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September 23, 2020

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 03

 Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 03

 

1. Which line separates Arunachal Pradesh from Tibet?

A. Curzon Line

B. Durand Line

C. McMahon Line

D. Maginot Line

 

2. Which is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Hawai

B. Seppa

C. Itanagar

D. None of These

 

3. Which place Arunachal Pradesh ranks by its populations in India?

a) 27th

b) 29th

c) 4th

d) None of These

Explanation:

382,600. It is a 27th populated state in India i.e. a very least populated state in India.

 

4. Arunachal Pradesh got its 1st railway line in which year?

a) 2011

b) 2012

c) 2013

d) 2014

Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh got its first railway line in late 2013 with the opening of the new link line from Harmuti on the main Rangpara North-Murkongselak railway line to Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh.

 

5. Which of the following rivers flows through Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Ganga

B. Brahmaputra

C. Yamuna

D. None of These

 

6. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary is located in

A. Punjab

B. Delhi

C. Kerala

D. Arunachal Pradesh

 

7. Which one is recognized as the State Animal of Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Methun

B. Snow leopard

C. Wild Deer

D. Goat

 

8. Arunachal Pradesh was also known as

A. NEFA

B. NESA

C. NEFF

D. None of the above

 

9. When was established Mouling National Park?

A. 1988

B. 1966

C. 1986

D. None of These

 

10. What is the area of Arunachal Pradesh?

A. 28,974 sq. mi

B. 32,333 sq. mi

C. 56,123 sq. mi

D. 44,896 sq. mi

September 23, 2020

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 02

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 02

 

1. Sino-Indian War held in which year?

a) 1963

b) 1965

c) 1962

d) 1961

Explanation:

The NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency) was created in 1954. The issue was quiet for nearly a decade, with a period of cordial Sino-Indian relations, but its resurgence in 1960 was a factor leading to the Sino-Indian border conflict of 1962. 

During the war in 1962, China captured most of the area of Arunachal Pradesh. 

However, China soon declared victory, withdrew back to the McMahon Line and returned Indian prisoners of war in 1963.

 

2. Who renamed NEFA as Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Bibhabasu Das Shastri

b) K.A.A. Raja

c) Both Bibhabasu Das Shastri and K.A.A. Raja

d) None of these

Explanation:

NEFA was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh by Sri Bibhabasu Das Shastri, the then Director of Research and K.A.A. Raja, the then Chief Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, and it became a Union Territory. 

Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987.

 

3. Which of the following is a mountain in Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Kangte

b) Nyegi Kangsang

c) Gorichen peak

d) All of these

Explanation:

Topography rapidly rises to 7000 m at its highest peak. 

Kangte, Nyegi Kangsang, the main Gorichen peak and the Eastern Gorichen peak are some of the highest peaks in this region of the Himalayas.

 

4. Mountain between the Siang river and the Noa-Dihing river is classified as?

a) Eastern Himalayas

b) Mishmi Hills

c) Patkai Range

d) Hengduan Shan

Explanation:

Mountains till the Siang river are classified under the Eastern Himalayas mountain range. Between the Siang river and the Noa-Dihing river is classified as the Mishmi Hills that may be part of the Hengduan Shan, but the true extents of these mountains are unclear. 

South of the Noa-Dihing in Tirap and Longding districts, these mountains are parts of the Patkai Range.

 

5. Which place receives 1st-morning rays in the whole country?

a) Dong Basti

b) Vijaynagar Basti

c) Either or both Dong Basti and Vijaynagar Basti

d) None of these

Explanation:

Either or both Dong Basti and Vijaynagar Basti in Arunachal Pradesh receives the first morning sun rays in the entire country, as the easternmost village of the country.

The mountain ranges in Arunachal Pradesh are described as “the place where the sun rises” in historical Indian texts and named the Aruna Mountains.

 

6. What is the climate of Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Tropical

b) Sub-tropical

c) Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate

d) Humid subtropical climate

Explanation:

The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with elevation. 

The low altitude 100 – 1500 m) has a Humid subtropical climate. 

High altitude and very high-altitude areas (3500 – 5500 m) have a subtropical highland climate and alpine climate.

Arunachal Pradesh receives 2,000 to 5,000 millimetres (79 to 197 in) of rainfall annually,70 – 80% obtained between May and October.

