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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Ain-i-Akbari:

It was part of Akbarnama commissioned by Akbar.
It gives detailed accounts of the organization of the court, administration and army.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
The Ain-i-Akbari was part of a larger project of history writing commissioned by Akbar, the Akbarnama.	It gives detailed accounts of the organisation of the court, administration and army, the sources of revenue and the physical layout of the provinces of Akbar’s empire and the literary, cultural and religious traditions of the people.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
The Ain-i-Akbari was part of a larger project of history writing commissioned by Akbar, the Akbarnama.	It gives detailed accounts of the organisation of the court, administration and army, the sources of revenue and the physical layout of the provinces of Akbar’s empire and the literary, cultural and religious traditions of the people.

Question 2 of 30

2. Question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding India’s Ancient history?

a) Manuscripts were written by hand on palm leaf.
b) Manuscripts dealt with only religious beliefs and practices.
c) Manuscripts were written in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil languages.
d) Inscriptions are writings on hard surfaces such as stone or metal.

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

a)	b)	c)	d)
Correct	Incorrect	Correct	Correct
Manuscripts were written by hand on palm leaf, or on the specially prepared bark of a tree known as the birch, which grows in the Himalayas.	Manuscripts dealt with all kinds of subjects: religious beliefs and practices, the lives of kings, medicine and science.	Manuscripts were written in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil languages.	Inscriptions are writings on hard surfaces such as stone or metal.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

a)	b)	c)	d)
Correct	Incorrect	Correct	Correct
Manuscripts were written by hand on palm leaf, or on the specially prepared bark of a tree known as the birch, which grows in the Himalayas.	Manuscripts dealt with all kinds of subjects: religious beliefs and practices, the lives of kings, medicine and science.	Manuscripts were written in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil languages.	Inscriptions are writings on hard surfaces such as stone or metal.

Question 3 of 30

3. Question

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to Buddhism?

a) Uttaradhyayana Sutta is a Buddhist text which contains the story of a Queen who tried to persuade her husband to renounce the world.
b) Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa are Jain texts written in India which contain regional history of Jainism.
c) The earliest forms of Buddhism believed in the existence of God.
d) Buddha proposes the path of moderation for human beings to rise above the worldly troubles.

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

a)	b)	c)	d)
Incorrect	Incorrect	Incorrect	Correct
Uttaradhyayana Sutta is a Jain text.	Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa are Buddhist texts, that were written in Sri Lanka, not India.	In the earliest forms of Buddhism, whether or not god existed was irrelevant since it is a non-theistic religion (no belief in a creator god).	Buddha proposes the path of moderation for human beings to rise above the worldly troubles.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

a)	b)	c)	d)
Incorrect	Incorrect	Incorrect	Correct
Uttaradhyayana Sutta is a Jain text.	Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa are Buddhist texts, that were written in Sri Lanka, not India.	In the earliest forms of Buddhism, whether or not god existed was irrelevant since it is a non-theistic religion (no belief in a creator god).	Buddha proposes the path of moderation for human beings to rise above the worldly troubles.

Question 4 of 30

4. Question

With reference to the Yampuri puppetry, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is a traditional puppet of Bihar.
The puppet is made of wood and the joints are attached by strings.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Incorrect
The traditional Rod puppet of Bihar is known as Yampuri.	These puppets are made of wood. Unlike the traditional Rod puppets of West Bengal and Orissa, these puppets are in one piece and have no joints. As these puppets have no joints, the manipulation is different from other Rod puppets and requires greater dexterity.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Incorrect
The traditional Rod puppet of Bihar is known as Yampuri.	These puppets are made of wood. Unlike the traditional Rod puppets of West Bengal and Orissa, these puppets are in one piece and have no joints. As these puppets have no joints, the manipulation is different from other Rod puppets and requires greater dexterity.

