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Question 461. Raghu Rai is well known for which one of the following areas?
  1.    Photography
  2.    Pollution control
  3.    Research in Mathematics
  4.    Water harvesting
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Photography
Answer: (a)
Question 462. Consider the following pairs based on Tradition and State

  1. Gatka, a tradi - Kerala tional martial art

  2. Madhubani, a - Bihar traditional painting

  3. Singhey Khababs - Jammu and Sindhu Darshan - Kashmir festival


Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
  1.    Only 3
  2.    1, 2 and 3
  3.    1 and 2
  4.    2 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Question 463. Consider the following pairs based on Traditions and Communities

  1. Chaliha Sahib - Sindhis Festival

  2. Nanda Raj Jaat - Gonds Yatra

  3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals


Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
  1.    Only 2 and 3
  2.    None of these
  3.    Only 1
  4.    Only 1 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only 1
Answer: (c)
Question 464. Kuchipudi dance style belongs to
  1.    Kerala
  2.    Andhra Pradesh
  3.    Karnataka
  4.    Odisha
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (b)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.
Question 465. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
  1.    It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in Southern part of Coromandel area
  2.    It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
  3.    It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
  4.    It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the Northern part of Malabar
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
Answer: (b)
Question 466. Who was the producer of the famous T.V. serial ‘Ramayan’?
  1.    Ramanand Sagar
  2.    Mira Nair
  3.    B.R. Chopra
  4.    Shyam Benegal
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Ramanand Sagar
Answer: (a)
Question 467. Gangubai Hangal, who died a few months ago, was a
  1.    Dancer
  2.    Sitar Player
  3.    Classical Singer
  4.    Painter
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Classical Singer
Answer: (c)
Question 468.


Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?



  1.    Lucknow
  2.    Hyderabad
  3.    Jaipur
  4.    Mysore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Lucknow

Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh (India), is the centre of chikankari , a skill
of more than 200 years old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was
originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name
'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a
spectrum of colours.


Question 469.

Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?



  1.    Hinduism
  2.    Buddhism
  3.    Jainism
  4.    Islam
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Buddhism


Question 470.


In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?



  1.    Onam
  2.    Rongali Bihu
  3.    Navratri
  4.    Pongal
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Onam


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