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Q:

Gangubai Hangal was an Indian vocalist of Hindustani classical tradition who was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1973. From which of the following musical Gharanas did she belong?

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    Patiala Gharana
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    Agra Gharana
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    Kirana Gharana
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    Banaras Gharana
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Answer : 3. "Kirana Gharana"

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Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in __________. 

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    Assam
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    Odisha
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    Maharashtra
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    Gujarat
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "

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Which State/Union Territory is traditionally associated with a yogurt-based gravy dish called 'Yakhni'?

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    Jammu and Kashmir
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Jharkhand
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Answer : 1. "Jammu and Kashmir"
Explanation :

1. 'Yakhni', a curd-based gravy dish, is traditionally made in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

2. In India, Yakhni is one of the most popular meat dishes. As -

- Mutton Yakhni: It is a traditional Indian dish made from lamb meat.

- Chicken Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from chicken meat.

- Fish Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from fish meat.

- Vegetable Yakhni: It is a delicious vegetarian dish made from vegetables.

Q:

Dekhni is a folk dance associated with which Indian state?

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    Bihar
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    West Bengal
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    Goa
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    Assam
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Answer : 3. "Goa"

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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"

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Which of the following festivals is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam? 

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    Lohri
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    Pongal
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    Magh Bihu
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    Makaravilakku
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Answer : 3. "Magh Bihu "

Q:

In which state of India is Konark dance festival celebrated?

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    Karnataka
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    Odisha
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    Jharkhand
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "

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"

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