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1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are

correct about the Kartarpur Corridor?

1. The Kartarpur Corridor is a proposed

border corridor to connect the Sikh

shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib of

India and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib

Kartarpur of Pakistan.

2. The construction of the corridor will

allow visa-free access to pilgrims from

India.

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

(a) 10 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 4

2. Recently, a book titled 'Vivekadeepini' was

released by vice president of India, Shri M.

Venkaiah Naidu. With reference to this

identify which of the following statement(s)

is/are Incorrect?

1. It is a concise book of aphorisms

written by Adi Shankaracharya, one

of India’s greatest spiritual and

literary geniuses.

2. The book is a summary (select 36

verses) of Prashnottara Ratnamalika

which is a compilation of 67 verses

written in question Answer format.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Recently, the pink City Jaipur named World

Heritage site by UNESCO. With reference to

this identify which of the following is/are

advantages of being inscribed on the World

Heritage List?

1. It helps in raising awareness among

citizens and governments for heritage

preservation.

2. A country may also receive financial

assistance and expert advice from the

World Heritage Committee to support

activities for the preservation of its

sites.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. The Kharchi Puja festival which involves

worshiping of the fourteen gods is widely

celebrated in which of the following Indian

State?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Odisha

(c) Tripura

(d) Chhattisgarh

5. Recently, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar birth

anniversary was celebrated on 23 July. With

reference to this identify which of the

following statement(s) is/are Incorrect?

(a) Tilak was an Indian nationalist,

social reformer and lawyer and

was called as the ‘The Father of

the Indian unrest’ by the

Britishers.

(b) He is known as the 'Father of

Swarajya' and made 'Swaraj' as a



part of the independence

movement and he was the

strongest advocates of ‘Swaraj’

(self-rule).

(c) He started two newspapers,

‘Saamna’ in Marathi and ‘Young

India’ in English (referred as

'Maratha')

(d) None of the above

6. Recently, the PM of India on his visit to

Bhutan planted a Cypress tree sapling at the

historic Simtoka Dzong in Thimpu. With


following statement(s) is/are correct about

Simtoka Dzong?

1. Simoka Dzong was built-in 1629 by

Shabdrung Namgyal, a Tibetan

Buddhist lama who is regarded as the

unifier of Bhutan as a nation-state.

2. Simtoka Dzong is one of the oldest

fortress in the Himalayan nation and

functions as a monastic and

administrative centre.


correct about the folk art form

'thudumbattam'?

1. It is a major popular drum dance of

Karnataka, accompanied by singing, it

provides spectacular variety and

complexity of skills.

2. It is the ‘Rhythm of celebration’ and

are played at temple festivals.

3. The origin of the name thudumbu has

been attributed to the ‘Thudumbars’,

a tribal community.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

8. Recently, the Delhi and District Cricket

Association (DDCA) decided to rename Feroz

Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in

memory of its former president. With


following statement(s) is/are correct about

Firoz Shah Tughlaq on whose memoir the

stadium was named?

1. He was the first ruler of Tughlaq

dynasty that ruled over Delhi in late

13th Century.

2. He provided the principle of

inheritance to the armed forces

where the officers were permitted to

rest and send their children in army in

their place.

3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq worked majorly

for development of infrastructure in

his kingdom Such as, built schools,

hospitals, river canals, reservoirs, rest

houses among other things.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about the Marsiya tradition of Urdu

poetry?

1. Marsiya poetry holds special

significance for Sunni Muslims and it

is a panygeric, or poem written in

praise of a king or a nobleman, or a

benefactor.



2. Marsiya is also noteworthy for its

depiction of events in 7th century

Arabia in a manner which could be

relatable to audiences in South Asia,

making the genre popular here.

3. The Marsiya tradition first evolved in

Delhi and the Deccan, but reached its

zenith under the patronage of the

Nawabs of Lucknow.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Recently, the Asiatic Society of Mumbai

elected the first woman president in the 215

years of its existence. With reference to this


is/are correct?

