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Q432023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Who was given the title of 'Hanjaba' by the Maharaj of Manipur for reviving Manipuri dance?
1. A.Charu Malhar
2. B.Darshana Jhaveri
3. C.Bipin Singh
4. D.Kalavati Devi
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Answer: C
Q292023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Who among the following Indian musicians is known as 'Pancham Da'?
1. A.Sachin Dev Barman
2. B.Kishore Kumar
3. C.Nitin Mukesh
4. D.Rahul Dev Barman
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Answer: D
Q342023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
'Kalasam' is a dance sequence in which of the following classical dances of India?
1. A.Kathak
2. B.Kathakali
3. C.Bharatanatyam
4. D.Manipuri
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Answer: B
Q502023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The National Nritya Shiromani Award 2022 was awarded to Aparna Satheesan for which of the following dance forms?
1. A.Bharatanatyam
2. B.Kuchipudi
3. C.Kathakali
4. D.Odissi
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Answer: B
Q282023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Yamini Krishnamurthy is renowned for Bharatanatyam and which of the following dances?
1. A.Kathak
2. B.Manipuri
3. C.Kuchipudi
4. D.Kathakali
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Answer: C
Q302023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following personalities is a famous Bharatanatyam dancer?
1. A.Birju Maharaj
2. B.Padma Subrahmanyam
3. C.Naik Siddiqui
4. D.Saswati Sen
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Answer: B
Q362023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
In which district of Gujarat is the Modhera dance festival organised by the Government of Gujarat?
1. A.Amreli
2. B.Bharuch
3. C.Dang
4. D.Mehsana
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Answer: D
Q382023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Identify the musician who is associated with musical instrument Sarod.
1. A.Vilayat Khan
2. B.Hariprasad Chaurasia
3. C.Annapurna Devi
4. D.Allaudin Khan
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Answer: D
Q412023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Who among the following Indian classical tabla players was called ‘Abbaji’'? He collaborated with American jazz drummer Buddy Rich to create a music album in 1968.
1. A.Taufiq Qureshi
2. B.Zakir Hussain
3. C.Fazal Qureshi
4. D.Alla Rakha
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Answer: D
Q482023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
When did Henry Cavendish report the measurement of the gravitational constant with the mass and density of the Earth?
1. A.March 1795
2. B.June 1798
3. C.April 1796
4. D.May 1797
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Answer: B
Q272023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Pandit Jasraj, Bhimsen Joshi, and Zakir Hussain are associated with which form of music?
1. A.Jazz Music
2. B.Pop Music
3. C.Hindustani Classical Music
4. D.Carnatic Music
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Answer: C
Q362023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The origin of ‘Carnatic music’ is related to which of the following Dynasties?
1. A.Bahamani
2. B.Chola
3. C.Pandaya
4. D.Vijayanagar
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Answer: D
Q322023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Joravarsinh Jadav was awarded the Padma Shri 2019 for his contribution to which of the following dance forms?
1. A.Karnataka folk dance, Yakshagana
2. B.Gujarati folk dance form, Bhavai
3. C.Maharashtrian folk dance form, Tamasha
4. D.Rajasthani folk dance form, Ghoomar
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Answer: B
Q342023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Who among the following won the Padma award for the year 2023 for his efforts on S &T based innovative ways of creating Naga folk music?
1. A.Moa Subong
2. B.CV Raju
3. C.Baba Balia
4. D.T Senka Ao
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Answer: A
Q382023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
In which city of Assam is the Tea Festival celebrated every year?
1. A.Guwahati
2. B.Silchar
3. C.Jorhat
4. D.Dibrugarh
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Answer: C
Q412023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The famous musician, Faiyaz Khan is associated with which musical instrument?
1. A.Shehnai
2. B.Veena
3. C.Tabla
4. D.Sitar
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The Raigarh Gharana is associated with which of the following dance forms?
1. A.Odissi
2. B.Kathakali
3. C.Kathak
4. D.Manipuri
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Answer: C
Q392023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following states organises 'Lokrang', a five-day festival, beginning every year on 26 January?
1. A.Arunachal Pradesh
2. B.Himachal Pradesh
3. C.Madhya Pradesh
4. D.Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Jamda folk dance is associated with which Indian state?
1. A.Assam
2. B.Maharashtra
3. C.Manipur
4. D.Jharkhand
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Answer: D
Q482023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Who among the following personalities is associated with the musical instrument Mandolin?
1. A.Brij Bhushan Kabra
2. B.Vishwa Mohan Bhat
3. C.U Srinivas
4. D.MS Gopalkrishnan
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Answer: C
Q332023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
During which festival is Garba performed?
1. A.Pongal
2. B.Navratri
3. C.Diwali
4. D.Bihu
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Answer: B
Q352023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
This festival was started by the Government of Nagaland In 2000 to encourage interaction among tribes and to promote the cultural heritage of the State. Identify the festival.
1. A.Hornbill festival
2. B.Nazu festival
3. C.Gaan-Ngai festival
4. D.Nuakhai festival
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Answer: A
Q422023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Who among the following is associated with the musical instrument Surbahar?
1. A.Annapurna Devi
2. B.Shiv Kumar Sharma
3. C.Sharan Rani
4. D.Bhajan Sopari
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Answer: A
Q312023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The Hemis Festival has an influence of which religion?
1. A.Jainism
2. B.Islam
3. C.Buddhism
4. D.Hinduism
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Answer: C
Q352023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
‘Alarippu’ is a dance piece from which of the following classical dances of India?
1. A.Bharatanatyam
2. B.Kathakali
3. C.Odissi
4. D.Kathak
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Answer: A