Question 5 of 30

5. Question

Consider the following statements with regard to Chhau Dance:

It is a martial folk-dance tradition of western India.
Dancers enact episodes from epics including Ramayana, Mahabharat as well as local folklore.
It is part of UNESCO’s Representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
Chhau dance is a martial folk-dance tradition from eastern India.	Dancers enact episodes from epics including Ramayana, Mahabharat as well as local folklore.	It is part of UNESCO’s Representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
Chhau dance is a martial folk-dance tradition from eastern India.	Dancers enact episodes from epics including Ramayana, Mahabharat as well as local folklore.	It is part of UNESCO’s Representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Question 6 of 30

6. Question

Consider the following statements, regarding literature in the Gupta period:

All the plays produced in this period are comedies, and there are no tragedies.
This period also saw the compilation of Smritis containing social and religious norms.
Amarasimha, who wrote Amarakosa, was a contemporary of Chandragupta II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
One of the important features of plays written in the Gupta period is that they are all comedies and there are no tragedies. Other feature being, characters of the higher and lower classes speak different languages. Women and sudras featuring in these plays speak Prakrit.	This period also saw the compilation of Smritis containing social and religious norms.	Amarasimha, who wrote Amarakosa, was a contemporary of Chandragupta II.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
One of the important features of plays written in the Gupta period is that they are all comedies and there are no tragedies. Other feature being, characters of the higher and lower classes speak different languages. Women and sudras featuring in these plays speak Prakrit.	This period also saw the compilation of Smritis containing social and religious norms.	Amarasimha, who wrote Amarakosa, was a contemporary of Chandragupta II.

Question 7 of 30

7. Question

Consider the following statements about Bharatnatyam:

The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material.
It is known to be ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material, for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance.	Bharatnatyam dance is known to be ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material, for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance.	Bharatnatyam dance is known to be ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance.

Question 8 of 30

8. Question

Consider the following statements:

Mallakhamba is a traditional sport of Madhya Pradesh.
It involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole.
It has been included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Incorrect
Mallakhamba is a traditional sport from Indian subcontinent and has been well known in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.	Mallakhamba involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope.	Mallakhamba is not included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Incorrect
Mallakhamba is a traditional sport from Indian subcontinent and has been well known in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.	Mallakhamba involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope.	Mallakhamba is not included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Question 9 of 30

9. Question

Consider the following:

One of the principal mudras of this dance is ‘Kataka Mukha Hasta’ in which the three fingers are joined to symbolise ‘Om’.
Varnam is a combination of dance and emotions, and synchronised with tala and raag, to express the story, it is the most important part of this dance.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was famous artist of this classical dance.

Which of the following classical dance is mentioned in the above statements?

a) Kuchipudi
b) Bharatnatyam
c) Kathakali
d) Kathak

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
In Bharatnatyam, one of the principal mudras is ‘Kataka Mukha Hasta’ in which the three fingers are joined to symbolise ‘Om’.	In Bharatnatyam, Varnam is a combination of dance and emotions, and synchronised with tala and raag, to express the story, it is the most important part of this dance.	Rukmini Devi Arundale was famous artist of this classical dance.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
In Bharatnatyam, one of the principal mudras is ‘Kataka Mukha Hasta’ in which the three fingers are joined to symbolise ‘Om’.	In Bharatnatyam, Varnam is a combination of dance and emotions, and synchronised with tala and raag, to express the story, it is the most important part of this dance.	Rukmini Devi Arundale was famous artist of this classical dance.

Question 10 of 30

10. Question

What are the differences between Hindustani and Carnatic Schools of classical music?

While Hindustani Music is completely indigenous, Carnatic music has foreign influence.
There is no freedom to improvise in Carnatic music while there is a scope for variations in Hindustani music.
Hindustani music puts more emphasis on vocals than Carnatic music.
While Hindustani music has several sub-styles, there is no sub-style within Carnatic music.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Incorrect	Correct	Incorrect	Correct
Carnatic music in completely indigenous while Hindustani music has Arabic and Persian influence.	There is no freedom to improvise in Carnatic music while there is a scope for variations in Hindustani music.	Carnatic music puts more emphasis on vocals than Hindustani music.	While Hindustani music has several sub-styles, there is no sub-style within Carnatic music.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Incorrect	Correct	Incorrect	Correct
Carnatic music in completely indigenous while Hindustani music has Arabic and Persian influence.	There is no freedom to improvise in Carnatic music while there is a scope for variations in Hindustani music.	Carnatic music puts more emphasis on vocals than Hindustani music.	While Hindustani music has several sub-styles, there is no sub-style within Carnatic music.

Question 11 of 30

11. Question

Consider the following statements about Therukoothu.

