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75+ SSC CHSL Previous Years Static GK Questions

1.‘Nuakhai’ is the greatest Ans: A
harvesting festival of Odisha, Sol:
celebrated one day after which of ● Sakewa is a religious festival
the following festivals? celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai
A. Dussehra community of Sikkim.
B. Holi ● It is also known as the Bhoomi
C. Ganesh Chaturthi puja or Chandi puja (worship of
D. Diwali mother earth).
● The festival begins on the full
Ans: C moon day of the Hindu month of
Sol: Baisakh, which usually falls in
● Nuakhai is also called Nuakhai April/May.
Parab or Nuakhai Bhetghat. ● Other festivals celebrated in
● It is also known as Navakhai Parv Sikkim: Maghe Sankranti, Sonam
in Chhattisgarh. Lochar, Losar, Ramnawami(Chalte
● It is celebrated a day after the Dasain), Saga Dawa, Pang Khabsol,
Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Tamu Lochar.
● Nuakhai is the agricultural festival
of the people of Western Odisha. 3.‘Wings of Fire’ is an autobiography
● The festival is observed of _______.
throughout Odisha, but it is A. Barack Obama
particularly important in the life and B. Sachin Tendulkar
culture of Western Odisha. C. Mahatma Gandhi
● It is a festival for the worship of D. APJ Abdul Kalam
food grain.
● It has its best celebration in the Ans: D
Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Balangir, Sol:
Bargarh, Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, ● Wings of Fire is An Autobiography
Subarnapur, Boudh and Nuapada of APJ Abdul Kalam. It was released
districts of Odisha. in 1999.
● It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam
2.‘Sakewa’ is a religious festival and Arun Tiwari.
celebrated in the state of ● The autobiography was first
________. published in English has so far been
A. Sikkim translated and published in 13
B. Assam languages including Hindi.
C. Goa ● Dr. Abdul Kalam was former
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● Kalam was born on 15 October, ● Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul

1931. Kalam was born on October
● Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam became the 15,1931and has the unique honour
eleventh president of India in July of being the recipient of the
2002. country’s top civilian awards : the
● Kalam died on 27 July 2015, Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma
during a speech at Indian Institute Vibhushan in 1991 and the Bharat
of Management in Shillong, Ratna in 1997.
Meghalaya. ● Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam became the
eleventh president of India in July
4.Who among the following wrote 2002.
the book 'Indomitable Spirit'?
A. S Radhakrishnan 5.Teeyan is a festival celebrated in
B. APJ Abdul Kalam Punjab, which celebrates the onset
C. Raghuram Rajan of ______.
D. Amartya Sen A. Spring
B. Winter
Ans: B C. Summer
Sol: D. Monsoon
● Indomitable Spirit is a book
authored by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Ans: D
the former president of India. Sol:
● The cover page of the book says it • A cultural festival ‘Teeyan’ is
"brings together the values, celebrated in Punjab, which is
thoughts and ideas of President observed by and for women.
Kalam as reflected in his speeches • Teeyan or Punjabi Teej marks
and addresses. the onset of the monsoon season.
● Interspersed with interesting • It begins on the third day of
anecdotes and observations, Saawan month and ends on Saawan
Indomitable Spirit represents the Purnima, spanning a total of
quintessential APJ Abdul Kalam. thirteen days.
● The book consists of 14 chapters. • It was mandatory for every
● Dr. Kalam conveys the message married woman to spend the entire
to the youth of India that education Saawan month at her maternal
gives opportunities to shape and home.
mould their desired dreams and it is • Traditionally, Teeyan is
through education that we can build synonymous to monsoon swings
inner strength, increase our and giddha.
knowledge, and develop our • Girls and women would tie swings
confidence. on trees and collectively dance in
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• Over time, Teeyan has been
reduced to women fasting on the
Saawan full moon day and eating a
well-prepared spread later.
6.With which of the following states
is the traditional instrument called
'Pena' associated?
A. Manipur
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Sikkim
Ans: A
Sol:
• Pena is an important traditional
stringed musical instrument of
Manipur.
• It is also the oldest musical
instrument of the Meitei group of
people in Manipur.
• It is played in folk music, solo, in
a group, or as the accompanying
instrument for the Manipuri dance
and at the Lai Haraoba festivals.
• The instrument is also known as
Bana or Bena or, as the Nagas calls
it Tingtelia.
• Pena playing is becoming a dying
art as active Pena players reported
in Manipur are very less in number.
7.Which of the following is the most
literate district in India as per
census 2011?
A. Champai
B. Ernakulam
C. Kottayam
D. Serchhip
Ans: D
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Sol:
● Serchhip is the most literate
district in India as per census 2011.
● It is the second least populous
district of Mizoram and It occupies
an area of 1421.60 km².
● Ernakulam is known as the
commercial capital of Kerala.
● The Ernakulam Junction is the
busiest railway station in Kochi city.
● Kottayam is located in the basin of
the Meenachil River.
● Kerala is the most literate state in
the country and It is the second-
most urbanized major state in the
country.
8.Hakki , Pikki and Siddi are ______
from Karnataka.
A. Music types
B. Dance forms
C. Languages
D. Theatre forms
Ans: C
Sol:
● Hakki , Pikki and Siddi are
languages from Karnataka.
● Siddia and Pikki have been
identified as critically endangered.
● Kannada is the official language
and most widely spoken of the state
of Karnataka.
● Karnataka is the largest state in
South India and the sixth largest in
India.
● It covers an area of 191,976
square kilometers.
● It is known for its Heritage
destinations and its National Parks.
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9.Champaran Satyagraha was ● Ramakrishna Mission is a Hindu

