11. “Shesher Kabita” is the reknowned work of which among the following legends?
[A] Rabindranath Tagore
[B] Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
[C] Narendranath Mitra
[D] Dinabandhu Mitra
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Correct Answer: A [Rabindranath Tagore]
Notes:
Shesher Kabita is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore, widely considered a landmark in Bengali literature. The novel was serialised in 1928 from Bhadro to Choitro in the magazine Probashi, and was published in book form the following year.
12. Madai festival is a tribal festival of which among the following states?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Chattisgarh]
Notes:
Madai festival is a popular festival of Chhattisgarh. The festival reflects the rich culture and tradition of the state. The Madai Festival is celebrated by people belonging to the Gond Tribe.
13. Which is the largest Indian museum?
[A] Nizam’s Museum
[B] Salar Jung Museum
[C] AP state Archaeology Museum
[D] Indian Museum Kolkata
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Correct Answer: D [Indian Museum Kolkata]
Notes:
Indian Museum Kolkata is the largest museum in India. It was founded by 1814. It is also the oldest Indian museum.
14. Pandit Jasraj belongs to which among the following Gharanas?
[A] Kirana
[B] Jaipur
[C] Banaras
[D] Mewati
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Correct Answer: D [Mewati]
Notes:
Pandit Jasraj was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana. His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. He died in August 2020.
15. Which among the following sects was founded by Saint Tukaram?
[A] Pranami Sampraday
[B] Varkari Sect
[C] Rudra Sampradaya
[D] Sri Sampradaya
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Correct Answer: B [Varkari Sect]
Notes:
Varkari Sect is founded by saint Tukaram. It is a vasihnavite tradition. It is geographically associated with Maharashtra.
16. In field of Music, which among the following state Governments gives Tana Riri Award every year?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
In Gujarat, Vadnagar is famous for two Mughal time sisters “Tana” and “Riri” who sacrificed their lives for maintaining a tradition of singing only before village deity. They were forced to sing in the court of Emperor Akbar but committed suicide by drowning in a well. Gujarat government gives Tana-Riri award in their honor.
17. Who built the tomb of itmad ud daula?
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Shershah
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
The Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daula was constructed by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan. IT was constructed between 1622 and 1628 where her father Itimad Ud Daula was buried.
18. The following places represent the contemporary 4 Dhamas of Hindu Pilgrimage in India?
[A] Badrinath -Kedarnath – Amarnath – Vaishnodevi
[B] Badrinath – Kedarnatrh – Gangotri – Yamunotri
[C] Badrinath – Kedarnath – Rameshwaram – Puri
[D] Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka
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Correct Answer: D [Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka]
Notes:
Badrinath -Rameshwaram -Puri -Dwarka and they represent 4 corners of the country
19. In which of the following states Devnimori stupa related to Buddhism is located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Devnimori is a main Buddhist site of Gujarat which was excavated by noted archaeologist S.N. Chaudhary in 1959.
20. Which among the following was prevalent in the Indian Society before the Muslim conquest?
[A] Purdah System
[B] Child Marriage
[C] Sati System
[D] Slavery
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Correct Answer: D [Slavery]
Notes:
Comparing to the other options, some sort of slavery was prevalent before Muslim conquests. The Purdah was a gift of Muslim invasions, and same applies to Child marries which came into practice to avoid the new danger of lifting Hindu girls by Muslims as an holy act of Jihad, Sati & Jauhar also got established as the wives of the invaded used to kill themselves before their husbands went on the last battle.
Slavery became more prevalent because it was a fashion and a status symbol among the Muslims at that time. As we read Aladdin had 84000 slaves and Firuz Tughlaq had 2 lakhs, all of them were maintained at the state cost.
