1. The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Palaeolithic period. It is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Palaeolithic, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life on the Indian Subcontinent. It is located in the Raisen District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, near Abdullaganj town and inside the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. World’s largest religion (population wise) is ____:
[A] Hindu
[B] Muslim
[C] Christian
[D] Buddhists
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Correct Answer: C [Christian]
Notes:
Christianity represents about a third of the world’s population and is the world’s largest religion. A study has found that Christians make up about 32 percent of the world’s population, followed by Muslims, the second largest group. Hindus are the third largest group, followed by Buddhists and Jews.
3. Jagdish Khebudkar was a renowned poet and lyricist of which among the following languages?
[A] Marathi
[B] Konkani
[C] Kanada
[D] Gujarathi
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Correct Answer: A [Marathi]
Notes:
Jagdish Khebudkar was a Marathi poet and lyricist. He is known known for his songs in films like Pinjra, Sadhi Manse, Samna, Chandra Hota Sakshila and Ashtavinayak.
4. For which of the following the term Sandalwood is used?
[A] Kannada Cinema
[B] Telugu Cinema
[C] Tamil Cinema
[D] South Indian Cinema
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Correct Answer: A [Kannada Cinema]
Notes:
Sandalwood is the term used for Kannad cinema. Tollywood is used for Telugu cinema. Kollywood is used for Tamil Cinema.
5. “Donyi Polo” is a religion / tradition followed by some tribals of which among the following states?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Nagaland
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Donyi-Polo (Sun-Moon) is an indigenous religion followed by Tani and other Tibeto-Burman peoples of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in Northeast India.
6. Watson’s Hotel or Esplanade Mansion, which is India’s oldest surviving cast Iron Building is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Surat
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Watson’s Hotel, also known as Esplanade Mansion, is located in Mumbai. Built in 1867, it is recognized as India’s oldest surviving cast iron building. The structure showcases Victorian Gothic architecture and was originally a luxury hotel. Its unique cast iron framework was sourced from the UK, reflecting the colonial era’s architectural trends.
7. Which among the following is correct about “My Dear Kuttichathan”?
[A] It was First Malayalam Movie of India
[B] It was First 3-D Movie of India
[C] It was first technicolor movie of India
[D] It was first film in 70 mm
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Correct Answer: B [It was First 3-D Movie of India]
Notes:
My Dear Kuttichathan is a 1984 Malayalam-language film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan. It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format.
8. Who among the following poet/poetess is well known for his work ‘Brahmarakshas’?
[A] Harishankar Parsai
[B] Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh
[C] Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
[D] Nida Fazli
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Correct Answer: B [Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh ]
Notes:
Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh was one of the most prominent Hindi poets, essayist, literary and political critic, and fiction writers of the 20th century.He also remained assistant-editor of journals like, Naya Khun and Vasudha.He is best known for his long poems:Brahma-rakshasa, Chand ka Muh Teda hai,Andhere Mein and Bhuri Bhuri Khak Dhul.
9. Who among the following Guru of Sikhs invented Gurumukhi ?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Amar Das
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Guru Govind Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Angad]
Notes:
Guru Angad Dev Ji, the 2nd guru of Sikhs, invented a new script for Punjabi language known as “Gurmukhi” in order to make the scriptures (Guru writings) available for the common people of the society. Gurmukhi means “from the mouth of the Guru.”
10. Who among the following authors wrote “Ganga Lahri”?
[A] Bhimsen
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit
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Correct Answer: D [Jagannatha Pandit ]
Notes:
Jagannatha Pandit wrote a poem (of 52 Sanskrit Shlokas) in praise of Ganga known as Ganga Lahari. He was a poet, scholar and musician in the courts of the Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Excerpts of his works are Rasa Gangadharam (Alankara Sastram), Five Vilasams, etc.
