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painted to symbolise the type of dances include Tarangmel, performed

Static GK character they are playing? during Dussehra and Holi, and Dhalo,
SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (2nd Shift) performed by women during the Pausha
Dance (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi moon festival by communities like
(c) Kathakali (d) Kathak Kunbis and Gaudis. The Dhangar
Q.1. Which of the following folk dances community performs the Dhangar dance
is performed by the fisherfolk of the Sol.5.(c) Kathakali, which originated in during their annual fair and Navratri.
Mithila region in Bihar? 17th-century Travancore (Kerala), draws
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) its foundation from Sage Bharata's Natya Q.10. Which of the following dance
(a) Karma (b) Nrityakali Shastra. Its characters are distinguished forms emotes a play through dancing in
(c) Kamala (d) Jiya by makeup: Pacha (noble gods), Katti which the song is customarily in
(anti-heroes), Thadi (bearded roles), Kari Manipravala language ?
Sol.1.(c) Kamala. Folk dances of Bihar : (evil), and Minukku (virtuous women SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Karma, Kajri, Jhumar, Jharni, Jat Jatin, /sages). Key instruments include (a) Kathak (b) Mohiniattam
Jhumeri, Sohar Khelwana, Natua, Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila, and (c) Sattriya (d) Kuchipudi
Nachini, Jhijiya, Dhamar jogira, Krishi Elaththalam, with songs called
Sol.10.(b) Mohiniattam, a classical
Nritya. Attakkatha.
dance from Kerala, features graceful
Q.2. Chad Laho is a dance-festival, Q.6. _________ dance is embedded in the movements and expressions to narrate
primarily celebrated by which of the stories from the epics Mahabharata, Hindu mythological stories, with songs in
following tribes of Meghalaya? Ramayana and Puranas. Manipravalam blending Sanskrit and
SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Malayalam.
(a) Khasi (b) Garo (a) Kathakali (b) Kuchipudi
Q.11. Mohiniyattam is associated with
(c) Jaintia (d) Hojang (c) Sattriya (d) Odissi
which of the following traditional dance
Sol.2.(c) Jaintia. Chad Laho dance Sol.6.(a) Kathakali literally means "story styles?
festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving play." It is a classical dance form from SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
festival to God after the harvesting Kerala, known for its heavy and elaborate (a) Samapadam (b) Tribhanga
makeup, intricate costumes, and (c) Chowk (d) Lasya style
season. Other folk dances of Meghalaya
dramatic expressions.
and their Tribes: Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem Sol.11.(d) Lasya style. Mohiniyattam : A
(Khasis tribe), Beh-dien-khlam (Jaintias), Q.7. Which of the following Indian tribal graceful classical dance from Kerala,
Wangala (Garos), Chad Sukra (Jaintia). dances is prevalent in the Araku Valley focusing on expressions and storytelling
near Visakhapatnam? in the Lasya style. Samapadam : A
Q.3. Which of the following dances of
SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift) steady, rhythmic movement in
Goa is performed to celebrate the victory
(a) Dhimsa (b) Bagurumba Bharatanatyam. Tribhanga : A pose in
of the Maratha warriors over the
(c) Jhumur (d) Bardo Chham Odissi dance with three bends (head,
Portuguese ?
SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.7.(a) Dhimsa. Dances of Andhra waist, and knees). Chowk : A position
(a) Ghodemodni (b) Zemmado Pradesh: Buttabommalu, Dappu Dance, imitating a square - a very masculine
(c) Morulem (d) Goff Kolatam, Lambada, Veeranatyam, Koya stance with the weight of the body
Nrityam. Bagurumba is a folk dance of equally balanced.
Sol.3.(a) Ghodemodni (Horse dance)
Assam's Bodo tribe. Bardo Chham is Q.12. Khuallam is a famous dance of:
celebrated in Thane, Sattari, and nearby
from Arunachal Pradesh, while Jhumur is SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
villages, is a traditional event featuring
performed by Assam's tea tribes. (a) Bihar (b) Andhra Pradesh
warriors on decorated horses showing
their skills in riding and martial arts. Q.8. Which Indian classical dance form (c) Mizoram (d) Uttar Pradesh
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Other traditional dances of Goa include has composition in Meitei language? Sol.12.(c) Mizoram. Khuallam (Dance of
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Monilem, Fugdi, Dhalo, Talgadi, SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (3rd Shift) the Guests) is a dance usually performed
Tonyamel, Bhandap, Zagor, Corredinho (a) Sattriya (b) Chhau in the ceremony called 'Khuangchawi'.
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(Portuguese), Dhangar dance, and (c) Manipuri (d) Bharatanatyam Dances: Mizoram - Cheraw, Sarlamkai,
Veerbhadra. Solakia, Chailam, Chawnglaizawn,
Sol.8.(c) Manipuri, the classical dance of
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Q.4. Which of the following war dances Manipur, combines Pre-Vaishnavite and Chheihlam, Tlanglam, Zangtalam.
is performed in Ngada festival and is Vaishnavite traditions. It includes Q.13. Tera Tali folk dance is primarily
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performed by the tribes of Nagaland? Sankirtana, Rasalila, and the lively Pung associated with which of the following
SSC MTS 8/10/2024 (3rd Shift) drum dance. states?
(a) Jawara (b) Dalkhai SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
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Q.9. Which of the following dances is

(c) Rengma (d) Garadi (a) Rajasthan (b) Assam
performed in Goa during the festival
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Haryana
Sol.4.(c) Rengma. Other popular dances Ganesh Chaturthi?
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of Nagaland include Modse, Aaluyattu. SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.13.(a) Rajasthan. Terah Tali Dance :
Jawara (Madhya Pradesh), Dalkhai (a) Tarangmel (b) Dhalo This dance is performed in praise of the
(Odisha), Garadi (Puducherry). (c) Fugdi (d) Dhangar folk God Ramdevji, primarily by the
Kamar tribe. Rajasthani folk dances :
Q.5. In which of the following classical Sol.9.(c) Fugdi. It is performed by
Chari, Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Kathputli dance
dance forms are the actors’ faces women during festivals. Goa's folk
and Gair folk dance.
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Q.14. Matki dance is the famous folk Sol.18.(a) Nagaland. Kuki dance is the procession taken out in memory of
dance associated with which of the performed by the Kuki tribe in India. Gugga Pir.
following states? Major folk dances : Nagaland - Modse, SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jammu & Kashmir
(a) Punjab (b) Gujarat Aaluyattu, War Dance and Zeliang Dance. (c) Haryana (d) Puducherry
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Maharashtra
Q.19. Yakshagan is a folk dance of which Sol.23.(c) Haryana. Gugga dance - It is a
Sol.14.(c) Madhya Pradesh. The "Matki
of the following states? religious dance (in the month of Bhadon)
Dance," performed using a small pitcher,
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift) performed by men. Dancers carry
is particularly popular in the Malwa
(a) Odisha (b) West Bengal instruments such as Thali, Chimta, Deru.
region of Madhya Pradesh. Other
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Karnataka Folk dances of Haryana - Phalgun dance,
traditional dances of Madhya Pradesh
Loor dance, Daph dance, Khoria dance,
include Jawara, Grida, Chaitra, Kaksar, Sol.19.(d) Karnataka. Yakshagana is a
Saang dance, Dhamal dance, Jhumar
Karma, Maanch, Tertali, Pardhoni, and traditional folk dance form popular in
dance.
Kanara. Coastal districts. Some well-known folk
dances of Karnataka include Dollu Q.24. ‘Chang dance’ is popular in the
Q.15. Padayani’, a local dance form
Kunitha, Hulivesha, Kamsale, Puja state of:
primarily performed in ________ to please
Kunitha, Suggi Kunitha, Veeragase, and SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
Goddess Bhadrakali.
Karaga. (a) Goa (b) Bihar (c) Rajasthan (d) Tripura
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Assam (b) Kerala Q.20. Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from Sol.24.(c) Rajasthan. The Chang dance,
(c) Odisha (d) West Bengal the state of ________ also known as Dhamal or Dhuff dance, is
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift) performed during the Hindu festival of
Sol.15.(b) Kerala. Padayani literally
(a) Gujarat (b) Uttar Pradesh Holi to celebrate the triumph of good
means “row of warriors” is a dance. It is
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Haryana over evil. It is popularly referred to as the
regarded as a remnant of the Dravidian
forms of worship that existed before the Sol.20.(c) Uttarakhand. Langvir Nritya is Holi dance due to its association with the
advent of Brahmanism. The percussion a dance form practiced by only men. The festival.
instruments used are padayani thappu, dancers use a long bamboo pole. Folk Q.25. Giddha dance is a folk dance of
chenda, para and kumbham. Other dances of Uttarakhand: Jhora, Chholia, which of the following states ?
dances of Kerala : Mudiyettu, Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya, Chancheri, SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
Thiruvathirakali, Kolkali, Oppana, Chhapeli, Thali, Rasu Nritya, Jaguars. (a) Manipur (b) Punjab
Kummattikali, Chavittu Natakam.
Q.21. Which of the following dances (c) Nagaland (d) Odisha
Q.16. In which of the following states of developed in the monasteries of Assam? Sol.25.(b) Punjab. Gidda is performed by
India is Hojagiri dance predominantly SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) women during social gatherings. Other
performed ? (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathak folk dances of Punjab : Bhangra, Daff,
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift) (c) Sattriya (d) Kuchipudi Luddi, Jaago, Dhamal.
(a) Tripura (b) Kerala
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Maharashtra Sol.21.(c) Sattriya originated in the Q.26. Which classical dance was
Sattra (monastery) as part of the introduced by the great Vaishnava saint
Sol.16.(a) Tripura. The Hojagiri dance is neo-Vaishnavite movement started by and reformer of Assam?
performed during the Hojagiri Festival or Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century. SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Laxmi Puja, which occurs on the full He promoted “ek sharan naam dharma” (a) Kathak (b) Kuchipudi
moon night following Durga Puja, (devotional chanting of one God’s name). (c) Sattriya (d) Odissi
typically a few days after Dussehra. In 2000, the Sangeet Natak Akademi
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recognized Sattriya as a classical dance. Sol.26.(c) Sattriya. The Sattriya dance

Q.17. In which of the following states is
form was introduced in the 15th century
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the Chu-Faat dance performed? Q.22. 'Chhau' is a popular dance of which A.D by Mahapurusha Sankaradeva. It
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) of the following state ? became popular as a part of the
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(a) Haryana (b) Uttarakhand SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) Vaishnava Bhakti Movement in Sattra
(c) West Bengal (d) Sikkim (a) Gujarat (b) Haryana (Hindu monasteries).
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(c) Jharkhand (d) Kerala

Sol.17.(d) Sikkim. Chu-Faat, meaning
Q.27. Jagoi and Cholom are two
"Snowy Range" (Chu) and "Worship" Sol.22.(c) Jharkhand. Chhau dance has
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divisions in the Indian classical dance

(Faat), is a folk dance of Sikkim martial and folk traditions. It is found in
form of ________.
performed in honor of Mount three styles named after the location
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Khangchendzonga. Other folk dances of where they are performed, i.e., the Purulia
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(a) Kathak (b) Bharatanatyam

Sikkim - Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Chhau of West Bengal, the Seraikella
(c) Manipuri (d) Kathakali
Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Khukuri Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj
Naach. Chhau of Odisha. The Cultural Ministry of
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Sol.27.(c) Manipuri. Jagoi refers to the

India has included Chhau in the list of gentle and graceful movements, often
Q.18. ‘Kuki dance’ is a folk dance of India
classical dances making a total of 9 depicting devotion and love. Cholom
that is predominantly performed in _____.
classical dance forms. refers to the fast-paced and energetic
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Q.23. Gugga is the famous ritualistic movements, often depicting heroic and
(a) Nagaland (b) Karnataka
dance of ________, which is performed in martial themes. Other dances and their
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
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division: Kathakali (Kerala) - Satvika, Cultural Heritage of India since 2010 ? (c) Vira and Toda (d) Jagoi and Cholom
rajasika and tamasika. Bharatanatyam SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
(Tamil Nadu) - Nritta, Nritya and Natya. (a) Garba (b) Kalbelia Sol.36.(d) Jagoi and Cholom. Manipuri is
(c) Ghumar (d) Matki an ancient classical dance form from
Q.28. The Chau dancers of ___________ Manipur. It has two main styles : Jagoi,
organise a festival named Chau-Jhumur Sol.32.(b) Kalbelia : It has other names which is gentle, and Cholom, which is
Utsav, where an open stage is designed like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer vigorous, reflecting the lasya and
for the performance by Chau groups. Dance'. This dance is particularly tandava elements described in Sanskrit
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) performed by a Rajasthani tribe called literature.
(a) Jharkhand (b) West Bengal 'Kalbelia'.
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Chhattisgarh Q.37. How many types of makeup
Q.33. The Bhotia dance form is a (vesham) are used for the performers of
Sol.28.(b) West Bengal. folk-dance from which of the following Kathakali dance?
Chhau is performed in three styles Indian states? SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
across eastern India: Purulia Chhau - SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) (a) 9 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 11
West Bengal. Seraikela Chhau - (a) Odisha (b) Goa
Jharkhand. Mayurbhanj Chhau - Odisha. (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttarakhand Sol.37.(c) 5. The five major Veshams in
Kathakali (Kerala), are Kathi (Knife),
Q.29. Which of the following states/UTs Sol.33.(d) Uttarakhand. The Bhotia Pacha (Green), Thaadi (Beard), Minukku
is Rauf a folk dance? dance performed by the Bhotia tribe of (Radiant), and Kari (Black). The Pacha
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) Uttarakhand. Other folk dances: Veshams represent noble and divine
(a) Karnataka Uttarakhand - Jhora, Chholia, Langvir characters. Kathi represents characters
(b) Kerala Nritya, Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya, that are arrogant and evil, although they
(c) Lakshadweep Chancheri, Chhapeli. possess a vein of gallantry.
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
Q.34. With reference to Saila dance Q.38. Indian Classical Dance is an
Sol.29.(d) Jammu and Kashmir. Rauf is a consider the following statements and umbrella under which various performing
popular dance form performed by select the correct option. arts whose theory and practice can be
women during weddings and other a) A group comprising of male traced to the Sanskrit text, Natya-Shastra,
celebrations. performers. the foundational treatise by:
b) The dance is performed with bamboo SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Q.30. Bhavai is a dance form that sticks. (a) Panini (b) Bhasa
belongs to which of the following states? c) It is performed after the cutting of (c) Patanjali (d) Bharata Muni
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) crops.
(a) Bihar (b) Odisha SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.38.(d) Bharata Muni. He was an
(c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh (a) a, b, c (b) Both b and c ancient Indian dramatist and
(c) Both a and c (d) Both a and b musicologist. Natya-Shastra is also
Sol.30.(c) Rajasthan. known as the fifth veda. Author and
Bhavai is performed by both men and Sol.34.(a) a, b, c. Saila dance book: Panini - Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit
women belonging to Kalbelia, Jat, (Chattisgarh): This dance is performed treatise on grammar). Bhasa -
Meena, Bhil, or Kumhar tribal only by boys after the harvest season in Svapnavasavadutta (The dream of
communities. The performers balance the Hindu month of Aghan (November Vasavadatta). Patanjali - Mahabhasaya
eight to nine brass pitchers or earthen -December). Other folk dances of (Sanskrit grammar).
pots on their heads as they dance. Other Chattisgarh: Sua, Pandavani, Karma,
famous dances of Rajasthan: Ghoomar, Panthi, Jhirliti. Q.39. Which of the following classical
Kathputli, Fire Dance, Bhopa, Chang, dance forms is usually concluded with
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Teratali, Gair, and Kachchhighori. Q.35. Which of the following dances is Tarangam ?
NOT a part of the Odia culture? SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
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Q.31. What is known to be ‘ekaharya’, SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) (a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi
where one dancer takes on many roles in (a) Paika (b) Gotipua (c) Sattriya (d) Kathakali
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a single performance ? (c) Kathakali (d) Dalkhai

SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) Sol.39.(a) Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh).
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(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathak Sol.35.(c) Kathakali, a "story play" from In this, the dancer usually stands on a
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali Kerala, features vibrant costumes and brass plate locking the feet in position,
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makeup of male dancers. Paika Dance shakatavadanam paada, and moves the
Sol.31.(a) Bharatanatyam: Features - welcomes esteemed guests or plate rhythmically with great dexterity.
The dance involves transitional accompanies religious processions. The instruments used in Kuchipudi
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movements of the leg, hip and arm. Gotipua, from Odisha, praises Lord involve veena, flute, tambura, cymbals,
Expressive eye movements and hand Krishna and Jagannath, while Dalkhai is and mridangam.
gestures are used to convey emotions. It a popular folk dance of western Odisha.
Q.40. Select the correct alternative on
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encompasses Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal.

