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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:

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:

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"

Q:

Who among the following is/was NOT a tabla player? 

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    Kishan Maharaj
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    Zakir Hussain
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    Allah Rakha
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    Sheikh Chinna Moula
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Answer : 4. "Sheikh Chinna Moula"

Q:

Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?

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    Haryana
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    Maharashtra
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    Gujarat
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 4. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :

Bhawai is performed with enormous skill this dance is an exciting pot balancing dance of the snake charmer tribe. It demonstrates the art of dancing and revolving even while balancing many articles and items on one's head.


Q:

______ is a palace in Jaipur, built by Sawai Pratap Singh.

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    Lallgarh Palace
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    Umaid Bhavan
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    Hawa Mahal
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    Sajjangarh Palace
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Answer : 3. "Hawa Mahal"
Explanation :

1. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur was built by Sawai Pratap Singh.

2. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey palace, made of red and pink sandstone.

3. The famous 'Palace of the Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Jaipur.

4. Apart from this, due to the "Venturi effect", cool air always keeps coming inside the palace through these intricately structured lattice windows, due to which the palace always remains air-conditioned even in the scorching heat.

Q:

In the state of Rajasthan, which district is famous for tadiya handicrafts?

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    Jaisalmer
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    Bikaner
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    Dholpur
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    Jhalawar
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Answer : 3. "Dholpur"

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.


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