It is the most popular form of martial art of Andhra Pradesh.
It is mostly performed to please rain God to achieve a rich harvest.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Correct
Therukoothu, the most popular form of folk drama of Tamil Nadu, literally means “street play”. It is not a martial art form.	It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple festivals of Mariamman (Rain goddess) to achieve rich harvest.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Correct
Therukoothu, the most popular form of folk drama of Tamil Nadu, literally means “street play”. It is not a martial art form.	It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple festivals of Mariamman (Rain goddess) to achieve rich harvest.

Question 12 of 30

12. Question

Consider the following statements about:

Vikramorvasiya is a Sanskrit drama written by Kalidasa which contains the love affairs of Vikram and Urvashi.
Nagananda, a Sanskrit play written by Harshvardhana, is the story of how prince Jimutavahana gives up his own body to stop a sacrifice of serpents to the divine Garuda.

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

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
Vikramorvasiya is a Sanskrit drama written by Kalidasa which contains the love affairs of Vikram and Urvashi.	Nagananda, a Sanskrit play written by Harshvardhana, is the story of how prince Jimutavahana gives up his own body to stop a sacrifice of serpents to the divine Garuda.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
Vikramorvasiya is a Sanskrit drama written by Kalidasa which contains the love affairs of Vikram and Urvashi.	Nagananda, a Sanskrit play written by Harshvardhana, is the story of how prince Jimutavahana gives up his own body to stop a sacrifice of serpents to the divine Garuda.

Question 13 of 30

13. Question

With reference to the “Buddhist literature”, consider the following statements:

The Sutta Pitakas are the texts that are supposed to contain what the Buddha himself said.
The Vinaya Pitakas contains rules for monks and nuns of the monastic order (Sangha).
Dipavamsa and the Mahavamsa, are the canonical text written in Pali, both contain historical cum mythical account of the Buddha’s life, Buddhist councils, Ashoka, and arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Milindapanho is a collection of Dialogue between the King Meander and Buddhist monk Nagasena.

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

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Correct	Correct	Incorrect	Correct
The Sutta Pitakas are the texts that are supposed to contain what the Buddha himself said.	The Vinaya Pitakas contains rules for monks and nuns of the monastic order (Sangha).	Dipavamsa and the Mahavamsa, are the non-canonical text written in Pali, both contain historical cum mythical account of the Buddha’s life, Buddhist councils, Ashoka, and arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.	Milindapanho is a collection of Dialogue between the King Meander and Buddhist monk Nagasena.

Notes:

Buddhist Canonical and Non-canonical Literatures:

Canonical texts–

These are those texts that are directly linked to Gautama Buddha in one way or another. However, differences exist among various Buddhist schools as to which texts are canonical.
They can simply be understood as books which lay down the basic tenets and principles of Buddhism, such as, the Tipitakas (Three Pitakas, also known as the Pali canon).

Non-canonical texts or semi canonical texts–

These are texts that are not the sayings of the Buddha, but commentaries and observations on canonical texts, treatise on the Dharma/Dhammapada historical information, quotes, definitions, grammars, and other writings in Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, and other East Asian languages.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Correct	Correct	Incorrect	Correct
The Sutta Pitakas are the texts that are supposed to contain what the Buddha himself said.	The Vinaya Pitakas contains rules for monks and nuns of the monastic order (Sangha).	Dipavamsa and the Mahavamsa, are the non-canonical text written in Pali, both contain historical cum mythical account of the Buddha’s life, Buddhist councils, Ashoka, and arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.	Milindapanho is a collection of Dialogue between the King Meander and Buddhist monk Nagasena.

Notes:

Buddhist Canonical and Non-canonical Literatures:

Canonical texts–

These are those texts that are directly linked to Gautama Buddha in one way or another. However, differences exist among various Buddhist schools as to which texts are canonical.
They can simply be understood as books which lay down the basic tenets and principles of Buddhism, such as, the Tipitakas (Three Pitakas, also known as the Pali canon).

Non-canonical texts or semi canonical texts–

These are texts that are not the sayings of the Buddha, but commentaries and observations on canonical texts, treatise on the Dharma/Dhammapada historical information, quotes, definitions, grammars, and other writings in Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, and other East Asian languages.

Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Consider the following statements:

Adi Granth was compiled by Bhai Gurdas under the aegis of the last guru, Guru Arjan Dev.
Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus only.
Adi Granth is regarded as the Eleventh and final spiritual authority of the Sikhs.
Janamsakhis contain the mythological stories of the first guru Guru Nanak.

Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Incorrect	Incorrect	Incorrect	Correct
Adi Granth was compiled by Bhai Gurdas under the aegis of the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev in 1604.	Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the teachings of Bhakti saints, called ‘Bhagats’, like Ramananda, Namadev, etc.	Guru Granth Sahib is regarded as the Eleventh and final spiritual authority of the Sikhs.	Janamsakhis contain the mythological stories of the first guru Guru Nanak.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3	Statement 4
Incorrect	Incorrect	Incorrect	Correct
Adi Granth was compiled by Bhai Gurdas under the aegis of the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev in 1604.	Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the teachings of Bhakti saints, called ‘Bhagats’, like Ramananda, Namadev, etc.	Guru Granth Sahib is regarded as the Eleventh and final spiritual authority of the Sikhs.	Janamsakhis contain the mythological stories of the first guru Guru Nanak.

Question 15 of 30

15. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Sahitya Academi:

It was established in 1954.
It undertakes literary activities in 22 Indian languages which are mentioned in the constitution.
It gives Bhasha Samman award for Significant contribution to the languages recognised by the Academy.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Incorrect	Incorrect
The Government of India established the “National Academy of Letters” or the Sahitya Academi in 1954.	It also recognises languages which are not mention in the constitution like Rajasthani.	Bhasha Samman given For Significant contribution to the languages not recognised by the Academy. To those who have contributed to Ancient and Medieval literature.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Incorrect	Incorrect
The Government of India established the “National Academy of Letters” or the Sahitya Academi in 1954.	It also recognises languages which are not mention in the constitution like Rajasthani.	Bhasha Samman given For Significant contribution to the languages not recognised by the Academy. To those who have contributed to Ancient and Medieval literature.

Question 16 of 30

16. Question

Consider the following statements:

Santhali has become the first Indian tribal language to get a Wikipedia edition in its own script.
All the classical languages of India are included in the eighth schedule of the constitution.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
In 2018, Santhali got its own Wikipedia edition in its own script and become the first Indian tribal language to achieve this feat.	Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). All these languages also included in 8 schedule of constitution.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
In 2018, Santhali got its own Wikipedia edition in its own script and become the first Indian tribal language to achieve this feat.	Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). All these languages also included in 8 schedule of constitution.

Question 17 of 30

17. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Putul Nachh:

The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints
It is the traditional rod puppet dance of Bengal-Odisha-Assam region.
The performance is accompanied by a musical troop.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
The puppets are generally made of wood and they generally have three joints – at the neck and at the shoulders.	It is the traditional rod puppet dance of Bengal-Odisha-Assam region.	The performance is accompanied by a musical troop of 3-4 musicians playing harmonium, cymbals and tabla.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
The puppets are generally made of wood and they generally have three joints – at the neck and at the shoulders.	It is the traditional rod puppet dance of Bengal-Odisha-Assam region.	The performance is accompanied by a musical troop of 3-4 musicians playing harmonium, cymbals and tabla.

Question 18 of 30

18. Question
Brahui, Malto and Kurukh languages belong to:
- a) Indo-Aryan Linguistic Family
- b) Dravidian Linguistic Family
- c) Sino-Tibetan Linguistic Family
- d) Austric Linguistic Family
Correct

Solution (b)

Explanation:
- Brahui is a Dravidian language spoken mainly by the Brahui people in the middle region of Balochistan Province, in Pakistan.
- Malto is a Northern Dravidian language spoken primarily in the tribal areas of Bengal.
Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken by nearly two million tribal people of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal in India, as well as in northern Bangladesh.
Incorrect

Solution (b)

Explanation:
- Brahui is a Dravidian language spoken mainly by the Brahui people in the middle region of Balochistan Province, in Pakistan.
- Malto is a Northern Dravidian language spoken primarily in the tribal areas of Bengal.
Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken by nearly two million tribal people of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal in India, as well as in northern Bangladesh.
Question 19 of 30

19. Question
Pampa, Ponna and Ranna were considered as Triratnas (three gems) of:
- a) Marathi Literature
- b) Telugu Literature
- c) Kannada Literature
- d) Sanskrit Literature
Correct

Solution (c)