launched in which of the following religious and spiritual organization
years ? that forms the core of a worldwide
A. 1928 spiritual movement.
B. 1917 ● It is named after and inspired by
C. 1935 the Indian saint Ramakrishna
D. 1945 Paramahamsa.
● It was founded on 1 May 1897 and
Ans: B Its headquarters is in Belur Math,
Sol: West Bengal.
● Champaran Satyagraha was ● It mainly focuses on spiritual
launched in 1917. training and the propagation of the
● It was the first Satyagraha movement's teachings.
movement led by Mahatma Gandhi
in India. 11.When was the First Law
● It was a farmer's uprising that Commission set up as independent
took place in the Champaran district India?
of Bihar. A. 1952
● It is considered a historically B. 1955
important rebellion in the Indian C. 1956
freedom struggle. D. 1951
● It gave direction to India's youth
and freedom struggle. Ans: B
● It was the first successful Sol:
movement against the exploitation ● The First Law Commission was
of the British. set up in independent India in
1955.
10.Swami Vivekananda established ● Mr. M. C. Setalvad was the
the Ramakrishna Mission in the year Chairman of the First Law
_______. Commission and the first
A. 1899 Attorney General of IndiA.
B. 1876 ● Law Commission of India is an
C. 1897 executive body established by
D. 1882 an order of the Government of
IndiA.
Ans: C ● It works as an advisory body to
Sol: the Ministry of Law and Justice.
● Swami Vivekananda established ● Its major function is to work for
the Ramakrishna Mission in the year legal reform and It plays both an
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● The first Law Commission was A. 4 October

established during the British Raj B. 5 July
era in 1834. C. 25 December
D. 12 September
12.At the 1992 Summer Olympics,
________ became the first woman Ans: C
to carry the flag of India at the Sol:
opening ceremony of any Olympics. * Good Governance day is observed
A. Nilima Ghose on 25th December.
B. PT Usha * Other days are as follows-
C. Karnam Malleswari
D. Shiny Abraham Wilson

Ans: D
Sol:
● Shiny Abraham Wilson became
the first woman to carry the flag
of India at the opening
ceremony of any Olympics at
the 1992 Summer Olympics.
● Karnam Malleswari is the first
Indian woman to win a medal at
the Olympics in 2000.
● PT Usha is a retired Indian 14.ICAR is an autonomous body
track and field athlete and She is responsible for coordinating
often called the "Queen of agriculture and research in India.
Indian track and field. What is the full form of ICAR?
● The 1992 Summer Olympics A. Institute of Central Aviation
was an international multi-sport Research
event held from 25 July to 9 B. Indian Council of Agricultural
August 19. Research
● The Summer Olympic Games C. Institute of Central Agricultural
were first held in 1896 in Athens, Research
Greece. D. Indian Centre of Agriculture and
● The 2020 Summer Olympics Research
were held in 2021 in Tokyo,
Japan. Ans: B
Sol:
13.On which of the following dates * The full form of ICAR is Indian
is the Good Governance Day Council of Agricultural
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* Indian Council of Agricultural ● Officials were given instructions to

Research- read out the stone pillar inscriptions
* The Indian Council of Agricultural for those who could not read.
Research (ICAR) is an autonomous ● Prakrit and local languages were
organisation under the used so that common people could
Department of Agricultural easily comprehend his messages.
Research and Education
(DARE), Ministry of Agriculture 16.Kolhapur city is located on the
and Farmers Welfare, banks of which of the following
Government of India. rivers?
* Formerly known as Imperial A. Panchganga
Council of Agricultural Research, it B. Sarau
was established on 16 July 1929 C. Chambal
as a registered society under the D. Misu
Societies Registration Act, 1860 in
pursuance of the report of the Royal Ans: A
Commission on Agriculture. Sol:
* The ICAR has its headquarters ● Kolhapur city is situated on the
at New Delhi. banks of the Panchganga river.
● It is surrounded by Sahyadri
15.Who among the following rulers mountain ranges and is famous for
inscribed his messages to his its historical forts, royal palaces and
subjects and officials on stone temples.
surfaces? ● The city is also known by the
A. Ashoka name Dakshin Kashi because of its
B. Chandragupta I rich religious history.
C. Bindusara ● The city is situated in the
D. Chandragupta Maurya southwest of Maharashtra.
● It is also famous for the oldest
Ans: A Mahalaxmi temple.
Sol:
● Ashoka was 3rd emperor of the 17.In which of the following states
Mauryan dynasty, and son of the is the famous Chitradurga Fort
second emperor, Bindusara located?
● Ashoka used the stone pillar A. Rajasthan
inscriptions as means of B. Tamil Nadu
communication with his people to C. Kerala
spread the message of dhamma. D. Karnataka
● The messages were inscribed on
stone pillars so that people could Ans: D
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Sol: ● The body of the instrument is

● Chitradurga Fort is a fortification carved from a mango tree log and
that straddles several hills and a goatskin is pasted on its belly.
peak overlooking a flat valley in the
Chitradurga District, Karnataka, 19.Primarily, an ant's sting has
India. which of the following?
● The fort's name Chitrakaldurga, A. Citric acid
which means 'picturesque fort' in B. Magnesium hydroxide
Kannada. C. Formic acid
● The fort was built in stages D. Tartaric acid
between the 11th and 13th
centuries by the dynastic rulers of Ans: C
the region, including the Chalukyas Sol:
and Hoysalas, later the Nayakas of ● The acid which ants produce is
Chitradurga of the Vijayanagar called methanoic acid or formic
Empire. acid. The chemical formula of formic
acid is HCOOH.
18.Which of the following musical ● Formic acid can cause burns to
instruments is an example of the any part of the body.
stringed instruments played by the ● Ingestion of formic acid can result
Manganiars of west Rajasthan? in burns to the mouth, throat, and
A. Jhanj stomach, drooling, difficulty
B. Toomba swallowing and vomiting.
C. Kamaicha ● To get relief from the discomfort
D. Manjira caused by ant sting, one should
apply turmeric or a mild base such
Ans: C as baking soda on it.
Sol:
● Kamaicha is an ancient instrument 20.Which of the following satellites
that is popularly used in Rajasthan is India’s first Earth-imaging
and is described as the heart and satellite in a geostationary orbit?
soul of Rajasthani folk music. A. Oceansat-3
● Kamaicha plays a crucial role in B. RISAT-2BR2
the vibrant music of the Manganiyar C. GISAT-1
community and can be heard/found D. RISAT-1A
more in the Jaisalmer-Barmer E. None of the above/ More than
region. one of the above
● The simplest kamaicha has a
dozen strings; in contrast, the more Ans: C
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Sol:
● GISAT-1 is India’s first Earth-
imaging satellite in a
geostationary orbit.
● It was launched on 12 August
2021.
● Oceansat-3 is expected to be
launched in October 2021 and It
will provide continuity to
operators of OCM.
● It will enhance the ability in
other applications by way of
simultaneous Sea Surface
Temperature measurement.
● RISAT-1A is a planned remote
sensing satellite and It is being 22.Hoysaleswara Temple is located
developed by the Indian Space in which of the following states?
Research Organisation. A. Karnataka
● It will be launched on the Polar B. West Bengal
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV- C. Odisha
C52). D. Tamil Nadu