The person who conducts the dance Q.36. What are the two main parts the basis of the statements given about
recitation is the Nattuvanar. corresponding to Lasya and Tandava ‘Rasa’.
elements in Manipuri dance? Statement I : It is the aesthetic
Q.32. Which of the following dances is SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) experience that one derives while
listed in the UNESCO List of Intangible (a) Bhangi and Stri (b) Varnam and Paran enjoying an artistic presentation.

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Statement II : It deals with the creation of Sol.43.(d) Odissi (Odisha). The two main Nritya is performed by the Munda tribe in
human sentiments in the spectator or the body postures in this dance form include the Mayurbhanj region of Jharkhand,
aesthete. the Chowk and Tribhanga. Tribhanga where it stands out as a folk dance
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) (the body is deflected at the neck, torso rooted in martial arts. This dance plays a
(a) Only Statement I is true. and the knees) and Chowk (a position significant role in weddings, Dussehra,
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are imitating a square). and various other festivities. Other
true Dances of Jharkhand: Hunta, Barao,
(c) Only Statement II is true. Q.44. From which of the following epics Karam, Lahasuya, Groha Naach,
(d) Neither Statement I nor Statement II did the Garadi folk dance of Puducherry Seraikella Chhau.
is true. originate ?
Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.48. In which of the following dance
Sol.40.(b) Both Statement I and (a) Ramayana (b) Panchatantra forms is Mati-Akhora used as the basic
Statement II are true. Rasa relates to (c) Mahabharata (d) Hitopadesha exercise pattern that facilitates various
human senses and evokes emotions in dance poses?
the mind through Natya (drama). Sol.44.(a) Ramayana. Garadi dance is Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
However, the concept extends beyond mainly performed at the time of the car (a) Sattriya (b) Manipuri
Natya to encompass dance, music, festival of Lord Vishnu. Indian States and (c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali
cinema, and literature. Rasa signifies folk Dances: Kerala - Chavittukali, Kolkali
aesthetic pleasure or the joy experienced or Kolkkali (also popular in Lakshadweep Sol.48.(a) Sattriya is a classical dance of
during a skillful performance, enhanced Islands), Kummattikkali. Goa - Assam. Mati-Akhora is a basic exercise
by exquisite poetry, music, and action. Dashavatara, Dekhni, Dhalo, Dhangar, pattern that facilitates various dance
Fugdi, Ghodemodni. Karnataka - Dollu poses. Poses include body bending, body
Q.41. Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Kunitha, Bayalata, Kamsale, Veeragase. movements, foot movements, jumps,
Varnam and Tillana are regular patterns Maharashtra - Dhangari Gaja, Lavani, hand, head and neck movements and eye
of which of the following classical dance Povada, and Koli dance. movements.
forms of India?
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.45. Cheraw dance belongs to which of Q.49. Jaita is the main dance form of
(a) Sattriya (b) Bharatanatyam the following states? which state?
(c) Manipuri (d) Kathak Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(a) Nagaland (b) Gujarat (a) Karnataka (b) Rajasthan
Sol.41.(b) Bharatanatyam, a classical (c) Mizoram (d) Uttarakhand (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
dance form originating from Tamil Nadu,
follows a structured pattern - Alarippu: Sol.45.(c) Mizoram. Cheraw, also known Sol.49.(d) Uttar Pradesh. Jaita is a
Invocation, introducing the dancer and as the Bamboo dance, is one of the traditional folk dance performed by the
setting the tone. Jatiswaram: Pure oldest traditional dances. Other Jat community, especially in the
dance, showcasing rhythmic patterns. traditional dances of Mizoram include Bundelkhand region, during weddings
Shabdam: Combination of music and Khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam, and and festivals. Other folk dances of Uttar
dance, with emphasis on expression. Mizo. Pradesh include: Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri.
Varnam: Central piece, highlighting the
Q.46. Bharatanatyam of Tamil Nadu has Q.50. When was Bharatanatyam banned
dancer's skill and technique. Tillana:
grown out of the art of dancers by the British colonial government ?
Concluding piece, characterized by rapid
dedicated to temples, and was earlier SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
movements.
known: (a) 1885 (b) 1910 (c) 1897 (d) 1927
Q.42. 'Lai Haraoba' is the earliest form of Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
(a) Sadir (b) Jagoi (c) Cholom (d) Gat Sol.50.(b) 1910. Bharatanatyam (Tamil
dance of which of the following classical
Nadu): It traces its origins back to the
dance forms of India?
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Sol.46.(a) Sadir (or Dasi Attam). The Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on

Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
dance of Bharatanatyam belongs to the theatre written by the mythic priest
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(a) Kuchipudi (b) Manipuri

Carnatic system of southern India. Jagoi Bharata. Features :- It encompasses
(c) Kathakali (d) Mohiniattam
and Cholom are the two main divisions in Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal. It consists of six
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Sol.42.(b) Manipuri (Manipur) classical Manipur’s dance. The term gat refers to a portions: Alarippu (Invocation),
dance is associated with rituals and stylized way of walking that is used to Jathiswaram (Nritta part), Shabdam
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traditional festivals; there are legendary express scenes from daily life. It is also a (Short compositions with word), Varnam
references to the dances of Shiva and type of rhythmic footwork that is usually (a story, that includes both Nritta and
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Parvati. The male dancers play the Pung performed at the end of a rendition. Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan,
and Kartal while dancing. It is an Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the
Q.47. Select the INCORRECT Tarana of Hindustani Music).
important festival of the Meitai tribe.
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combination of folk dance and its

Q.43. Archaeological evidence of which respective state. Q.51. What is a one act play of Sattriya
of the following dance forms dating back Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) called?
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to the 2nd century BC was found in the (a) Dhangari Gaja - Maharashtra SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri ? (b) Dandiya Raas- Gujarat (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (c) Dollu Kunitha - Karnataka (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
(a) Kathak (b) Kuchipudi (d) Paika - Kerala
Sol.51.(d) Ankiya Nat: It is a form of
(c) Manipuri (d) Odissi
Sol.47.(d) Paika - Kerala. The Paika Sattriya that involves musical drama or

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play. It was initially written in Brajavali, an Kaloi community of Tripura and is primary means of expression.
Assamese-Maithili hybrid language. It's performed during the harvest festival.
also known as 'Bhaona,' and it tells Other folk dances of Tripura: Garia, Q.61. The cultural heritage of Siddhis
stories about Lord Krishna. Lebang Boomani, Hozagiri, Bizu, Hai-Hak, from _______ dates back to almost 300
Cheraw, Jhum. years and their Siddhi Dhamal dance is
Q.52. Bhutia dance is performed in which an exquisite art form.
of the following states? Q.57. With which of the following dance SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) forms is Thumri music associated? (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat
(a) Nagaland (b) Odisha SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
(c) West Bengal (d) Sikkim (a) Kathak (b) Kathakali
(c) Bharatanatyam (d) Sattriya Sol.61.(b) Gujarat. Siddhis - They are
Sol.52.(d) Sikkim. Other dances: Sikkim - descendants of East African people who
Singhi Chham, Tamang Selo, Sherpa Sol.57.(a) Kathak: It is a classical dance came to India as slaves during the 14th
Dance, Ghantu, Gayley-Yang Dance, form of Uttar Pradesh. Thumri: It is a and 17th century AD. Dhamal is one such
Sangey Chham Dance and Chu Faat. common genre of semi-classical Indian dance form that reflects the Siddis’
music originating in the eastern part of passion for hunting. In the old days, also
Q.53. Which of the following dances is Uttar Pradesh. Kathakali (Kerala): It is a known as Mashira Nritya, this dance was
based on Rasleela themes of Radha and combination of 5 forms of fine art which performed by Siddis after returning from
Krishna? are Literature (Sahithyam), Music a successful hunting expedition.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon) (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram),
(a) Mohiniyattam (b) Kathak Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham). Q.62. Which dance form is associated
(c) Sattriya dance (d) Manipuri dance . with Natwari Dance ?
Q.58. The masculine aspect of the SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
Sol.53.(d) Manipuri dance. The themes Manipuri classical dance is known as: (a) Kathak (b) Kuchipudi
used in Manipuri dance forms: Mostly SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) (c) Odissi (d) Kathakali
influenced by Hindu Vaishnavism (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras
themes. It also includes themes related Sol.62.(a) Kathak is famous for its
to Shaivism and Shaktism and regional Sol.58.(a) Choloms. The Kirtan form of spectacular footwork, amazing spins,
deities. Tandav Manipuri depicts themes congregational singing accompanies the Nazakat and Padhant. Natwari Nritya is
of Shiv, Shakti or Krishna as warrior. dance which is known as Sankirtana in also known as the dance of Krishna.
Manipur. The male dancers play the Pung
Q.54. In 2010, considering its and Kartal while dancing. The masculine Q.63. Dandari (Dancing) troupes perform
outstanding value and vulnerability, aspect of dance - the Choloms are a part ________ during the festival of Diwali for
UNESCO recognised 'Mudiyettu', an age - of the Sankirtana tradition. a fortnight with participation from Kolam
old ritual-drama of ______ as an and Raj Gond tribes.
'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'. Q.59. Which of the dance was SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening) immediately preceded by a practice (a) Chhau (b) Baiga Pardhoni
(a) Kerala (b) Telangana session called sevakali and undertaken (c) Ghusadi (d) Rout Nacha
(c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu in the precincts of a temple ?
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.63.(c) Ghusadi (in the Adilabad
Sol.54.(a) Kerala. Mudiyettu - A ritual (a) Kathakali (b) Kathak district of Telangana). Baiga Pardhoni
dance drama based on the mythological (c) Odissi (d) Kuchipudi (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by
tale of a battle between the Goddess Kali the Baiga tribals. Raut Nacha
and the demon Darika. Sol.59.(a) Kathakali (dance of Kerala). (Chhattisgarh) is mainly performed by
Its roots are in ancient ‘Kutiyattam’ Yaduvanshis.
Q.55. Thullal dance originated in which (Classical Sanskrit Dance Drama) and
of the following states ? Q.64. Gaur Maria, a dance form from
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SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning) _________ state, is a famous art form of
Stories of Hindu God Krishna).
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(a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand joy and invocation. It is a group dance

(c) Manipur (d) Gujrat Q.60. Which of the abhinayas deals with and both men and women participate
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the use of costumes, jewellery, facial enthusiastically in this dance.

Sol.55.(a) Kerala. There are three make - up etc? SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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versions of this art form Seethankan SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Maharashtra (b) Rajasthan
Thullal, Parayan Thullal and Ottan Thullal. (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya (c) Gujarat (d) Chhattisgarh
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Other dances : Kerala - Theyyam, (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya
Thirvathirakali, Kolkali. Uttarakhand - Sol.64.(d) Chhattisgarh. Gaur Maria
Choliya, Pandav Nritya, Bhotia Dance, Sol.60.(b) Aharya Abhinaya involves Dance: It is performed on the occasion of
marriage by the Gaur Madiya of
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Jhora Dance. dancers wearing costumes like dhoti,

choli, and davani, paired with traditional Abujhmad plateau of Bastar in
Q.56. Maimata is a popular folk dance of jewelry such as "tal saman" and Chhattisgarh and is called Gaur after the
which of the following states ? bison. Other dances of Chattisgarh:
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sun-moon diadems. Vachika Abhinaya

