IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan- Prelims Test 2018 HISTORY & CURRENT AFFAIRS [Day 36]

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[Day 36]: HISTORY AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Q.1) Consider the following statements with regard to Indian classical music:

1. Raga is the basis of melody and Tala is the basis of rythm.
2. The Ragas are classified according to the period of time of day and night.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.2) It is a form of semi classical vocal music inspired by the folk songs of camel riders in the Punjab area. It is characterized by jumpy and flashy tonal movements with rhythmic and rapid notes. The above description best describes which of the following music form?

1. Powada
2. Qawwali
3. Tappa
4. Hori

Q.3) Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 3 only
4. All the above

Q.4) It is one of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by a tribe of the same name. They are famous for their dance which is an integral part of their culture. The costumes and dance movements are similar to that of serpents. The above description best describes which of the following dance form?

1. Dandiya
2. Ghoomar
3. Charba
4. Kalbelia

Q.5) Consider the following statements about Bayalata.

1. It is an open-air theatre tradition of Karnataka.
2. The theme of the drama is usually based on epic poetry, Puranas or mythological stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.6) Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 only
4. 2 only

Q.7) Consider the following statements about Sangam literature.

1. Sangam literature deals with secular and religious aspects of society.
2. Both men and women saint poets contributed to Sangam literature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.8) Which of the following statements regarding ‘Pandvani’ are correct?

1. It is a folk singing and theatre style narrating the tales from Mahabharata.
2. It is a nine course meal of central India, believed to have been eaten by Pandavas during their vanvaas (Forest dwelling Period).
3. It is a martial art performed by tribals of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh.
4. It is a saucer shaped boat made of bamboo and cane widely used by tribals in Manipur.

Q.9) Kalbelia Dance is an intangible cultural heritage under UNESCO. Which of the following statements regarding Kalbelia dance is/are correct?

1. It is performed by the Rajasthani tribe of the same name.
2. The dance movements and costumes resemble the movement of snakes.
3. Women dancers dance while male counterparts take care of music and singing.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.10) Which of the following Indian Martial Arts are correctly matched with the states in which they are performed?

1. Gatka – Punjab
2. Mardanikhel – Uttar Pradesh
3. Sqay – Manipur
4. Silambam – Kerala

Select the code from following:

1. 4 only
2. 1 only
3. 1,2 and 4
4. 2,3 and 4

Q.11) Which of the following statements regarding ‘Sarda’ script are correct?

1. Sarda script evolved from Kharoshti.
2. Scripts of Gurumukhi, Dogri and Sindhi language have been evolved from Sarda Script.
3. Currently Sarda script is only used by Kashmiri pandit community in India.

Select the code from below:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.12) Ikebana is a decorative art form by arrangement of flowers. It is associated with which of the following places?

1. China
2. North Korea
3. Japan
4. Indonesia

Q.13) Which of the following are the types of String puppets of India?

1. Kathputli
2. Khundei
3. Gombayetta
4. Bommalattam

Select the code from following:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 2,3 and 4
3. 1,3 and 4
4. All of the above

Q.14) Which of the following dances have been recognized as Indian classical dances by Sangeet Natak Academy?

1. Kathak
2. Chhau
3. Kuchipudi
4. Sattriya

Select the code from below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 1 and 3
3. 1,3 and 4
4. All of the above

Q.15) Consider the following pairs:

(Dance-drama or folk theatre) : : (Associated region)

1. Bhavai : : Gujarat
2. Tamasha : : Maharashtra
3. Theyyam : : Tamil Nadu

Identify from above which pairs is/are correct?

1. 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.16) Chakiarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Krishnattam and Ramanattam are few of the ritual performing arts that has or had a direct influence on which among the below dance form and technique?

1. Bharatnatyam
2. Kathakali
3. Mohiniyattam
4. Kuchipudi

Q.17) What is performed today as Carnatic music is derived most immediately from three outstanding composers of the eighteenth century, known collectively as the Trinity.  Identify from below which composer was not part of this Trinity:

1. Thyagaraja
2. Swami Shastri
3. Dikshitar
4. Annamacharya

Q.18) Which among the following schools is/are true with regard to Hindustani Music?

1. Hindustani music is usually traced back by its practitioners to the Delhi Sultanate period with Amir Khusrau as one of the earliest historical personalities.
2. The Zenith of Hindustani music is associated with the great Tansen, one of the jewels of the court of the Mughal emperor, Akbar.
3. Dhrupad, Khayal and  Thumri – are some of the styles under Hindustani vocal music.

Choose correct answer:

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.19) Indian dances differ significantly from Western Dance forms. Consider the below statements with regard to those differences and identify the incorrect statement –

1. Western dancers are concerned more with space, and their dance movements involve moving around in space.
2. Indian dancers do not concern themselves with spaces but with time.
3. Indian dance forms do not feature any major leaps or other sudden changes in space.
4. The central aim of Indian dance is to make movement appear free from gravity.

Q.20) ‘Ras’ and ‘Sankirtana’ are popular forms of which of the following classical dances?

1. Sattriya
2. Manipuri
3. Kuchipudi
4. Kathakali

Q.21) Conisder the following statements in regard to Thangka art:

1. Thangka is one of the Manipur’s most ancient martial arts.
2. Thangka involves using a sword or sphere against one or more opponents.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

Q.22) Consider the following statement about ‘Photo Pollution’

1. It is the excessive and misdirected use of artificial outdoor lighting.
2. It affects the mating and migration cycles of wildlife.
3. It disrupts the circadian rhythms.

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.23) Consider the following statements about Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

1. It increased the quota for disability reservation in higher educational institutions and in government jobs from 3% to 7%
2. It fulfils the obligations to the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.24) India has ratified which of the following conventions?

1. Ballast Water Management Convention
2. International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.25) The term, ‘Data Secure Status’ is often seen in news, in the context of

1. European Union
2. BRICS
3. IBSA
4. G7

Q.26) Which of the following is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO?

1. Kalbelia
2. Ramman
3. Chhau dance

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 3
3. 3 Only
4. 1, 2 and 3

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