1. The Asiatic Society is housed in the

iconic Town Hall building in the

colonial-era Fort precinct.

2. It was founded by Sir William Jones,

an English philologist, Orientalist, and

jurist.

3. In 1954, the institution was severed

from its London parent and became

the Asiatic Society of Bombay.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was India’s

second Vice President and first

President.

2. Since the year 1962, India has

commemorated Dr Sarvepalli

Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary by

paying tribute to its teachers and

gurus with the Teacher's Day.

3. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan also

served as the ambassador to the

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

(USSR)


given below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

12. President Ram Nath Kovind recently laid

the foundation stone of a memorial dedicated

to the 1817 Paika Rebellion against the

British. With reference to this identify which

of the following statement(s) is/are correct

about Paika Rebellion ?

(a) It is one of the most prominent

tribal rebellion of nineteenth

century against the British by the

agricultural tribal group Paika

who were mainly concentrated in

Bihar.

(b) The Paikas unfurled the banner of

rebellion against the British under

the leadership of Baxi Jagandhu

Bidyadhara as early as 1817 to

throw off the British yoke.

(c) Paikas rebellion did not made any

significant impact against the

British, as it was a rebellion by a

small group of people belonging

to a particular class.



(d) All the above

13. Recently, India on September 4, 2019

celebrated the 194th birth anniversary of

Dadabhai Naoroji. With reference to this


is/are correct Dadabhai Naoroji?

1. He is also known as the “Grand Old

Man of India” and was among the first

leaders who stirred national

consciousness in the country.

2. Dadabhai Naoroji was among the key

proponents of the ‘Drain Theory’,

disseminating it in his 1901 book

‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’.

3. He served as the first Indian member

of the British parliament.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

14. According to the National Commission for

Scheduled Tribes (NCST), the total tribal

population in Ladakh region is more than 97

percent. With reference to this identify, which

of the following Scheduled Tribes can be

found in the Ladakh region?

1. Changpa

2. Purigpa

3. Drokpa

4. Bodo


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

15. Which of the following statements is/are

correct about the Jabro Dance which was in

news recently?

(a) It is one of the most important folk

dances of Arunachal Pradesh,

performed before the harvest of

staple crops.

(b) It forms the most important part of

the Bihu festival celebration and the

dance is performed by young men

and women, accompanied by the

playing of pipes & drums.

(c) It is nomadic dance and song of

people inhabiting eastern Ladakh.

(d) It is believed to be one of the most

ancient dance forms of Assam and is a

combination of songs, dance and

narration of stories.

16. The Galo Community which trace their

common origin to a primeval ancestor,

Abotani, are primary inhabitants of which of

the following state?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Manipur

(c) Mizoram

(d) Tripura


correct about t Hyderabad’s 17th century

Badshahi Ashoorkhana which was in news

recently?

(a) The 400-year old Ashoorkhana

was built by Muhammed Quli

Qutub Shah.



(b) It was a house of mourning,

where large congregations of

Muslims gathered in memory of

the martyrdom of Imam Hussain

during the month of Muharram

(c) During the rule of the Mughal

Emperor Aurangzeb, in 1178 Hijri,

the Ashoorkhana was converted

into a bandikhana.

(d) All the above


correct about Sanchi Stupa which was in news

recently?

1. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of

the most important Buddhist

monuments reflecting gem of

Buddhist art and architecture.

2. It was Commissioned by Emperor

Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty

3. The Sanchi Stupa is UNESCO World

Heritage Site since 1989 and is

counted among the best conserved

ancient Stupas of central India.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Ambubachi Mela which was in

news recently?

(a) It is a four-day fair to mark the

annual menstruation of the

goddess at Kamakhya temple in

Guwahati.

(b) It is a very big fair and the largest

gathering of Hindu pilgrims,

celebrated every twelve years at

Prayag (Allahabad).

(c) It is a religious fair and one of the

most auspicious Occasions for the

of Buddhist community in India.

