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about dholavira site
2 streams passing through it
name all 5 metropolis ivc sites

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It is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the tag.
It has two seasonal streams, Mansar and Manhar.
The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.

After Mohen-jo-Daro, Ganweriwala and Harappa in Pakistan and Rakhigarhi in Haryana of India, Dholavira is the fifth largest metropolis of IVC.

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what is sambanar, which dynasty

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dancing child-saint Sambandar of 12th century belongs to Chola dynasty.
The National Gallery of Australia(NGA) has announced that it would return 14 works of art from its Asian art collection to India including Sambandar.
Sambandar was one of the nayanmars, a group of sixty-three saints active in South India from the sixth to the ninth century who were instrumental in popularizing the worship of Shiva through devotional poetry and song.

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1.Recently, handicrafts and Geographical Indication toys have been exempted from Quality Control Order. Consider the following pairs with reference to
the toys and their respective States to which they belong:
1. Laiphadibi toys: Manipur
2. Channapatan toys: Karnataka
3. Etikopakka toys: Kerala
Which of the pairs given above are correct?

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1.. 1 and 2 only

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Consider the following statements in the context of Moorhen Yoga Mat:

  1. The Moorhen Yoga Mats are named so after a resident bird of the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary.
  2. The mat aims to curb the menace of water hyacinth from the lakes.
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The ‘Moorhen Yoga mat’ is named after Kam Sorai that is Purple moorhen, a resident bird of Deepor Beel Wildlife sanctuary. This would help to turn this water plant from a nuisance to wealth since Water Hyacinth is considered a highly problematic invasive species in lakes of Assam.

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Consider the following statements with reference to Yakshagana:

  1. It is a traditional glove puppetry form of Karnataka.
  2. It is believed to have evolved during the Bhakti movement and its popular episodes are based on stories from Mahabharat and Ramayana.
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Yakshagana, the traditional theatre form of Karnataka, is based on mythological stories and Puranas. It is a traditional theatre form that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. The most popular episodes are from the Mahabharata i.e. Draupadi swayamvar, Subhadra vivah, Abhimanyu vadh, Karna-Arjun yuddh and from Ramayana. It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theater during the period of the Bhakti movemen

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With reference to medieval India, consider the following statements about the Humayun tomb:

  1. It is also known as the ‘dormitory of the Mughals’.
  2. Its interior is a large octagonal chamber with vaulted roof compartments.
  3. It was built during the lifetime of Humayun
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Humayun tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent.Humayun’s garden-tomb is also called the ‘dormitory of the Mughals’.Humayun’s tomb was built thanks to the initiative of his widow Hamida Banu Begum, who commenced the construction of a mausoleum for her deceased husband in 1565, nine years after his death.

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With reference to metal crafts in India, consider the following pairs:

Metalcraft Description

  1. Bidri craft : Inlaying of silver or gold on black metal that originated in Karnataka
  2. Tambat craft : Handcrafted copper products patronized by the Peshwas of Pune
  3. Kamrupi craft : Gold jewellery with precious stones embedded that originated in Gujarat
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Kamrupi Craft: Originated in Kamrup (Assam), Brass, and Bell metal products are known for their beauty, utility, and form. Often made with brass, Kamrupi crafts are also designed with gold, silver, and copper.

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  1. what does ruru jattaka depict
  2. what does manushi buddha depict
  3. what are ayudhas
  4. what are avalokiteshvara, padmapani, vajrapani, amitabha, maitreya
  5. tell the states regarding this place
    pitalkhora, bhaja, thana-nadsur, kondivite
  6. which cave has largest excavation of cave
    7.what are avdanas
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  1. deer story of saving a person
  2. past buddha
  3. weapons of siva and vishnu
  4. bhodhisattva
  5. maha, belong to diff type chaitya halls
  6. junnar, /ganeshleni, maha
  7. text based on buddha past life
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  1. what are arhats
  2. what does shalbhanjika represent
  3. what does usha misha; sanghati, bineli
  4. what is shraman tradition
  5. what these represent- vessantara, mahajanka, vidhupunita, umag
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  1. perfect person in thervada buddhism, desciples of buddha
  2. lady holding branch of tree
  3. head bun, garments, bindi
  4. people who dont believe in vedas
  5. they all are jatakas
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  1. ashoka 7 pillar edicts are found at?6 places
  2. name major rock pillar inscription(6)
  3. what are 2 minor rock pillars
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1.These were found at Topra (Delhi), Meerut, Kausambhi, Rampurva, Champaran, Mehrauli

2.Sarnath Lion Capital: Near Varanasi was built by Ashoka in commemoration of Dhammachakrapravartana or the first sermon of Buddha.
Vaishali Pillar, Bihar, single lion, with no inscription.
Sankissa Pillar, Uttar Pradesh
Lauriya-Nandangarth, Champaran, Bihar.
Lauriya-Araraj, Champaran, Bihar
Allahabad pillar, Uttar Pradesh.

3.Rummindei Pillar Inscription: Asokha’s visit to Lumbini & exemption of Lumbini from tax.
Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription, Nepal: It mentions that Asoka increased the height of stupa of Buddha Konakamana to its double size.

