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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryQ1: Match the following Indian Martial Art forms with their respective states:
Martial Art formState
1.GatkaA. Kerala
2.KalaripayattuB. Tamil
3.SilambamC. Punjab
4.Cheibi Gad-gaD. ManipurWhich of the following option is correct?
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Explanation: Kalaripayattu is the oldest existing martial art form indigenous to Kerala. Kalaripayattu is practiced by women also.
The state of Tamil Nadu is considered to be the cradle of modern and scientific staff fencing, popularly known in Tamil as Silambam. The Pandya king promoted Silambam fencing.
Cheibi Gad-ga in one the Manipur’s most ancient martial arts. The fighting equipments comprises of a sword and a shield.
Gatka is a weapon based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. The weapons used may be stick, sword, kirpan or kataar. Gatka is displayed during the different celebrations or at fairs in Punjab.Incorrect
Explanation: Kalaripayattu is the oldest existing martial art form indigenous to Kerala. Kalaripayattu is practiced by women also.
The state of Tamil Nadu is considered to be the cradle of modern and scientific staff fencing, popularly known in Tamil as Silambam. The Pandya king promoted Silambam fencing.
Cheibi Gad-ga in one the Manipur’s most ancient martial arts. The fighting equipments comprises of a sword and a shield.
Gatka is a weapon based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. The weapons used may be stick, sword, kirpan or kataar. Gatka is displayed during the different celebrations or at fairs in Punjab. - Question 2 of 5
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryQ2: Chikankari embroidery work that involves use of white thread to make flowers and other beautiful patterns is famous in which state?
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Explanation: The chikankari embroidery defines the culture and cloth making process of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It uses white thread to make flowers and other beautiful patterns. Kashida embroidery is famous in Kashmir, while Phulkari work is famous in Punjab.
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Explanation: The chikankari embroidery defines the culture and cloth making process of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It uses white thread to make flowers and other beautiful patterns. Kashida embroidery is famous in Kashmir, while Phulkari work is famous in Punjab.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryQ3: Consider the following statements:
- Arya Samaj was founded under the influence of western thought by Dayanand Saraswati.
- The most phenomenal achievement of the Arya Samaj has been in the field of social reform and spread of education.
Which of the following is incorrect about Arya Samaj?
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Explanation: Arya Samaj was founded as a reaction to influence of western thought. It was revivalist in form though not in content. Swami Dayanand rejected western ideas and sought to revive the ancient religion of the Aryans. The D.A.V. institutions spread over the length and breadth of country.
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Explanation: Arya Samaj was founded as a reaction to influence of western thought. It was revivalist in form though not in content. Swami Dayanand rejected western ideas and sought to revive the ancient religion of the Aryans. The D.A.V. institutions spread over the length and breadth of country.
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4. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryQ4: Consider the following statements about Indus Valley Civilization:
- The most common animal motif on the seals was unicorn, other important animal motif was of cow.
- Most of the seals are circular in shape.
Which of the following is correct?
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Explanation: None of the statement is correct, as the animal motifs include images of unicorn, humped bull, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, buffalo, bison, goat etc. but there is no evidence of cow on any seal. Most of the seals are square in shape, even triangulay, rectangular and circular seals were also used.
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Explanation: None of the statement is correct, as the animal motifs include images of unicorn, humped bull, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, buffalo, bison, goat etc. but there is no evidence of cow on any seal. Most of the seals are square in shape, even triangulay, rectangular and circular seals were also used.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryQ5: Which of the following is correct sequence of dynasties of Vijayanagar empire?
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Explanation: The Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1 672 A.D.):
Harihara and Bukka is the founder the Vijayanagar City in 1336 A.D. on the southern banks of Tungabhadra. They made Hampi as the capital city. They served under Vira Ballala III, the Hoysala King. Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four important dynasties and they are:
- Sangama
- Saluva
- Tuluva
- Aravidu
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Explanation: The Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1 672 A.D.):
Harihara and Bukka is the founder the Vijayanagar City in 1336 A.D. on the southern banks of Tungabhadra. They made Hampi as the capital city. They served under Vira Ballala III, the Hoysala King. Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four important dynasties and they are:
- Sangama
- Saluva
- Tuluva
- Aravidu
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