(d) It is one of the world’s largest

camel fairs, held (October-

November) in the oldest city of

Rajasthan “Pushkar”.


correct about Mural Paintings?

1. Mural Paintings are executed on a

very small scale for books or

albums on perishable material

such as paper and cloth.

2. A distinguishing characteristic of

mural painting is that the

architectural elements of the

given space are harmoniously

incorporated into the picture.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21. Which of the following statement(s)

is/are correct about the Elephanta Festival?

1. It is a festival of art and culture

organized by Maharashtra

Tourism Development

Corporation (MTDC) held on

Elephanta-Gharapuri (island),

Mumbai.

2. Elephanta caves located on this

island are UNESCO world heritage

sites.




given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

22.Which of the following statement(s) is/are

correct about 'Samadhi Buddha' Which was in

news recently?

1. The Samadhi Buddha is a famous

statue situated at Mahamevnāwa

Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

2. The Buddha is depicted in the position

of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of

meditation associated with his first

Enlightenment.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about the Kheer Bhawani mela which

was in news recently?

1. The Kheer Bhawani mela is one of the

biggest religious functions of the

Kashmiri Pandits.

2. Kheer Bhawani is a temple dedicated

to the Goddess Kheer Bhavani

(originally just Bhawani) constructed

over a sacred spring and located in a

village called Tul Mul near Shrinagar.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

24. Which of the following are the folks

dances of Rajasthan?

1. Ghoomar

2. kalbelia

3. Chari Dance

4. Gair Dance


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


correct about the Neolithic City Catalhoyuk

which was in news recently?

1. Catalhoyuk was a very large Neolithic

and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement

found in great plains of North

America.

2. In 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO

World Heritage Site.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2



26. The popular traditional bull-taming sport

called Jallikattu, is majorly celebrated in which

of the following Indian State?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(c) Telangana

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans:(a)

Explanation:

It is a traditional bull-taming sport organised

in Tamil Nadu during Pongal. Also known as

Eruthazhuvuthal or Manju virattu, the sport

involves a natively reared stud that is set free

inside an arena filled with young participants.

The challenge lies in taming the bull with bare

hands. Ideally, participants try to grab the bull

by its horns or tail and wrestle it into

submission. A few also tend to latch on to the

bull by clinging to the hump at the back of its

neck. The participants are usually young men

in their 20s.

The practice dates back to as far as 2000 years

ago, according to a few historical accounts. It

mainly was active in the districts of Madurai,

Tiruchirappalli, Theni, Pudukkottai and

Dindigul of Tamil Nadu until its ban in 2011.

Organisers of the event argue that it is closely

associated with village life and the bulls are

specially reared for this purpose. Breeders

often claim they treat the bulls like their own

children and spend large sums of money

towards their upkeep. Many participants,

however, are either fatally gored, trampled or

mauled by the bull.

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27. Which of the following cultural institution

in India organizes the Bharat Rang Mahotsav

(BRM) international theatre festival?

(a) Lalit Kala Akademi

(b) Sangeet Natak Akademi

(c) National School of Drama

(d) Sahitya Akademi

28. The Koch-Rajbongshi community which

was in news recently, is an ethnic group

inhabiting parts of which of the following

states?

(a) Assam

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Rajasthan

29. The Birth anniversary of Indian Social

Reformer Savitribai Phule was recently

observed on January 3. With reference to this

identify which of the following statements

is/are correct about Savitribai Phule?

1. Phule is widely regarded as one of

India’s first generation modern

feminists for her significant

contributions in ensuring equal

education opportunities under the

British raj.

2. She fought social injustices like child

marriage and sati and also

campaigned against the caste system

in the country.

3. In her honor, University of Pune was

renamed Savitribai Phule University in

2014.

4. She had set up “Balhatya

Pratibandhak Griha” for pregnant

rape victims and helped deliver and

save their children.