21.With which of the following Ans: A

classical dances is ‘Kottakkal Sol:
Sivaraman’ associated? ● Hoysaleswara Temple is
A. Odissi located in Karnataka.
B. Mohiniyattam ● It is a 12th-century Hindu
C. Bharatanatyam temple dedicated to Shiva and It
D. Kathakali is the largest monument in
Halebidu.
Ans: D ● Its construction started
Sol: around 1121 CE and was
• ‘Kottakkal Sivaraman’ is completed in 1160 CE.
associated with Mohiniyattam ● It is a twin temple dedicated to
dance. Hoysaleswara and Santaleswara
• The famous artists of Indian Shiva linga.
Classical dances are as follows- ● It is notable for its sculptures,
intricate reliefs, iconography,
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● The temple was built on the
banks of a large man-made lake.
23.With which of the following
musical instruments was the
musician Bismillah Khan
associated?
A. Sitar
B. Harmonium
C. Bansuri
D. Shehnai
Ans: D
Sol:
● The musician Bismillah Khan
was associated with Shehnai.
● He was awarded the Bharat
Ratna in 2001 and He became the
third classical musician to be
awarded Bharat Ratna.
● Shehnai is made out of wood,
with a double reed at one end
and a metal or wooden flared
bell at the other end.
● It originated from the Indian
subcontinent and is similar to
South India's nadaswaram.
● Harmonium makes sound by
blowing air through reeds,
which are tuned to different
pitches to make musical notes.
● Bansuri is an aerophone
produced from bamboo and It is
used in Hindustani classical
music.
● It is a side-blown flute and It
originated from the Indian
subcontinent.
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24.What is the meaning of the term
'collateral' in the context of the
banking system?
A. Collateral is an asset that a
borrower took as a loan.
B. Collateral is an asset that a
borrower owns and uses as a
guarantee to a lender until the loan
is repaid.
C. Collateral is an asset that the
government provides to farmers.
D. Collateral is an asset of the
government that is used for the
protection of consumers.
Ans: B
Sol:
● The term collateral refers to an
asset that a lender accepts as
security for a loan. Collateral may
take the form of real estate or other
kinds of assets, depending on the
purpose of the loan.
● Banking is defined as the business
activity of accepting and
safeguarding money owned by
other individuals and entities, and
then lending out this money to
conduct economic activities such as
making a profit or simply covering
operating expenses.
● Two of the most common types of
banks are commercial/retail and
investment banks.
● The oldest bank in India is the
Bank of Bombay, founded in 1720
● The oldest bank still in operation
is the State Bank of India.
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25.Who among the following patients and to all who are

singers was called ‘Mallika-e- committed to the study and
Ghazal’ or the queen of Ghazal? treatment of thyroid diseases
A. Begum Akhtar worldwide.
B. Iqbal Bano ● The theme of world thyroid day
C. Roshan Ara Begum 2020 was “It's not you. It's your
D. Suraiya thyroid”
● The theme of world thyroid day
Ans: A 2021 is Mother-BabyIodine: The
Sol: Importance of Iodine on the Woman
● Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known and her Baby
as Begum Akhtar, was an Indian ● It is celebrated on 25 May 2011.
singer and actress. Also known
as"Mallika-e-Ghazal". 27.Which of the following mountain
● She is regarded as one of the ranges is home to the second-
greatest singers of ghazal, Dadra, highest peak of the world, K2?
and thumri genres of Hindustani A. Ladakh Range
classical music. B. East Karakoram Range
● Begum Akhtar received the C. Zanskar Range
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for D. Pir Panjal Range
vocal music in 1972.
● She was also awarded Padma Shri Ans: B
in 1968. Sol:
● Later a Padma Bhushan Award ● East Karakoram Range mountain
was posthumously by the ranges are home to the second-
government of India in 1975. highest peak of the world, K2.
● It is the most heavily glaciated
26.World Thyroid Day is observed part of the world outside the polar
on ________. regions.
A. 30th April ● The Ladakh Range is regarded as
B. 17th June a southern extension of the
C. 23rd March Karakoram Range.
D. 25th May ● It lies between the Indus and
Shyok river valleys, stretching to
Ans: D 230 miles.
Sol: ● Pir Panjal is the largest range of
● The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped the Lesser Himalayas.
gland that sits low on the front of ● The Zanskar Range is a mountain
the neck. range in the union territory of
● World Thyroid Day (WTD), May Ladakh that separates Zanskar from
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● The average height of the Zanskar Ans: C

