1. Which of the following monasteries is known as Galden Namgey Lhatse?
[A] Hemis Monastery
[B] Tawang Monastery
[C] Bomdila Monastery
[D] Namdroling Monastery
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Correct Answer: B [ Tawang Monastery ]
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’.
2. Kambala Sport is held in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarath
[C] Tamilnadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kambala is an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka and also in some parts of Kerala such as Kasaragod.
3. Adya Dhara niradhara, niralamba Saraswati, thus lamented a poet at the demise of which among the following Kings?
[A] Chahmana Visaladeva
[B] Chandela Kirtivarma
[C] Mihira Bhoja
[D] Bhoja Paramara
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Correct Answer: D [Bhoja Paramara]
Notes:
Raja Bhoja Of Dhar was a philosopher king and polymath of medieval India. He was from the Paramara dynasty of Arya, who ruled the kingdom of Malwa in Centra India from about 1010 to 1060. On his demise, a poet lamented “Adya Dhara niradhara, niralamba Saraswati Panditah khanditah sarve Bhojraje divam gate”. This means that Saraswati is now helpless, ll learned people have scattered, because the support of Dhara (Kingdom) Raja Bhoj has gone”.
4. Dappu Dance is a famous dance form of which among the following states?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Gujarath
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Dappu Dance belongs to Andhra Pradesh.The Dappu is made of goatskin, a tambourine-like drum is beaten with sticks creating a rhythm that is softened only by the ankle bells that the 16 to 20 dancers wear.
5. Which among the following Indian classical dance form was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama ?
[A] Kuchipudi
[B] Odissi
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Kathkali
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Correct Answer: A [Kuchipudi]
Notes:
Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama developed the classical dance of Kuchpudi. The play Bhamakalpam deals with the Hindu God, Lord Krishna and his companions Satyabhama and Rukmini.
6. Which among the following religion is related to Dilwara temples at Mount Abu ?
[A] Vaishnav sect of Hindus
[B] Shaiv Sect of Hindus
[C] Jainism
[D] Buddhism
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
The Dilwara temples are located at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. These temples appear simple from outside but the interior showcase the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka.
7. Chorten is a term related to which of the following religion?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jewism
[C] Judaism
[D] Jainism
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Correct Answer: A [Buddhism]
Notes:
Buddhism stupa are called Chorten in North east India and Tibet
8. The following places represent the contemporary 4 Dhamas of Hindu Pilgrimage in India?
[A] Badrinath -Kedarnath – Amarnath – Vaishnodevi
[B] Badrinath – Kedarnatrh – Gangotri – Yamunotri
[C] Badrinath – Kedarnath – Rameshwaram – Puri
[D] Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka
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Correct Answer: D [Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka]
Notes:
Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka and they represent 4 corners of the country
9. At which of the following places a Farm Radio was established as a Joint venture between All India Radio and UNESCO in 1956 for the purpose of broadcasting programmes related to agriculture?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Nagpur
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: D [Pune]
Notes:
The correct answer is Pune. In 1956, a Farm Radio was established in Pune as a joint venture between All India Radio and UNESCO. This initiative aimed to disseminate agricultural knowledge and practices to farmers, enhancing rural development. Pune was chosen due to its proximity to agricultural research institutions, making it an ideal location for such educational broadcasts.
10. Today’s Gurmukhi, Dogri and Sindhi scripts have developed from which among the following scripts?
[A] Brahmi Script
[B] Śāradā script
[C] Tankari Script
[D] Kushana Script
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Correct Answer: B [Śāradā script]
Notes:
Śāradā is a script of the Brahmic family of scripts, developed around the 8th century. It was used for writing Sanskrit and Kashmiri. The Gurmukhī script was developed from Śāradā by Guru Angad. Originally more widespread, its use became later restricted to Kashmir, and it is now rarely used except by the Kashmiri Pandit community for ceremonial purposes. There are several variants of Śāradā Scripts such as Takkari or Tankari which is the parent of the Dogri script, Kului script (Kullu in Himachal Pradesh), Chameali Script (in Chamba Himachal Pradesh), Sindhi, Bania of Punjab etc.
