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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2021 – Test – 31

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3181
C
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1. Consider the following statements regarding 5. Consider the following statements in the
'Natya Shastra': context of Khayal or Khyal music:
1. It is a treatise on art of drama, dance and
1. The musical compositions of khyal are
music.
2. It is written by Bharat Muni. called qawwalis.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Poorabi is the slower variety of khyal
correct? and the Punjab style is the faster variety
(a) 1 only
of khyal.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Origin of Khayal was attributed to Amir
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Khusrau.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Which of the following is not correct with
correct?
reference to Virashaivism?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) It strongly argued for the equality of all
human beings. (b) 2 only
(b) It questioned the theory of rebirth. (c) 3 only
(c) It endorsed the teachings of Jainism. (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) It allowed remarriage of widows.

3. Which of the following is not one of the 6. In the context of the recent menace caused
causes of decline of Mauryan empire? by swarms of desert locusts, consider the
(a) Alexander's invasion from the north- following statements:
west.
1. Locusts are a species of short-horned
(b) The spread of iron tools and weapons in
the outlying areas. grasshoppers.
(c) The brahminical reaction against 2. They are primarily found in the tundra
policies of Ashoka. grasslands of Eurasia.
(d) Financial crisis owing to the
Which of the statements given above is/are
maintenance of huge army.
correct?
4. In the context of Telecommunications in (a) 1 only
India, consider the following statements (b) 2 only
about the 'National Numbering Plan':
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is a set of guidelines for the use and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
assignment of numbers to
telephone services in India.
2. Recently, a new National Numbering 7. Building ‘Lotus Mahal’ and 'Mahanavmi
Plan was recommended by the Dibba' was a notable feature in the kingdom
International Telecommunication Union.
of
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Vijayanagara
(a) 1 only (b) Chandela
(b) 2 only (c) Pala
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Rashtrakuta
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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