Range is about 6,000 m. Sol:
● The innermost part of a flower is
28.'Ranapa', a folk dance form of called the Pistil.
Odisha, consists of enacting ● Pistils are composed of three main
chapters from the life of Lord parts:
________. a) Stigma
A. Ram b) Style
B. Hanuman c) Ovary
C. Krishna ● It is the female reproductive
D. Indra structure of the flower and It helps
to receive pollen and in the
Ans: C fertilization process.
Sol: ● lt is also involved in the process of
● 'Ranapa', a folk dance form of germination of the pollen grains.
Odisha, consists of enacting ● Petals are modified leaves that
chapters from the life of Lord surround the reproductive parts of
Krishna. flowers.
● It is the most famous dance of the ● Stamen is a slender filament
Southern State of Odisha. supporting the anther and It is the
● It is generally performed by the pollen-producing part of a flower.
performers holding wooden sticks in ● Sepal is found on the outermost
between their toes and part of the flower.
accompanied by music performed
by co-performers. 30.In which of the following states
● The three major instruments used is Loktak Lake located?
for the performance are: A. Haryana
a) Sonkho B. Rajasthan
b) Jodisokho C. Sikkim
c) Kahali D. Manipur
● Odisha is the 8th largest state by
area and the 11th largest state by Ans: D
population. Sol:
● It has the third-largest population ● Loktak Lake is located in Manipur.
of Scheduled Tribes in India. ● It is the largest natural freshwater
lake in India.
29.The innermost part of a flower is ● It is a pulsating lake and It is
called the: famous for the phumdis floating
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● It covers a typical area of 287 sq
km and its surface area varies from
250 sq km to 500 sq km during the
rainy season.
● It plays an important role in the
economy of Manipur and serves as
a source of water for hydropower
generation, irrigation and drinking
water supply.
● It was initially designated as a
wetland of international importance
under the Ramsar Convention on 23
March 1990.
31.Which of the following is the
largest dental tissue?
A. Dentin
B. Root
C. Pulp
D. Enamel
Ans: A
Sol:
● Dentin is the largest dental
tissue.
● It is a calcified tissue of the
body and It is one of the four
major components of teeth.
● It is usually covered by enamel
on the crown and cementum on
the root.
● Pulp is made up of living
connective tissue and cells
called odontoblasts.
● The primary function of the
dental pulp is to form dentin by
the odontoblasts.
● Enamel is the hardest
substance in the human body
and It contains the highest
percentage of minerals.
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32.Which of the following is a
replica of the famous Taj Mahal
built-in 1679?
A. Zeenat-ul-Masjid
B. Pari Mahal
C. Bibi ka Maqbara
D. Allahabad Mahal
Ans: C
Sol:
● Bibi ka Maqbara is a replica of
the famous Taj Mahal built in
1679.
● It was commissioned in 1660
by the Azam Shah and It is also
called the Dakkhani Taj or Taj of
the Deccan.
● It is the principal monument of
Aurangabad and its historic city.
● Taj Mahal is an ivory-white
marble mausoleum on the right
bank of the river Yamuna.
● It was commissioned in 1632
by the Mughal emperor Shah
Jahan.
● It was designated as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983 for
being the jewel of Muslim art in
India.
33.In which year did Nepal adopt its
first democratic constitution?
A. 2017
B. 2010
C. 2013
D. 2015
Ans: D
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Sol:
● Nepal adopted its first democratic
constitution in 2015.
● The new constitution focuses on
secularism and a democratic
republic.
● It opted for peace and democracy
after years of political instability and
brawls.
● This is the fifth constitution that
has been adopted by Nepal.
● Some main features of Nepal's
constitution are:
a) Republican, Federal, Secular and
Inclusiveness
b) Fundamental rights
c) Parliamentary form
government
d) Freedom to choose one's own
religion.
34.Mario de Miranda was a ______
from the state of Goa.
A. Poet
B. Vocalist
C. Cartoonist
D. Designer
Ans: C
Sol:
● Mario de Miranda was a
Cartoonist from the state of
Goa.
● He was awarded India's
second-highest civilian award,
the Padma Vibhushan in 2012.
● A cartoonist is a visual artist
who specializes in drawing
cartoons or comics.
● Goa is India's smallest state by
area and It is the fourth-smallest
state by population.
● It has the highest GDP per
capita among all Indian states.
● It is the third-highest ranking
among Indian states in the
human development index.
35.‘Maand’ is primarily a traditional
folk singing style from ______ .
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Madhya Pradesh
of Ans: A
Sol:
* Mand or Maand is a style of
singing in Rajasthan, used in folk
songs.
* It is similar to the thumri and the
ghazal.
* This folk music is sung in
Rajasthan at folk fairs and festivals
and on special occasions.
36.Who among the following
athletes was the first ever youth
ambassador of United Nations
International Children's Emergency
Fund (UNICEF) India?
A. KT Irfan
B. Dutee Chand
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. Hima Das
Ans: D
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Sol: ● The Losoong festival is celebrated

* Asian Games 2018 triple on the occasion of the end of the
medallist Hima Das was harvest season.
appointed as the first ever youth
ambassador of United Nations 38.With which of the following
International Children's Emergency musical instruments is the musician
Fund (UNICEF) India. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma
* She is the first Indian athlete to associated?
win a gold medal in a track event at A. Sarangi
the IAAF World U20 Championships. B. Sarod
* She was appointed as a Deputy C. Dholak
Superintendent of Police (DSP) in D. Santoor
Assam Police under the state's
Integrated Sport Policy. Ans: D
* She was awarded the Arjuna Sol:
Award by the President of India on ● The musician Pandit Shiv Kumar
25 September 2018. Sharma is associated with Santoor.
● He is credited with making the
37.Which of the following festivals is santoor a popular classical
called the month of merits and is instrument.
celebrated between May and June? ● Santoor is a trapezoid-shaped
A. Saga Dawa hammered dulcimer and a variation
B. Losar of the Iranian Santur.
C. Bhanu Jaati ● It is a traditional instrument in
D. Losoong Jammu and Kashmir.
● Sarangi is a bowed stringed
Ans: A instrument with a skin-covered
Sol: resonator and It is made by hand,
● Saga Dawa is called the month of usually from a single block of wood.
merits and is celebrated between ● Dholak is a two-headed hand
May and June. drum and It is about 45 cm in length
● It is significant for remembering and 27 cm in breadth.
the birthday, enlightenment, and
death of Sakyamuni. 39.On which of the following days is
● It is a month-long Festival of World Computer Literacy Day
Sikkim and It is one of the most observed?
important festivals of the state. A. 13 May
● Losar is also known as Tibetan B. 5 June
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Ans: D
Sol:
● World Computer Literacy Day is
observed on 2 December.
● It was launched by Indian
computer company NIIT to mark its
20th anniversary in 2001.
● It is intended to encourage the
development of technological skills
particularly among children and
women in India.
● It aims to create awareness and
drive digital literacy in underserved
communities worldwide.
● It is also directed at improving the
teaching of Information Technology
and more generally the celebration
of computers.
● The theme for 2021 World
Computer Literacy Day is Literacy
for a human-centred recovery:
Narrowing the digital divide.
40.Which of the following is the
largest river island in India?
A. Gundu island
B. Divar island
C. Majuli island
D. Diu island
Ans: C
Sol:
● Majuli island is the largest river
island in India.
● It is a river island in the
Brahmaputra River, Assam.
● It became the first island to be
made a district in India.
● Gundu is the smallest island
around Kochi with an area of 5 acres
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and It is completely surrounded by
coconut trees.
● Divar Island lies in the Mandovi
river in the Indian state of Goa.
● Diu Island has an area of 40 km²
and It is separated from the
mainland by a tidal creek.
41.Who was the President of the
Indian National Congress when
India won its freedom in 1947?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. J. B Kripalani
C. Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Abul Kalam Azad
Ans: B
Sol:
● J. B. Kripalani was the President
of the Indian National Congress
when India won its freedom in
1947.
● He served as the President of the
Indian National Congress at the
Meerut session.
● He is popularly known as Acharya
Kripalani.
● Vallabhbhai Patel served as the
first Home Minister and Deputy
Prime Minister of India.
● Abul Kalam Azad became the First
Minister of Education in the Indian
government.
● Jawaharlal Nehru was the 1st
Prime Minister of India and He is the
longest-serving prime minister.
42.Where is the Sariska Tiger
Reserve located?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
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C. Haryana ● Banabhatta was a 7th-century

