Practice Quiz set 7 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Kuchipudi dance style belongs to
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Kuchipudi is the classical dance form from the state of Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, a small village about 65 kms from Vijaywada. It is known for its graceful movements and its strong narrative/dramatic character.
Q-2) Gangubai Hangal, who died a few months ago, was a
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Q-3) Who was the grandfather of Arjun, the hero of Mahabharata?
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Q-4) Consider the following statements:
- Bharata’s Natya Sastra, from around the 5th century AD, and Saranga Deva’s Sangita Ratnakara, from the early13th century AD, are considered the to be the earliest recorded documents available on the theory and performance of Indian classical music.
- Carnatic music is based on a 22 scale note (swaras) on contrary to the earlier 12 note scale that is used in the western classical music. But in all its practical aspects and puposes, not more than 16 notes are generally used.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The origin of Carnatic music or South Indian classical music can be traced back to the age of Vedas. It is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India:
- Andhra Pradesh,
- Karnataka,
- Kerala, and
- Tamil Nadu.
It is one of two main sub-genres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions.
Q-5) Consider the following pairs based on Tradition and State
- Gatka, a tradi - Kerala tional martial art
- Madhubani, a - Bihar traditional painting
- Singhey Khababs - Jammu and Sindhu Darshan - Kashmir festival
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
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Q-6) Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India?
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Hornbill Festival is a weeklong annual event of Nagaland. The popularity and importance of the Hornbill festival is not just a national phenomenon but has gained popularity around the world.
Organized by the State Tourism and Art and Culture Department, Hornbill Festival dubbed as the Festival of Festivals in Nagaland, encourages intertribal interaction, showcasing the entire array of Naga life and culture.
Unlike other years, with more activities added to the event, the Department is expecting the biggest participation of both domestic and international tourists.
Q-7) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List I
List II
(Festival)
(States)
A. Ugadi
1. West Bengal
B. Navbarsha
2. Gujarat
C. Bhadra Purnima
3. Maharashtra
D. Gudi Padwa
4. Andhra Pradesh
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| (Festival) | (States) |
| A. Ugadi | 1. West Bengal |
| B. Navbarsha | 2. Gujarat |
| C. Bhadra Purnima | 3. Maharashtra |
| D. Gudi Padwa | 4. Andhra Pradesh |
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The correctly matched pairs are :
- Ugadi — Andhra Pradesh
- Navbarsha — West Bengal
- Bhadra Purnima — Gujarat
- Gudi Padwa — Maharashtra
This is the time when New Year’s Day is celebrated in the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka and Assam.
Q-8) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
A. Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
1. Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music
B. Venkatamahi
2. Proponent of Carnatic music
C. Shyama Shastri
3. Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music
D. Amir Khusrau
4. Wrote the music for the song ‘Vande Mataram’
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| A. Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar | 1. Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music |
| B. Venkatamahi | 2. Proponent of Carnatic music |
| C. Shyama Shastri | 3. Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music |
| D. Amir Khusrau | 4. Wrote the music for the song ‘Vande Mataram’ |
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Q-9) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
A. Bihu
1. Assam
B. Onam
2. Kerala
C. Pongal
3. Tamil Nadu
D. Vaisakhi
4. Punjab
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| A. Bihu | 1. Assam |
| B. Onam | 2. Kerala |
| C. Pongal | 3. Tamil Nadu |
| D. Vaisakhi | 4. Punjab |
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Q-10) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Artist)
(Art)
A. Hira Bhattacharya
1. Bharatanatyam dance
B. Malini Rajurkar
2. Hindustani vocal music
C. Pratibha Prahlad
3. Kuchipudi dance
D. Vempati Chinna Satyam
4. Puppetry
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| (Artist) | (Art) |
| A. Hira Bhattacharya | 1. Bharatanatyam dance |
| B. Malini Rajurkar | 2. Hindustani vocal music |
| C. Pratibha Prahlad | 3. Kuchipudi dance |
| D. Vempati Chinna Satyam | 4. Puppetry |
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