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) focuses on speech through poems and Pandavani, Raut Nacha, Panthi and
(a) Punjab (b) Tripura dramas, while Saatwikam Abhinaya Soowa.
(c) Haryana (d) Uttarakhand emphasizes the expression of sattvika Q.65. Lebang Boomani dance is the
Sol.56.(b) Tripura. Mamita dance is a emotions by skilled performers. Aangika harvest dance of _________.
traditional dance associated with the Abhinaya uses body movements as the SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) Mizoram (b) Tripura (movement and rhythm) and Lasya only performed on rare occasions, such
(c) Assam (d) Meghalaya (grace, bhava and rasa). The nine rasas as feasts or celebrations.
are - Shringaara, Haasya, Karuna, Rudra, SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
Sol.65.(b) Tripura. Folk dance of Tripura
Veera, Bhayaanaka, Bheebhatsya, (a) Uttarakhand (b) Ladakh
and its related Community : Hozagiri
Adbhutha and Shaantha. (c) Kashmir (d) Himachal Pradesh
dance - Reang community. Garia, Jhum,
Maimita, Masak Sumani and Lebang Q.70. The Rathwas, who dwell in the Sol.73.(b) Ladakh. Other dances : Kathok
Boomani - Tripuri community. Mamita' is state of___perform the Rathwa dance on Chenmo, Kompa Tsum-Tsag, Koshan,
a popular dance of the Kaloi community the occasion of Holi (festival of colours). Shondol (Royal dance of Ladakh),
of Tripura. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Takshon or Shon. Uttarakhand: Bhotiya,
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Telangana Pandav Nritya, Chholiya, Jhumela, Jagar.
Q.66. Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance
(c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat Kashmir: Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Bhand
belong to which of the following states ?
Pather, Bachha Nagma.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.70.(d) Gujarat. Rathwas - Tribe of
(a) Odisha (b) Haryana Gujarat dwell in Rath-Vistar, the hilly area Q.74. Mundari dance is associated with
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Bihar of the southeastern part of the state. the tribal community of which Indian
Sol.66.(a) Odisha. Mahari Dance - A Rathwa dance - The dance is performed state?
ritualistic dance form from the eastern for five days as part of Holi celebrations SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st shift)
Indian state of Odisha that used to be and the dancers observe a fast during (a) Mizoram (b) Karnataka
performed at the temple of Lord this period. The male dancers are called (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Jharkhand
Jagannatha at Puri by devadasi dancers gherriyas while the female dancers are
called gheranis. Sol.74.(d) Jharkhand. Mundari dance -
called Maharis. Gotipua Dance - Community - Munda Tribe. Time - During
Performed in Orissa for centuries by Q.71. In the performance of _______ Harvest Season accompanied by musical
young boys, who dress as women to dance, on one side raasa dances are Instrument Madal, Nagara and Bansi.
praise Jagannath and Krishna. performed by women, whereas on the Other Tribal Dances: Santhali Dance -
Q.67. The Songi Mukhawate dance of opposite side instrumentalist play the Santhal (West Bengal, Jharkhand).
________ celebrates the victory of truth pung choloms (drums) and the karataala Bamboo Dance - Mizoram. Kalbelia
over falsehood. The name of the dance is (cymbals). Dance - Kalbelia Community (Rajasthan).
derived from the two lion masks worn by SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Bhagoria Dance - Bhils (Madhya
two dancers who represent Narasimha, (a) Kathakali (b) Yakshagana Pradesh). Dhimsa Dance - Porja Tribe
an aspect of Lord Vishnu. (c) Odissi (d) Manipuri (Andhra Pradesh).
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Sol.71.(d) Manipuri. There are two Q.75. Which of the following dance
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Jharkhand
prominent manners or Choloms in forms is performed by the Adi tribe of
(c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat
Manipuri dance: Pung Cholom (roar of Arunachal Pradesh?
Sol.67.(c) Maharashtra. It is customarily the drums) borrows elements from the SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift)
performed as an integral part of the Manipuri martial arts Thang Ta, Sarit (a) Tapu (b) Karma
worship of Devi (mother goddess) on the Sarak and Maibi Jagoi dance. Kartal (c) Sangphao (d) Kaksar
full moon night of the lunar month of Cholom - This is a group dance, where
dancers form a circle. Women dance in Sol.75.(a) Tapu. Indian folk and tribal
Chaitra (March/April).
groups, called Mandilla Cholom. dances : Arunachal Pradesh - Buiya,
Q.68. Rikham pada dance belongs to Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki Ponung,
which of the following states ? Q.72. The Lambadi dance is a folk dance Popir, Bardo Chham, etc. Assam - Bihu,
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) form of the_______tribe and originated in Bichhua, Bagurumba, Khel Gopal, Tabal
(a) Meghalaya (b) Assam Andhra Pradesh. Chongli, Jhumura Hobjanai etc.
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(c) Mizoram (d) Arunachal Pradesh SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Nagaland - Chong, Nuralim, Temangnetin,
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(a) Sugali (b) Banjara Rangma, Zeliang, etc. Mizoram - Cheraw

Sol.68.(d) Arunachal Pradesh. (c) Nakkala (d) Dabba Yerukula Dance (Bamboo dance), Khuallam,
Rikham Pada Dance : Performed by the
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Chailam, Zangtalam, Khanatm, etc.

women of the Nishi tribe only to express Sol.72.(b) Banjara - A nomadic tribe of Manipur - Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung
their love for their husbands and to offer India. The community was denotified in
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Cholom, Nupa Dance, etc. Tripura -

their reverence to the gods. Other dances the 1950s but was listed under the Hojagiri. Meghalaya - Laho, Shad Suk
of Arunachal Pradesh : Bhuiya dance, Habitual Offenders Act, 1952. Other
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Mynsiem, Nongkrem.
Chalo dance, Wancho dance, Pasi names of Banjara : Lambani in Karnataka
Kongki, Ponung dance and Popir dance. and Gwar or Gwaraiya in Rajasthan. Q.76. Chali, Jhumura and Nadu Bhangi
Language of Banjara : ‘Gorboli’ ‘Gor mati are associated with which Indian
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Q.69. Which form of Indian dance is said Boli’ or ‘Brinjari’, an independent dialect. classical dance form?
to be 'soft and suitable for female The dialect falls in the category of SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st shift)
presentation' ? Indo-Aryan Language. Another Tribal (a) Kathakali (b) Sattriya
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SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) dance of Andhra Pradesh - ‘Dhimsa’ (c) Manipuri (d) Kuchipudi
(a) Nritta (b) Taandava (Performed by the Porja tribes).
(c) Laasya (d) Nritya Sol.76.(b) Sattriya (Assam): Gayan
Q.73. The Balti dance of _____ is distinct -Bhayanar Nach, Kharmanar Nach are
Sol.69.(c) Laasya. The Indian classical as it has its own costume, music and also associated with Sattriya dance.
dances have two basic aspects: Tandava songs in the Balti language. The dance is There were two dance forms prevalent in
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Assam before the neo-Vaishnava associated with which of the following Princely states was primarily associated
movement i.e Ojapali and Devadasi with Indian states? with Kathak?
many classical elements. Two varieties SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift)
of Ojapali dances are still prevalent in (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (a) Tripura (b) Avadh
Assam i.e. Sukananni or Maroi Goa Ojah (c) Kerala (d) Gujarat (c) Baroda (d) Vijaynagar
and Vyah Goa Ojah. Sukananti Ojapali is
of Shakti cult and Vyah Goa Oja paali is Sol.81.(c) Kerala. Other folk dances : Sol.86.(b) Avadh. Kathak (Uttar Pradesh)
of Vaishnava cult . Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, - It was performed under the Mughal
Kali Auttam. Andhra Pradesh - Ottam emperors. Exponents - Pandit Birju
Q.77. Which of the following is a Thedal, Kummi, Siddhi, Bhamakalpam, Maharaj, Shovna Narayan, Shambhu
traditional dance form of Sri Lanka? Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Maharaj, Lachhu Maharaj. Other dances
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd shift) Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta of Uttar Pradesh: Charkula, Khyal,
(a) Bihu (b) Kathak Bommalu. Raslila, Nautanki Dance, Kajri. Tripura -
(c) Kandyan dance (d) Bharatanatyam Hojagiri, Garia, Jhum, Bijhu, Sangrai,
Q.82. Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam Lebang boomani.
Sol.77.(c) Kandyan Dance (Developed and Dasiyattam are the forms of which
during the Kandyan kings' reign) - It is an of the following classical dances? Q.87. The Pakhawaj syllables are
ancient dance style narrating stories SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift) primarily used to conclude which of the
from the Indian epic Ramayana. Other (a) Odissi dance (b) Kathakali dance following Indian classical dances?
dances of Sri Lanka: PahathaRata (c) Sattriya dance (d) Mohiniyattam dance SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th shift)
Netum, Sabaragamuwa. (a) Manipuri (b) Kathak
Sol.82.(d) Mohiniyattam dance(Classical (c) Odissi (d) Kathakali
Q.78. The traditional singing of 'Nat' is dance form of Kerala in South India).
associated with _________Dance. Sol.87.(c) Odissi. The "Mangalacharan,"
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd shift) Q.83. Sarhul is a famous tribal festival of a concluding prayer or benediction, is
(a) Kathak (b) Manipuri dance in which state ? often recited using Pakhawaj bols,
(c) Odissi (d) Chhau SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) creating a powerful and symbolic ending.
(a) Assam (b) Sikkim
Sol.78.(b) Manipuri. Nat is the Manipuri (c) Jharkhand (d) Chhattisgarh Q.88. Bharatanatyam expresses South
classical style of singing, Pung or the Indian religious themes and spiritual
Manipuri classical drum is the musical Sol.83.(c) Jharkhand. Sarhul - The ideas of ______.
instrument used. Manipuri Dance Styles - festival of the Oraon tribe. It is the SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
Raas, Nata-Sankirtan, Pung Cholam festival of the New Year and celebrated (a) Sufism (b) Shaivism
(Dancers play the pung or drum while in the Hindu month of Chaitra, three days (c) Buddhism (d) Jainism
dancing), Dhola Cholam, Kartal Cholam, after the appearance of the new moon. It
Thang ta (martial art form). is also a celebration of the beginning of Sol.88.(b) Shaivism - A Hindu tradition
spring. (which worships Shiva) that most
Q.79. The ‘Karma’ tribal dance form is accepts ascetic life and emphasises
associated with which of the following Q.84. Ghurehi is the folk dance of which yoga. The followers of Shaivism are
states? of the following Indian states? called Shaivas or Shaivites.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th shift) SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd shift) Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu) : It traces its
(a) Chhattisgarh (b) Goa (a) West Bengal (b) Himachal Pradesh origins back to the Natyashastra, an
(c) Kerala (d) Karnataka (c) Karnataka (d) Jharkhand ancient treatise on theatre written by the
Sol.84.(b) Himachal Pradesh. Ghurehi mythic priest Bharata.
Sol.79.(a) Chhattisgarh. Karma dance is
performed during the autumnal festival Dance - Performed by Ladies of Chamba Q.89. Daskathia of ________ is the tribal
Region, during the annual fairs. It is a
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of Karma Puja. The tribal group presents dance performed by two males depicting
this folk dance in front of the Karam tree devotional dance form, dedicated to Lord the historic and Puranic events.
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that symbolizes the KaramDevta. Other Shiva and performed during Shivratri SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
folk dances from: Chhattisgarh - Raut festival. (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat
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Nacha, Panthi, Pandavani, Saila, Suwa, Q.85. Kamsale is the folk dance of which (c) Goa (d) Odisha
Gendi, Cherchera.
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of the following Indian states ? Sol.89.(d) Odisha. Daskathia (Folk

Q.80. Laho is the dance form of which SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift) theatre form, associated with the
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state? (a) Jharkhand (b) Karnataka worship of Lord Shiva). Some Folk
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th shift) (c) Kerala (d) Bihar theatre form:- Bhavai (Rajasthan),
(a) Manipur (b) Sikkim Garodas (Gujarat), Jatra (Odisha),
Sol.85.(b) Karnataka. Kamsale dance
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(c) Meghalaya (d) Kerala Kariyila (Himachal Pradesh), Maach

(Beesu Kamsale) - A unique folk art
(Madhya Pradesh), Swang (Haryana),
Sol.80.(c) Meghalaya. Laho Dance : performed by the devotees of God
Ojapali (Assam), Powada (Maharashtra),
Mahadeshwara. It also refers to a brass
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Performed during the Behdienkhlam Tamasha (Maharashtra), Bhand Pather

festival by the Jaintia tribe. Other dances made musical instrument. It is a group
(Jammu and Kashmir), Bhaona (Assam),
of Meghalaya : Nоngkrem, Shad Suk dance form performed by the menfolk in
Dashavatar (Konkan area), Naqal
Mynsiem, Wangala and Dоrsegata. villages in the Mysore, Nanjangud,
(Punjab).
Kollegala and Bangalore areas.
Q.81. The folk dance of Chavittu Kali is Q.90. Which of the following dances is
Q.86. Which of the following erstwhile
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performed by the Santhal tribe of (a) Kathak (b) Bharatanatyam "Abhinaya" that enacts a traditional story
Jharkhand? (c) Kathakali (d) Mohiniyattam about the deeds of a specific God/
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift) Goddess; "Mokshya" that transcends all
(a) Jhika Dasain (b) Kolkali Sol.95.(b) Bharatanatyam. Other dance the participants to a higher spiritual level.
(c) Ghumar (d) Koli forms of Bharatanatyam: Melattur and
Pandanallur. Kuchipudi - Pure dance Q.100. Which of the following traditional
Sol.90.(a) Jhika Dashain. It is performed (Nritta) and Expressive dance (Nritya), dances is mainly performed during
a few days before Dussehra. Folk dance - Storytelling through dance (Natya). Navratri ?
Jharkhand : Alkap, Karma, Agni, Jhumar, Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
Paika, Phagua, Birhor. Q.96. Kathak is found in three distinct (a) Ras leela (b) Nati (c) Dumhal (d) Garba
forms, called 'gharanas', named after the
Q.91. Changai dance is associated with cities where the Kathak dance tradition Sol.100.(d) Garba (Gujarat). Other
which Indian state? evolved. Name those three cities. Navratri dances: Dandiya (Rajasthan and
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) Gujarat). Gujarat :- Siddi Dhamal (hunting
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (a) Jaipur, Benaras, Lucknow dance), Padhar Dance (rituals dance).
(c) Nagaland (d) Jharkhand (b) Prayagraj, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat Rajasthan : Ghoomar (weddings and
(c) Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Jaipur Festivals dance), Kalbeliya Dance, Chari
Sol.91.(c) Nagaland. Changai Dance:
(d) Banaras, Ayodhya, Lucknow Dance. Nati (Himachal Pradesh), Dumhal
Performed by the Chang tribe during the
(Jammu and Kashmir).
Naknyulum festival, which lasts for three Sol.96.(a) Jaipur, Benaras, Lucknow.
days. Folk Dances of Nagaland: Lucknow Gharana (Founded by Ishwari Q.101. Which of the following classical
Aaluyattu (Konyak tribe), Agurshikukula Prasad). Jaipur Gharana (founded by dance forms is related to the worship of
(war dance), Butterfly Dance (Zeliang Bhanu Ji Maharaj). Banaras Gharana Lord Jagannath?
tribe), Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance, (Founded by Janakiprasad). Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
Leshalaptu, Mayur Dance (Animal (a) Odissi (b) Kathak
dance). Modse (Ao tribe), Monyu Asho, (c) Sattriya (d) Bharatanatyam
Sadal Kekai (Kuki tribe), Seecha & Kukui
Kucho (Angami tribe), Rengma. Sol.101.(a) Odissi. Kathak : North Indian
dance. Worship of Hindu god Krishna (or
Q.92. Thabal Chongba is a folk dance of Shiva or Devi in some cases). Sattriya :
which Indian state ? Assam. Worship of Lord : Shiva Nataraja.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) Sol.97.(b) Bhutan. Other Dances of Bharatanatyam (Oldest classical dance) :
(a) Goa (b) Mizoram Bhutan - Drametse NgaCham Dance, Pa Tamil Nadu. Worship : Lord Shiva.
(c) Manipur (d) West Bengal Cham Dance, Zhungdra Dance, Boedra
Dance. Dance forms of other countries : Q.102. Which of the following classical
Sol.92.(c) Manipur. Folk dances : Afghanistan - Atan, Ishala and Natsa. Sri dance forms begins with a drum playing
Manipur - Rasa lila, Gaura Lila, Pung Lanka - Kandyan dance. performance called 'Kelikottu'?
Cholom. Goa - Ghode Modni, Dhangar Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
Dance, Goff Talgadi, Shigmo and Mussel Q.98. The "Nalacharitham" play is
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi
khel. associated with which Indian dance
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali
form?
Q.93. The Raigarh Gharana is associated SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift) Sol.102.(d) Kathakali (Kerala, classical
with which of the following dance forms? (a) Kathak (b) Kathakali dance). The instruments used are -
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift) (c) Sattriya (d) Odissi Chenda (Cylindrical drum), Madhalam (a
(a) Odissi (b) Kathakali long cylindrical drum), Chengila,
Sol.98.(b) Kathakali (Kerala). The story
(c) Kathak (d) Manipuri Ilathalam (Resembles miniature pair of
Nalacharitham is written by "Unnai
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Sol.93.(c) Kathak: Raigarh Gharana - Warrier". It is the romantic story of