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given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

30. The 80th Indian History Congress session

was recently concluded in Kannur, Kerala.

With reference to this identify which of the

following statements is/are correct about the

Indian History Congress (IHC)?

1. Indian History Congress is the largest

professional and academic body of

Indian historians with over 10,000

members.

2. It was founded by Madan Mohan

Malaviya in 1929.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

31. With reference to the Guru Gobind Singh,

which of the following statements is/are

correct?

1. Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh

Guru and also a spiritual master,

warrior, poet and philosopher.

2. He is also credited as the one who

finalized and enshrined the Guru

Granth Sahib as Sikhism's primary

scripture and eternal Guru.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

32. With reference to the Bibi Ka Maqbara,

consider the following statements:

1. It is the mausoleum of king

Muhammad Adil Shah of Adil Shah

Dynasty.

2. The structure is also known as the ‘Taj

of the Deccan’ because of its striking

resemblance to the Taj Mahal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. With reference to the Tanaji Malusare,


1. He was a military assistant of Maratha

King Shivaji and known for his role in

the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which

he fought under the Maratha flag

against the Mughals.

2. The fort Kondhana was renamed as

Sinhagad Fort (Lion’s fort) to grieve

Tanaji’s loss in the battle.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

34. Which of the following Indian languages

currently enjoys the ‘Classical’ status?



1. Telugu

2. Tamil

3. Malayalam

4. Odia


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

35. With reference to the Indian regional Tulu

language, which of the following statements

is/are correct?

1. It is a Dravidian language whose

speakers are concentrated in two

coastal districts of Karnataka and in

Kasaragod district of Kerala.

2. It is one of the official language in

India and is included in the Eighth

Schedule of the Constitution.

3. Recently, the Tulu was awarded the

Classical Language Status due to its

rich cultural and historic heritage.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None of the above

36. With reference to the 'Bharati Script',


correct?

1. Bharati is being proposed as a

common script for India and the

common script for the entire country

is hoped to bring down many

communication barriers in India.

2. An idenical set of Bharati characters is

mapped to the scripts of various India

languages.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

37. With reference to the Battle of Koregaon,


correct?

1. The battle was part of the Third Anglo

Maratha war, a series of battles that

culminated in the defeat of the

Maratha empire and subsequent rule

of the British East India Company

2. The war began with the Treaty of

Surat and ended with the Treaty of

Salbai.

3. It was fought between the mahar

Warrior and the Peshwa faction of the

Maratha Confederacy.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

38. The Epigraphy Branch of the

Archaeological Survey of India recently

discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so



far belonged to the Saptamatrika cult. With


following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It is also the earliest Sanskrit

inscription to have been discovered in

South India as on date.

2. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven

female deities worshipped in

Hinduism as personifying the energy

of their respective consorts.

3. The inscription is written in Telugu

script and is of Chola style which

provides information regarding the

regnal year of Chola Emperor Raja

Raja.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about the Pushkaram Festival which


(a) Pushkaram is a festival of rivers and it

pertains to the 12 important rivers in

India which occurs once in 12 years

for each river.

(b) The festival is celebrated for each

river according to the zodiac sign of

that river.

(c) Brahmaputra Pushkaram of 2019 was

recently celebrated in Assam to mark

the transit of the planet Jupiter.

(d) All the above


correct about the Gogona music instrument?

1. It is a single-string percussion

instrument, a musical bow, from

Arunachal Pradesh.

2. It is made of a piece of bamboo/horn

that has a bifurcation on one end.

3. Ramdhan Gogona and Lahori Gogona

are two general types of gogona

instrument made exclusively for men

and women respectively.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Which of the following state used to be an

Indian princely state ruled by Chogyal dynasty

till 1947?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Manipur

(c) Tripura

(d) Assam

42. Consider the following statements about

the Chavang Kut Festival:

1. The Festival is celebrated by the tribes

of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur

and is one of the most celebrated

festivals of Manipur.