 

7. Arunachal Pradesh is divided into how many districts?

a) 22

b) 21

c) 23

d) 24

Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh is divided into twenty-two districts, each administered by a district collector.

 

8. Which is the Arunachal Pradesh state Flower?

A. Marigold

B. Lady slipper orchid

C. Rhododendron

D. None of These

 

9. In which year NEFA was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh?

a) 1971

b) 1975

c) 1972

d) 1981

Explanation:

NEFA or North-East Frontier Agency was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh by Sri Bibhabasu Das Shastri, the then Director of Research and K.A.A. Raja, the then Chief Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, and it became a Union Territory. 

Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987.

 

10. When was Arunachal Pradesh separated from Assam?

A. 2000

B. 1972

C. 1956

D. 1948

September 23, 2020

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 01

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 01

 

1.  Which is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

A.  Pasighat

B.  Itanagar

C.  Deomali

D.  Tezpur

 

2. In Arunachal Pradesh, the river Brahmaputra is known by the name

A. Kameng

B. Subansiri

C. Siang

D. Tirap

 

3. Arunachal Pradesh was established in the year _______.

A) 1985

B) 1987

C) 1989

D) 1992

Explanation:

It was initially declared as a Union territory in 1972. Later 20th February 1987 Arunachal Pradesh became the full-fledged state of India.

 

4. Which one country do not share its border with Arunachal Pradesh?

A. China

B. Bhutan

C. Myanmar

D. Nepal

 

5. Which is the Arunachal Pradesh state Bird?

A. Black-necked crane

B. Black-crested bulbul

C. Great hornbill

D. None of These

 

6. Which of the following traditional agricultural practices is followed by the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh

A. Bamboo-drip irrigation

B. Zabo system

C. Paddy-cum-fish culture system

D. Panikheti system

 

7.  Who succeeded Dorjee Khandu as Arunachal Pradesh’s chief minister?

A.  Tarun Gogoi

B.  Rishang Keishing

C.  S. C. Jamir

D.  Dorjee Khandu

 

8. Which one is the Official Language of Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Nyishi

B. Adi

C. Hindi

D. English

 

9.  Namdapha National Park is located in

A.  Changlang Arunachal Pradesh

B.  Bharatpur, Rajasthan

C.  Nainital, Uttaranchal

D.  None of These

 

10.  How was Arunachal Pradesh formerly known?

A.  PEPSU

B.  Coorg

C.  North East Frontier Agency

D.  North West Frontier Province

Monday, September 21, 2020

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 11

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 11

 

1. With which country’s technical help, Visakhapatnam steel plant was established

A. USSR

B. USA

C. UK

D. West Germany

 

2. Coffee plants are grown in Andhra Pradesh in the following region

A. Horsley Valley

B. Araku Valley

C. Tala Kona

D. Srisailam valley

 

3. Who is the Chief architect of Government Building Complex at Amaravati, the new capital of AP

A. Norman Foster

B. Hermann Lloyd

C. Judy Foster

D. Norman Mailer

 

4. Who is the first sportsperson to received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from Andhra Pradesh?

A. Pullela Gopichand

B. Karnam Malleswari

C. Saina Nehwal

D. Sania Mirza

 

5. Which of the below mentioned freedom fighters was the founder of Andhra Bank

A. Gottipati Brahmayya

B. Puchalapalli Sundarayya

C. Tanguturi Prakasam

D. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya

 

6. In which place Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research is established by ICAR

A. Razole

B. Peda Vegi

C. Maruteru

D. Bapatla

 

7. Who is the first queen who ruled the entire Satavahana Kingdom

A. Bala Sri

B. Naganika

C. Adivi Siri

D. Santri Siri

 

8. Delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies are mentioned in which schedule of AP reorganization act?

A. Schedule-I

B. Schedule-II

C. Schedule-III

D. Schedule-IV

 

9. Which section of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 mentions about representation of Anglo -Indian Community ?