(conch). Kathakali music follows the
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Developed under the patronage of Raja unlimited love between Nala and
traditional Sopana sangeet of Kerala.
Chakradhar Singh. Damayanthi. There are 24 Basic Mudras
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(hand gestures) and a total of 470 Q.103. Karagam Folk Dance is

Q.94. 'Kalasam' is a dance sequence in different symbols used in this dance. associated with which state ?
which of the following classical dances
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of India ? Q.99. Moksha is an item of which of the
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Rajasthan
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(a) Kathak (b) Kathakali Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
(c) Bharatanatyam (d) Manipuri (a) Odissi (b) Sattriya Sol.103.(a) Tamil Nadu. Karagam dance
(c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kathak
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Sol.94.(b) Kathakali (Kerala). The text of
Sol.99.(a) Odissi. A classical Odissi accompaniment, performed balancing a
Kathakali songs known as Attakkatha.
performance consists of five different pot on the head. Dances of Tamil Nadu -
Major instruments used in Kathakali
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types of items: "Mangalacharan", a praise Bharatanatyam, Kolattam, Karakattam,

music - Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila and
to a particular Divinity, to the stage and to Kazhai Kothu, Devaraattam, Mayil Attam,
Elathalam.
the audience; "Sthayee" or "Batu" that Kummi, Oyilattam, Karagam.
Q.95. 'Vazhuvoor ' is one of the styles in introduces the techniques of Odissi
Q.104. Bhoota Kola, a spirit worship
which Indian classical dance forms? Dance; "Pallavi" that creates a particular
ritual dance, is of which state?
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift) sentiment through abstract forms;
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SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) dance that originated in Kerala. Most of Q.113. The Zo - Mal - Lok folk dance is
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu the stories for the play are taken from associated with which community?
(c) Kerala (d) Karnataka Hindu epics like “Bhagavata Purana”, SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
“Mahabharata” and “Ramayana’”. The (a) Chaimal community
Sol.104.(d) Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh - term Kathakali is derived from Katha (b) Jamatia community
Kuchipudi (classical), Vilasini Natyam, (conversation or traditional story) and (c) Lushai community
Veera Natyam, Tappeta Gullu, Butta Kali (performance). (d) Lepcha community
Bommalu. Kerala - Kathakali (classical),
Mohiniyattam, Theyyam, Ottamthullal, Q.109. Sangphao tribal dance is Sol.113.(d) Lepcha community. Zo Mal
Padayani. performed in which of the following Lok dance (Sikkim) - It portrays the
states? sowing, reaping and harvesting of paddy.
Q.105. Suggi is a famous folk dance SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening) Dances performed by the Lepcha
form of _________ state of India (a) Gujarat (b) Rajasthan community - Chu Faat, Damsang-Lyang,
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning) (c) West Bengal (d) Nagaland Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa. Jamatias are fond
(a) Karnataka (b) Chhattisgarh of their traditional folk culture like Drama,
(c) Punjab (d) Sikkim Sol.109.(d) Nagaland (Naga tribe). Garia festival and other common dances
Popular folk dances: Nagaland - Modse, of Kok - Borok speaking tribes. Lushai
Sol.105.(a) Karnataka. Suggi - A dance Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance,
performed at the time of harvesting by community (Tripura) - Cheraw Dance or
Aaluyattu, Sadal Kekai, Changai Dance, Bamboo dance.
the Halakki Vokkaliga tribe. Kuki Dance, Leshalaptu, Khamba Lim.
Q.114. dance is introverted and
Q.106. Nati is a folk dance of which of Q.110. Which among the following is a restrained compared to most other
the following states ? dance performed by the devotees during dances of India - the artist never
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening) the ceremonial worship of Murugan the establishes eye contact with the
(a) Himachal Pradesh Hindu God of war ? audience.
(b) Madhya Pradesh SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Morning) SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (a) Mayilattam (b) Yaksha (a) Kathakali (b) Manipuri
(d) Andhra Pradesh (c) Kavadi attam (d) Kummi (c) Kuchipudi (d) Bharatnatyam
Sol.106.(a) Himachal Pradesh. Nati - It Sol.110.(c) Kavadi attam (Burden Dance) Sol.114.(b) Manipuri. The dance in
was listed in the Guinness Book of World - part of Thaipusam festival and is Manipur is associated with rituals and
Records as the largest folk dance in the celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Yakshagana traditional festivals, there are legendary
world. It is known as Tandi in upper (song of the yaksha) - celebrated in references to the dances of Shiva and
districts of Garhwal. Karnataka. It has originated as a product Parvati and other gods and goddesses
Q.107. Jhijhiya is a famous folk dance of of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. who created the universe.
Bihar and is performed in the Kummi - celebrated in Tamil Nadu and
Kerala. Mayilattam - performed in the Q.115. Which of the following dance
mythological town of Mithila. This dance
Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu in forms is associated with the state of
is performed by women only. The whole
reverence to Lord Subrahmanya. Arunachal Pradesh ?
Navaratri "nine nights' festival is
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
celebrated to worship the three forms of Q.111. _______ poses are depicted on the (a) Panwariya (b) Dhaman
Lord ___________ . gopurams of the Chidambaram temple (c) Buiya (d) Garba
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon) (Tamil Nadu).
(a) Kali, Lakshmi, Durga SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon) Sol.115.(c) Buiya performed by the
(b) Sita, Durga, Laxmi (a) Bharatnatyam (b) Kathak Digaru Mishmi tribe. This dance is
(c) Lakshmi, Parvati, Saraswati. (c) Kathakali (d) Mohiniyattam performed in multiple festivals like
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Sol.111.(a) Bharatnatyam. It is a
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Sol.107.(c) Lakshmi, Parvati, Saraswati. classical dance of Tamil Nadu. Chalo dance (Nocte tribe), Oriah Dance
Jhijhiya is a cultural folk dance of Mithila Chidambaram temple (Tamil Nadu): (Wancho tribe), Pasi Kongki (Adi Tribe),
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regions of Bihar and Madhesh province Dedicated to the Nataraja form of lord Ponung Dance (Adi Tribe), Popir Dance
of Nepal. It is performed in the Hindu Shiva. It was Built in the Dravidian style (Galo tribe), Bardo Chham (Sherdukpens
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month of Ashwin (September/October). of temple architecture in the 10th century community), etc.
It has its own types of songs either in during Chola's rule.
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Maithili or Bhojpuri language. Q.116. Which of the following dance

Q.112. After recovering from an forms is mentioned in the ancient text of
Q.108. Kathakali took shape in Southern
infectious illness, often smallpox, Brita Vyavahar Mala ?
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India in the seventeenth century under

dance is typically performed to thank the SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
the patronage of the______.
local deity. It is one of the most well - (a) Sattriya (b) Mohiniyattam
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
known dances of ________. (c) Manipuri (d) Odissi
(a) Prince of Tamil Nadu
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(b) Prince of Bengal Sol.116.(b) Mohiniyattam (Kerala) -
(a) West Bengal (b) Bihar
(c) Prince of Karnataka Dance of Mohini (an incarnation of Lord
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Jharkhand
(d) Prince of Punjab Vishnu) mentioned in the ancient text of
Sol.108.(c) Prince of Karnataka. Sol.112.(a) West Bengal. Vyavaharmala (written in 1709 by
Kathakali (Kerala) - A classical Indian Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri)
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and in Ghoshayathra (written later by (c) Kalbelia (d) Dandiya Raas Q.126. ‘Elelakkaradi’ is a tribal dance
poet Kunjan Nambiar). Odissi (Odisha) - form of which Indian state?
it incorporates two major postures - Sol.121.(d) Dandiya Raas is a folk dance SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Morning)
Tribhanga & Chowk. of Gujarat which is performed during the (a) Goa (b) Kerala
Navratri festival. Other folk dances of (c) Rajasthan (d) Jharkhand
Q.117. ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with Gujarat are Garba, Gheriya, Dangi Nritya,
which Indian state? Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal, Tippani and Sol.126.(b) Kerala. Tribal Dances of
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Hudo. India: Santhali Dance (West Bengal,
(a) Karnataka (b) Manipur Jharkhand & Odisha), Bamboo Dance
(c) Jharkhand (d) Tamil Nadu Q.122. _______is a traditional tribal dance (Mizoram), Kalbelia Dance (Rajasthan),
performed mainly by the women of Bhagoria Dance (Madhya Pradesh),
Sol.117.(b) Manipur. Nupa Pala (Kartal Jharkhand during the cultivation season. Chhau Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand &
Cholom or Cymbal Dance) is a SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) Odisha), Dhimsa Dance (Andhra
ramification of the Manipuri style of (a) Vera Dance (b) Yakshagana Pradesh), Shad Suk Mynsiem
dance and music. (c) Verdigao Dance (d) Jhumur (Meghalaya).
Q.118. The women of which tribe Sol.122.(d) Jhumur (Kudmi community). Q.127. Sangrai is a folk dance of which
perform the traditional folk dance called Other famous dances of Jharkhand - state of India?
Chakri? Santhali (folk dance of Jharkhand), SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening)
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) Mardana Jhumair, Janani Jhumair, (a) Bihar (b) Tripura (c) Karnataka (d) Goa
(a) Kaul (b) Kanjar (c) Gond (d) Bharia Domkach, Fagua, Chhau dance.
Yakshagana dance (Karnataka), Verdigao Sol.127.(b) Tripura. Sangrai dance is
Sol.118.(b) Kanjar. It is performed
(Daman and Diu). performed by the Mog tribal community
exclusively by womenfolk in marriages
on the occasion of Sangrai festival
and festivals. Kanjar tribe inhabited
Q.123. Which is one of the most famous during the month of Chaitra (in April) of
some parts of the Kota and Baran
dance forms of Assam performed by the the Bengali calendar year.
districts of Rajasthan. Gond tribe -
'Kulis' (people who work in the tea
Karma, Goncho Dance. Bharia tribe - Q.128. Which of the following is a
gardens) during autumn?
Bharam, Setam, Saila, and Ahirai dance. traditional masked dance of West
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) Mahasu dance (b) Jhumur dance Bengal?
Q.119. Ghoomar dance form was
(c) Lambadi dance (d) Karga dance SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon)
developed by which of the following
(a) Kavadi (b) Gidda
tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati?
Sol.123.(b) Jhumur Dance (folk dance). (c) Gambhira (d) Jawara
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)
Dances of Assam: Folk dance (Bihu
(a) Gujjar (b) Sahariya (c) Gond (d) Bhil Sol.128.(c) Gambhira dance is
Dance, Ali Ai Ligang dance, Deodhani,
Sol.119.(d) Bhil. It is the largest tribal Barpeta’s Bhortal Nritya, Dhuliya and performed during the festival of Chaitra
group in India as per 2011 Census. Bhil Bhawariya, Bodo’s Bagurumba, Khamba Sankranti. The masks are made out of
tribes are found in the states of Lim, Bhaona, Oja Pali). neem and fig trees by the local Sutradhar
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, community. Gidda (Punjab); Kavadi
Q.124. Which of the following dance (Tamil Nadu); Jawara Dance (Madhya
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura.
forms depicts the anguish of women Pradesh).
Gond Tribe (Karma dance). Sahariya tribe
whose partners are gone from home ?
(Lehngi dance). Gujjar Tribe (Chari Q.129. ‘Ummatt-aat’ is a folk dance form
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
dance). performed in ______.
(a) Matki (b) Biraha (c) Alkap (d) Paika
Q.120. Which of the following is the main SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon)
Sol.124.(b) Biraha is an Ahir ethnic (a) Kasauli (b) Coorg
percussion instrument used in the
Bhojpuri folk genre from Uttar Pradesh,
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Bihar, and Jharkhand.
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SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) Sol.129.(b) Coorg. There are many other
(a) Sitar (b) Edakka Q.125. Gatka, a traditional fighting style traditional dance forms of Karnataka
(c) Dhumsa (d) Nagada
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of the Nihang Sikh warriors, used both which include Dollu Kunitha, Suggi
for self- defence as well as a sport, has Kunitha, Kamsale, Gorava Kunitha,
Sol.120.(b) Edakka. The musical
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originated from which of the following Somana Kunitha, Bolak-aat, Komb-aat,

instruments used in Mohiniyattam:-
states of India ? Bhootha Aradhane, Yaksha Gana, Naga
Mridangam or Madhalam (barrel drum),
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Idakka (hourglass drum), flute, Veena,
(a) Gujarat (b) Rajasthan
and Kuzhitalam (cymbals). Nagadas are Q.130. ______ is a popular folk dance of
(c) Bihar (d) Punjab
used in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk Minicoy Island.
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music. Dhumsa used in 'Seraikella Sol.125.(d) Punjab. Famous Martial Arts SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Morning)
Chhau' dance of Orissa and 'Purulia in India: Kalaripayattu (Oldest Martial Art (a) Leshalaptu (b) Aaluyattu
Chhau' dance of West Bengal. in India; Kerala), Silambam (Tamil Nadu), (c) Lava (d) Moyashai
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Thang-ta, and Sarit Sarak (Manipur),