2. The festival is observed to mark the

end of the harvesting season and also

to thank deities for a good harvest

season.

Which of the above statements is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Mamallapuram where the Second India-China

Informal Summit was held recently:

1. Mamallapuram, also known as

Mahabalipuram is an ancient seaport

town in Tamil Nadu.

2. Mamallapuram has been declared as

a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. In 5th Century Chinese traveler Fa

Hsien is believed to have been visited

Mamallapuram.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Pattadkal?

1. It is located on the west bank of the

Malaprabha River in Bagalakote

district of Karnataka.

2. Pattadkal used to be the capital of

Ancient Indian Royal Dynasty of

Satavahana.

3. it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Satnami Rebellion?

(a) It was a rebellion by the peasants,

artisans and untouchables of this sect

against the mighty Mughal Empire.

(b) It was a rebellion organised by the

tribal people Kurichyas against the

Wayanad invasion of British.

(c) It was a mass agitation by the

satnamis and Munda sect against the

British in Eastern India.

(d) It was a rebellion organised in Bastar

Chhattisgarh against British armies

and the Marathas.


correct about the Shirui Lily Festival which


1. It is one of the popular agriculture

festivals celebrated by the Adi Tribes

of Arunachal Pradesh.

2. The festival is celebrated in the first

week of September, after the sowing



of seeds, to seek prosperity and a

good harvest.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. Which of the following North-Eastern

State of India is dominated by three major

tribes namely, Garo, Khasi and Jaintia?

(a) Assam

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Manipur

(d) Mizoram

48. Recently, the 50th anniversary of the

establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World

Peace Pagoda) was observed in Rajgi, Bihar.


following statements is/are correct?

1. A pagoda is a type of stupa which

provides equality for worship and

gathering at one place for common

cause.

2. It is one of the peace pagodas

established around the world by

Japanese Buddhist Monk Nichidatsu

Fujii.

3. It is made of white marble and is the

tallest peace Pagoda in the world.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

49. Recently, the Union Minister for Finance a

special commemorative coin on Paramahansa

Yogananda to mark his 125th birth

anniversary. With reference to this identify

which of the following statement(s) is/are

correct about on Paramahansa Yogananda?

1. He is considered as the "Father of

Yoga in the West."

2. He was the first major Indian teacher

to settle in America, and the first

prominent Indian to be hosted in the

White House

3. He published his book Autobiography

of a Yogi in 1946 and also introduced

millions to the teachings of

meditation and Kriya Yoga.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about the "Bhaona" traditional form

which was in news recently?

1. Bhaona is a mythology-based

theatrical performance created by

Sankardeva.

2. The plays of bhaona are popularly

known as Ankiya Nats and their

staging is known as bhaona.



3. Bhaona is performed especially during

the social gatherings such as

marriages, family feasts and friendly

get-togethers in Arunachal Pradesh.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Guru Ravidas?

1. Ravidas was an Indian mystic poet-

sant of the Bhakti movement during

the 15th to 16th century CE.

2. Ravidas devotional songs were

included in the Sikh scriptures, Guru

Granth Sahib.

3. The Adi Granth of Sikhs, and

Panchvani of the Hindu warrior-

ascetic group Dadupanthis are the

two oldest attested sources of the

literary works of Ravidas

4. Ravidas was the first of the two Gurus

martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth

of the ten total Sikh Gurus.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

52. Recently, the '76th Year of Establishment

of Azad Hind Government' celebrated at Red

Fort, Delhi. With reference to this identify

which of the following statement(s) is/are

correct about of Azad Hind Government?

1. Azad Hind Government was founded

in Japan in 1945.

2. The foundation of Azad Hind

Government was inspired by Neta ji

Subhash Chandra Bose who was also

the Head of State of this Provisional

Indian Government-in-exile.

