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  1. Which of these pairs are correctly matched? 1. Garba — Gujarat 2. Mohiniyattam — Odisha 3. Yakshagana — Karnataka (UPSC 2014)
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 1 and 3
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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    Answer: (C) 1 and 3

    Mohiniyattam belongs to Kerala.

  2. In Indian culture, what is “Kalaripayattu”? (UPSC 2014)
    1. A Shaiva Bhakti tradition
    2. An ancient bronze craft of the Coromandel
    3. A dance-drama of north Malabar
    4. An ancient martial art still alive in parts of south India
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    Answer: (D) An ancient martial art still alive in parts of south India

    Practised in Kerala and adjoining Tamil Nadu.

  3. About Sattriya: 1. It combines music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old tradition of Assam’s Vaishnavas. 3. It is set to songs of Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which are correct? (UPSC 2014)
    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2
    3. 2 and 3
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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    Answer: (B) 1 and 2

    Its songs are the Borgeets of Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva — not Tulsidas, Kabir or Mirabai.

  4. Which group lists folk dances of Uttarakhand?
    1. Garhwali, Jhumelo, Jagar, Chaufula
    2. Garhwali, Nautanki, Jhora, Sohari
    3. Garhwali, Bichhua, Jhora, Sohari
    4. Garhwali, Bichhua, Danga, Sohari
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    Answer: (A) Garhwali, Jhumelo, Jagar, Chaufula

    Nautanki is a theatre form of UP.

  5. Lavani is a dance of —
    1. Mizoram
    2. Nagaland
    3. Sikkim
    4. Maharashtra
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    Answer: (D) Maharashtra

    Lavani often goes with Tamasha theatre.

  6. About Bihu: 1. The word comes from Sanskrit “Vishu” and it is celebrated twice a year. 2. Kongali Bihu marks spring and lasts seven days. Which is correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both
    4. Neither
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    Answer: (D) Neither

    There are three Bihus; Kongali (Kati) Bihu is in October — the seven-day spring one is Rongali (Bohag) Bihu.

  7. Which statements about Bihar’s festivals are correct? 1. Chhath worships the Sun. 2. Sama-Chakeva celebrates brother and sister. 3. Bihula is for family welfare.
    1. 3 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 2 and 3
    4. All three
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    Answer: (D) All three

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  8. 1. The Mewar festival and Holi welcome spring. 2. Teej of Rajasthan welcomes the monsoon. Which is correct?
    1. 2 only
    2. Both
    3. 1 only
    4. Neither
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    Answer: (B) Both

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  9. Which statements about the Urs are correct? 1. It marks the death anniversary of a Sufi saint. 2. It reflects Hindu–Muslim unity. 3. Food is given to the poor.
    1. 1 and 2
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 1 and 3
    4. All three
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    Answer: (D) All three

    The saint’s death is seen as union with God, so it is celebrated.

  10. Which ruler of Jaunpur is credited with popularising Khayal in the 15th century?
    1. Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
    2. Hussain Shah Sharqi
    3. Mahmud Shah Sharqi
    4. Mubarak Shah
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    Answer: (B) Hussain Shah Sharqi

    Khayal was later perfected by Sadarang and Adarang at Muhammad Shah’s court.

  1. The sarod is a modified form of the —
    1. Rabab
    2. Veena
    3. Sarangi
    4. Santoor
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    Answer: (A) Rabab

    A fretless, plucked lute.

  2. Which raga belongs to the 8 pm–midnight slot?
    1. Bhairav
    2. Megh
    3. Deepak
    4. Hindol
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    Answer: (C) Deepak

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  3. India’s first talkie, Alam Ara (1931), was made by —
    1. Dadasaheb Phalke
    2. Ardeshir Irani
    3. J.J. Madan
    4. Hiralal Sen
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    Answer: (B) Ardeshir Irani

    Imperial Movietone; it was based on a Parsi play.

  4. Which is NOT one of the four Kumbh sites?
    1. Nashik
    2. Ujjain
    3. Pushkar
    4. Haridwar
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    Answer: (C) Pushkar

    The four: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik.

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