Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs : 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C Mohiniattam: Kerala
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2014)
Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: D‘Bijak’ is a composition of […]
With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?(2014) a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living […]
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?(2014) a) 22 March (or 21st March) b) 15th May (or 16th May) c) 31st March (or 30th March) d) 21st April (or 20th April Answer […]
With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period. 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. 3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. […]
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?(2013) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1, 2 and 3 d) None Answer: B Sanchi Stupa doesn’t have mural paintings. It is known for sculptures. […]
How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the […]
Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?(2014) a) Bhutia and Lepcha b) Gond and Korku c) lrula and Toda d) Sahariya and Agariya Answer: B Every monsoon, the Gond and Korku tribes of Madhya Pradesh’s Betul […]
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are thee
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are thee(2012) a) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent b) three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified c) thdree main styles of Indian temple architectured) d) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India Answer: C
Goods and Services Tax
Context: The Supreme Court, in a judgment championing the importance of “cooperative federalism” for the well-being of democracy, held that Union and State legislatures have “equal, simultaneous and unique powers” to make laws on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the recommendations of the GST Council are not binding on them. The apex court’s decision […]