3. It was a part of the freedom

movement, originating in 1940s

outside India with a purpose of allying

with Axis powers to free India from

British rule.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

53. The Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex

which was an important source of

dissemination of Buddhism to Sri Lanka and

various parts of Southeast Asia is situated in

which of the following Indian State?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Telangana

(c) Odisha

(d) Bihar



54. Which of the following is a winter festival

in Meghalaya that is mainly celebrated by the

Garo tribe and is considered to be a post-

harvest celebration?

(a) Wangala Festival

(b) Chapchar Kut

(c) Kharchi Puja

(d) Losoong54. Recently, a minor planet

was named after named after the

legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj. With


following statements is/are correct?

1. This minor planet is located between

the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

2. Minor planets are celestial objects

orbiting the Sun that are not large

enough for their gravity to pull them

into a spherical shape

3. Internationally, names of celestial

bodies are approved by the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA).

55. Recently, a minor planet was named after

named after the legendary vocalist Pandit

Jasraj. With reference to this identify which of

the following statements is/are correct?

1. This minor planet is located between

the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

2. Minor planets are celestial objects

orbiting the Sun that are not large

enough for their gravity to pull them

into a spherical shape

3. Internationally, names of celestial

bodies are approved by the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA).


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

56. The Lingdum buddhist monastery which

was in news recently is located in which of the

following Indian State?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Bihar

(d) Andhra Pradesh

57. With reference to the Bodo language,


1. Bodo is officially written in the

Devanagri script but it has a history of

having been written in at least three

different scripts.

2. Bodo is listed in the Eighth Schedule

of the Constitution.



3. It is spoken majorly in Sikkim State in

India.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

58. With reference to the Kambala, consider

the following statements:

1. Kambala is an annual buffalo race

held in the southwestern Indian

state of Karnataka.

2. Slushy/marshy paddy field track is

used for Kambala


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

59. With reference to the Brihadishvara

Temple of Thanjavur, which of the following

statements is/are correct?

(a) It is one of the largest South Indian

temples and an exemplary example of

a fully realized Dravidian architecture.

'

(b) The temple was built by Raja Raja

Chola I and is also known as

Dhakshina Meru

(c) The temple is a part of the UNESCO

World Heritage Site known as the

"Great Living Chola Temples"

(d) All the above

60. Which of the following heritage sites are

among the nomination dossiers of the

government of India for inclusion in the World

Heritage List for the year 2020?

1. ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’

2. ‘Monuments and Forts of

Deccan Sultanate’

3. ‘Group of Monuments at

Mandu’

4. ‘Ramappa temple at Palampet

village in Mulugu district’


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. With reference to the City of Dholavira,


1. It is an ancient site of the

Indus valley civilization, in

northern Rajasthan state,

northwestern India.

2. Most striking aspect of

Dholavira is the water

conservation system which

consists of a combination of

channels and reservoirs.

Which of the above statements is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2



(d) Neither 1 nor 2

62. With reference to the Centrally Protected

Monuments, which of the following

statements is/are correct?

1. These are the list of monuments that

are 100 years old and are protected

under the Ancient Monuments and

Archaeological Sites and Remains Act,

1958.

2. There is ban on construction within

100 metres of a centrally protected

monument.


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

63. Which of the following sites emerged as

important medieval fortifications and walled

cities of the Deccan Sultanates with a vigorous

new architectural style of the sultanate?

1. Gulbarga

2. Bidar

3. Bijapur

4. Hyderabad


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

64. Which of the following are among the

measures taken by the government of India to

promote Sanskrit language?

1. Abhyasavan Bhava Workbook

2. Project Ashtaadashi

3. KIRAN Scheme

4. KUSUM Project


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

65. In the context of classical languages of

India, consider the following statements:

1. Currently, there are six languages that

have been declared as ‘classical

languages’ in India.

2. Four out of the total classical

languages in India are Indo-Aryan.

3. The Ministry of Culture confers the

classical language status in India.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


the Chaukhandi Stupa which was recently

declared a site of national importance by the

Archeological Survey of India (ASI):

1. It is an ancient Buddhist site in

Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), with a lofty

brick structure crowned with an

octagonal tower

2. The octagonal tower on top of it is a

Mughal monument built in 1588 to

commemorate Humanyu’s visit to this

place.




given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. With reference to the Amravati school of

Art, which of the following statements is/are

correct?

