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8 Q: Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?
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64b177e82dc867f593e94c5c- 1Assamfalse
- 2Mizoramtrue
- 3Sikkimfalse
- 4Arunachal Pradeshfalse
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Answer : 2. "Mizoram"
Explanation :
A. Cheraw dance is a traditional dance in Mizoram
B. Features:
1. The men move rhythmically and play the bamboo, which is held horizontally near the ground.
2. Women dance by stepping in and out to the beat of the bamboo.
3. It is a festive dance usually performed on harvest occasions, festivals and other happy occasions.
C. Importance:
1. An important cultural heritage that reflects the rich culture and traditions of Mizoram.
2. Also reflects the spirit of unity and harmony of the people of Mizoram.
Q: Match the columns.
Season Month according to Indian calendar
(A) Vasanta (I) Chartra-Vaisakha
(B) Grishma (II) Asvina-Kartika
(C) Varsha (III) Sravana-Bhadra
(D) Sharada (IV) Jyaistha-Asadha
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64a6851065d2524cbf105bcf- 1A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-IItrue
- 2A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-Ifalse
- 3A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-IIfalse
- 4A-IV, B-III, C-1, D-IIfalse
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Answer : 1. "A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II"
Explanation :
Here all the columns are matching correctly.
(A) Vasanta - Chartra-Vaisakha
(B) Grishma - Jyaistha-Asadha
(C) Varsha - Sravana-Bhadra
(D) Sharada - Asvina-Kartika
Q: Which State/Union Territory is traditionally associated with a yogurt-based gravy dish called 'Yakhni'?
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64a2af0fb5677c1e8a129c98- 1Jammu and Kashmirtrue
- 2Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 3Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 4Jharkhandfalse
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Answer : 1. "Jammu and Kashmir"
Explanation :
1. 'Yakhni', a curd-based gravy dish, is traditionally made in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
2. In India, Yakhni is one of the most popular meat dishes. As -
- Mutton Yakhni: It is a traditional Indian dish made from lamb meat.
- Chicken Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from chicken meat.
- Fish Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from fish meat.
- Vegetable Yakhni: It is a delicious vegetarian dish made from vegetables.
Q: With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?
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64a2b3a746047484bc8df811- 1Rajasthantrue
- 2Maharashtrafalse
- 3Assamfalse
- 4Telanganafalse
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :
The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.
1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste
2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.
3. Manjiras are played with rhythm
4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of
5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.
Q: In the context of Gupta administration, the term 'vithi' referred to a/an:
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64a2a878b5677c1e8a124c02- 1elephantry unitfalse
- 2administrative unittrue
- 3personal guard of the kingfalse
- 4soldierfalse
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Answer : 2. "administrative unit"
Explanation :
1. In the context of the Gupta administration, the word 'this' means administrative unit.
2. Mention of rituals is found in the inscriptions of the Gupta period. For example, the Faridpur copper plate of 405 AD, mentions a Vithipati who worked together with 20 Mahattars of a subject.
Q: In the context of Sufi traditions, what is the meaning of the word 'Sama'?
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64a2a292d19ae0083333d394- 1Recitation of sacred songstrue
- 2Magic Tricksfalse
- 3Disciplefalse
- 4Ashramfalse
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Answer : 1. "Recitation of sacred songs"
Explanation :
In the context of Sufi traditions, the meaning of the word 'sama' can be summed up in the following points:
1. Meaning: "to hear"
2. Nature: A Sufi Ceremony
3. Objective: To concentrate the mind in the remembrance of God and grow spiritually
4. Celebrations: Often include singing, playing instruments, dancing, poetry recitation and prayers, wearing symbolic costumes, and other rituals.
5. Genres: Charki, Mevlawi, Qawwali
6. Effect: A Powerful Spiritual Experience
Q: Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance styles?
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644123902d621da116a303e3- 1bharatanatyamfalse
- 2odissifalse
- 3Kathakalifalse
- 4Kathaktrue
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Answer : 4. "Kathak"
Q: Mando is a form of folk song from the state of ______.
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64919bbecae316dfef684369- 1Biharfalse
- 2Manipurfalse
- 3Goatrue
- 4Rajasthanfalse
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Answer : 3. "Goa"
Explanation :
1. Mando is a folk song that was developed by the Catholics of the state of Goa.
2. It represents the meeting point of local Goan and Western musical traditions.
3. Mando songs are usually about love, nature and adventure.
4. An important part of Goa's rich cultural heritage.