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1. There is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. The presiding deity of the temple is Veerabhadra.
3. The temple is located in Telangana.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 2
With reference to Ramban Anardhana, consider the following statement:
1. It is locally called Durni.
2. It is a fruit tree that grows wild in the hills and forests of the Western Ghats.
3.This is a GI tag product from Karnataka.
4.It is an evergreen shrub.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) All four.
Question 3
Regarding the Punganur variety, consider the following:
1. It is a native variety native to Andhra Pradesh.
2. They are a unique dwarf breed.
3. It has small crescent-shaped horns 10-15 cm long.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 4
Referring to the Warli paintings, consider the following statements.
1. It is a unique art in the form of paintings created by the Warli tribe of Karnataka.
2. Its uniqueness lies in its similarity to prehistoric cave paintings.
3. These paintings are traditionally painted using whole rice paste on the walls of houses made of Karvi sticks.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 5
He was an economist, social reformer, and the first law minister of independent India. He worked to improve the Dalit community and published his book The Annihilation of Caste in 1936, which criticized the caste system and orthodox Hindu religious leaders. He also founded the Independent Labor Party and stood as a candidate for the Bombay Central Legislative Assembly in 1937.
Which of the following people does the above line refer to?
(a) BR Ambedkar
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Dono Keshav Kalbe
(d) Jyotiba Phule
Answers to MCQs
1.(b)
for your information:
— The temple town of Lepakshi is imbued with mythical grandeur.
— There are shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Papanatheswara, Lord Raghunatha, Lord Rama and other gods. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— The presiding deity of the temple is Veerabhadra, a fearsome form of Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, Daksha insulted her daughter Sati and her husband Shiva with a grand sacrifice he had planned. Unable to bear her humiliation, Sati self-immolated. She wants to take revenge on the angry form of Veerabhadra. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— This temple is located in Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
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2.(b)
for your information:
— Ramban Anardhana, locally known as Durni. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— It is an important fruit tree that grows in the hills and forests of Jammu and Kashmir at an altitude of 1000 to 2500 degrees above sea level. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
— Ramban anardana is a large evergreen shrub that is collected every year from the hilly areas of Ramban, Doda, Rajauli, Udhampur and Reasi districts of Jammu region during the flowering season and is sold by the growers at various locations in May and June . Therefore, statement 4 is correct.
— Ramban Anardana is a GI tag product of Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
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3.(c)
for your information:
— Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on the occasion of Pongal/Makar Sankranti.
— Punganur is a native species found in Punganur, Vayarapadu, Madanapalli and Paramaner talukas of Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of southern Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— They are a unique dwarf breed and are considered the shortest humped cows in the world. Due to their small size, they are easy to keep at home. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— Punganur cattle come in a variety of colors, including white, gray, or light or dark brown. They have short crescent-shaped horns 10-15 cm long that frequently curve back and forth in bulls, and laterally and forward in cows. The male’s horns are more stocky, while the female’s horns are slightly longer. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (c) is correct.
4.(b)
for your information:
— Warli painting is a unique art in the form of paintings created by the Warli tribe. maharashtra. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
— Its uniqueness lies in its similarity to prehistoric cave paintings. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— These paintings are traditionally done using whole rice paste on the walls of houses made of clay and kalvi sticks smeared with cow dung. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
(Other sources: indiaculture.gov.in)
5.(a)
for your information:
— Birao Ramji AmbedkarPopularly known as Babasaheb, he was the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee and a champion of the Dalit and minority rights movement in India.
— He was an economist and social reformer who also served as independent India’s first law minister.
— Ambedkar spent his political career and public life working for the upliftment of the Dalit (untouchable) community.
— He published a book, The Annihilation of Caste, in 1936, opposing the caste system and Hindu orthodox religious leaders. He also formed the Independent Labor Party and contested the 1937 Bombay Central Legislative Assembly elections.
— He opposed the granting of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and supported the Uniform Civil Code.
— In 1956, he converted to Buddhism along with 500,000 Dalit followers. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 1990.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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