A. Section 15

B. Section 16

C. Section 17

D. Section 18

 

10. What is the literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh?

A. 67.41%

B. 57.48%

C. 55 %

D. 48.63 %

 

11. The "Pullari" movement of Palnadu was a

A. Movement refusing to pay tax on grazing of cattle in forest lands

B. Movement refusing to pay tax on cloth

C. Tribal movement against levy of land revenue

D. Movement against abolition of Palegar system

 

12. The forest in Andhra Pradesh are mainly

A. Tropical Thorny Forests

B. Tropical Evergreen Forests

C. Tropical Deciduous Forests

D. Montane Forests

 

13.Which of the following is the oldest university in the State?

A. Andhra University

B. Sri Venkateshwara University

C. Acharya Nagarjuna University

D. Krishna University

 

14.Who of the following persons from Andhra Pradesh is credited with the design of the Indian National Flag?

A.D Subba Rao

B. Pingali Venkayya

C. NG Ranga

D. N Ramakrishna

 

15. Which one is the only constituency from where NT Rama Rao defeated in an assembly election

A. Kalwakurthy

B. Hindupur

C. Tekkali

D. Nalgonda

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 10

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 10

 

1. What is the forest cover in Andhra Pradesh in 2015 as percentage of total geographical area

A. 15.32 %

B. 17.72 %

C. 18.62 %

D. 18.77 %

 

2. The origin of rivers Tunga and Bhadra is at

A. Bramagiri

B. Mahabaleshwar

C. Nandi Durga

D. Varaha Parvata

 

3. On which date President of India granted assent to the AP Reorganization Act, 2014

A. 1st March, 2014

B. 1st April, 2014

C. 15th April, 2014

D. 1st October, 2014

 

4. Largest irrigated area in Andhra Pradesh comes under the influence of river

A. Krishna

B. Penna

C. Godavari

D. Tungabhadra

 

5. As per the geographical divisions of India, the state of Andhra Pradesh falls under the following division

A. Northern Plain region

B. Middle Indian Ridge

C. Southern Slopes

D. Eastern Ghats and Coastal region

 

6. What is Andhra Pradesh Area Rank in India?

A. 5th (Fifth)

B. 7th (Seventh)

C. 4th (Fourth)

D. None of These

 

7. What are the state song and dance?

A. Maa Telugu Talliki and Kuchipudi

B. Kathakali

C. Odissi

D. None of the above

 

8. Where is the new capital of city of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati located on?

A. the southern banks of Pennar river

B. the southern banks of the River Krishna

C. the northern banks of the River Krishna

D. the southern banks of the Nagavali River

 

9. Who was the first prime minister from Andhra Pradesh?

A. N. Sanjeeva Reddy

B. P. V. Narasimha Rao

C. G. M. C. Balayogi

D. V. V. Giri

 

10. Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries is in which district

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Srikakulam

C. Vizianagaram

D. West Godavari

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 09

 Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 09

 

1. Which of the following is State bird of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Swan

B. Parrot

C. Indian Roller

D. Peacock

 

2. Which one of the following represents the ancient side to Vijayapuri, capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty

A. Mamallapuram

B. Madurai

C. Sringeri

D. Nagarjunkonda

 

3. Which of the Following is State fruit of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Orange

B. Piece

C. Apple

D. Mango

 

4. Who is the Present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Nara Chandrababu Naidu

B. Prakasam

C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

D. None of the above

 

5. What is the motto of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department?

A. Kohinoor of India

B. Gandhi Statue of India

C. Krishna river of India

D. None of these

 

6. Which city was built by Krishna Deva Raya

A. Warangal

B. Nagalapuram

C. Udayagiri

D. Chandragiri

 

7. In which district, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located

A. Chittoor

B. Krishna

C. Kurnool

D. Vizianagaram

 

8. Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is also a/an

A. Elephant Reserve

B. Bison Reserve

C. Tiger Reserve

D. Deer Reserve

 

9. What is the name of the annual festival held at Lake Pulicat and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary

A. Pelican festival

B. Wood Pecker festival

C. Heron festival

D. Flamingo festival

 

10. Which of the following forests of Andhra Pradesh finds place in the biosphere reserves of India

A. Simhachalam Hills

B. Seshachalam Hills

C. Araku Valley

D. Srisailam Hills

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 08

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 08

 

1. Who among the following was the author of Musalamma Maranamu?

A. CR Reddy

B. Anandacharyulu

C. Rayaprolu Subbarao

D. Jiddu Krishnamurti

 