Explanation:
- Pampa, Ponna and Ranna are called the “three gems” of Kannada literature.
- Pampa was considered as one of the greatest Kannada writers. He became famous for Adipurana (It is the life history of the first Jain thirtankara Rishabhadeva). His other classic Vikramarjuna Vijaya or Pampa Bharata, is the modified version of the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.
- Ponna was patronised by King Krishna III and known for his description of the life of the 16th Jain tirthankara Shantinatha entitled Santipurana.
- Ranna was court poet of Western Chalukya King Tailapa II. He was mainly known for Ajitha purana and Saahasabhima Vijaya (also known as Gadaayuddha.
Incorrect

Solution (c)

Explanation:
- Pampa, Ponna and Ranna are called the “three gems” of Kannada literature.
- Pampa was considered as one of the greatest Kannada writers. He became famous for Adipurana (It is the life history of the first Jain thirtankara Rishabhadeva). His other classic Vikramarjuna Vijaya or Pampa Bharata, is the modified version of the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.
- Ponna was patronised by King Krishna III and known for his description of the life of the 16th Jain tirthankara Shantinatha entitled Santipurana.
- Ranna was court poet of Western Chalukya King Tailapa II. He was mainly known for Ajitha purana and Saahasabhima Vijaya (also known as Gadaayuddha.

Question 20 of 30

20. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Sangeet Natak Academy:

It was the first national academy set up for the Arts by the Government of India in 1952.
It has established several institutions like Manipur Dance Academy and Sattriya Centre.
It gives grants to aid research, documentation and publishing in the performing arts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 only

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
It was the first national academy set up for the Arts by the Government of India in 1952.	It has established several institutions like Manipur Dance Academy and Sattriya Centre.	It gives grants to aid research, documentation and publishing in the performing arts.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
It was the first national academy set up for the Arts by the Government of India in 1952.	It has established several institutions like Manipur Dance Academy and Sattriya Centre.	It gives grants to aid research, documentation and publishing in the performing arts.

Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Consider the following statements regarding ‘One Ocean Summit’ which took place recently

International Seabed Authority has announced that the entire seabed will be mapped by 2030
One Ocean Summit was organized by UNESCO in collaboration with United Nations and World Bank
The objective is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems

Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) All the above

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

Correct

At One Ocean Summit (OOS), UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030.

The summit was organized by France (as part of French presidency of Council of the European Union) in cooperation with United Nations and World Bank.

The objective of the summit is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems

Context – The summit was held recently

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

Correct

At One Ocean Summit (OOS), UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030.

The summit was organized by France (as part of French presidency of Council of the European Union) in cooperation with United Nations and World Bank.

The objective of the summit is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems

Context – The summit was held recently

Question 22 of 30

22. Question

With reference to ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Project’

The project aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can deliver better watershed management
It is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti in association with the World Bank.

Choose the correct statement(s)

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Incorrect
The project aims to improve water and land conservations as well as preventing soil run-off, harvesting rainwater, regenerating natural vegetation, and replenishing the groundwater table. It also aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can develop and deliver better watershed management and development programs.	This project Is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in association with the World Bank.

Context – The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Incorrect
The project aims to improve water and land conservations as well as preventing soil run-off, harvesting rainwater, regenerating natural vegetation, and replenishing the groundwater table. It also aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can develop and deliver better watershed management and development programs.	This project Is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in association with the World Bank.

Question 23 of 30

23. Question

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Medaram Jatra’

Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India celebrated by the the Koya tribe
It is also the state festival of Telangana.
It is the only tribal festival with vedic or brahmanic influence.

Choose the correct statements

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All the above

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Incorrect
Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days.	Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana.	People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence.

Context – The festival was recently celebrated.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Incorrect
Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days.	Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana.	People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence.

Context – The festival was recently celebrated.

Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Marine Heat Waves’

They have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems except high latitudes
The average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 1000 feet goes 15-17 degrees Celsius above normal

Choose the correct statement(s)

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Incorrect
Marine Heat Waves have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems across all latitudes.	During a Marine Heat Wave, the average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 300 feet goes 5-7 degrees Celsius above normal.

Context – Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon according to a report.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Incorrect
Marine Heat Waves have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems across all latitudes.	During a Marine Heat Wave, the average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 300 feet goes 5-7 degrees Celsius above normal.

Context – Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon according to a report.

