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Question 381. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

  1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.

  2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam, but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement.


Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  1.    Only 2
  2.    Neither 1 nor 2
  3.    Only 1
  4.    1 and 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only 1
Answer: (c)
Question 382. Consider the following pairs.

  1. Garba - Gujarat

  2. Mohini Attam - Odisha

  3. Yakshagana – Karnataka


Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
  1.    Only 2 and 3
  2.    1, 2 and 3
  3.    Only 1
  4.    Only 1 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Only 1 and 3
Answer: (d)
Question 383. Who among the following is the first to win Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969?
  1.    Prithviraj Kapoor
  2.    Pankaj Mullick
  3.    Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich
  4.    Ruby Myers (Sulochana)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich
Answer: (c)Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian screen, was born in Waltair, Andhra Pradesh, India as Devika Rani Choudhury. She was an actress and set decorator, known for Achhut Kanya (1936), Fate (1933) and Janmabhoomi (1936). Poet Sarojini Naidu called her a “lovely and gifted little lady”.
Question 384. Alla Rakha, the famous instrumentalist, is related with
  1.    Pakhawaj
  2.    Sitar recital
  3.    Violin
  4.    Tabla
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Tabla
Answer: (d)
Question 385. The leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to which Hindu God?
  1.    Krishna
  2.    Rama
  3.    Hanuman
  4.    Shiva
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Shiva
Answer: (d)The leaning temple is the only leaning temple in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It is located in Huma village in Odisha and it is dedicated to the lord Shiva.
Question 386. What is Britney Spears famous for?
  1.    Singing
  2.    Modelling
  3.    Dancing
  4.    Writing
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Singing
Answer: (a)
Question 387. Who was the producer of the serial ‘Mahabharat’?
  1.    B.R. Chopra
  2.    Maniratnam
  3.    Shyam Benegal
  4.    Ramanand Sagar
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> B.R. Chopra
Answer: (a)
Question 388. The three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism were carved in
  1.    Ajanta caves
  2.    Elephanta caves
  3.    Barabar hills
  4.    Ellora caves
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Ellora caves
Answer: (d)
The three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism were carved in Ellora caves.
Ellora caves are the most popular shrines that are a real attraction for tourists and vacationers from all over the world. These two groups of caves were created with hand-cut.
Question 389. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
A. Bharatanatyam
1. Tamil Nadu
B. Kathak
2. Kerala
C. Kuchipudi
3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Mohiniattam
4. Uttar Pradesh
Codes: A B C D
  1.    1 4 3 2
  2.    3 4 1 2
  3.    2 1 4 3
  4.    4 3 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1 4 3 2
Answer: (a)
Question 390. Consider the following observations about the “ Sulbasutras” discussed in the context of the ancient Indian history and heritage:

  1. The formulae in the Sulbasutras enabled the accurate construction of altars needed for sacrifices

  2. Apart from Bodhayana, Lopamudra is also credited for some Sulbasutras

  3. The mathematics in Baudhayan’s Sulbasutras was algebraic


Which among the above observations is/are correct?
  1.    1, 2 & 3
  2.    Only 1 & 2
  3.    Only 1
  4.    Only 2 & 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only 1
Answer: (c)

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