Practice Quiz set 1 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Which one of the following is the most ancient musical instrument?
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Q-2) Which of the dance forms enlisted in UNESCO?
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Mudiyettu dance forms enlisted in UNESCO. Mudiyettu is a ritualistic dance-drama presented in Bhadrakaali temples in South and Central Kerala. In the South, this is presented by a community called Marans. It is based on the Puranic story of Darikavadham, the killing of the demon Darika.
Q-3) Which of the following musical instrument is not of Indo-Islamic origin?
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Q-4) ‘Tamasha’ is the famous folk form of musical theatre in
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Q-5) Which of the following is a dance drama?
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Kathakali is the most well known dance drama from the south.
Indian state of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means “Story-Play”. It is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. The elaborate costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognised icon for Kerala.
Q-6) Ijtima Festival (Mela) is celebrated in
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Q-7) Sangai Festival is celebrated in which state of India?
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The Manipur Sangai Festival is an annual calendar mega-event of the Government of Manipur spearheaded by the Tourism Department that seeks to showcase and promote the finest of Manipur’s
- arts & culture,
- adventure sports,
- indigenous cuisines,
- handloom & handicrafts,
- fine arts,
- indigenous games & music and
- various other niche products to a regional, national and global audience.
Q-8) Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus: - Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Guru Arjan Dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.
- Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script- Gurumukhi.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
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Q-9) ‘Sufi Kalam’ a type of devotional music, is characteristic of
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Q-10) The Chitragupta Swami Temple considered to be the only temple of Chitragupta is situated in
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