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  1. prayag prashasthi pilaar, place?, related to 4 inscription of diff personalities
  2. mehraulli pillar was estb. by whom and for what
  3. kalsi inscription about?, lang?
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  1. allahabad, ashokan(brahmi) , queen edict of charitable deed of kaurwaki, samudragupta inscription by harishena about his conquest(sanskrit, brahmi), jahanghir(persian)
  2. chandragupta2, vinshnupada
  3. ashokan human approach in admin and inscribed set of 14 edicts, prakrit
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  1. aihole inscription is found at? mentions about? lang and script?
  2. kandhar inscription contains account of?
  3. girnar inscription contains inscription of?3
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  1. meguti temple
    written in sanskrit lang and kannnada script
    defeat of harshvardhan by pulakeshin2 and shift of capital from aihole to badami
  2. success of ashokan policy with fishermen
  3. ashoka, rudradaman, skandgupta
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  1. sangam literature name of narrative and didactic
    text
  2. main granth of 2nd sangam
  3. which text are known as tamil twin
  4. name of grammar and poetic text of sangam
    5.name of philosophical text of sangam
  5. what are virakal
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  1. melakkanku-18 major work, heroic poetry, killakanku- 18 minor works, code of conduct for king
  2. tolapikkiyam
  3. sillapdikaram, mannimekalai( kovlan, konayi)
  4. tallakipyam
  5. tirrukural
  6. heroes reduced to stone
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  1. what does yali signifies
  2. what does following represent-
    a. mithun
    b. navagraph
    c. asthadikapalas
    d. sheshyana
    e. nara naryan
    f. gajendramoksha
    g. pashupata
    h. samava sarna
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  1. horse
  2. a. erotic image
    b. planets
    c. face 8 key direction
    d. form of vishnu reclining on naga
    e. discussion b/w soul and eternal divine
    f. vishnu suppression of asura
    g. weapon of shiva
    h. jains preaching hall
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Consider the following statements with reference to the saint SrimantaShankaradeva:

  1. He developed a literary language named Brajavali.
  2. He devised a theatrical performance called Bhaona.
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• He was a Vaishnavite social and religious reformer during the 15th-16th century. Sankaradev is widely credited for developing new forms of music
(Borgeet); theatrical performances (AnkiaNaat, Bhaona); dance form (Sattriya), and literary language, namely Brajavali. So, statement 1 is correct.
• The Bhaona, a mythology-based theatrical performance, was devised by SrimantaShankardeva. So, statement 2 is correct.
• He was from Assam and inspired Bhakti Movement there. His ideas were based on Bhagavata Purana. He started the neo-Vaishnavite movement
• His teachings are credited with integrating different castes and groups of people in Assam into one cultural unit.
• Initially, he wrote his prose in Sanskrit but later used Assamese and Brajavali (a literary language limited to theatrical usage, in which Sankardeva wrote
his songs and plays).

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Consider the following statements with reference to the authors of Tawarikhs in medieval India:

  1. Tawarikh is a form of history written in the Arabic language only.
  2. The authors of Tawrikh prescribed elitism rather than merit.
A

Regarding the period of the Delhi Sultanate, inscriptions, coins and architecture provide a lot of information. Especially valuable are “histories,” Tarikh
(singular) / Tawarikh (plural), written in Persian, the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans. So, statement 1 is not correct.
The authors of tawarikh were learned men. They held many important positions like secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers, who recounted
events and advised rulers on governance, emphasizing the importance of just rule. T

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Consider the following statements with reference to the types of Stupas:

  1. Shariraka Stupa contained the buried bodily remains of the Buddha.
  2. Paribhogika stupa contained the buried belongings of Buddha.
  3. Uddeshika Stupa was created as a memorial.
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Three Types of Stupas:
The Saririka Stupa, Paribhogika stupa and Uddeshika stupa were three Major types of Buddhist stupas.
i. The Sariraka Stupa contained the buried bodily remains of the Buddha. So, statement 1 is correct.
ii. Paribhogika stupa contained the buried belongings of Buddha. So, statement 2 is correct.
iii. The Uddeshika Stupa was created as a memorial.S

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  1. patua art belongs to which state, and depicts?
  2. kalighat paintings- state?, theme?
  3. paitkar paintings- state, theme
  4. kalamkari- done on, state, theme
  5. thangka paintings- states(4), theme
  6. warli paintings- state, goddess , material
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  1. bengal, on political and social issues
  2. bengal, social and religious themes, done by rural migrants, watercolors used
  3. jharkhand, scroll paintings, what happens to humans past death, ma mansa
  4. by sharp pointed bamboo on cotton, andhra, hindu mythology
  5. sikkim,HP, ladakh, arunnachal, buddhism, cotton
  6. gujarat maha border, palaghata(goddess of fertility), base- mud, cow dung, gum and rice powder
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  1. manjusha painting- also known as, state, theme, done on
  2. phaad painting- done on, state?
  3. cheriyal roll- state, type of art, by which community
  4. pithora painting- based on, states
  5. saura tribe- state, type
  6. madhubani/mithila- theme, fish depicts, material, state
  7. pattachitra- state, features, theme, talpachittra
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  1. angika art, bihar, snake paintings, boxes of jute and paper
  2. rajasthan, on long piece of cloth called phad, joyous processions
  3. telangana, nakashi art, balladeer community, scroll paintings, GI
  4. horses, gujarat, MP
  5. wall mural painting on wall, by saura tribes, odisha
    human shapes are geometrical
  6. religious motifs, luck and ferility, rice paste, vegetable, cow dung, no shading, terai region
    GI tag
  7. odisha, cloth, no pencil, coating of lacquer, jagananth, vashinava, sjiva, on plam leaf
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Shigmo Spring festival, which is the celebration of a rich, harvest of paddy by the tribal communities, is celebrated in which of the following state of India.

