1. Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity?
[A] Swaminarayan
[B] Shiva
[C] Krishna
[D] Ganesh
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Correct Answer: A [Swaminarayan]
Notes:
The temple is located near the banks of the Yamuna River. The temple was opened to the general public on 6th November 2005. It holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.
2. Who among the following was known as Bengal’s Greata Garbo?
[A] Suchitra Sen
[B] Amaravati
[C] Kanan Devi
[D] Bharathi Shirodkor
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Correct Answer: A [Suchitra Sen]
Notes:
Legendary actress Suchitra Sen was popularly known as Bengal’s Greata Garbo. Sen began her career with the Bengali film “Shesh Kothay” in 1952. She is well known for her role in Devdas and Aandhi. She died at the age of 82.
3. Where is Largest Monastery in India?
[A] Jetavana
[B] Kardang Monastery
[C] Tawang Monasatery
[D] Zang Dhok Palri Phodang
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Correct Answer: C [Tawang Monasatery]
Notes:
Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the largest monasteries in Asia. It is said to be one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries in the world outside of Lhasa, Tibet. It is also known by another Tibetan name, ‘Galden Namgey Lhatse’, which means ‘celestial paradise in a clear night’.
4. Which among the following month of Indian Calendar are placed in correct order ?
[A] Chaitra-Jyeshtha-Baishakha-Ashvin
[B] Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
[C] Chaitra -Baishakha – Pausha -Ashada
[D] Chaitra -Baisakha – Kartika – Ashvina
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Correct Answer: B [Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha]
Notes:Correct sequence of the months is as follows:
- Chaitra
- Vaisakha
- Jyestha
- Ashadha
- Shravana
- Bhadrapada
- Ashvina
- Kartika
- Margashirsha
- Pausha
- Magha
- Phalguna
5. In the Indian mythology, who sung Shiva Tandava Stotra?
[A] Ravana
[B] Rama
[C] Kuber
[D] Vibhishana
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Correct Answer: A [Ravana]
Notes:
Shiva Tandava Stotra is sung by Ravana in Ramayana. It is a Sanskrit sloka. Ravana is king of Lanka.
6. Who among the following is also venerated as “Second Buddha”?
[A] Padmasambhava
[B] Avalokitesvara
[C] Maitreya
[D] Mahasthamaprapta
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Correct Answer: A [Padmasambhava]
Notes:
Padmasambhava is venerated as the “second Buddha” by the Nyingma school, the oldest buddhist school in Tibet known of as “the ancient ones”.
7. A national award in India in the name of Maharashtrian saint Sant Gadge Baba has been announced in relation to which among the following?
[A] Social Service
[B] Widows welfare
[C] Sanitation and Cleanliness
[D] Environment Protection
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Correct Answer: C [Sanitation and Cleanliness]
Notes:
The Sant Gadge Baba National Award is given for outstanding contributions to sanitation and cleanliness in India. Named after the revered Maharashtrian saint Sant Gadge Baba, who was known for his efforts in promoting cleanliness and social reform, the award aims to encourage initiatives that improve sanitation and hygiene. Sant Gadge Baba’s legacy includes his famous slogan, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in society.
8. Who among the following was the spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji?
[A] Tukaram ji
[B] Samrath Ramdas
[C] Jija bai
[D] Dadajikondadev
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Correct Answer: B [Samrath Ramdas]
Notes:
Samrath Ramdas ji was the spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who is remembered for his Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism) text Dasbodh.
9. Who was Namdev ?
[A] He was a Tailor by caste
[B] His bhakti songs have been included in the Adi Granth
[C] He was considered to be the part of the Varkari tradition
[D] All of these
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Correct Answer: D [All of these]
Notes:
Namdev is considered to be a part of the varkari tradition (Vaishnava devotional tradition) was born in Maharashtra in 1270 AD, belong to chipi (cloth painter) caste. He composed hymns on Marathi and some of his verses were included in the Guru Granth Sahib (or Adi Granth). He was a precursor of Kabir and Guru Nanak. His abhangas (or devotional lyrics) were known as Namdevachi.
10. Gudiya Govarhar, Khandar, Dagar & Nauhar are four distinct gharanas of _?
[A] Dhrupad
[B] Thumri
[C] Khayal
[D] Dhamar
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Correct Answer: A [ Dhrupad]
Notes:
Dhrupad was developed as a part of worship in temples and various rituals such as yajnas. Gudiya Govarhar, Khandar, Dagar & Nauhar are four distinct gharanas of Dhrupad.