2. Polavaram Irrigation Project was declared as National Project under which section of the AP reorganization act?

A. Section 50

B. Section 86

C. Section 90

D. Section 92

 

3. The king who bore the title "Kavivatsala" was

A. Gautamiputra Satakarni

B. Hala Satavahana

C. Madhava Varma III

D. Rajaraja Narendra

 

4. The Myakadoni inscription refers to the word "Gulmika" to mean

A. Village head

B. Slave

C. Commercial tax

D. Feudatory chief

 

5. Which state is to the south of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Orissa

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Bihar

 

6. The Jain philosopher who composed "Samayasara" was

A. Kundakundacharya

B. Kalakasuri

C. Bhadrabahu

D. Bavari

 

7. The number of National Highways passing through Andhra Pradesh State is about

A. 12

B. 15

C. 19

D. 21

 

8. Who replaced Ram Lal as governor of Andhra Pradesh in 1984?

A. Shankar Dayal Sharma

B. Balram Jakhar

C. JFR Jacob

D. P. C. Alexander

 

9. The Araku Valley Hill station is located in which district

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Vizianagaram

C. Chittoor

D. Nellore

 

10. On the bank of which river is Amravati, the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh

A. Godavari

B. Krishna

C. Thungabhadra

D. Penna

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 07

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 07

 

1. Nagari is a Municipal town in ___ district of Andhra Pradesh.

A. Anantapur

B. East Godavari

C. Chittoor

D. Guntur

 

2. Which city is also known as "Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh"

A. Vijayawada

B. Rajahmundry

C. Tirupati

D. Kadapa

 

3. Nizam College was established in Hyderabad in the year

A. 1879

B. 1882

C. 1885

D. 1887

 

4. The Saidani Maa Ki Dargah was constructed in ___ AD.

A. 1881

B. 1882

C. 1883

D. 1884

 

5. Where is Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located?

A. Hyderabad

B. Vijayawada

C. Amaravathi

D. Anantapur

 

6. "Zilla-bandi" system was introduced in Hyderabad State in the year

A. 1856

B. 1859

C. 1861

D. 1865

 

7. The military achievements of Gautamiputra Satakarni are mentioned in the inscription noticed at

A. Pitalkhora

B. Nasik

C. Naneghat

D. Junnar

 

8. When was Andhra Pradesh formed?

A. 04 March 1937

B. 08 June 1951

C. 12 July 1949

D. 01 October 1953

 

9. Who of the following is considered as the founder of the Satavahana rule

A. Satakarni I

B. Simukha

C. Kuntala Satakarni

D. Gautamiputra Satakarni

 

10. The Nasik inscription of Gautami Balasri was issued during the reign of

A. Gautamiputra Satakarni

B. Sundara Satakarni

C. Vasishtiputra Pulomavi

D. Silvasri Satakarni

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 06

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 06

 

1. Vandemataram Struggle in Osmania University took place in the year

A. 1932

B. 1935

C. 1936

D. 1938

 

2. The journal "Satihita Bodhini" was started by

A. Kandukuri Veeresalingam

B. Raja of Pitapuram

C. Challapalli Bapayya

D. Gurajada Appa Rao

 

3. How long the Kakatiya dynasty existed?

A. From 1763 to 1823

B. From 1163 to 1323

C. From 1263 to 1323

D. From 1563 to 1623

 

4. Sribagh Pact was signed in the year

A. 1935

B. 1937

C. 1939

D. 1941

 

5. Osmania University was established in the year

A. 1916

B. 1917

C. 1918

D. 1919

 

6.Who built the Kondaveedu Fort?

A. Both Rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 13th century

B. Rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 15th century

C. Both Rajas of Orissa dynasty in 17th century

D. Both Rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 18th century

 

7. Who of the following collected the poems of Vemana

A. Thomas Munro

B. Col. Mackenzie

C. C.P. Brown

D. Arthur Cotton

 

8. What is to the east of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Arabian Sea

B. Bay of Bengal

C. Gulf of Cambay

D. Palk Strait

 

9. Who of the following rulers built Rajahmundry

A. Rajaraja Narendra

B. Ammaraja

C. Chalukya Bheema

D. Gunaga Vijayaditya

 

10. The author of Gaha Sattasai was

A. Sarva Varma

B. Gunadya

C. Kuntala Satakarni

D. Hala

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 05

 Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 05

 

