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Check Whether You Are Exam Ready??: Covered Area: Reference Books and Newspapers
Check Whether You Are Exam Ready??: Covered Area: Reference Books and Newspapers
Sunday : 16
August 2020
th
Mock Test 11
Cut of Marks – 6/10 Pratiksha Desai
Days Subject
Monday Science & technology
Tuesday History
Wednesday Economy
Thursday Polity
Friday Geography
Saturday Environment
Sunday Miscellaneous
Que 1) Which of the following neurochemical
or hormone is responsible for locusts swarm
formation?
a) Oxytocin
b) Serotonin
c) Prolactin
d) Progesterone
Que 1) Explanation : b
• Serotonin is indeed responsible for swarm formation.
Que 2) The Narmada river flows to the west, while most
other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
• Statement 2 is correct : The dance gained prominence with the advent of Vaishnavism. Ras Leela is an
important theme in this dance.
• Statement 3 is correct : It incorporates both Tandava and Lasya in it. However more emphasis is laid on
Lasya than Tandava.
• Statement 4 is correct : The Manipuri classical style of singing is called Nat - very different from both
north and south Indian music, this style is immediately recognizable with its high pitched open throated
rendering with particular type of trills and modulations. The main musical instrument is the Pung or the
Manipuri classical drum. There are also many other kinds of drums used in Manipuri dance and music.
The Pena, a stringed instrument is used in Lai Haraoba and Pena singing. Various kinds of cymbals are
used in Sankirtana and Ras. The flute is also used to accompany vocal singing
Que 8) Which of the following are the features of Nagara
style of Temple Architecture :
1. Elaborate walls and gateways.
2. Presence of river goddess.
3. Absence of a water tank or reservoirs.