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8 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: With which of the following garden is the name of Nekchand Saini associated?
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642d474aed76c064b869086b- 1Shalimar Bagh, Srinagarfalse
- 2Rock Garden, Chandigarhtrue
- 3Hanging Garden, Mumbaifalse
- 4Vrindavan Garden, Mysorefalse
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Answer : 2. "Rock Garden, Chandigarh"
Explanation :
1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.
2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.
3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.
4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.
Q: Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story’?
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6321d4bc4eed097ecb53ab22- 1Aradhana Johrifalse
- 2Ratnakar Shettyfalse
- 3Navdeep Singh Gillfalse
- 4Pavan C. Lalltrue
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Answer : 4. "Pavan C. Lall "
Q: In the context of the culture of Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a:
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64a2b227d19ae0083334f09e- 1Cuisinetrue
- 2folk dancefalse
- 3festivalfalse
- 4style of paintingfalse
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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: The two epics, ‘Raghuvamsha’ and ‘Kumarasambhava’ are works of ______.
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64bfc8b0874e2103e8d54025- 1Valmikifalse
- 2Ramdasfalse
- 3Sivanandafalse
- 4Kalidastrue
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Answer : 4. "Kalidas"
Explanation :
1. Two epics, 'Raghuvansh' and 'Kumarasambhavam' are works written by Kalidasa.
2. Kalidas was a great poet and playwright of Sanskrit language. Who was born in the 4th century AD.
3. His famous works include Raghuvansh, Kumarasambhavam, Meghdoot, Abhijnanashakuntalam and Vikramorvasiya.
4. Kumarasambhavam is an epic that narrates the love story of Shiva and Parvati and the birth of Kartikeya.
Q: Who is the writer of ‘Becoming’?
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6438fa5e06979810acdfb352- 1Jhumpa Lahirifalse
- 2Sudha Murthyfalse
- 3Michelle Obamatrue
- 4Hillary Clintonfalse
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Answer : 3. "Michelle Obama"
Explanation :
The book 'Becoming' is written by Michelle Obama. Becoming is the memoir of former United States first lady Michelle Obama published in 2018. The book talks about her roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, her public health campaign, and her role as a mother.
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: Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
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6419ba58fb0ff69a8ee9aa57- 1Manipurfalse
- 2Karnatakafalse
- 3Assamtrue
- 4Keralafalse
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