D. Rajasthan Sanskrit prose writer and poet of
India.
Ans: D ● The main works of Banabhatta
Sol: include a biography of
● Sariska Tiger Reserve- Rajasthan Harshacharita and one of the
● Ranthambore Tiger Reserve- world's earliest novels
Rajasthan Kadambari.
● Bandipur Tiger Reserve-
Karnataka 44.Where is the Rumi Darwaza
● Nagarhole National Park and Tiger located?
Reserve- Karnataka A. Agra
● Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger B. Gwalior
Reserve or BR Hill Tiger Reserve- C. Bhopal
Karnataka D. Lucknow
● Kali Tiger Reserve- Karnataka
● Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve- Ans: D
Karnataka Sol:
● Rumi Darwaza, also known as
43.Who among the following is the Turkish Gate, was established in
author of the epic story 'Manu 1784.
Charitra'? ● It is located in Lucknow, Uttar
A. Ponna Pradesh and is an example of
B. Allasani Peddana Awadhi architecture.
C. Banabhatta ● It was built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-
D. Chand Bardai Daula
● This striking gateway stands 60 ft
Ans: B tall between Bada imambara and
Sol: chhota imambara
● Allasani Peddana is the author ● It is very similar in design to an
of the epic story 'Manu ancient gate in Constantinople in
Charitra'. Turkey
● He was a famous Telugu poet
and he was ranked as the 45.National Highway No. 7
foremost of the Ashtadiggajalu. connects:
● Ponna was a noted Kannada A. Kashmir to Kanyakumari
poet in the court of the B. Fazilka to Mana
Rashtrakuta Dynasty. C. Varanasi to Kanyakumari
● He is often considered one D. KanpurtoSilchar
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Sol: 47.Which of the following

• National Highway No. 7 connects institutions conducts the survey on
Fazilka to mana. employment and unemployment?
• List of important major highways A. National Institution of Economic
of India are as follows- and Social Research
B. National Council of Applied
Economic Research
C. NITI Aayog
D. National Sample Survey
Organisation

46.India's longest LPG pipeline is Ans: D

from Jamnagar to ______. Sol:
A. Hazira ● The National Sample Survey
B. Loni Organisation conducts the
C. Namrup survey on employment and
D. Vijaynagar unemployment.
● It was the largest organization
Ans: B in India conducting periodic
Sol: socio-economic surveys.
● India's longest LPG pipeline is ● It was headed by the Ministry
from Jamnagar to Loni. of Statistics and Programme
● It is India's first cross-country Implementation.
LPG pipeline and It was ● The NITI Aayog is a public
commissioned during 2000-01. policy think tank of the
● It is a 1,269 km long pipeline Government of India and It was
and It has been constructed by established in 2015 by the NDA
GAIL at the cost of Rs. 1,250 government.
crore. ● National Council of Applied
● It passes through the states of Economic Research is a New
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi based non-profit think
Uttar Pradesh. tank of economics.
● GAIL is the first company in
India to own and operate 48.Who among the following had
pipelines for LPG transmission. authored 'Buddha Gaya: The
● It is a government-owned Hermitage of Sakya Muni' in 1878?
natural gas corporation A. John Marshall
responsible for natural gas B. Rajendralala Mitra
processing and distribution in C. Alexander Cunningham
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Ans: B - There is also a minor feast on the

Sol: 8th day of the principal feast. This
• 'Buddha Gaya: The Hermitage of is known as Ettam Perunnal.
Sakya Muni' in 1878 is authored by • Bharananganam Feast
Rajendra lal Mitra. o Bharananganam, a small village
• 'Buddha Gaya: the Hermitage of town in Meenachil taluk of Kottayam
Sakya Mani ' collated the district, has been famous for long as
observations and commentaries of one of the hallowed places in
various scholars about Bodh Gaya. Kerala.
• Rajendra lal Mitra- • Edappally Perunal
o Member of Asiatic Society of o Every year 'Forty-Hour Devotion'
Bengal. marks the commencement of
o Major works- Edappally Perunal. The festival
- Bodh Gaya begins on 23rd of April with solemn
- The antiquities of Odisha high mass and litany
- Indo Aryans • Edathua Festival
- Patra Kaumudi o The St George's church at
• Mitra was awarded with the Edathua stands on the bank of the
honorary titles of Rai Bahadur in river Pampa, 16 miles southeast of
1877. Alappuzha. This church is famous
for the feast of St George celebrated
49.Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad every year in the month of medam
Festival are church festivals from (April-May).
the state of _________. • Kadamattom Feast
A. Kerala o Mainly two feasts are celebrated
B. Nagaland in this church, one on the 24th and
C. Sikkim 25th of makaram (January-
D. Goa February) and the other on 23rd of
medam (April-May).
Ans: A o Kallooppara Perunal St Mary's
Sol: Church at Kallooppara stands in
• Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad close proximity to the Kallooppara
Festival are church festivals from Bhagavathy temple.
the state of Kerala.
• Chruch festivals of Kerala are as 50.When is the National Consumer
follows- Rights Day observed in India every
• Arthunkal Feast- year?
- St. Andrew's Forane Church at A. 13 March
Arthunkal attracts lakhs of devotees B. 24 December
Christians and others, every year C. 24 November
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Ans: B University and visiting professor, at

