41. Which south Indian form of theatre is based on the love story of Radha and Krishna?
[A] Kuruvanji
[B] Bayalata
[C] Burra Katha
[D] Theyyam
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Correct Answer: B [Bayalata]
Notes:
It is an open theatre tradition performed in Karnataka
Worship stories of the local deity are also based on the love of Radha Krishna. Bayalta dance performance marks the end of the harvest season in the region. The famous story of Senayya and Koti is best portrayed in the form of a by-law that is of utmost importance to the people of Thulanadu.
42. Which is the First-ever robotic shadow leather puppet of India?
[A] Gombeyatta
[B] Tholpavakoothu
[C] Tholu Bommalattam
[D] Ravanchhaya
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Correct Answer: B [Tholpavakoothu]
Notes:
Recently, Tholpavakoothu is the First-ever robotic shadow leather puppet was installed at the Palakkad District Heritage Museum. It is a type of shadow puppetry. It is a traditional temple art in Kerala that used to be performed in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad, telling tales from the Ramayana. Musical Instruments Used: Ezhupara, Chenda, and Maddalam. The puppetry is staged on a special structure on temple premises called Koothumadam.
43. Which of the following sweets is related to Bengal?
[A] Gaja
[B] Sondesh
[C] Modak
[D] Anarsa
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Correct Answer: B [Sondesh]
Notes:
Sandesh is a type of Indian dish, which is made from chhena and sugar. Sandesh is a Bengali sweet, made in the Bengal region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, made with milk-derived chenna and sugar.
44. Which is the famous silk of Meghalaya?
[A] Eri Silk
[B] Kosa Silk
[C] Muga Silk
[D] Kuchai Silk
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Correct Answer: A [Eri Silk]
Notes:
Erie is the most respected cloth of the local tribal people of Meghalaya. It is a type of silk.
45. How many major Puranas(mahapuranas) are there in Hindu literature?
[A] 10
[B] 13
[C] 18
[D] 21
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Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
As the word ‘Purana’ suggests, these texts speak of a ‘restorer’Old ‘. These are ancient Indian mythology, including Articles describing the creation of the universe and its history
To the expected destruction of the universe. There are 18 major Puranas (Mahapuranas) and each one has a priority Explanation of specific deities and philosophical and religious concepts
Their relative. Some famous and famous myths are Bhagavata, Brahma, Vayu, Agni, Garuda, Padma, Vishnu and Matsya. They contain references to the social, cultural and religious life of post-Vedic India and provide important information to historians about it.
46. The heart of India is written?
[A] Mark Tully
[B] Lakman seth
[C] Mulkraj anand
[D] Anita Desai
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Correct Answer: A [Mark Tully]
Notes:
Sir William Mark Tully, former BBC bureau chief, New Delhi, has been in that position for 20 years. He worked with the BBC for a total of 30 years before resigning in July 1994. Recipient of several awards, Tully has authored nine books. He is a member of the Oriental Club. His book The Heart of India is based on rural themes in India.
47. Which Indian state has/have Blackbuck as its state animal?
[A] Jammu & kashmir
[B] Andhra Pradesh & Haryana
[C] Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh
[D] Nagaland & Tripura
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh & Haryana]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh and Haryana have Blackbuck as their state animal. It is also known as Indian antelope or antelope cervicapra (Scientific name).
48. Which is the national reptile of India?
[A] Crocodile
[B] King Cobra
[C] Python
[D] Black mamba
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Correct Answer: B [King Cobra]
Notes:
King cobra or snake eater is the national reptile of India. In hindu mythology, King Cobra is also known as the Nagas and considered divine and being worshipped by the people.
49. The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya was established at which place by Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar?
[A] Lahore
[B] Punjab
[C] Lucknow
[D] Nalanda
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Correct Answer: A [Lahore]
Notes:
Vishnu Digambar Paluskar emerged as a talented musician and organizer despite having been blinded at age 12. His books on music, as well as the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya music school that he opened in Lahore in 1901, helped foster a movement away from the closed gharana system.
50. To which state does the noted Padma Shri awardee and Sufi saint Ibrahim Sutar belong?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Ibrahim Sutar, known as Kannada Kabir, belongs to Karnataka. He is known for spreading social and communal harmony through his songs and bhajan for the last 40 years in Karnataka and neighbouring states.He is popular among masses in North Karnataka region for his spiritual discourses.