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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Kathakali Dance, consider the following statements:
1. Kathakali is a blend of dance, music and drama which are mostly adapted from the Indian epics.
2. Kathakali dance is chiefly interpretative.
3. The movement of the eyebrows, the eye-balls and the lower eye-lids as described in the Natya Shastra are used extensively in this dance form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The movement of the eyebrows, the eye-balls and the lower eye-lids as described in the Natya Shastra are not used to such an extent in any other dance style. The weight of the body is on the outer edges of the feet which are slightly bent and curved.
In no other dance style is the entire body used so completely as in Kathakali. The technical details cover every part of the body from facial muscles to fingers, eyes, hands and wrists. The facial muscles play an important part.Incorrect
The movement of the eyebrows, the eye-balls and the lower eye-lids as described in the Natya Shastra are not used to such an extent in any other dance style. The weight of the body is on the outer edges of the feet which are slightly bent and curved.
In no other dance style is the entire body used so completely as in Kathakali. The technical details cover every part of the body from facial muscles to fingers, eyes, hands and wrists. The facial muscles play an important part. - Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Bihu dance, consider the following statements:
1. It is a popular folk dance of Assam.
2. The Bihu dance is also called “butterfly dance” because of rapid hand movement and colorful traditionally clothing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Bihu is the most popular folk dance of Assam. Bihu dances are performed by young boys and girls during the Bihu festivities which represent youthful passion, reproductive urge and joy. It is characterized by brisk dance steps, and rapid hand movement. Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing. The dances are accompanied by musical instruments like dhol(dholak), penpa, gagana, banhi(flute) etc. Though the origins of the Bihu dance is unknown, the first official endorsement is cited to be when Ahom king Rudra Singha invited Bihu dancers to perform at the Ranghar fields sometime around 1694 on the occasion of Rongali Bihu.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It is Bagurumba, one of the famous folk dances by the bodo community in Assam.
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Bodo community has many folk dances to boast. Among them the best and the most attractive is the Bagurumba dance. This is mainly a formation dance with slow steps and outstretched hands. About a score of girls dressed in most colourful attire perform this dance to the accompany- merit of Bodo traditional musical instruments. A tourist in Assam can see this dance in the Bodo inhabited areas of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Nalbari, Darrang and Sonitpur districts. It is the usually practiced during Bwisagu, a festival of the Bodos in the Bishuba Sankranti or Mid-April. The Bagurumba dance is also called “butterfly dance” because this attractive folk dance of the Bodo tribe of Assam, resembles the movement of birds and butterflies. Then young people reverentially bow down to their parents and elders.Incorrect
Bihu is the most popular folk dance of Assam. Bihu dances are performed by young boys and girls during the Bihu festivities which represent youthful passion, reproductive urge and joy. It is characterized by brisk dance steps, and rapid hand movement. Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing. The dances are accompanied by musical instruments like dhol(dholak), penpa, gagana, banhi(flute) etc. Though the origins of the Bihu dance is unknown, the first official endorsement is cited to be when Ahom king Rudra Singha invited Bihu dancers to perform at the Ranghar fields sometime around 1694 on the occasion of Rongali Bihu.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It is Bagurumba, one of the famous folk dances by the bodo community in Assam.
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Bodo community has many folk dances to boast. Among them the best and the most attractive is the Bagurumba dance. This is mainly a formation dance with slow steps and outstretched hands. About a score of girls dressed in most colourful attire perform this dance to the accompany- merit of Bodo traditional musical instruments. A tourist in Assam can see this dance in the Bodo inhabited areas of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Nalbari, Darrang and Sonitpur districts. It is the usually practiced during Bwisagu, a festival of the Bodos in the Bishuba Sankranti or Mid-April. The Bagurumba dance is also called “butterfly dance” because this attractive folk dance of the Bodo tribe of Assam, resembles the movement of birds and butterflies. Then young people reverentially bow down to their parents and elders. - Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following categories of bills introduced after prior permission of the President?
1) Bills to reorganize states
2) Bills affecting taxes in which the states are interested.
3) State bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade
4) Bills involving expenditure from the Contingency fund of India
Select the correct option using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Bills to reorganize states introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 2 is correct. Bills affecting taxes in which the states are interested introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 3 is correct. State bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 4 is incorrect. Bills involving expenditure from the Contingency fund of India not introduced with prior permission of the President .Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Bills to reorganize states introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 2 is correct. Bills affecting taxes in which the states are interested introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 3 is correct. State bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade introduced with prior permission of the President
Statement 4 is incorrect. Bills involving expenditure from the Contingency fund of India not introduced with prior permission of the President . - Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding climate proofing
1. Climate Proofing for Development is a methodological approach aimed at incorporating issues of climate change into development planning.