Sol: the Government College University,
• National Consumers Rights Day is Lahore.
observed on 24th December every ● He is the author of several books
year. including Pakistan: The Garrison
• This is the day when the State-Origins, Evolution,
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had Consequences (1947-2011)
received the assent of the ● Mohd Ali Jinnah was born on 25
President. December 1876 in Karachi, Bombay
• The World Consumer Rights Day is Presidency, British India
celebrated on March 15.
• National Consumer Rights Day 52.What is the currency of
2020- Myanmar?
o Theme “New Features of the A. Myanmar Riel
Consumer Protection Act, B. Myanmar Dong
2019”. C. Myanmar Ringgit
• The other options are- D. Myanmar Kyat
o 13 March- World Sleep Day
o 24 November – Martydom day of Ans: D
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Sol:
o 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti ● Myanmar Kyat is the currency of
Myanmar.
51.Who authored the book 'Jinnah: ● Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland,
His Successes, Failures, and Role in Mizoram, and Manipur are the
History'? neighbouring Indian states that
A. Ishrat Husain share a border with Myanmar
B. Intizar Husain ● Naypyitaw is the capital of
C. Khushwant Singh Myanmar
D. Ishtiaq Ahmed ● Min Aung Hlaing is the prime
minister of Myanmar
Ans: D ● Ringgit is the currency of Malaysia
Sol: ● Dong is the currency of Vietnam
● His Successes, Failures, and Role ● Riel is the currency of Cambodia
in History' is authored by Ishtiaq
Ahmed. 53.'Puanchei' is the traditional dress
● This book is a political biography of ______.
of the Jinnah acclaimed for creating A. Goa
a state and demonised for dividing B. Sikkim
a country. C. Karnataka
● Ishtiaq Ahmed is a political D. Mizoram
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Ans: D
Sol:
● ‘Puanchei’ is a kind of shawl which
is draped around the waist by
tucking the opposite ends onto the
side
● The attire is worn by Mizo women
during festivals
● The word Puan is referred to a
shawl-like cloth fabric and it is
hand-woven
● The attire is crafted with strips of
yarn wrapped in looms. The
transverse stripes come in solid
colours running through the attire.
● It is usually paired with Kawrechi,
which also forms the part of the
traditional wear during festive
setting in Mizoram
54.To which of the following
Gharanas did the Hindustani
classical vocalist Ustad Bade
Ghulam Ali Khan belong?
A. Kirana Gharana
B. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
C. Gwalior Gharana
D. Patiala Gharana
Ans: D
Sol:
● Hindustani Music is one of the two
distinct schools of Indian Classical
Music practised mainly in North
India.
● The other branch of Indian
Classical Music is Carnatic music
practised mainly in Southern India.
● The most influential and well-
known exponent of the Patiala
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Gharana is Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali
Khan.
● As per Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, the
Patiala Gharana was founded by his
great-grandfather Mian Kallu who
had received training from the last
Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar's
court musician Mir Qutub Bakhsh
Khan
● The Lucknow Gharana remains
the most popular throughout the
country.
● Musical instruments used in
Hindustani are Tabla, Sarangi,
Sitar, Santoor, Flute and violin.
● Dhrupad, Khayal, Tappa,
Chaturanga, Tarana, Sargam,
Thumri and Ragasagar, Hori and
Dhamar from the ten main styles of
singing in Hindustani music
55.The 'Hornbill Festival' is a
celebration held every year from 1
to 10 December in ______.
A. Kerala
B. Nagaland
C. Haryana
D. Uttarakhand
Ans: B
Sol:
• The 'Hornbill Festival' is a
celebration held every year from 1
to 10 December in Nagaland.
• Important festivals of different
states are-
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A. Goa
B. Haryana
C. Sikkim
D. Kashmir

Ans: D
Sol:
56.'Ugadi' is the famous festival of
● 'Bhand Pather' is a form of
which of the following states?
theatre dance performed in
A. Punjab
Kashmir.
B. Goa
● It is usually held in open spaces
C. Uttar Pradesh
and It is a popular folk art of
D. Andhra Pradesh
Kashmir.
● It is exclusively associated
Ans: D
with the community of bhands
Sol:
or folk theatre actors.
● 'Ugadi' is the famous festival
● It is a type of social drama
of Andhra Pradesh.
consisting of social satire and
● It is New Year's Day for the
mythological legends.
states of Andhra Pradesh,
● A short bamboo stick and a
Telangana and Karnataka in
whip are the two things
India.
required for each pather.
● It typically falls in the month of
● Sikkim is the least populous
April of the Gregorian calendar.
and second smallest state in
● It is observed by drawing
India.
colorful patterns on the floor,
● Goa is India's smallest state by
mango leaf decorations on
area and It is the fourth-smallest
doors, visiting Hindu temples
state by population.
etc.
● It has been an important and
58.CSIR as an autonomous body is
historic festival of the Hindus.
the largest research and
● Andhra Pradesh was the first
development organization in India.
state to be formed on a
What does CSIR stand for?
linguistic basis in India on 1
A. Council of Scientific and
October 1953.
Industrial Research
● It is also known as the Rice bowl
B. Council of Space and Industrial
of India and it has the second-
Research
longest coastline in India.
C. Centre of Space and Industrial
Research
57.'Bhand Pather' is a form of
D. Chamber of States and Industrial
theatre dance performed in ______.
Research

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Ans: A ● Situated in Sagar taluk of the

