1. Who among the following had written Bangladesh’s national anthem “Amar Sonar Bangla”?
[A] Nazrul Islam
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Anisur Rahman
[D] Santidev Ghosh
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Correct Answer: B [Rabindranath Tagore]
Notes:
Apart from Indian national anthem Rabindranath Tagore has written national anthem of Bangladesh ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ and also the lyrics of Sri Lanka’s National Anthem (Sri Lanka Matha). Tagore had written the music and lyrics for Nama Nama Sri Lanka Mata in the Bengali language for his student Ananda Samarakoon.
2. For which of the following the term Sandalwood is used?
[A] Kannada Cinema
[B] Telugu Cinema
[C] Tamil Cinema
[D] South Indian Cinema
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Correct Answer: A [Kannada Cinema]
Notes:
Sandalwood is the term used for Kannad cinema. Tollywood is used for Telugu cinema. Kollywood is used for Tamil Cinema.
3. Calico Textile Museum is located at:
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Kochi
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The Calico Museum of Textiles is located in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The museum is managed by the Sarabhai Foundation.
4. Which among the following material was used in Mathura School of Art?
[A] Granite
[B] White marble
[C] Slate
[D] Red Sandstone
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Correct Answer: D [Red Sandstone]
Notes:
Red Sandstone is the material used in Mathura School of Art. The Gandhara School of art is made of grey sandstone.
5. Which among the following is NOT a classical language?
[A] Tamil
[B] Telugu
[C] Kannada
[D] Rajasthani
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthani]
Notes:
As of October 2024, India recognizes eleven classical languages: Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), Odia (2014), and, more recently, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali (all in 2024). These languages are esteemed for their antiquity, rich literary heritage, and significant cultural contributions. The designation aims to preserve and promote India’s diverse linguistic legacy.
6. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award of which among the following Governments?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award conferred by the Government of Kerala. Established in 1993, it honors contributions to Malayalam literature and is named after Ezhuthachan, a revered poet often regarded as the father of the Malayalam language. The award aims to promote and recognize literary excellence in Kerala.
7. In which of the following city Elephant festival is celebrated annually?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Jodhpur
[C] Kota
[D] Ajmer
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Correct Answer: A [Jaipur]
Notes:
The Elephant Festival is an annual event that is celebrated in Jaipur every year; it attracts tons of visitors from around the country. This festival of spring also signifies celebrating the colours of the season.
8. Gundecha brothers are well known exponents of which among the following styles of Hindustani Classical Music ?
[A] Khayal
[B] Tharana
[C] Dhrupad
[D] Thumri
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Correct Answer: C [Dhrupad]
Notes:
Gundecha brothers are well known exponents of Dhrupad. They are classical singers of the dhrupad genre of the Dagar vani. From 1985 to 2019 the duo consisted of brothers Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha and were awarded the Padma Shri for art for 2012.
9. Who is the author of the celebrated literary work, Gita Govinda?
[A] Jayadeva
[B] Bhavabhuti
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Manu
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Correct Answer: A [Jayadeva]
Notes:
The Gita Govinda, a 12th-century work that expresses the divine love of the Hindu deity Krishna and his consort Radha, was composed by the renowned poet Jayadeva. Jayadeva was a prominent poet of Bengal, revered as one of the five gems in the court of Lakshman Sen, the ruler of the Sena dynasty. His lyrical compositions significantly influenced the Bhakti movement, promoting devotion to deity through song.
10. Which of the following is not true about Raidas ?
[A] He was from the dalit community
[B] He was a Tanner
[C] He was the Bhakti saint of North India
[D] All are true
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Correct Answer: D [All are true]
Notes:
Saint Raidas ji was a North Indian Guru mystic of the bhakti movement from Ramanandi Sampradaya and one of the disciples of Ramananda during 15th century. He belonged to the Kutbandhla Chamar caste. His devotional songs were included in the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