Q.121. Which folk dance represents a Sol.130.(c) Lava. Nagaland Famous folk
Thoda (Himachal Pradesh), Lathi (Punjab
mock fight between Goddess Durga and dance - Leshalaptu, Aaluyattu, Moyashai,
and Bengal), Inbuan Wrestling (Mizoram),
Mahishasura? Modse, Bamboo Dance, Agurshikukula,
Musti Yuddha (Varanasi), and Pari -
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) Butterfly Dance, Sadal Kekai, Changai
Khanda (Bihar).
(a) Bhangra (b) Raslila Dance, Kuki Dance, Khamba Lim, Mayur
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Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and Lahоо. (a) Kalasha (b) Kamandal
Kukui Kucho, Shankai, War Dance and (c) Kumbha (d) Kapala
Zeliang Dance . Q.136. In which of the following states is
the ‘Mathuri’ folk dance practised? Sol.141.(a) Kalasha (Earthen pot). This is
Q.131. ______ is a mask dance popular in SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) a female dominated dance. Normally in
South Malabar. (a) Telangana (b) Haryana this dance style, women perform carrying
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening) (c) Uttarakhand (d) Uttar Pradesh a ‘Kalash’ on their shoulders or heads.
(a) Dhangar (b) Kummattikali
Sol.136.(a) Telangana. The most popular Q.142. Which of the following dance
(c) Parichakali (d) Zemmado
folk dances of Telangana are Perini forms is also known as the 'Royal Dance
Sol.131.(b) Kummattikali. Dhangar - The Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Lambadi, of Ladakh' ?
Dhangar dance is performed by the Oggu Katha, Chindu Bhagavatam, SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Afternoon)
shepherd community of Goa during Gussadi Dance, Tholu Bommalata. (a) Yak dance (b) Jabro dance
Navratri. Parichakali (Lakshadweep). Dances of Uttarakhand- Choliya, (c) Shondol dance (d) Koshan dance
Other famous folk dances of south India Jhumelo, Pandavart / Pandava Leela,
Sol.142.(c) Shondol dance.
are - Padayani or Paddeni (Kerala), Langvir, Chanchari, Chhapeli, Tandi,
It is a famous dance which was earlier
Kummi and Kolattam (Tamil Nadu), Chaunfula, Jhoda, Thadiya.
used to be performed by artists for the
Kargam and Puli Vesham (Tamil Nadu).
Q.137. ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of King of Ladakh on special occasions.
Q.132. In which of the following dances Odisha, consists of enacting chapters
chairs on heads with lighted diyas are from the life of Lord ______. Arts Personality
performed by women ? SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon)
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning) (a) Indra (b) Ram (c) Krishna (d) Hanuman Q.143. ‘Raga Mala’ is an autobiography
(a) Dhangari Gaja Dance (b) Koli Dance of who among the following musicians?
(c) Tamasha Dance (d) Chari Dance Sol.137.(c) Krishna. Ranapa is
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performed on the stilt and accompanies
(a) Lata Mangeshkar (b) Amjad Ali Khan
Sol.132.(d) Chari Dance (Rajasthan). by drum music, along with songs related
(c) Ravi Shankar (d) A R Rahman
Chari dance describes the art of to Lord Krishna childhood stories.
collecting water in a chari or pot by the Sol.143.(c) Ravi Shankar (sitarist):
Rajasthani Women. Q.138. Which of the following is a dance
Awards - Bharat Ratna (1999), Padma
form of West Bengal where there is a
Vibhushan (1981), Padma Bhushan
Q.133. The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed confluence of dancing, singing, drama
(1967). His Other Books: ‘My Music, My
during the Dussehra festival holds a and recital?
Life’; ‘Yours in Music’. Lata Mangeshkar
special place in the folk dances of the SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Afternoon)
(playback singer) biography name is
state of ______ (a) Bhavai (b) Alkap (c) Tippani (d) Hudo
Lata: A Life in Music (author - Yatindra
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening) .
Sol.138.(b) Alkap. Mishra).
(a) Karnataka (b) Assam
(c) Odisha (d) Sikkim Q.139. ‘Bolak-aat’ is a ______ from the Q.144. Who among the following
state of Karnataka. musicians plays Carnatic music and also
Sol.133.(a) Karnataka. It is primarily
SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Morning) known as 'God of Ghatam'?
performed during the Hindu months of
(a) music form (b) painting form SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Evening)
Shravana and Karthika.
(c) dance form (d) sculpting form (a) RV Raghvan (b) Ram Narayan
Q.134. 'Ratvai' is a dance form (c) TH Vinayakram (d) Asad Ali Khan
associated with the ______ tribes of India. Sol.139.(c) Dance form. This dance form
Sol.144.(c) TH Vinayakram (popularly
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning) is performed by Kodava men in the back
known as Vikku Vinayakram) is a
(a) Mewati (b) Khasi (c) Jatapus (d) Bhil of an oil lamp in an open field. The men
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hold chiavari (yak fur) in one hand and
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Sol.134.(a) Mewati. It is performed the Kodava short sword (odi-kathi) in the

during the monsoons to the traditional South Indian clay pot
other while performing this dance.
instrument). His Awards: Padma Shri
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accompaniment of large drums. Dances

of Haryana include the ‘chaupaia’, which Q.140. Hallisaka is a group dance native (2002), Padma Bhushan (2014), Sangeet
to ______. Natak Akademi Award (1988), Grammy
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is a devotional dance and is performed

by men and women carrying ‘manjiras’. SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening) Award (1991).
(a) Rajasthan (b) Goa
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Q.135. 'Chad Sukra', a popular traditional (c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat
recognised all over the world as the
dance - festival of Meghalaya, is
Sol.140.(d) Gujarat. It is a type of group foremost proponent of __________, a
celebrated as a ______.
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dance in which a young man stands in southern Indian classical dance form
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
the middle of damsels who form a that combines artistic expression with
(a) community marriage festival
circular ring by joining hands. The time rhythmic footwork.
(b) thanksgiving festival
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(tala) is kept by clapping and is SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Evening)

(c) birth festival
accompanied by singing. (a) Kathak (b) Bharatanatyam
(d) sowing festival
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Mohiniyattam
Sol.135.(d) Sowing festival. Folk Dance Q.141. Kadsa is a dance style performed
of Meghalaya: Behdienkhlam, Nоngkrem, by women in Jharkhand, carrying a ____. Sol.145.(b) Bharatanatyam. Kamala
Shad Suk Mynsiem, Wangala, Dоrsegata, SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) Lakshmi Narayanan was invited to
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perform for Queen Elizabeth II during her (c) Shiv Kumar Sharma (d) Kishan Maharaj (a) Sangita Kalanidhi
coronation festivities in 1953. Awards: (b) Oscar
Kalaimamani (1967), Padma Bhushan Sol.149.(a) Bhimsen Joshi. His Awards: (c) Grammy
(1970). She is a preeminent artist of the Bharat Ratna (2009), Padma Vibhushan (d) Sangeet Natak Akademi
Vazhuvoor tradition of the dance. In 2010 (1999), Padma Shri (1985). Lalit Kala
she received a National Heritage Kendra - Established in 1987. Sol.153.(c) Grammy. His music album
Fellowship from the National Endowment with Ry Cooder, A Meeting by the River,
Q.150. Lalita J Rao is associated with won him a Grammy Award. He also
for the Arts for her contributions to the which of the following gharanas?
arts. received the Sangeet Natak Akademi
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Award in 1998, the Padma Shri in 2002,
Q.146. Who is revered as ‘Karnataka (a) Kirana gharana (b) Jaipur gharana and the Padma Bhushan in 2017.
Sangeeta Pitamaha’ ? (c) Agra gharana (d) Benaras gharana Famous Mohan Veena players: Pandit
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.150.(c) Agra gharana. Awards of Joydeep Mukherjee, Poly Varghese.
(a) Jagannatha Dasa (b) Purandara Dasa Lalita J Rao - Sangeet Natak Akademi
(c) Gopala Dasa (d) Vijaya Dasa Q.154. In the year 1952, who among the
Award 2017 for her contribution to following lent his voice for the film ‘Amar
Sol.146.(b) Purandara Dasa composed Hindustani vocal music. Sujan Singh Bhupali’, which was being produced in
thousands of devotional songs, known founder of the Agra Gharana of music. two languages simultaneously and he
as 'Devaranamas', in praise of Lord Some Singers of the Agra Gharana: sang in both Bengali and Marathi ?
Vishnu. The original name of Purandara Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan, Ustad SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Das was Srinivasa Nayaka. Vyasatirtharu Sharafat Hussain Khan, Khadim Hussain (a) Kishore Kumar
was the guru of Purandara Dasa. Khan Sahab, Ustad Faiyaz Khan, Dr (b) Hemanta Mukherjee
Pournima Dhumale. Gharana and (c) Debabrata Biswas
Q.147. R Muthukannammal, who was Founders: Kirana gharana - Abdul Wahid (d) Manna Dey
awarded the Padma Shri in 2022, is a Khan, Jaipur Atrauli - Alladiya Khan,
__________ dancer. Benaras gharana - Janaki Prasad and Sol.154.(d) Manna Dey was a renowned
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sukhdev Maharaj. Indian playback singer, music director,
(a) Garba (b) Sadir (c) Rouf (d) Chhau and musician. He had a classical music
Q.151. Which of the following awards
background, being part of the
Sol.147.(b) Sadir. R Muthukannammal is and recognitions was NOT received by
Bhendibazaar Gharana. He received
a seventh generation veteran Sadir Vempati Chinna Satyam?
Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in
dancer from the Indian State of Tamil SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
2005 and Dadasaheb Phalke award in
Nadu. She is the only surviving person (a) Kalidas Samman
2007.
among the 32 Devadasis who served the (b) Honorary doctorate
deity at the Viralimalai Murugan temple. (c) Sangeet Natak Akadami Award Q.155. Which of the following
Sadir, a traditional South Indian classical (d) Padma Shri personalities is a Padma Shri awardee
dance and precursor to Bharatanatyam, folk singer from the state of Uttar
originated from Dasiattam over 2,000 Sol.151.(d) Padma Shri. Vempati Chinna
Pradesh ?
years ago and was named in the 17th was a Kuchipudi dancer and a guru. He
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century. was taught by Vedantam Lakshmi
(a) Ila Arun (b) Ajita Srivastava
Narayana Sastry.
(c) Gurmeet Bawa (d) Teejan Bai
Q.148. Who among the following
founded his Kuchipudi Art Academy at Q.152. Which of the following awards Sol.155.(b) Ajita Srivastava.
Madras in 1963 ? was won by Lata Mangeshkar in the year She received Padma Shri in 2022 for
SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (2nd Shift) 2001? promoting the Kajari folk songs. She has
(a) Kamalakar Kameshwar Rao SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) completed her Sangeet Prabhakar from
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(b) Lakshmi Narayan Shastri (a) Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Prayagraj. Ms.
(b) Padma Vibhushan
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(c) Raja Reddy Gurmeet Bawa (Posthumous) - Padma

(d) Vempati Chinna Satyam (c) Dadasaheb Phalke Award Bhushan (2022). Teejan Bai - Padma Shri
(d) Bharat Ratna
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(1988), Padma Vibhushan (2019), Padma

Sol.148.(d) Vempati Chinna Satyam. Bhushan (2003).
Other Art/Dance academies in India: Sol.152.(d) Bharat Ratna.
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Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback Q.156. Who among the following was the
(1949), Ahmedabad - Mrinalini Sarabhai singer born in Indore. She received the youngest instrumentalist to be awarded
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and Vikram Sarabhai. Kalakshetra Padma Bhushan in 1969, the Padma the Padma Bhushan, the third highest
Foundation (1936), Chennai - Rukmini Vibhushan in 1999, the Dadasaheb civilian award of India in 2002?
Devi Arundale (Bharatanatyam). Phalke Award in 1989, and the 'Officier de SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
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Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya la Legion d'Honneur,' France's highest (a) Pandit Ravi Shankar
(1926), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Vishnu civilian award, in 2009. She is also (b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
Narayan Bhatkhande. renowned for singing the famous song (c) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
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Q.149. Which of the following Khayal
artists is the founding father of Lalit Kala Q.153. Mohan Veena player, Pandit Sol.156.(b) Ustad Zakir Hussain (Tabla
Kendra of the University of Pune? Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the _________ player). His Awards : Padma Vibhushan
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift) Award in the year 1994. (2023); Padma bhusan (2002); Padma
(a) Bhimsen Joshi (b) Ravi Shankar SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) Shri (1988); Sangeet Natak Akademi
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(1991). honoured Vani Jairam with the MS Samant.
Subbulakshmi Award for 2019 ?
Q.157. Madhuri Barthwal, a folk singer SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift) Q.165. Identify the Indian classical
and Padma Shri 2022 awardee, belongs (a) Maharashtra (b) Karnataka dancer associated with Kathak.
to which of the following states of India? (c) Odisha (d) Tamil Nadu SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh Sol.161.(d) Tamil Nadu. Vani Jairam was (b) Kelucharan Mohapatra
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Maharashtra an Indian playback singer, fondly referred (c) Rohini Bhate
to as the "Meera of Modern India." She (d) Sharodi Saikia
Sol.157.(a) Uttarakhand. Madhuri received the Padma Bhushan award in
Barthwal is the first woman to be a 2023. M.S. Subbulakshmi Award is a Sol.165.(c) Rohini Bhate.She established
music composer in All India Radio. On tribute to the legendary Carnatic singer, Nritya Bharati Kathak Dance Academy in
International Women's Day in 2019, she M.S. Subbulakshmi. She was the first Pune. Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi
was awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar by musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Award (1979), Maharashtra Gaurav
Ram Nath Kovind. Other folk singers of Ratna in 1998. Puraskar (1990), Kalidas Samman
Uttarakhand: Narendra Singh Negi, (2001), Sangeet Natak Akademi
Pritam Bhartwan, Basanti Devi Bisht. Q.162. Ranjana Gauhar was awarded the Fellowship (2006).
Padma Shri Award (2003) for her
Q.158. Gangu Bai Hangal and Prabha contribution to which of the following Q.166. Bhupen Hazarika was one of the
Atre were exponents of the____ Gharana. Indian dance forms ? most well-known personalities from the
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift) state of ________.
(a) Rampur (b) Jaipur (a) Kuchipudi (b) Sattriya SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) Kirana (d) Mewati (c) Odissi (d) Manipuri (a) Odisha (b) Assam
(c) Nagaland (d) Manipur
Sol.158.(c) Kirana. Gangu Bai Hangal Sol.162.(c) Odissi. Ranjana Gauhar also
was an Indian singer of the khayal genre received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.166.(b) Assam. Bhupen Hazarika
of Hindustani classical music from Award in 2007. Other renowned Odissi (Sudhakantha) was a singer known for
Karnataka. She received the Padma Shri dancers include Kelucharan Mohapatra, his baritone voice. He received the
in 1962, the Padma Bhushan in 1971, and Mayadhar Raut, Sanjukta Panigrahi, National Film Award for Best Music
the Padma Vibhushan in 2002. Ratikant Mohapatra, Deba Prasad Das, Direction in 1975, the Sangeet Natak
Kumkum Mohanty, Pankaj Charan Das, Akademi Award (1987), Bharat Ratna
Q.159. Chittani Ramachandra Hegde was (2019), Padma Vibhushan (2012), Padma
associated with which of the following and Aruna Mohanty.
Bhushan (2001), and Padma Shri (1977),
dances? Q.163. Which Indian singer wrote ‘Raag Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1992), Asom
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Sarita’ ? Ratna (2009).
(a) Chhau dance (b) Chappeli dance SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) Yakshagana dance (d) Huttari dance (a) Kesarbai Kerkar Q.167. Indira PP Bora is a Padma Shri
(b) Balasaheb Poonchwale Awardee 2020 for her contribution to
Sol.159.(c) Yakshagana dance. It is a
(c) Kumar Gandharva which Indian classical dance?
traditional folk dance form popular in
(d) Chintaman Raghunath Vyas SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Coastal Karnataka districts. Chittani
(a) Sattriya (b) Kathak
Ramachandra Hegde was awarded the
Sol.163.(d) Chintaman Raghunath Vyas (c) Kuchipudi (d) Bharatanatyam
Padma Shri award in 2012. Some
was an Indian classical singer, renowned
exponents of Yakshagana : Kuriya Vithala Sol.167.(a) Sattriya. Indira P. P. Bora has
for his khyal style. He was awarded the
Shastry, Soorikumeru Govinda Bhat, won Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in
Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Sangeet
Narayana Hasyagar. 1996. Dance and their exponents :
Natak Akademi Award in 1987. He
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Q.160. Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian
Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Manik
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flutist in the Hindustani classical bandishes, composing over 200