Sol: district, the dam forms the chief
● CSIR as an autonomous body producer of hydroelectricity in
is the largest research and Karnataka.
development organization in ● It is also one of the largest
India. The full form of CSIR is human-made water reservoirs in
the Council of Scientific and India.
Industrial Research. ● Lakhwar Dam is 192-meter high
● It was established by the gravity dam built on the Yamuna
Government of India in River
September 1942.
● It is the Indian government's 60.In which of the following states
main R&D organization. is India's first pollinator park
● It has emerged as the largest located?
research and development A. Uttarakhand
organization in India. B. Assam
● It is mainly funded by the C. Kerala
Ministry of Science and D. Odisha
Technology.
● It is the largest research and Ans: A
development organization in Sol:
India. ● India's first pollinator park is
located in Uttarakhand.
59.Linganamakki Dam is built ● It was opened on 29 December
across which of the following rivers? 2020 and It is spread over 4
A. Sharavathi acres of land.
B. Yamuna ● It aims to conserve various
C. Krishna pollinator species, create
D. Tunga Bhadra awareness among the general
public about their importance,
Ans: A and promote further research on
Sol: various aspects of pollination.
● Linganamakki Dam was built ● This park has more than 40
across the Sharavathi river in 1964 pollinator species with displays
by the Karnataka government. on the mechanism of pollination
● The location of the dam is 6km of plant species.
away from the famous jog falls ● It was inaugurated by
which makes it a tourist spot. lepidopterist Peter Smetacek.
● Pollinator park is planted and
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61.In which festival of Maharashtra
and Chhattisgarh, are the bullocks
and other cattle used for agriculture
worshipped?
A. Pola festival
B. Jiviti Puja
C. Vata Poornima
D. Ganga Dussehra
Ans: A
Sol:
● Pola festival of Maharashtra
and Chhattisgarh is the bullocks
and other cattle used for
agriculture worshipped.
● It is a festival when farmers
show their gratitude towards
the cattle, especially cows and
ox that help them in agricultural
activity.
● The farmers, bulls and oxen
rest on this day and the animals
are also worshiped.
● Ganga Dussehra is also known
as Gangavataran and It is a Hindu
festival celebrating the
avatarana of the Ganges.
● It takes place on Dashami of
the waxing moon of the Hindu
calendar month Jyestha.
● It is one of the most auspicious
festivals in Hinduism.
62.Which of the following is an
animal trading festival of Gujarat?
A. Vautha Mela
B. Madhavpur Mela
C. Ambubachi Mela
D. Kumbh Mela
Ans: A
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Sol:
● Vautha Mela is an animal
trading festival in Gujarat.
● It is one of the important fairs
held in Gujarat and It is the
largest fair in Ahmedabad
district.
● The famous Madhavpur Mela of
Gujarat will be held on 2nd April
2020 after the Ram Navami
festival.
● The Ambubachi Mela is an
annual Hindu mela held at
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati,
Assam.
● Kumbh Mela is a major
pilgrimage and festival in
Hinduism and It is celebrated in
a cycle of approximately 12
years.
63.Which of the following festivals
of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord
Muruga?
A. Pongal
B. Aadi Perukku
C. Onam
D. Thai Poosam
Ans: D
Sol:
● The Thai Poosam festival of Tamil
Nadu is dedicated to Lord Muruga.
● It is celebrated in the Tamil month
of Thai when the star Poosam falls
on full moon day.
● Pongal is a multi-day harvest
festival of South India and It is
dedicated to the Hindu sun god, the
Surya.
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● The four days of the Pongal
festival are called Bhogi Pongal,
Suryan Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and
Kaanum Pongal.
● Aadi Perukku is celebrated on the
18th day of the Tamil month of Adi.
● Onam is an annual Hindu harvest
festival celebrated in Kerala.
64.Birdie, eagle and albatross are
all terms used in _______.
A. Golf
B. Polo
C. Baseball
D. Football
Ans: A
Sol:
● Birdie, eagle, and albatross are all
terms used in Golf.
● Birdie is a golf term associated
with scoring one stroke less than
the declared par of any given hole.
● Eagle is a golf term associated
with scoring two fewer strokes than
par on an individual golf hole.
● Albatross is a golf term associated
with scoring three fewer strokes
than par on an individual golf hole.
● Golf is the national game of
Scotland and It originated in the
15th-century.
65.How many monasteries and
temples are there in Ellora caves?
A. 34
B. 32
C. 33
D. 31
Ans: A
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Sol:
● There are 34 monasteries and
temples in the Ellora caves.
● Ellora caves are a UNESCO
World Heritage Site located in
Maharashtra, India.
● It is one of the largest rock-cut
Hindu temple cave complexes in
the world.
● There are 17 Hindu caves, 12
Buddhist caves, and 5 Jain
caves.
● These caves are estimated to
have been built during 600 to
730 CE.
● It has been built in the
Dravidian style of temple
architecture and boasts a tower.
66.When was the Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry (FICCI) established in
India?
A. 1952
B. 1948
C. 1939
D. 1927
Ans: D
Sol:
● The Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and
Industry was established in
India in 1927.
● It is the largest, oldest, and
apex business organization in
India.
● Its headquarters are in New
Delhi and It has a presence in 12
states in India and 8 countries
across the world.
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association and advocacy group (Moinuddin Chishti) dargah is
based in India. situated in which of the following
● It draws its membership from cities?
the corporate sector, both A. Panipat
private and public, including B. Jalandhar
SMEs and MNCs. C. Ajmer
● It is involved in sector-specific D. Patna
business building, business
promotion, and networking. Ans: C
Sol:
67.______ was the first person who ● Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi
discovered cells. (Moinuddin Chishti) dargah is
A. Robert Hooke situated in Ajmer.
B. Francis Crick ● He was born in Sijistan in Iran
C. Alexander Fleming in 1141-42 CE and died on 15
D. Ernest Rutherford March 1236.
● Ajmer is one of the major and
Ans: A oldest cities in the Indian state
Sol: of Rajasthan.
● Robert Hooke was the first ● It is surrounded by the Aravalli
person who discovered cells. Mountains.
● He was the first to visualize a ● It was originally known as
microorganism using a Ajaymeru and It was founded by
microscope. an 11th-century Chahamana
● Francis Crick was an important king Ajaydeva.
theoretical molecular biologist ● It is situated on the lower
and slopes of the Taragarh Hill.
● He is known for DNA structure,
Central Dogma, Consciousness, 69.Which of the following is
Adaptor hypothesis. Uttarakhand’s first gravity dam?
● Alexander Fleming is best A. Song dam
known for discovering the B. Tehri dam
world's first broadly effective C. Baigul dam
antibiotic substance. D. Dhora dam
● Ernest Rutherford is often called
the father of nuclear physics. Ans: A
● He was the first Oceanian Nobel Sol:
laureate and the first to perform ● Song dam is Uttarakhand's
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● It will be built at the foothills of 71.'Ali Ai Ligang Festival' is a