(a) This school of art is not indigenous

and has influence of helenistic and

greek art features.

(b) Most of the material which was used

was White Marble

(c) It majorly depicted Spiritual image of

Buddha with wavy hair, beard and

moustache.

(d) All the above

68. With reference to the Markandeshwar

group of temples which were in news

recently, which of the following statements

is/are correct?

1. This group of temples were built

between the 9th and 12th centuries

and may have had up to 24 different

temples.

2. They are famously known as the ‘mini

Khajuraho’ or ‘Khajuraho of Vidarbha’.

3. They belong to saiva, vaishnava and

sakti faith.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

69. Which of the following statement is

Incorrect about the Bagru Block printing?

(a) It is a traditional technique of printing

with natural colour.

(b) It is majorly practised by the Dimasa

community presently inhabiting

Assam and Nagaland states in

Northeastern India.

(c) The main colors used in Bagru are Red

and Black

(d) Traditionally, motifs printed at Bagru

are large with bold lines and include

wild flowers, buds, leaves and printed

geometrical patterns.

70. Match the following:

PERFORMING ART FORMS DESCRIPTION

1. Kalaripayattu A. It is an ancient martial

art from Punjab

2. Yakshagana B. One of the oldest

martial art forms that

originated in Kerala and

dates back to the 3rd

century B.C.

3. Gatka C. It is a traditional theatre

form of Karnataka, based

on mythological stories

and Puranas.

4. Mallakhamba D. It is a traditional Indian

sport in which a gymnast

performs feats and poses

in concert with a vertical

wooden pole or rope


given below:

(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

(b) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

(d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B



71. The year 2019 was the United Nations'

International Year of Indigenous Languages.


following statements is/are correct about

Indigenous Languages?

1. India has the highest number of

'living' indigenous languages in the

world.

2. In India, five languages have become

extinct since 1950.

3. Since language is a state subject,

currently there are no central

government schemes to protect and

preserve indigenous languages in

India


given below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1and 2 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

72. Match the Following:

India’s World

Heritage Sites

Description

1. Shore Temple,

Mamallapuram

A. It was built by

Narasimhavarman

II in Dravidian

Style of

Architecture

2. Ajanta Caves B. Rock-cut

Buddhist cave

monuments

dating from the

2nd century BCE

to about 480 CE.

3. Maha Bodhi

Temple at Bodh

Gaya

C. Complex is one

of the four holy

sites related to

the life of the

Lord Buddha, and

particularly to the

attainment of

Enlightenment.

4. Stone Chariot

at Hampi

D. Dedicated to

Garuda, built

inside the Vittala

Temple Complex

(UNESCO World

Heritage Site).


given below:

(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

(b) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

(d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B


correct about Orchha city which was recently

included in the UNESCO's tentative list of

world heritage sites on the proposal sent by

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?

1. The city is situated on the banks of

the Betwa river.

2. Orchha was built by king Rudra Pratap

Singh of Bundela dynasty in the 16th

century.

3. It is the only place in India where Lord

Ram is worshipped as a king (not in

God form) with a dedicated temple in

his name called Sri Ram Raja Mandir.


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



74. With reference to the UNESCO's network

of 'Creative Cities', consider the following

statements:

1. The initiative was created in 2004 to

promote cooperation with and among

cities that have identified creativity as

a strategic factor for sustainable

urban development.

2. New Delhi is the only city of India

included amongst the total 66 cities of

the network


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

75. The five-day long ritualistic festival of Lai

Haraoba is observed by which of the following

community?

(a) Manipuri Meitei community

(b) Naga tribes of Nagaland

(c) Bodo Community of Assam

(d) Garo, Khasi and Jaintia tribes of

Meghalaya

76. Which of the following pairs is/are

correctly matched?