1. How many number of schedules were present in Andhra Pradesh Reorganization act?

A. 10

B. 11

C. 12

D. 13

 

2. Groundnut monocrop is practised in which district of Andhra Pradesh

A. Nellore

B. Kurnool

C. Guntur

D. Anantapur

 

3. A regatta is a series of

A. Car race

B. Cycle race

C. Boat race

D. Horse race

 

4. How many number of Thematic cities will develop in Amaravati?

A. 7

B. 8

C. 9

D. 10

 

5. What is Andhra Pradesh Area Rank in India?

A. 5th

B. 7th

C. 4th

D. None of These

 

6. Who is not in the group known as Kavitraya (three great poets) of Telugu literature

A. Nannaya

B. Tikanna

C. Yerrapragada

D. Pothana

 

7. What is the ratio of population in residuary Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

A. 59.31:40.68

B. 58.68:41.32

C. 58.32: 41.68

D. 59:41

 

8. Which state accomplished India’s first river­linking project, linking rivers Godavari and Krishna?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana

C. Tamil Nadu

D. None of these

 

9. When Seshachalam Hills declared as biosphere reserves of India

A. 2006

B. 2008

C. 2010

D. 2012

 

10. From which state was Andhra Pradesh separated?

A. Bombay

B. Travancore-Cochin

C. Madras

D. Saurashtra

September 21, 2020

INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 19

  INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 19

 

1. ‘Tabal Chongli’ is a form of fold dance associated with the State of : (FCI Assistant Grade-III)

(1) West Bengal

(2) Assam

(3) Andhra Pradesh

(4) Maharashtra

Explan:

Tabal Chongli’ is a form of folk dance associated with the State of Assam. 

Other popular dance forms of the state are Bihu, Khel Gopal, Rash Lila, Canoe, etc.

 

2. Who, among the following, is a distinguished Odissi dancer? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Sonal Mansingh

(2) Sanyukta Panigrahi

(3) Shovana Narayan

(4) Hema Malini

Explan:

Sanjukta Panigrahi was a dancer of India, who was the foremost exponent of Indian classical dance Odissi.

Sanjukta was the first Oriya girl to embrace this ancient classical dance at an early age and ensure its grand revival. 

In recognition of her contribution to dancing and associated activities, she was honoured with one of India’s highest civilian awards the, Padma Shri (1975).

She is also recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1976.

 

3. Which is the instrument of music in which Ustad Amajad Ali Khan has distinguished himself? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Sarod 

(2) Violin

(3) Sitar 

(4) Shehnai

Explan:

Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod. 

Khan was born into a musical family and has performed internationally since the 1960s.

He was awarded India’s second highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2001.

 

4. Who amidst the following is a distinguished Tabla player? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Alla Rakha

(2) Ustad Fatyaz Khan

(3) V.G. Jog

(4) Amjad Ali Khan

Explan:

Qureshi Alla Rakha Khan popularly known as Alla Rakha was an Indian tabla player. 

He was a frequent accompanist of Ravi Shankar.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1982.

 

5. Which is the field in which Ustad Bismillah Khan has distinguished himself? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))
(1) Sitar 

(2) Guitar

(3) Shenai

(4) Hindustani (Classical-Vocal)

Explan:

Ustad Bismillah Khan was an Indian shehnai maestro. 

He was the third classical musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in India and gained worldwide acclaim for playing the shehnai for more than eight decades.

 

6. Padma Subramaniam is an exponent of classical dance (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Kuchipudi

(2) Odissi

(3) Bharata Natyam

(4) Mainpuri

Explan:

Padma Subrahmanyam, is an Indian classical Bharata Natyam dancer. 

She is famous in India as well as abroad: several films and documentaries have been made in her honor by countries like Japan, Australia and Russia. 

Dr. Padma has received many awards and honors to her credit including "Padmashri" in 1981, "Padma Bhushan" in 2003, which are among the highest civilian awards of India.

 

7. Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan? (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I)

(1) Rauf 

(2) Jhora

(3) Veedhi 

(4) Suisini

Explan:

Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahtaal, Khayal, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, etc are some of the folk dances of Rajasthan.

