanda" means sword.
10. Naubat Khana at Red fort (Delhi) was:
[A] the mosque for the use of Royal Family
[B] an orchestra house used for playing music five times a day at propitious hours.
[C] a place of gathering for spiritual leaders for discussion on religious matters.
[D] a hall for meeting general public and redressing public grievances.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ an orchestra house used for playing music five times a day at propitious hours. ]
Notes:
Naubat Khana was an orchestra house used for playing music five times a day at propitious hours.It was built by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri and Shahjahan at Red fort in Delhi.