1. Ashadhi Bij: Gujarat

2. Bhogali Bihu: Assam

3. Chamliyal Mela: Manipur

4. Chhath Pooja: West Bengal


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


the Hornbill Festival:

1. It is one of the largest celebrations of

the indigenous warrior tribes of

Nagaland

2. The aim of the festival is to revive and

protect the rich culture of Nagaland

and display its extravaganza and

traditions.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

78. Which of the following are among the

various sources of evidences which determine

the Sangam Age?

1. Archaeological Evidences confirming

the trade relations between Rome

and Tamil Nadu during Sangam Age

2. Ashokan Edicts, Hadikumba

Inscriptions (Kalinga king), inscriptions

at Velvikudi & Thirukoviloor etc.

3. Coins found near Madurai

4. Megasthanes book Indica


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

79. With reference to the Poompuhar (Puhar

or Kaveripattinam) city which is being digitally

reconstructed under Indian Digital Heritage

project, consider the following statements:



1. It is located in the modern era Indian

state of Karnataka, along the banks of

the Tungabhadra River.

2. The City served Early Chola Dynasty

around 600 BC to 300 BC

3. It was submerged due to “kadalkol” or

rising sea levels around 1000 years

ago.

4. It finds mention even in the accounts

of Pliny and Ptolemy and the Periplus

of the Erythraean Sea.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

80. Consider the following statements:

1. It is the most ancient monastery of

Ladakh.

2. It is the main seat of Drikung Kagyu

tradition (Tibetan Buddhism) in the

lower part of Ladakh.

3. Its history dates back to the 11th

century, when a scholar named

Mahasiddhacharya Naropa laid the

foundation stone of this monastery.

Identify, the above statements describe which

of the following monastery?

(a) Kirti Jheypa Monastery

(b) Lamayuru Monastery

(c) Dantapur Buddhist Monastery

(d) Moghalmari Monastery


Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar:

1. He, received the title Vidyasagar

(ocean of knowledge) for his

outstanding academic performance.

2. He established the Sanskrit Press to

publish school text books at

affordable prices.

3. He initiated Nari Siksha Bhandar, a

fund to lend support for the cause of

women education.

4. He challenged the Brahminical

authorities and proved that widow

remarriage is sanctioned by Vedic

scriptures.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


correct about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar?

(a) He established an organization named

‘Mitra Mela’ later renamed as

‘Abhinav Bharat’.

(b) He was associated with the India

House (England) for which he was

arrested in 1910

(c) He became a fierce critic of the Indian

National Congress and its acceptance

of India's partition.

(d) All the above


Thiruvalluvar:

1. Thiruvalluvar, commonly known as

Valluvar, was a Tamil saint, poet, and

a philosopher.

2. Thiruvalluvar’s moral philosophy is

anthropocentric since it focuses on

life on this earth rather than aspiring

for heavenly abode.

3. He is best known as the author of

Thirukkural, a collection of 1330



couplets on ethics, political and

economic matters, and love.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


the Nehru Liaquat Agreement:

1. The Nehru-Liaquat agreement is also

known as the Shimla Agreement

2. It was a bilateral agreement signed

between India and Pakistan in order

to provide a framework for the

treatment of minorities in the two

countries


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. Recently, Central government decided to

continue a British-era rule of exempting the

Kodava community, from obtaining license for

firearms such as pistols, revolvers and double-

barreled shotguns. With reference to this

identify which of the following statements is

Incorrect about the Kodava Community?

(a) It is an armed Sikh warrior community

order originating in the Indian state of

Punjab

(b) They worship weapons during the

'Kailpodh' festival and are the only

community in the country who are

exempted from obtaining arm

licenses.

(c)

(d) A distinguishing characteristic of this

community is the high status given to

women like no child marriage, dowry

is forbidden and widow remarriage is

prevalent.

(e) They are known for its outstanding

contributions to the country’s defence

sector



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