 

8. Which of the following folk/tribal dances is associated with Karnataka? (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I)

(1) Yakshagana 

(2) Veedhi

(3) Jatra 

(4) Jhora

Explan: 

Yakshagana is a theater form that combines, dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up and stage techniques with a unique style and form. 

This theater style is mainly played in the coastal districts and Malenadu regions of Karnataka, and traditionally played for whole night, till sunrise next morning. 

It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the Bhakti movement. 

Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Shimoga and Kasaragod district. 

Yakshagana literally means the song (gana) of a yaksha, which was a term for exotic tribes of ancient India.
 
69. Which of the following folk/tribal dances is associated with Uttar Pradesh? (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I)
(1) Veedhi 

(2) Thora

(3) Tamasha 

(4) Rauf

Explan:

Nautanki, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri are some of the famous folk dances of Uttar Pradesh.

 

10. Which of the following folk dances is associated with Jammu and Kashmir ? (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I)
(1) Jhora 

(2) Veedhi

(3) Rauf 

(4) Suisini

Explan:

Rouf is the most popular dance in the Kashmir Valley and is restricted only to the womenfolk. 

It is usually performed during the harvesting season, but the most essential occasion of its performance is the month of Ramzan when every street and corner in Kashmir resounds with Rouf songs and dance.

September 21, 2020

Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 04

 Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 04

 

1. Which one is the largest district by area wise in Andhra Pradesh?

A. Kurnool

B. Anantapur

C. Kadapa

D. Nellore

 

2. Who is the founder of Hyderabad State Congress

A. Qasim Razvi

B. P.V. Narasimha Rao

C. Swami Ramanand Tirtha

D. Keshavarao Koratkar

 

3. Which one will be the capital city of Andhra Pradesh after Hyderabad

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Guntur

C. Vijayawada

D. Amaravati

 

4. What is Capital of Andhra Pradesh state?

A. Hyderabad

B. Visakhapatnam

C. Amaravati

D. None of These

 

5. Which one is not a tributary of Krishna River

A. Venna

B. Indravati

C. Bhima

D. Tungabhadra

 

6. Which one is recognised as state animal of Andhra Pradesh

A. Tiger

B. Nilgai

C. Blackbuck

D. Sambar Deer

 

7. The first book that was printed in Telugu is

A. The Bible

B. Rajasekhara Charitramu

C. Kalapurnodayam

D. Sathya Harishchandra

 

8. In which year P. Anandacharyulu became the President of the Indian National Congress

A. 1887

B. 1888

C. 1890

D. 1891

 

9. Which of the following is the first novel in Telugu

A. Malapalli

B. Ramachandra Vijayam

C. Rajasekhara Charitramu

D. Hemalatha

 

10. Tanguturi Prakasam is called Andhra Kesari for his bravery exhibited during the

A. Vandemataram Movement

B. Non-Cooperation Movement

C. Boycott of Simon Commission

D. Quit India Movement

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Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 03

 Indian State Facts - Andhra Pradesh 03

 

1. Which one is the largest district by population in Andhra Pradesh

A. East Godavari

B. Guntur

C. Krishna

D. Nellore

 

2. Which one is the first full length Telugu movie

A. Kalidas

B. Lavakusa

C. Bhakta Prahlada

D. Vandemataram

 

3. The author of "Mahaprasthanam" was

A. Arudra

B. Srirangam Sreenivasa Rao

C. Gopichand

D. Devulapalli Krishna Sastry

 

4. Which one is the largest dam in Andhra Pradesh

A. Sriram Sagar Dam

B. Srisailam Dam

C. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

D. Somasila Dam

 

5. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on the river

A. Godavari

B. Krishna

C. Pennar

D. Gundlakamma

 

6. Which one is the first telugu newspaper

A. Satya Doota

B. Andhra Patrika

C. Desabhimini

D. Bharati

 

7. Which Indian state is to the north of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Chattisgarh

B. Assam

C. Delhi

D. Kolkata

 

8. The Vijayawada city is located on the bank of

A. Godavari River

B. Gundlakamma River

C. Pennar River

D. Krishna River

 

9. When the Andhra University was established

A. 1920

B. 1926

C. 1930

D. 1937

 

10. Which city is also known as The Jewel of the East Coast

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Vijayawada

C. Tirupati

D. Hyderabad