bandishes in various ragas under the pen Barbayan, Pushpa Bhuyan.
tradition, was awarded with which of the
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following awards in 2000? name Gunijaan. In tribute to his guru, Q.168. Who among the following is a
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Gunidas, he founded the Gunidas Sarod player popularly known as 'Sarod
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(a) Padma Shri (b) Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Sammelan in 1977. Samrat' ?
(c) Bharat Ratna (d) Padma Bhushan Q.164. Sangeet Natak Akademy Awardee SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
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Sol.160.(b) Padma Vibhushan. Pandit
________ singer. (b) Pandit Ravi Shankar
Hariprasad Chaurasia belonged to the
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift) (c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Bangash
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Senia gharana. Awards: Sangeet Natak

(a) Giddha (b) Jhumair (d) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
Academy (1983), Konark Samman
(1992), Padma Bhushan (1992). Other (c) Ghumar (d) Lavani
Sol.168.(c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Flute Players: Devendra Murdeshwar,
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Sol.164.(d) Lavani. Sulochana Chavan : Bangash: Awards - Padma Shri (1975),

Raghunath Seth, Nityanand Haldipur, Her Awards - Padma Shri (in 2022), Lata Padma Bhushan (1991), Padma
Ronu Majumdar, Pt. Rajendra Prasanna, Mangeshkar Award (in 2010), Sangeet Vibhushan (2001). Amjad Ali Khan, along
and Chetan Joshi. Natak Akademi Award (in 2012). Other with his sons played ‘Raga for Peace’ in
Lavani Singers : Bela Shende, Asha the year 2014 at the ‘Nobel Peace Prize
Q.161. Which state government Concert’. Other Sarod Players: Allauddin
Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, Vaishali
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Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, Ali Akbar Khan, in the genre. Awards : Padma Shri (1972), Iyer
Radhika Mohan Maitra, Sharan Rani Padma Bhushan (1989), Padma (b) Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
Backliwal, Zarin Sharma, Buddhadev Das Vibhushan (2016), Sangeet Natak (c) Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur
Gupta, Rajeev Taranath, Aashish Khan, Akademi Award (1977), Sangeet Natak (d) Bhimsen Joshi
Tejendra Majumdar etc. Akademi Fellowship (2010).
Sol.176.(a) Semmangudi Radhakrishna
Q.169. The Maharashtra Bhushan was Q.173. Pandit Omkar Nath Thakur was a Srinivasa Iyer (Vocalist) : Awards -
conferred upon ________in the year 2002. student of ____________. National Eminence Award (2002),
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (1st Shift) Kalidas Samman (1980). Ariyakudi
(a) Pandit Ravi Shankar (a) Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Ramanuja Iyengar : Awards - Sangeetha
(b) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (b) Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Kalanidhi award (1938), Padma Bhushan
(c) Pandit Jasraj (c) Pandit Gopal Shankar Mishra (1958).
(d) Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia (d) Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Q.177. Ali Akbar Khan was associated
Sol.169.(b) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He Sol.173.(b) Pandit Vishnu Digambar with which of the following gharanas?
belongs to the Kirana gharana tradition Paluskar. He was a Hindustani musician, SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
of Hindustani Classical Music. Awards - known for singing the original version of (a) Maihar gharana (b) Agra gharana
Bharat Ratna (2009), Padma Vibhushan the bhajan "Raghupati Raghava Raja (c) Gwalior gharana (d) Kirana gharana
(1999), Padma Bhushan (1985), Padma Ram" and founded the Gandharva
Shri (1972), Sangeet Natak Akademi Mahavidyalaya in 1901. Pandit Sol.177.(a) Maihar gharana. Ali Akbar
Award for Hindustani vocal music (1975), Omkarnath Thakur, a noted music Khan (Sarod) : Awards - Padma Bhushan
Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar teacher, musicologist, and Hindustani (1967), Padma Vibhushan (1989).
(2000). classical singer, was associated with the Exponents of Maihar gharana : Allauddin
Gwalior Gharana, the oldest Khayal Khan, Pandit Nikhil Ranjan Banerjee,
Q.170. Indian classical violinist Gayaki style. Nityanand Haldipur. Agra gharana :
Annavarapu Rama Swamy was awarded Founders - Haji Sujan Khan; Ustad
with the _____________ in 2021. Q.174. Who among the following Gagghe Khuda Bakhsh. Gwalior Gharana
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (1st Shift) classical dancers is NOT related to : Founders - Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad
(a) Padma Shri Odissi? Haddu Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan.
(b) Sangeet Natak Akademi SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (1st Shift) Kirana Gharana : Founders - Abdul Karim
(c) Padma Vibhushan (a) Geetanjali Lal (b) Mayadhar Raut Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan.
(d) Padma Bhushan (c) Kiran Segal (d) Kumkum Mohanty
Q.178. For which film did Asha Bhosle
Sol.170.(a) Padma Shri (2021). Dr. Sol.174.(a) Geetanjali Lal. She is an win the International Indian Film
Annavarapu Ramaswamy, a renowned Indian Kathak dancer and choreographer. Academy (IIFA) Award in the Best
Indian classical violinist from Andhra Notable Odissi dancers include Playback Singer Female category in
Pradesh, is noted for his contributions to Kelucharan Mohapatra, Deba Prasad Das, 2002?
music, including the invention of new Madhavi Mudgal, Sonal Mansingh, SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Ragas and Talas such as Vandana Raga, Pankaj Charan Das, Aruna Mohanty, and (a) Devdas (b) Humraz
Sri Durga Raga, Tinetradi Tala, and Ileana Citaristi. (c) Om Jai Jagdish (d) Lagaan
Vedadi Tala.
Q.175. Which Indian musician and sitar Sol.178.(d) Lagaan. Asha Bhosle: She
Q.171. Which Indian musician from player is the founder of the National was officially acknowledged as the most
Maharashtra received the Padma Orchestra of India? recorded artist in music history by the
Vibhushan 2023 ? SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Guinness Book of World Records in
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) Ravi Shankar 2011. Her Award: Dadasaheb Phalke
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(a) Ramdas Palsule (b) Bharat Kamat (b) Shahid Parvez Khan Award (2000), Padma Vibhushan (2008),
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(c) Zakir Hussain (d) Milind Date (c) Kishan Maharaj Banga Bibhushan (2018), Maharashtra
(d) Ayyagari Syamasundaram Bhushan (2021), Filmfare Lifetime
Sol.171.(c) Zakir Hussain (tabla player).
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Achievement Award (2001).

Awards - Padma Shri (1988), Padma Sol.175.(a) Ravi Shankar. He was an
Bhushan (2002), Sangeet Natak Akademi Indian musician and player of the sitar, Q.179. ____________ is often touted as
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Award (1991), Kalidas Samman (2006). who was influential in stimulating the "Tansen of the 20th century," this
Other Maestro Of Tabla: Pandit Ramdas Western appreciation of Indian music. musical genius blended the best of
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Palsule, Bharat Kamat, AllaRakha Khan. His Awards: Bharat Ratna (1999), Padma classical music and created a unique
Vibhushan (1981), Padma Bhushan style of his own.
Q.172. The renowned ghazal singer Girija (1967) and Grammy Award (1968) for SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
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Devi was born in ________. Best Chamber Music Performance for (a) Ustad Ali Baksh Khan
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) his work "West Meets East". (b) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
(a) Karnataka (b) Bihar (c) Mubarak Ali Khan
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(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Punjab Q.176. Who among the following was the (d) Barkat Ali Khan
youngest recipient of the Sangeetha
Sol.172.(c) Uttar Pradesh. Girija Devi Kalanidhi awarded by the Music Sol.179.(b) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He
was a Thumri singer of the Senia and Academy in 1947? was an Indian vocalist from the Kasur
Banaras gharanas. She was dubbed as SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Patiala Gharana. His Award: Padma
the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contribution (a) Semmangudi Radhakrishna Srinivasa Bhushan (1962), and Sangeet Natak
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Akademi Award (1962). renowned Indian vocalist, composer, and Q.188. Which famous santoor player was
innovator in Carnatic music. His Awards: honoured with the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan
Q.180. Papanasam Ramayya Sivan was Padma Shri (1971), Padma Vibhushan Award in 1998?
an Indian composer of which music (1991), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift)
style? (1975), Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal (a) Tarun Bhattacharya
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) from UNESCO (1995). (b) Shivkumar Sharma
(a) Qawwali (b) Carnatic music (c) Satish Vyas
(c) Bhajan (d) Folk music Q.184. Who among the following (d) Abhay Sopori
dancers was the first one from the state
Sol.180.(b) Carnatic music. of Odisha to be conferred the Padma Sol.188.(b) Shivkumar Sharma was an
Paapanaasam Raamayya Sivan was Vibhushan Award? Indian classical musician and santoor
awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi by the SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) player. His Other Awards: Padma
Madras Music Academy in 1971. He also (a) Uday Shankar Vibhushan (2001), Padma Shri (1991).
composed film scores for Kannada and (b) Pandit Birju Maharaj
Tamil cinema in the 1930s and 1940s Q.189. Which of the following playback
(c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
and was known as Tamil Thyagaraja. singers is the recipient of the Karnataka
(d) Guru Bipin Singh
Amir Khusrow (1253-1325) is credited Ratna Award 2005?
with creating qawwali, while Tukadoji Sol.184.(c) Kelucharan Mohapatra : SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Maharaj introduced the Bhajan and the Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (a) Sistla Janaki (b) Ravindra Jain
Kanjiri Bhajan, performed with the Kanjiri (1966), Padma Shri (1974), Padma (c) Pandit Jasraj (d) Bhimsen Joshi
instrument. Bhushan (1988), Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.189.(d) Bhimsen Joshi. He belongs
Fellowship (1991), Padma Vibhushan to the Kirana gharana tradition of
Q.181. The famous santoor player Pandit (2000).
Shivkumar Sharma received the________ Hindustani Classical Music. Awards -
in the year 1986. Q.185. Harmonium player, Tulsidas Bharat Ratna (2008), Padma Bhushan
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Borkar, was awarded with the __ in 2016. (1985), Padma Vibhushan (1999).
(a) Maharashtra Gurav Puraskar SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Q.190. For which of the following tribal
(b) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (a) Padma Shri (b) Padma Bhushan music and dance forms was Arjun Singh
(c) Sanskriti Award (c) Bharat Ratna (d) Padma Vibhushan Dhurve conferred with Tulsi Samman?
(d) Kalidas Samman SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Sol.185.(a) Padma Shri. Tulsidas Borkar
(a) Mardana (b) Pawara
Sol.181.(b) Sangeet Natak Akademi received the Sangeet Natak Akademi
(c) Baiga (d) Jhumta
Award. Also known as the Akademi Award in 2005. Other prominent
Puraskar, this award honors excellence in harmonium players include Appa Sol.190.(c) Baiga Dance Form: It is a
the performing arts. The santoor, a Jalgaonkar, Ustad Rafiuddin Ahmed, traditional art form of the Baiga tribe, an
trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer Ustad Nizamuddin, Shankar Mahadevan, indigenous community in Madhya
made of walnut, is popular in India. and Bhishmadev Bedi. Pradesh. Arjun Singh Dhurve: Awards -
Tulsi Samman by Madhya Pradesh Govt
Q.182. Classical Sarod player Amjad Ali Q.186. Which of the following Rajiv
(1993-94), Padma Shri (2022).
Khan was awarded ________ in 2001 by Gandhi National Sadbhavana Awards
the Government of India. was conferred on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan? Q.191. Which playback singer was
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift) SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift) honoured with the Nightingale of Asia
(a) Bharat Ratna (a) 20th (b) 19th (c) 21st (d) 18th Award in 1987?
(b) Padma Shri SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) Padma Vibhushan Sol.186.(c) 21st. This award is
(a) Pulapaka Susheela
(d) Padma Bhushan presented every year to those who have
(b) Asha Bhosle
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(c) Mubarak Begum
Sol.182.(c) Padma Vibhushan. Ustad promoting social harmony. It constitutes
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(d) Kavita Krishnamurthy

Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod Samrat): He is an a citation and cash Prize of Rs. 10 Lakh.
Indian classical sarod player, best known Sol.191.(b) Asha Bhosle. Her latest
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for his clear and fast ekhara taans. He Q.187. Ishwari Prasad is credited to have
Awards :Yash Chopra Memorial Award
was born in Gwalior. Awards: Padma Shri introduced the ______ Gharana of Kathak.
(2018), Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar
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(1975), Padma Bhushan (1991), Sangeet SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Award (2023), Banga Bibhushan Award
Natak Akademi Award (1989), Sangeet (a) Jaipur (b) Raigarh
(Highest West Bengal Civilian Award)
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Natak Akademi Fellowship (2011). (c) Banaras (d) Lucknow

(2018). Maharashtra Bhushan Award
Sol.187.(d) Lucknow Gharana was (2021).
Q.183. Some of the talas invented by
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________ include Trimukhi, Panchamukhi, established under the patronage of Wajid