Question 25 of 30

25. Question
‘Angadias’ a term seen in news is a
- a) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal group
- b) Banking system
- c) Cultivation method
- d) Art form
Correct

Solution (b)

It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for courier. It is used largely in jewellery business. The cash involved is huge and it is the responsibility of the Angadia to transfer cash from one state to another for which they charge a nominal fee.

Context – They were in news.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for courier. It is used largely in jewellery business. The cash involved is huge and it is the responsibility of the Angadia to transfer cash from one state to another for which they charge a nominal fee.

Context – They were in news.
Question 26 of 30

26. Question
Pointing to a photograph of a girl Shamanth said, “She is the daughter of the only son of my mother.” How is Shamanth related to that girl?
- a) Brother
- b) Uncle
- c) Cousin
- d) Father
Correct

Solution(d)

The girl in the photograph is the only daughter of the son of Shamanth’s mother i.e., the daughter of Shamanth. Hence, Shamanth is the father of boy.

Incorrect

Solution(d)

The girl in the photograph is the only daughter of the son of Shamanth’s mother i.e., the daughter of Shamanth. Hence, Shamanth is the father of boy.
Question 27 of 30

27. Question
If P is the brother of Q; Q is the sister of R; and R is the father of S, how S is related to P?
- a) Nephew
- b) Sister
- c) Brother
- d) Cannot be determined
Correct

Solution (d)

If S is Male, the answer is Nephew. If S is Female, the answer is Niece. As the sex of S is not known, hence, the relation between S and P cannot be determined.

Note: Niece – A daughter of one’s brother or sister, or of one’s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Nephew – A son of one’s brother or sister, or of one’s brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

If S is Male, the answer is Nephew. If S is Female, the answer is Niece. As the sex of S is not known, hence, the relation between S and P cannot be determined.

Note: Niece – A daughter of one’s brother or sister, or of one’s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Nephew – A son of one’s brother or sister, or of one’s brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
Question 28 of 30

28. Question
If A + B means A is the father of B; A – B means A is the brother B; A % B means A is the wife of B and A x B means A is the mother of B, which of the following shows that M is the maternal grandmother of T?
- a) M x N % S + T
- b) M x N - S % T
- c) M x S - N % T
- d) M x N x S % T
Correct

Solution (a)

M x N → M is the mother of N

N % S → N is the wife of S

and S + T → is the father of T.

Hence, M is the maternal grandmother of T.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

M x N → M is the mother of N

N % S → N is the wife of S

and S + T → is the father of T.

Hence, M is the maternal grandmother of T.
Question 29 of 30

29. Question
Rakesh said to Akshay, “That boy playing with the football is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father’s wife.” How is the boy playing football related to Rakesh?
- a) Son
- b) Brother
- c) Cousin
- d) Brother-in-law
Correct

Solution (b)

Father’s wife — Mother; Mother’s daughter — Sister; Sister’s younger brother — My younger brother. So, the boy is Rakesh’s brother.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Father’s wife — Mother; Mother’s daughter — Sister; Sister’s younger brother — My younger brother. So, the boy is Rakesh’s brother.
Question 30 of 30

30. Question
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow each passage. Your answer to these questions should be based on passage only.

Organized retail has fuelled new growth categories-like liquid hand wash, breakfast cereals and pet foods in the consumer goods industry, accounting for almost 50% of their sales, said data from market search firm Nielsen. The figures showed some of these new categories got more than 40% of their business from modern retail outlets. The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade. While grocers continue to be an important channel, for the new and evolving categories we saw an increased presence of high-end products in modern trade. For example, premium products in laundry detergents, dishwashing, car air fresheners and surface care increased in availability through this format as these products are aimed at affluent consumers who are more likely to ship in supermarket/hypermarket outlets and who are willing to pay more for specialized products.

Q.30) The new growth category products
- a) account for less than 20% of sales in organized retail
- b) reach first the neighbourhood Kirana shop and then the modern retail outlets
- c) reach all the outlets almost at the same time
- d) first become popular in modern trade outlets before reaching Kirana shops
Correct

Solution (d)

Refer to

“The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade..”

Hence, option d is the correct answer.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Refer to

“The data also suggests how products in these categories reach the neighbourhood kirana stores after they have established themselves in modern trade..”

Hence, option d is the correct answer.

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