(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Goa

A 
Shigmo Festival
Shigmo is the celebration of a ‘rich, golden harvest of paddy’ by the tribal communities of Goa.
Agricultural communities including the Kunbis, Gawdas, and Velips celebrate the festival that also marks the onset of spring.
North India - Holi.
Assam and Bengal - Dolyatra.
South India - Kamadahan.
Maharashtra - Shimga.
assam-rongali/ bohag bihu
puthandu/pirappu/puthuvarsham- TN
vishu- kerala
maha vishuva sakranti- odisha
jor sheetal- mathili ny, bihar
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Consider the following statements with respect to the classical works of Amir Khusrau:

  1. Amir Khusrau created fusion ragas with the names zilf, sajgari, and maan.
  2. Nuh Sipihr a classic work of Amir Khusrau is the compilation of his ragas.
  3. Amir Khusro invented a special alap called ‘Qaul’ to be sung at the beginning of the qawwali
A 
Amir Khusrau(1253–1325) was a contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He introduced many new ragas such as Ghora and Sanam. He evolved a new style of light music known as Qawwalis by blending the Hindu and Iranian systems. The invention of the sitar was also attributed to him.
Credited to have introduced the ghazal style of the song into India, Amir khusro was also the one who introduced Persian, Arabic and Turkish elements into Indian classical music. Through this fusion, he created many ragas like zilf, maan, sajgari. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Amir Khusrau wrote a masnavi on the Tughlaq dynasty ruler, Mubarak Shah as "Nuh Sipihr" (Nine Skies) relating the events of Mubarak Shah's rule. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
Amir Khusrau gave a unique form to the Chishti Sama by introducing the qaul, a hymn sung at the opening or closing of qawwali. Qawwals at the shrine of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya started their recital with the qaul.
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GI Tags ( products): Associated State

  1. Sohrai Khovar painting: Jharkhand
  2. Telia Rumal: Madhya Pradesh
  3. Tirur betel leaf: Kerala
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About Sohrai Khovar painting:

It is a traditional and ritualistic mural art being practised by local tribal women in the area of the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand.
t is prepared during local harvest and marriage seasons using local, naturally available soils of different colours in the area.
Traditionally painted on the walls of mud houses, they are now seen on other surfaces, too.
The style features a profusion of lines, dots, animal figures and plants, often representing religious iconography.
In recent years, the walls of important public places in Jharkhand, such as the Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, and the Hazaribagh and Tatanagar Railway Stations, among others, have been decorated with these paintings.
During the Nizam’s dynasty, Puttapaka, a small, backward village of the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh had about 20 families engaged in handloom weaving, who were patronized by rich families and the Nizam rulers.
Tirur betel Leaf :

It is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara block

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GI certifiedDahanuGholvad Sapota, sometimes in the news, belongs to
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Uttar Pradesh
 C. Maharashtra
 D. West Bengal
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GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya ChikooUtpadak Sangh, and the fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste. It is believed
that the unique taste is derived from the calcium-rich soil of Gholvad village.
Currently, in the Palgahr district, around 5000 hectares of land is under sapota or plantation. Out of 5000 farmers who grow Sapota, 147 farmers are
authorized GI user

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  1. kallaripayattu- state, kalari treatment
  2. mallakhamb- niradhar type, state sport of?
  3. gatka- state
  4. thangta- state, art of?, tribal people?, sarit sarak
  5. silambam- state
  6. cheibi gadga-state
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  1. kerala, medicine
  2. supportless, MP
  3. punjab
  4. manipur, sword and spear, meiti, unarmed art
  5. tamil nadu
  6. manipur
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  1. channapatna toys- state
  2. kinnal toys-
  3. kondapalli
  4. etikoppa-
  5. nirmal
  6. laiphadibi
  7. asharikandi
  8. sambal pur toy, papermache, stone toy
  9. tigdha dhingla
    choppu saman
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  1. karnatka, tipu sultan
  2. karnatka
  3. andhra
  4. andhra
  5. telangana
  6. manipur
  7. assam
  8. odisha
  9. gujarat
  10. TN
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  1. tutinama, hamaznama, anvar-i-suhali, gulistan of sadi
  2. tufhat muhawaddin, mirat ul akbar
  3. bishabariksha
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  1. akbar
  2. roy
  3. bankim chattopadhay

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