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Q:

Which of the following folk dance and state is wrongly paired?

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    Kerala Karagam
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    Gujarat Garba
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    Uttar Pradesh Nautanki
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    West Bengal Jatan
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Answer : 1. "Kerala Karagam"

Q:

Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?

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    Assam
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    Mizoram
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    Sikkim
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    Arunachal Pradesh
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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:

Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?

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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Shashi Tharoor
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    Narendra Modi
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    Arun Shourie
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Answer : 1. "APJ Abdul Kalam"

Q:

In the context of the culture of Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a:

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    Cuisine
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    folk dance
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    festival
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    style of painting
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Answer : 1. "Cuisine"
Explanation :

1. Kafuli is a delicious dish of Uttarakhand prepared with leafy greens like spinach and fenugreek leaves. It is also known as Dhapdi in Garhwal.

Q:

What is 'Patriarchic Society'? 

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    System that values women more than men
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    System that values men more than women
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    System that values both men and women equally
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    System that values elders
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Answer : 2. "System that values men more than women"

Q:

Which of the following Vedas is not a part of Vedatrayi? 

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    Rigveda
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    Yajurveda
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    Samaveda
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    Atharvaveda
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Answer : 4. "Atharvaveda"

Q:

Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians blended the best of classical music and created a unique style of music of his own who was often touted as the Tansen of 20th century?

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    Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali Khan
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    Ustab Ali Baksh Khan
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    Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
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    Munawar Ali Khan
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Answer : 3. "Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan"

Q:

Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University?

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    Allaudin Khilji
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    Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
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    Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
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    Muhammad Bin Qasim
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Answer : 3. "Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar"

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