1. 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.
2. Which among the following Sikh Gurus introduced the Gurmukhi Script?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Gobind Singh
[C] Guru Arjun Singh
[D] Guru Harrai
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Angad]
Notes:
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak appointed Guru Angad (Lehna) as his successor and he was the second Guru of sikhs.
Guru Angad compiled the compositions of Guru Nanak, to which he added his own in a new script known as Gurmukhi.
3. Who among the following has written “Bharat Durdasha”?
[A] Maithili Sharan Gupt
[B] Munshi Prem Chand
[C] Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
[D] Bharatendu Harishchandra
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Correct Answer: D [Bharatendu Harishchandra]
Notes:
Bharatendu Harishchandra (1850 – 1885) lived only for 34 years but he was such a great writer that he is known as father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. His pen name was “Rasa”. The title “Bharatendu” was conferred on him at a public meeting by scholars of Kashi in 1880 for his role in the development of Hindi Literature. Government of India confers the Bharatendu Harishchandra Awards since 1983 to promote original writings in Hindi mass communication.
4. “Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health” is located in:
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamilnadu
[C] West Bengal
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Tamilnadu]
Notes:
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, also known as the “Vailankanni Shrine,” is a famous Catholic pilgrimage site located in Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is renowned for its healing miracles and religious significance.
5. In which state is Darbhanga Castle located?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Darbhanga Castle is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in Prayagraj, next to Allahabad University. Interestingly, despite its name which might suggest a connection to Darbhanga in Bihar, it is in fact based in Uttar Pradesh. This castle illustrates the rich and diverse architectural history of India, with its stylistic influences drawn from a range of periods and locations.
6. In context with the Indian music, Abhang are the devotional songs dedicated to which among the following gods?
[A] Jagannatha
[B] Narayana
[C] Vitthala
[D] Vamana
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Correct Answer: C [Vitthala]
Notes:
Abhanga is kind of devotional poetry / bhajan dedicated to Vittala and the first to sing Abhanga was Sant Tukaram.
7. Which period is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature?
[A] Satavahana rule
[B] Eastern Chalukyan rule
[C] Vijayanagara rule
[D] Kakatiya rule
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayanagara rule]
Notes:
The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature.
8. Which among the following is the keystone of the philosophy and thought of the Upanishads?
[A] Universal Truth
[B] Universal Knowledge
[C] Universal Soul
[D] Universal God
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Correct Answer: C [Universal Soul]
Notes:
Universal soul is one of the main Keystone of the philosophy and the thought of the Upanishad. Brahma satyam Jagat Mitya Jeevo Bramanah Parah talks about the impermenance of the body and its existence.
9. Which of the following sites of India is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list?
[A] Lotus temple
[B] Ancient Buddha site
[C] Meenakshi Temple
[D] Ellora caves
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Correct Answer: D [Ellora caves]
Notes:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are important places of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Total number of UNESCO World Heritage Site in India is 37 (1 mixed, 7 Natural and 29 Cultural).
10. Which of the following musical instruments is NOT of foreign origin?
[A] Flute
[B] Sitar
[C] Violin
[D] Tabla
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Correct Answer: A [Flute]
Notes:
A bansuri is a side blown flute originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an aerophone produced from bamboo.It is one of the most common instruments in the North Indian or Hindustani classical music.
