21. Which of the following statements are correct about folk dance ‘Dhimsa’?
- It is a woman only dance of Andhra Pradesh.
- It is an official dance of Vishakhapatnam.
- Men play distinctive tribal musical instruments like kiridi, mori, dappu, tudumu, and jodukomulu.
- It is primarily performed by Porja caste in Andhra Pradesh.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- Dhimsa is a tribal dance form that is performed primarily by Porja caste women in Andhra Pradesh.
- Dhimsa originated in Koraput district in the Odisha State, but has almost become an official dance of Vishakhapatnam.
- Andhra Pradesh’s tribal dance is usually executed by roughly 15-20 women, even though both men and ladies of any age can participate. It is customary to do this dance on Dussehra and other ceremonial events, in addition to the occasion of marriage. Men play distinctive tribal musical instruments like kiridi, mori, dappu, tudumu, and jodukomulu.
22. Consider the following statements:
- Bolanu and Bathukamma are harvest festivals celebrated in Telangana.
- Bolanu is the state festival of Andhra Pradesh and Bathukamma is the state festival of Telangana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:- Bonalu is celebrated every year in the southern Indian state of Telangana, in the month of Ashada which, according to the modern calendar, falls around July-August. On the first and last days of the festival, special pujas and other religious ceremonies are held for ‘Yellamma’, who is said to be one of the many regional incarnations of Mahakali.
- Bathukamma is Telangana’s floral festival, traditionally celebrated by women across the state. Every year this festival is celebrated as per Telugu version of Hindu calendar in the Bhadrapada Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, usually in September–October of Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It is the state festival of Telangana.
23. Consider the following pairs of indigenous toys and respective states:
- Galar Putul – Kerala
- Kondapalli – Andhra Pradesh
- Asharikandi – Karnataka
- Vilachery – Assam
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:- Galar Putul’ more commonly known as Shellac dolls, it is a unique craft of West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur District.
- Kondapalli is a town in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The city has a 400-year-old toy-making tradition passed from generation to generation. These toys are made with the softwood from the Tella Poniki tree, which the skilled artisans craft into toys based on many themes, especially Indian mythology.
- Asharikandi Terracotta toys of Assam. The Hatima Putul, literally a mother with elephant-like ears with a baby on her lap, is one of the most distinctive creative features of Asharikandi.
- Vilachery dolls of Tamil Nadu. The history of doll-making at Vilachery can be traced to 1965 when Sadasiva Velar and Suran Velar, along with Thangaraman Velar, laid the foundation. They were artisans from Velar families making terracotta horses offered by people to Ayyanar temples.
24. What is the total amount invested by Reliance Jio in the deployment of 5G services in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rs 6,500 crore
[B] Rs 26,000 crore
[C] Rs 36,000 crore
[D] Rs 32,500 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 32,500 crore]
Notes:
Reliance Jio announced it has launched True 5G services in Andhra Pradesh. The 5G services were launched in Tirumala, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur districts. Apart from their existing investment of Rs 26,000 crore, additionally, Jio has invested over Rs 6,500 crore for deploying a 5G network in Andhra Pradesh.
25. Which of the following pairs of world-famous diamonds and respective states is/are matched correctly?
- Koh-i-Noor – Andhra Pradesh
- Daria-i-Noor – Rajasthan
- Hope Diamond – Karnataka
- Noor -ul-Ain – Gujarat
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- The origin of Koh-i-Noor is estimated back to 5000 years. It was deemed to be found in the Kollur Mines of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Daria-i-Noor was found in the Kollur Mines.
- Moon of Baroda, the yellow-hued diamond was extracted in Vadodara.
- The Hope Diamond is also believed to be discovered in the Kollur Mines of Andhra Pradesh.
- Noor-ul-Ain is one of the largest pink diamonds. It was found in the Vijayanagara Mines in India.
26. With respect to the forest survey report 2021, consider the following statements:
- There has been an increase in the forest cover and tree cover but decrease in mangrove forest cover.
- Odisha shows the maximum increase in the mangrove forest cover.
- Carbon stock of the country has been decreased as compared to 2019.
- Andhra Pradesh followed by Telangana and Odisha records the maximum increase in forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 & 4
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:
The ‘India State of Forest Report 2021’ by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) details forest cover, tree cover, mangrove cover, growing stock, carbon stock, forest fire monitoring, and biomass estimates in India. The total forest and tree cover is 80.9 million hectares, accounting for 24.62% of the country’s area, with an increase of 2,261 sq km (1,540 sq km in forest cover and 721 sq km in tree cover). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha are the top states for forest cover increase. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area, while Mizoram leads in percentage of area covered by forests (84.53%). Seventeen states/UTs have over 33% forest cover, with five exceeding 75%. Total mangrove cover is 4,992 sq km, with Odisha, Maharashtra, and Karnataka showing the most growth. The total carbon stock in forests is 7,204 million tonnes, reflecting an increase of 79.4 million tonnes since 2019.
27. Consider the following statements:- Andhra Pradesh is the first state to have a separate agricultural budget.
- Tamil Nadu became the third state to have such a separate budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu will be the third state, after Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, to present a separate agricultural budget. Karnataka initiated this practice in 2011-12, followed by Andhra Pradesh in 2013-14, to enhance focus on agriculture. Other states like Telangana, Rajasthan, and Bihar considered similar plans, but only Telangana abandoned its proposal due to legislative guidelines.
28. The various tribes in India are known for their active conservation of wildlife and biodiversity. In this context, consider the following observations:
- The people of Nyishi community are known to wear the crest of hornbill beaks
- Kond tribe is known for winning the national conservation award 2018
- Chenchu tribe is involved in the conservation of Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is / are correct observations?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3 ]
Notes:
The Nyishi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh is recognized for wearing hornbill beak crests and has shifted from hunting to conserving hornbills. The Bugun tribe, also from Arunachal Pradesh, focuses on conserving tribal-owned forests that are home to the Bugun liocichla bird. The Chenchu tribe, found in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha, is dedicated to preserving the Nallamala forest, which supports big cats like tigers.
29. In which of the following states, you can find missile testing facilities of India?
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:
Abdul Kalam Island off the Chandipur coast of Odisha hosts the Integrated Test Range missile facility. A missile test range is under development at Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, for both short and long-range missiles. The KK Range in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, is used for missile testing, including laser-guided ATGMs. The Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan is another missile testing facility, where BrahMos cruise missiles have been tested.
30. Which of the following infrastructure development schemes and respective states is/are matched correctly?Schemes – States
- Namakku Naame Thittam – Andhra Pradesh
- Matra Bhumi Yojana – Madhya Pradesh
- Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana – Gujarat
- Nadu-Nedu programme – Telangana
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] Only 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
The Namakku Naame Thittam scheme allows public contributions of one-third for infrastructure projects, with the government covering the rest. If contributors provide 50% of the funding, they can manage the projects under Corporation supervision. The Uttar Pradesh Matra Bhumi Yojana enables public participation in village infrastructure, with the government funding 50% and contributors covering the rest, allowing project naming after their relatives. The Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana was initiated in 2010 for urban development in Gujarat. Andhra Pradesh’s Nadu-Nedu program focuses on enhancing government schools.