Mussoorie on the Saung river. festival celebrated in the state of
● It will be built over 138.122 _______.
hectares and it will be around A. Bihar
130.60m in height. B. Chhattisgarh
● It is projected to fulfill the C. Assam
drinking water needs of 10 lakh D. Kerala
people till 2051.
● It will also reduce the need for Ans: C
new tubewells, preserving Sol:
Doon’s scarce groundwater and ● 'Ali Ai Ligang Festival' is a
saving electricity costs. festival celebrated in the state
● Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in of Assam.
India and It is a multi-purpose ● The name of the festival is
rock and earth-fill embankment made up of three terms:
dam. 1) Ali means legumes
2) Aye means seed
70.When is Martyr's Day observed 3) Ligang means to sow
in India every year? ● It is celebrated by the Mising,
A. 12 March an indigenous tribe of Assam,
B. 25 October India.
C. 30 January ● It is a spring festival
D. 19 September associated with agriculture,
especially with the beginning of
Ans: C the Ahu paddy cultivation.
Sol: ● It is held every year on the first
● Martyr's Day is observed in Wednesday of the month of
India every year on 30 January. February.
● It is known as Sarvodaya day ● It is celebrated for 5
on national level. consecutive days.
● It is named in honour of those
who are recognised as martyrs 72.In which of the following caves is
for the nation. the painting named ‘Padmapani
● 12 March is celebrated annually Bodhisattva’ found?
as Mauritius Day. A. Ajanta Cave No. 3
● 19 september is celebrated B. Ajanta Cave No. 1
every year as International Talk C. Ajanta Cave No. 4
Like a Pirate Day. D. Ajanta Cave No. 2
● 25 october is celebrated as
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Sol: * Nizamuddin Dargah is the

* A painting named ‘Padmapani
Bodhisattva’ has been found in
Ajanta Cave No 1.
* Ajanta Cave No. 1 also contains
the famed paintings of Vajrapani
along with a seated figure of
Buddha in dharma chakra
pravartana mudra in the sanctum.
* There are about 30 rock-cut
Buddhist caves in Ajanta.
* These caves were constructed
between about 2nd century BC to
about 480 AD.
* These caves are located in the
Aurangabad district of
Maharashtra.
* The Ajanta Caves were included
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1983.
dargah of the Sufi saint Khwaja
Nizamuddin Auliya. It is situated
in the Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi.
* Dargah of Khwaja Qutbuddin
Bakhtiyar Kaki is in Mehrauli,
Delhi.
* Ajmer dargah is among the most
important pilgrimage sites in India.
It is dargah of revered Sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.that is
located at Ajmer, Rajasthan.
74.Which of the following festivals is
celebrated for fertility and better
fortune in Jharkhand?
A. Karam
B. Jawa
C. Sarhul
D. Sohrai

73.Which of the following is NOT a Ans: B

correct match of Dargah and its Sol:
respective location? * The unmarried tribal girls of
A. Haji Ali Dargah - Mumbai Jharkhand celebrate the Jawa
B. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya festival, with its own kind of songs
Dargah - Agra and dance.
C. Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki * This is held mainly for the
Dargah - Delhi expectation of good fertility and
D. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi (chishti) better household.
Dargah - Ajmer * The unmarried girls decorate a
small basket with germinating
Ans: B seeds for worship for increasing the
Sol: fertility.
* The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque Some Additional Information
and dargah (tomb). It is the * Karam is a harvest festival
monument of Muslim Saint Pir Haji celebrated in Jharkhand dedicated
Ali Shah Bukhari located on the to Karma Dev for bestowing
coast of Worli in the southern youthfulness and power.
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* Sarhul is spring festival of Sol:

Jharkhand which marks the new ● 'Kati Bihu' in Assam is celebrated
flowers at Saal trees. by lighting a lamp in front of a Tulsi
Plant.
75.Shadava Raga has only ● It is closely related to agriculture
________ notes in its scale. and It is celebrated on the first day
A. Eight of ‘Kati Month’ in the Assamese
B. Five calendar.
C. Six ● It is celebrated in mid-October
D. Seven when the crops are at growing
stage.
Ans: C ● It marks the time of relocation of
Sol: rice seedlings.
● Shadava Raga has only six ● There are three Bihu festivals held
notes in its scale. in Assam:
● The janya raga has 6 swaras a) Bhogali or Magh Bihu
both ways it is called Shadava- b) Rongali or Bohag Bihu
Shadava. c) Kongali or Kati Bihu
● Sampurna Raga has 7 notes in
its scale. 77.Who was appointed as the
● Audava Raga has 5 notes in its Curator of Ancient Monuments in
scale. 1880?
● A melodic framework for A. HH Cole
improvisation akin to a melodic B. John Marshall
mode in Indian classical music is C. Alexander Cunningham
called Raga. D. James Fergusson
● It is a unique and central
feature of the classical Indian Ans: A
music tradition. Sol:
● HH Cole was appointed as the
76.'Kati Bihu' in Assam is celebrated Curator of Ancient Monuments
by lighting a lamp in front of a in 1880.
______ tree/plant. ● He was a well-known Tazewell
A. Banana County photographer.
B. Banyan ● The full name of HH cole is
C. Tulsi Henry Hardy Cole.
D. Neem
78.Saila is performed by boys after
Ans: C the harvest season. In which state,
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A. Bihar Sol:
B. Chhattisgarh ● ‘Daskathia’ is a form of ballad
C. Odisha singing prevalent in Odisha. It
D. Jharkhand narrates ancient puranic tales and
legends of Lord Shiva and his
Ans: B incarnations as Rudra, Hara,
Sol: Mahadeva, Shankar, and so forth.
• The dance 'Saila' has its origin in ‘Daskathia’ is a name derived from
the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. a unique musical instrument called
• This dance is performed by boys “Kathi” or “Ram Tali”.
after the harvest season. ● Odisha Chief Minister – Naveen
• It is performed by the tribal people Patnaik;
who are known as 'Saila'. ● Governor – Ganseshi Lal;
• It is mainly performed during the ● Capital – Bhubaneshwar.
period when the harvest of the
crops gets completed. 80.Which of the following cities is
home to one of the famous
79.‘Daskathia’ is a form of ballad Swaminarayan Akshardham
singing prevalent in ________. temples in India?
A. Goa A. Mysore
B. Telangana B. Vadodara
C. Odisha C. New Delhi
D. Sikkim D. Madurai

Ans: C Ans: C
Sol:
• The famous Swaminarayan
Akshardham temple is located in
New Delhi.
• It is a Hindu temple, and spiritual-
cultural campus.
• It was constructed by the
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam
Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).
• The temple was officially opened
on 6 November 2005.

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