2. It enables development measures to be analysed with regard to the current and future challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.
3. It can be applied only at National level.Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Correct
Statement 3 is incorrect as Climate proofing can be applied at national, sectoral, local and project level.
Incorrect
Statement 3 is incorrect as Climate proofing can be applied at national, sectoral, local and project level.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith alarming rise in the farmer’s suicide, the government has been executing an array of proactive schemes.
Government has taken the following Initiatives:
1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojan
2. ATM-enabled Kisan Credit cards
3. Mission of Integrated Development for Horticulture
4. Mission for Oilseed and Oil Palm
Which of the above initiatives are targeted towards the benefits of farmers?Correct
The heartbreaking issue of farmer’s suicide is being addressed by the NITI Aayog. As the matter is quite delicate and serious it was necessary to give the government some time to implement its welfare schemes.
Recent initiatives
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojan was a huge improvement over the previous schemes of the past.
ATM-enabled Kisan Credit cards had been introduced to enable farmers to purchase raw materials and draw cash.
The government has also initiated programmes like National Food Security Mission, National Mission for Oilseed and Oil Palm, Mission of Integrated Development for Horticulture, National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology.Incorrect
The heartbreaking issue of farmer’s suicide is being addressed by the NITI Aayog. As the matter is quite delicate and serious it was necessary to give the government some time to implement its welfare schemes.
Recent initiatives
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojan was a huge improvement over the previous schemes of the past.
ATM-enabled Kisan Credit cards had been introduced to enable farmers to purchase raw materials and draw cash.
The government has also initiated programmes like National Food Security Mission, National Mission for Oilseed and Oil Palm, Mission of Integrated Development for Horticulture, National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology. - Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about aquatic
1. All rhabdops are endemic to north asia.
2. They are nocturnal snake hunts for prey underwater.
Which of the above statement is correct?Correct
Aquatic Rhabdops
The three-foot-long nocturnal snake hunts for prey underwater,
scientist named the new species after its aquatic nature since the adults are mostly associated with freshwater forest streams and juveniles are seen in water-logged areas, mostly on rocky plateaus,
Rhabdops aquaticus, was till now considered a variant of the Olive Forest Snake, first described in 1863. However, the new study confirms that the Aquatic Rhabdops is a different one: they sport not only different colours and patterns, but also vary in other features of size, shape and structure, and also genetic make-up.Endemicity
all Rhabdops snakes are endemic to India.
The Olive Forest Snake Rhabdops olivaceus is found only in the Western Ghats
the bi-coloured Forest Snake Rhabdops bicolor lives in a few localities in the northeast.
The Aquatic Rhabdops too is found only in the laterite plateaus of the northern Western Ghats in Goa, southern Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, in areas facing severe human pressures.Incorrect
Aquatic Rhabdops
The three-foot-long nocturnal snake hunts for prey underwater,
scientist named the new species after its aquatic nature since the adults are mostly associated with freshwater forest streams and juveniles are seen in water-logged areas, mostly on rocky plateaus,
Rhabdops aquaticus, was till now considered a variant of the Olive Forest Snake, first described in 1863. However, the new study confirms that the Aquatic Rhabdops is a different one: they sport not only different colours and patterns, but also vary in other features of size, shape and structure, and also genetic make-up.Endemicity
all Rhabdops snakes are endemic to India.
The Olive Forest Snake Rhabdops olivaceus is found only in the Western Ghats
the bi-coloured Forest Snake Rhabdops bicolor lives in a few localities in the northeast.
The Aquatic Rhabdops too is found only in the laterite plateaus of the northern Western Ghats in Goa, southern Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, in areas facing severe human pressures. - Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by the Prime Minister, gave its approval for the implementation of the umbrella scheme, Modernization of Police Forces (MPF), for 2017-18 to 2019-20.
2. A scheme for special Central assistance (SCA) for 35 districts worst hit by LWE had been recently introduced with an outlay of Rs. 300 crores to tackle the issue of underdevelopment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?Correct
Statement 2 is incorrect. A scheme for special Central assistance (SCA) for 35 districts worst hit by LWE had been introduced with an outlay of Rs. 3,000 crores to tackle the issue of underdevelopment. So, the amount is 3,000 crores and not 300 crores – which is a smaller amount.
Statement 1 is correct. Modernization of Police Forces (MPF) has been recently sppproved.
Thus, option a is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Statement 2 is incorrect. A scheme for special Central assistance (SCA) for 35 districts worst hit by LWE had been introduced with an outlay of Rs. 3,000 crores to tackle the issue of underdevelopment. So, the amount is 3,000 crores and not 300 crores – which is a smaller amount.
Statement 1 is correct. Modernization of Police Forces (MPF) has been recently sppproved.
Thus, option a is the correct answer.
