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Q:

Chola inscriptions describe Tirunamattukkani as '______'.

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    Land gifted to Brahmanas
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    Land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
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    Land donated to Jaina institutions
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    Land gifted to temples
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Answer : 4. "Land gifted to temples"
Explanation :

1. Chola inscriptions describe Tirunamattukkani as the land given to the temple.

2. The literal meaning of the word Tirunamattukkani is "gift of God". In the Chola period, donations were made to temples in the form of land, money, and other properties. This donation was called Tirunamattukkani.

3. The Chola inscriptions refer to several categories of land:

* Shalbhog- Land for the maintenance of a school.

* Pallichhandam – Land donated to Jain institutions.

* Vellanavagai- Land of non-Brahmin peasant owners

* Brahmadeya- Land gifted to Brahmins.

4. The land given to temples during the Chola period was used for the maintenance of temples, worship, and other religious functions. This reflects the economic and social importance of temples.

Q:

 Generally, a steep hill with an elevation of more than ______ metres is classified as a mountain.

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    600
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    500
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    1000
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    800
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Answer : 1. "600"
Explanation :

1. A steep hill more than 600 meters high is classified as a mountain.

2. We can group different landforms as hills, mountains, plateaus and plains on the basis of height and slope.

Q:

Article ______ of the Constitution of India deals with the 'Proclamation of Emergency'.

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    235
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    352
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    325
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    253
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Answer : 2. "352"
Explanation :

1. The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are divided into three parts, which include national emergency (Article-352), failure of constitutional machinery in states/President's rule (Article-356) and financial emergency (Article-360).

2. Articles 352 to 360 in Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions relating to Emergency.

3. National Emergency can be declared only after a resolution is passed by both the Houses of Parliament.

4. The resolution should contain an express proposal to enable the President to declare a national emergency.

Q:

Mando is a form of folk song from the state of ______.

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    Bihar
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    Manipur
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    Goa
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    Rajasthan
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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.

Q:

Which of the following options is INCORRECTLY paired?

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    Guavas – Telangana
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    Apples – Himachal Pradesh
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    Oranges – Nagpur
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    Banana – Kerala
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Answer : 1. "Guavas – Telangana"
Explanation :

The list of fruits of the state is given along with their state-

* Apple - Himachal Pradesh

* Orange - Nagpur

* Banana - Kerala

* Mango - Telangana

* Guava - Uttar Pradesh

Q:

Bombay Stock Exchange is the ______ stock exchange of Asia.

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    First
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    second
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    fourth
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    third
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Answer : 1. "First"
Explanation :

1. Bombay Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in Asia, and also the tenth oldest stock exchange in the world.

2. The Bombay Stock Exchange became the first stock exchange in India to issue commodity derivative contracts in gold and silver.

Q:

Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook '______'.

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    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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    Matilda
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    Charlotte's Web
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Answer : 2. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Explanation :

1. Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

2. This book was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1964 in the United States of America.

3. The character of Willy Wonka has also been featured in many movies and TV shows. The most famous portrayal was by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.

4. The character of Willy Wonka has been very popular among children. He is often seen as a mischievous and funny person, but he is also good at heart. They love children and want to keep them happy always.

Q:

'Nagara' temples typically have a ______ style of architecture.

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    South Indian
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    East Indian
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    North Indian
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    mixed
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Answer : 3. "North Indian"
Explanation :

1. Nagara-style temples generally have a North Indian style of architecture.

2. The Nagara style is associated with the land between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas, the Dravidian style is associated with the land between the Krishna and Kaveri rivers, while the Vesara style is sometimes associated with the area between the Vindhya and Krishna rivers.

3. Nagara-style temples are mainly made up of four chambers. They are –

- sanctum sanctorum

- Jagmohan

- Natyamandir

- Bhogmandir

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