Q.192. _______ was an Indian dancer and
Saptamukhi and Navamukhi. Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Oudh. This
choreographer best known for creating a
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) gharana is characterized by its emphasis
fusion style of dance adapting European
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(a) M Balamuralikrishna on grace and elegance. Other Kathak

theatrical techniques to Indian classical
(b) Hariprasad Chaurasia Gharana and Founder: Jaipur Gharana -
and folk - dance forms.
(c) Yashraj Bhanuji; Benaras Gharana - Janaki
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
(d) Bhimsen Joshi Prasad; Raigarh Gharana - Raja
(a) Smita Nagdev (b) Ravi Shankar
Chakradhar Singh.
(c) Shovana Narayan (d) Uday Shankar
Sol.183.(a) M Balamuralikrishna was a

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Sol.192.(d) Uday Shankar. He is known treatise on Hindustani classical music. In (c) Mrinalini Sarabhai
as the Father of Modern Dance in India. 1916, he reorganized the Baroda state (d) Shovana Narayan
Awards - Padma Vibhushan (1971), music school. He set up Marris College
Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship of Music in Lucknow in 1926, which is Sol.200.(b) Darshana Jhaveri, the
(1962). now known as Bhatkhande Music youngest of the four Jhaveri sisters, is a
Institute. He published books Swar disciple of Guru Bipin Singh. Awards -
Q.193. Chhannulal Mishra is related to Malika and Shri Mallakshaya Sangeetam Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996),
which Musical Lineage? (pen name Chatur Pandit). Padma Shri (2002), Kalidas Samman
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift) Award (2018).
(a) Delhi Musical Family Q.197. Vijay Kichlu belongs to the _____ .
(b) Jaipur Musical Family SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) Q.201. Who among the following is a
(c) Kirana Musical Family (a) Bhendi Bazzar Gharana distinguished and experienced scion of
(d) Agara Musical Family (b) Gwalior Gharana the famous Kavungal family associated
(c) Agra Gharana with 'Kathakali' for six generations?
Sol.193.(c) Kirana Musical Family. It was (d) Patiala Gharana SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
founded by Abdul Karim Khan. Khayal (a) Padma Subramanyam
gayaki and Dhrupad-Dhamar are Sol.197.(c) Agra Gharana. Vijay Kichlu (b) Ammannur Madhava Chakyar
combined to create the gayaki of the was an Indian classical singer. Award - (c) Chathunni Panicker
Agra Gharana. Chhannulal Mishra was Padma Shri (2018). Agra Gharana was (d) Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai
awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2010, founded by Haji Sujan Khan and Ustad
Padma Vibhushan in 2020. Gagghe Khuda Bakhsh. Other Exponents Sol.201.(c) Chathunni Panicker: Awards
of Agra Gharana - Faiyaz Khan, Latafat - Padma Shri (2006), Sangeet Natak
Q.194. Sanjukta Panigrahi, a legendary Hussain Khan, Dinkar Kaikini and Lalith Akademi Award (1973). Other exponents
dancer, is associated with which of the Rao. of Kathakali - Kanak Rele, Kottakkal
following dance forms? Sivaraman, Guru Kunchu Kurup.
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) Q.198. Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi who
(a) Bihu (b) Odissi received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Q.202. Siyaram Tewari belongs to which
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Laho Awards 2003, is known for her of the following music Gharanas ?
contribution to the: SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.194.(b) Odissi. Awards of Sanjukta SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) (a) Dagari (b) Kirana
Panigrahi: Padma Shri (1975) and (a) Manipuri dance (b) Odissi dance (c) Darbhanga (d) Bettiah
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1976). (c) Gotipua dance (d) Kathak dance
Odissi dance exponents: Kelucharan Sol.202.(c) Darbhanga. Siyaram Tiwari
Mohapatra, Kumkum Mohanty, Protima Sol.198.(a) Manipuri dance. Thiyam was an esteemed Indian classical singer
Bedi, Sujata Mohapatra. Suryamukhi Devi - She created her own and a prominent exponent of the
solo composition such as Basanta Dhrupad genre in Hindustani classical
Q.195. Chitra Visweswaran is a famous Barnar Sakhi Ukti. Other Manipuri music. Award : Padma Shri (1971).
dancer of which of the following dance Exponents : Guru Bipin Singh, Maisnam Notable singers from this gharana
genres? Amubi Singh, Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, include Ram Chatur Mallick, Pandit Vidur
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) Sougaijam Thanil Singh, Thingbaijam Mallick, Padmashri Pandit Ram Kumar
(a) Sattriya (b) Kuchipudi Babu Singh, Darshana Jhaveri, etc. Mallick, and Pt. Prem Kumar Mallik.
(c) Kathakali (d) Bharatnatyam
Q.199. Who among the following Padma Q.203. Who among the following is NOT
Sol.195.(d) Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu). Vibhushan awardees belongs to Kalka - an Odissi dancer ?
Awards of Chitra Visweswaran: Padma Bindadin gharana of Kathak ? SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
Shri (1992). Notable Bharatanatyam SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) (a) Anita Ratnam
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Padma Subrahmanyam, Mallika (c) Sonal Mansingh
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Sarabhai, Yamini Krishnamurthy, (c) Birju Maharaj (d) Protima Bedi
Mrinalini Sarabhai, Alarmel Valli, Bala
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(d) Sitara Devi Sol.203.(a) Anita Ratnam, a classically

Saraswati, Anita Ratnam, Sonal
Mansingh, and Sudha Chandran. Sol.199.(c) Birju Maharaj. He is the trained Bharatanatyam dancer, has also
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direct descendant of Ishwari Prasad (the received formal training in Kathakali,

Q.196. Who among the following Indian first known Kathak teacher). Birju Mohiniattam, tai chi, and Kalarippayattu.
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musicians is known for his contribution Maharaj established an institution She combined these diverse influences
to the field of Hindustani music for the named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training to create her unique dance style, which
classification of Ragas into ten Thatas? in dance and associated disciplines. she calls "Neo Bharatam."
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SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
(a) Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande Q.204. Pandit Acchan Maharaj was a
(1964), Padma Vibhushan (1986). Kathak legend of which of the following
(b) Abdul Karim Khan
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(c) Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Q.200. Who among the following is a gharanas ?
(d) Allauddin Khan Padma Shri Awardee for her contribution SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift)
to Manipuri Dance? (a) Jaipur (b) Banaras
Sol.196.(a) Pandit Vishnu Narayan SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) (c) Lucknow (d) Raigarh
Bhatkhande. He was a prominent (a) Aditi Rao Hydari
musician who wrote the first modern Sol.204.(c) Lucknow. Acchan Maharaj is
(b) Darshana Jhaveri
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the father of Pandit Birju Maharaj. pioneer and founder of Kirana Gharana of (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kuchipudi
Exponents of Lucknow Gharana - Pandit Hindustani music?
Birju Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj, Lachhu SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.213.(b) Kathak. Famous dancers :
Maharaj (Pandit Bajinath Prasad), Pandit (a) Firoz Dastur (b) Abdul Karim Khan Kathak (Uttar Pradesh) - Birju Maharaj,
Ishwari Prasad, Kalika Prasad, Manjari (c) Bhimsen Joshi (d) Sawai Gandharva Gopi Krishna, Sitara Devi, Uma Sharma,
Chaturvedi. Deepa Kartha. Mohiniyattam (Kerala) -
Sol.209.(b) Abdul Karim Khan : He was Jayaprabha Menon, Samitha Rajan,
Q.205. Sitara Devi, a doyen of _________ an Indian classical singer. He introduced Pallavi Krishnan.
Dance, was hailed as the Queen of Hindustani Khayal singing and Indian
Kathak by Rabindranath Tagore. classical music in Kirana gharana. Due to Q.214. Who among the following
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) frequent visits to Mysore Palace, he was Bharatnatyam dancers was bestowed
(a) Odissi (b) Sattriya conferred the title Sangeet Ratna. He with the title of Asthana Narthaki
(c) Kathak (d) Manipuri founded the Arya Sangeet Vidyalaya in (Resident Dancer) by the Tirumala
Poona in 1913. Tirupati Devasthanam temple?
Sol.205.(c) Kathak. Sitara Devi SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(Dhanalakshmi): She was an Indian Q.210. Who among the following is a (a) Padma Subramanyam
dancer of the classical Kathak style of famous personality of the dance form (b) Yamini Krishnamurthy
dancing, a singer, and an actress. She Mohiniyattam? (c) Rita Ganguly
was born at Cuttack, Odisha. SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) (d) Indrani Rahman
Rabindranath Tagore described her as (a) Sitara Devi (b) Sunanda Nair
Nritya Samragni meaning the empress of (c) Birju Maharaj (d) Damayanti Joshi Sol.214.(b) Yamini Krishnamurthy. She
dance. Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi was an exponent of Bharatanatyam and
Award (1969), the Padma Shri (1973). Sol.210.(b) Sunanda Nair. Mohiniyattam Kuchipudi dance. She opened Yamini
is an Indian classical dance form School of Dance in Delhi in 1990.Awards:
Q.206. Mallika Sarabhai is famous for originating from the state of Kerala. Padma Shri (1968), Padma Vibhushan
which of the following dances? Other Mohiniyattam exponents - Gopika (2001), Padma Bhushan (2016), Sangeet
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) Varma, Neena Prasad, Mandakini Trivedi, Natak Akademi Award (1977).
(a) Sattriya (b) Kathak Pallavi Krishnan.
(c) Odissi (d) Kuchipudi Q.215. Who among the following
Q.211. Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, an personalities was awarded the Sangeet
Sol.206.(d) Kuchipudi. Mallika Sarabhai : accomplished Santoor player, originally Natak Akademi Award (for her
Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award hails from the State /UT of: contribution to Manipuri Dance)?
(2000), Padma Bhushan (2010), French SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Palme D'or (1977, The highest Civilian (a) Jammu and Kashmir (a) Urmila Nagar
award in France). (b) Himachal Pradesh (b) Kalavati Devi
Q.207. Who among the following (c) Assam (c) Mallika Sarabhai
belongs to Patiala Gharana? (d) Lakshadweep (d) Nirmala Ramachandran
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.211.(a) Jammu and Kashmir. Awards Sol.215.(b) Kalavati Devi. She received
(a) Ali Baksh Khan (b) Nathu Khan of Shiv Kumar Sharma : Padma the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in
(c) Abdul Wahid Khan (d) Chhaju Khan Vibhushan (2001), Padma Shri (1991). 2003. Other Manipuri dancers: Nirmala
Sol.207.(a) Ali Baksh Khan : He was an Santoor players : Abhay Sopori, Bhajan Mehta, Guru Bipin Singh, Charu Mathur,
Indian classical singer. Although the Sopori, Tarun Bhattacharya. Savita Mehta, Bimbavati Devi. Other
Patiala gharana was originally founded Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee and
Q.212. Indian musician, composer and year : Urmila Nagar (Kathak) - 2003,
by Mian Kallu, Ali Baksh Khan and Fateh singer Shubha Mudgal was awarded with
Ali Khan were instrumental in its Mallika Sarabhai (Bharatanatyam and
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the _______ in 2000. Kuchipudi) - 1999-2000. Nirmala

development and prominence. Other SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
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exponents of Patiala Gharana : Bade Ramachandran (Bharatnattayam) - 2004.

(a) Padma Shri
Ghulam Ali Khan, Munawar Ali Khan, (b) Padma Bhushan Q.216. Who among the following was the
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Raza Ali Khan, Ajoy Chakraborty, Dilshad (c) Padma Vibhushan co-winner of Bharat Ratna with Lata
Khan, Parveen Sultana, Begum Akhtar, (d) Sangeet Natak Akademi Mangeskar in the year 2001?
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Naina Devi, Nirmala Devi and Lakshmi SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Shankar. Sol.212.(a) Padma Shri. Shubha Mudgal (a) Bismillah Khan (b) Ravi Shankar
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is known for her works in Hindustani (c) Bhimsen Joshi (d) Asha Bhosle
Q.208. Shovana Narayan has been classical music. Awards : Rajiv Gandhi
honoured with the Padma Shri for her National Sadbhavana Award (2016), Best Sol.216.(a) Bismillah Khan. He was a
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contribution to which Indian dance form? Non-Feature Film Music Direction (1995) Hindustani classical shehnai player. His
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) for Amrit Beej. awards: Bharat Ratna (2001), Padma
(a) Odissi (b) Kathak Vibhushan (1980), Padma Bhushan
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(c) Kathakali (d) Kuchipudi Q.213. Sangeet Majumdar was (1968), Padma Shri (1961). Sangeet
felicitated by Casa De La, Spain for her Natak Akademi has decided to institute
Sol.208.(b) Kathak. Shovana Narayan contribution to which of the following “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar”
received the Padma Shri in 1992 and Indian Classical Dances? from the year 2006. Awards of Lata
sangeet natak akademi award in 1999. SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) Mangeskar: Padma Bhushan (1969),
Q.209. Who among the following is the (a) Mohiniyattam (b) Kathak Padma Vibhushan (1999), Bharat Ratna
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(2001). (c) Alladiya Khan Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
(d) Omkarnath Thakur (a) Kuchipudi (b) Manipuri
Q.217. Begum Akhtar a famous singer (c) Kathak (d) Bharatanatyam
from India is known for which of the Sol.220.(c) Alladiya Khan. The
following genres? Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is a Hindustani Sol.224.(a) Kuchipudi. Vedantam
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift) music tradition renowned for its unique Satyanarayana Sarma, popularly known
(a) Ghazal music (b) Sufi music style of khayal singing. It stands out for as Satyam, was an Indian classical
(c) Folk music (d) Carnatic music its distinctive vocal aesthetics, raga dancer and choreographer. He was
repertoire, and technical skill. Gharana of known for his portrayal of female
Sol.217.(a) Ghazal music. Awards of Hindustani classical music and its characters such as Usha (Usha
Begum Akhtar (Mallika-e-Ghazal): Founders : Gwalior Gharana (Nanthan Parinayam), Deva Devi (Vipra Narayana),
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1972), Khan), Agra Gharana (Hajisujan Khan), and Mohini (Mohini Rukmangada). His
Padma Bhushan (1975), Padma Shri Rangeela Gharana (Faiyyaz Khan), Kirana award: Padma Shri (1970).
(1968). Famous Indian ghazal singers: Gharana (Abdul Wahid Khan).
Jagjit Singh, Hariharan, Bhupinder Singh. Q.225. Who among the following was
Sufi singers - Ali Azmat, Ali Baba Khan. Q.221. Ricky Kej, a globally acclaimed awarded the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Carnatic singers - Charulatha musician from India, won the 57th Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014 ?
Chandrasekhar, Soorya Narayanan, Grammy Award for which of the Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Vishwas Hari. following albums ? (a) Pandit Ravi Shankar
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) (b) Saraswati Abdul Rane
Q.218. Natya Sangeet is a form of (a) Winds of Samsara (c) Pandit Kumar Gandharv
musical play in classical music still (b) Mystic Mountains (d) Prabha Atre
prevalent in Maharashtra. Bal (c) Mountain Dreams
Gandharava is an exponent of this (d) Divine Tides Sol.225.(d) Prabha Atre (vocalist). Her
musical form. What is actual name of Awards : Padma Shri (1990), Padma
Balgandharva? Sol.221.(a) Winds of Samsara. It reflects Bhushan (2002), Padma Vibhushan
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) the concept of rebirth and the cyclicality (2022), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
(a) Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande of life, a key belief in Indian religions. (1991) for her contribution to Hindustani
(b) Narayan Shripad Rajhans Ricky Kej won his third Grammy in 2023 vocal music.
(c) Mallikarjun Mansur for "Divine Tides" in the Best Immersive
(d) Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Audio Album category. He won his Q.226. Who among the following is
second Grammy Award for "Ballad of conferred upon Padma Shri 2021 for
Sol.218.(b) Narayan Shripad Rajhans. He Maya" in 2019. his/her contribution to Panthi folk dance
was a renowned Marathi singer and Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
stage actor, famous for portraying Q.222. The first musician to be awarded (a) Satyaram Reang
female characters in Marathi plays at a with the highest civilian award of India, (b) Radhe Devi
time when women were not permitted to the ‘Bharat Ratna’ was __________. (c) Dulari Devi
act on stage. Natya Sangeet is a form of Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (d) Radhe Shyam Barle
drama that combines prose and poetry (a) Sudha Ragunathan
Sol.226.(d) Radhe Shyam Barle. She is a
through songs to convey the story, akin (b) Madurai Mani Iyer
Panthi folk dancer and artist. Panthi is a
to musicals. The term "Dramatic Music" (c) Lalitha Venkataraman
folk dance of the Satnami community of
refers to Natya Sangeet, one of the two (d) MS Subbulakshmi
Chhattisgarh. The songs convey the
popular forms of vocal arts in
Sol.222.(d) MS Subbulakshmi. She was spirit of renunciation of their gurus and
Maharashtra and neighboring states, the
an acclaimed Indian Carnatic singer teachings of Saints such as Kabir,
other being Bhavageet.
hailing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Her Ravidas and Dadu. Satyaram Reang
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Q.219. Which state of India does the notable awards include the Bharat Ratna (Tripura) was an Indian folk Hojagiri
dancer who received Padma Shri in 2021.
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musician Shyamamani Devi belong to ? (1998), Padma Vibhushan (1975), Padma

Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Bhushan (1954), Ramon Magsaysay Dulari Devi (Bihar) is an artist working in
the Mithila art tradition and received
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(a) Odisha (b) Bihar Award (1974), and Kalidas Samman

(c) West Bengal (d) Uttar Pradesh (1988). Padma Shri in 2021.
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Q.227. Akham Lakshmi Devi was

Sol.219.(a) Odisha. Shyamamani Devi Q.223. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi
was an Odissi classical music vocalist winner Deepak Mazumdar is an exponent
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Award for the year 2018 for her

and composer. She received Padma Shri of_______.
contribution to ______dance.
in 2022. Some famous Odissi musicians Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
include Tarini Charan Patra, Pandit (a) Manipuri (b) Sattriya
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(a) Sattriya (b) Mohiniyattam

Ramhari Das, 'Suramani' Pandit (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kuchipudi
(c) Manipuri (d) Odissi
Raghunath Panigrahi, and Singhari
Shyamasundar Kar. Sol.223.(c) Bharatanatyam. Sri Deepak
Sol.227.(c) Manipuri. Akham Lakshmi
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Mazumdar received the Sangeet Natak

Devi received the Manipur State Kala
Q.220. Who was the founder of Jaipur - Akademi Award for 2018.
Akademi Award in 2010 and the Nritya
Atrauli gharana?
Q.224. Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma Bhusan in 2014.
Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) Abdul Karim Khan is associated with which of these Q.228. Rani Karnaa was awarded the
(b) Ali Baksh Khan dances? Sangeet Natak Akademi (1996) for her
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contribution to_____. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) Award. Other Dancers: Kavungal
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) Pandavani (b) Raut Nacha Chathunni Panicker, Kalamandalam
(a) Odissi (b) Kathak (c) Jhirliti (d) Gendi Gopi, Kottakkal Sivaraman, Kalanilayam
(c) Kathakali (d) Kuchipudi Balakrishnan, Kottakal Sivaraman, Rita
Sol.232.(a) Pandavani (a traditional Ganguly.
Sol.228.(b) Kathak. Rani Karnaa also performing art form of Chattisgarh).
received the Padma Shri Award in 2014. Dr.Teejan Bai (Chhattisgarh) awarded: Q.237. The Wadali Brothers are__singers.
She was trained by Pandit Narayan Padma Vibhushan Award (2019), Padma SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Prasad and Sunder Prasad of the Jaipur Bhushan (2003), Padma Shri (1988), and (a) Bhatiali (b) Lavani
gharana and Pandit Shambhu Maharaj M. S. Subbulakshmi Centenary Award (c) Sufi (d) Pandavani
and Birju Maharaj of Lucknow gharanas. (2016).
Sol.237.(c) Sufi. Wadali Brothers:
Q.229. Who was one of the 20th century's Q.233. Who among the following Puranchand Wadali and Pyarelal Wadali.
foremost exponents of the founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in They are famous for various styles of
Bharatanatyam style of classical dance? Chennai that is an important center for singing including Kaafian, ghazal and
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening) the study and performance of fine arts? bhajan. Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi
(a) Nirmala Mehta (b) T Balasaraswati SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) Award (1991), Padma shri (2005).
(c) Bijayini Satpathy (d) Kumudini Lakhia (a) Alarmel Valli
(b) Mrinalini Sarabhai Q.238. Which Manipuri dance expert
Sol.229.(b) T Balasaraswati. Awards: (c) Yamini Krishnamurthy founded Govindji Nartanalaya dance
Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1955), (d) Rukmini Devi Arundale school for women in Imphal ?
Padma Vibhushan (1977), Sangita SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening)
Kalanidhi (1973). Sol.233.(d) Rukmini Devi Arundale (a) Guru Bipin Singh
founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in (b) Guru Amubi
Q.230. Who among the following Chennai in 1936. The foundation was (c) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
musicians is given credit for declared as an institution of national (d) Phanjoubam Iboton Singh
collaborating with the famous band ‘The importance by an Act of Parliament in
Beatles’ ? 1993. It is an important centre for the Sol.238.(a) Guru Bipin Singh. He is
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning) study and performance of fine arts, known as the Father of Manipuri Dance.
(a) Pandit Kumar Gandharva especially Bharatanatyam dance and Manipuri dancers - Darshana Jhaveri,
(b) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Carnatic music. Guru Amubi, Rajkumar Singhajit Singh,
(c) Pandit Ravi Shankar Yumlembam Gambhini Devi, Nirmala
(d) Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma Q.234. In 2015, the eminent danseuse Mehta, Charu Mathur.
and ____________ exponent, Padma
Sol.230.(c) Pandit Ravi Shankar Subrahmanyam was selected for Kerala's Q.239. Ammanur Madhava Chakkiar was
(Founder of the National Orchestra of prestigious choreography award awarded the Padma Shri for his
India) : Indian musician and composer, 'Nishagandhi Puraskaram' instituted by contribution to which of the following
and known for popularising the Indian the state tourism department. dance forms ?
classical instrument Sitar all over the SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning) SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning)
world. Awards - Bharat Ratna (1999), (a) Kuchipudi (b) Bharatanatyam (a) Kutiyattam (b) Yakshagana
Padma Vibhushan (1981), Padma (c) Sattriya (d) Kathakali (c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali
Bhushan (1967), Sangeet Natak Akademi
Award (1962), Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.234.(b) Bharatanatyam. Her Awards: Sol.239.(a) Kutiyattam (Kerala) - Its
Fellowship (1975), Kalidas Samman Padma Vibhushan (2024), Padma stylized and codified theatrical language,
(1987–88). He was the first Indian to win Bhushan (2003), Padma Shri (1981), neta abhinaya (eye expression) and
the Grammy Award. The Beatles - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1983). hasta abhinaya (the language of
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Q.235. Gopika Varma has won the Madhava Chakkiar: Award - Sangeet
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1960.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019 in Natak Akademi Award (1979), Padma
Q.231. ‘The Unforgettables’ was the which of the following dance forms ? Shri (1982), Padam Bhushan (2003) etc.
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collection of semi-classical music of SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon)

which Ghazal singer? (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Mohiniyattam Q.240. Aluna Kabuini is associated with
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SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon) (c) Kathak (d) Kuchipudi which of the following dances ?
(a) Mehdi Hassan (b) Jagjit Singh SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon)
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(c) Mallika Pukhraj (d) Talat Mahmood Sol.235.(b) Mohiniyattam - Gopika (a) Kathak (b) Sattriya
Varma was the first Mohiniyattam dancer (c) Manipuri (d) Mohiniyattam
Sol.231.(b) Jagjit singh: Popularly to receive the ‘Kalaimamani’.
Sol.240.(c) Manipuri. She is a Ras
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known as the ‘King of Ghazal’. Ghazal is

one of the styles of singing in Hindustani Q.236. Haripriya Namboodiri is an exponent. She was the recipient of the
music. Tradition of singing ghazals was exponent of which Indian classical dance Manipur State Kala Academy Award in
established by Hazrat Amir Khusrau. form ? 2001 for her contribution in the field of
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SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon) Tribal Kabui dance.

Q.232. Dr.Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, (a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi
Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kathakali Q.241. The Madhya Pradesh government
awardee is globally recognised for her conferred the Dhananjayans, a
contribution to which of the following art Sol.236.(d) Kathakali. She was winner of celebrated_________couple from Chennai,
forms? Stree Ratnam and Devdasi National with the prestigious Rashtriya Kalidas
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Samman for 2019 - 2020. of Lucknow. Awards : Padma Vibhushan vocalist: Dandapani Desikar, T. Brinda,
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) (1986), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award B.S. Raja Iyengar, Maharajapuram
(a) Kuchipudi (b) Bharatanatyam (1964), Kalidas Samman (1987). National Vishwanatha Iyer, Semmangudi R.
(c) Sattriya (d) Kathakali Institute of Kathak Dance (also Kathak Srinivasa Iyer.
Kendra) - Founded in 1964.
Sol.241.(b) Bharatanatyam. Dancing Headquartered at New Delhi. Q.250. Pandit Janki Prasad was
couple - Vannadil Pudiyaveettil associated with which of the following
Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan Q.246. Shambhu Maharaj was a Gharanas of Kathak?
(together known as Dhananjayans). renowned guru of which of the following SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)
Gharanas of Kathak? (a) Banaras (b) Raigarh
Q.242. Ustad Asad Ali Khan is famous SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) Jaipur (d) Lucknow
for which of the following schools of (a) Lucknow (b) Jaipur
Dhrupad as an instrumentalist ? (c) Raigarh (d) Banaras Sol.250.(a) Banaras. Gharanas of
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) Kathak: Lucknow Gharana (Founded by
(a) Nauhar (b) Dagar Sol.246.(a) Lucknow. Pandit Shambhu Ishwari Prasad) - Wajid Ali Shah, Lachhu
(c) Khandarbani (d) Gauri Maharaj awards : Sangeet Natak Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj. Jaipur
Akademi award (1955), the Sangeet Gharana (founded by Bhanu Ji Maharaj) -
Sol.242.(c) Khandarbani. Awards : Natak Akademi Fellowship (1967), Sunder Prasad, Puru Dadheech, Mangala
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1977), Padma Shri (1958). Famous Dancers Bhatt. Banaras Gharana (Founded by
and Padma Bhushan (2008). Famous from Lucknow Gharana: Birju Maharaj, Janakiprasad) - Sitara Devi, Jitendra
Dhrupad singers - Ustad Rahim Maharaj Bindadin, Kalika Prashad. Jaipur Maharaj, Kamalini Asthana and Nalini
Fahimuddin Dagar, Nasir Aminuddin Gharana: Sunder Prasad, Durga Lal. Asthana. Raigarh Gharana (Founder -
Dagar, Zia Fariduddin Dagar, Zia Banaras Gharana: Rudra Shankar Mishra, Raja Chakradhar Singh): Exponents -
Mohiuddin Dagar. Four schools of Sneha Bajaj, Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Kartik Ram, Pt. Kalyan Das Mahant,
Dhrupad: the Gauri (Gauhar), Khandar, Asthana. Shree Firtu Maharaj and Pt. Barman Lal.
Nauhar, and Dagar.
Q.247. Famous Bollywood actress Hema Q.251. In which Indian musician's name
Q.243. Rani Machaiah is a___folk dancer Malini is a trained________dancer. did the state of Massachusetts in the
who was awarded Padma Shri in 2023. SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) USA declare April 20th in 1984 as a day
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Kathak (b) Bharatanatyam in his name?
(a) Ummathat (b) Lambadi (c) Odissi (d) Kuchipudi SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) Gussadi (d) Dhimsa (a) Brij Narayan (b) Ali Akbar Khan
Sol.247.(b) Bharatanatyam (Tamil (c) Rajeev Taranath (d) Amjad Ali Khan
Sol.243.(a) Ummathat - The traditional Nadu). Hema Malini: Awards - Padma
dance form of Coorg (Karnataka) Shri (2000). Sol.251.(d) Amjad Ali Khan (sarod
performed by the Kodava women. player). His Awards : Padma Shri (1975),
Q.248. Which of the following musicians Padma Bhushan (1991), Padma
Q.244. Indian classical vocalist Pandit is popularly known as ‘ Panchamda’? Vibhushan (2001).
Jasraj belonged to which of the following SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
musical gharanas? (a) Ravi (b) Khayam Q.252. Who among the following singers
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) Naushad (d) RD Burman is from Andhra Pradesh ?
(a) Patiala Gharana (b) Dagari Gharana SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) Gwalior Gharana (d) Mewati Gharana Sol.248.(d) RD Burman : Indian music (a) Usha Uthup (b) Asha Bhosle
director, composer, and singer. Indian (c) Alka Yagnik (d) S Janaki
Sol.244.(d) Mewati Gharana. Pandit musicians and their nicknames : A.R.
Jasraj : Awards - Padma Bhushan (1990), Rahmaan - The Mozart of Madras. Asha Sol.252.(d) S Janaki. Famous singers of
Padma Vibhushan (2000), Padma Shri Bhoshle - The Queen of Indipop. Lata Andhra Pradesh: Puvvula Suri Babu, M.
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(1975), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Mangeshkar - Queen of Melody, Voice of Balamuralikrishna, R. Balasaraswathi
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(1987). Gharanas and Artists : Mewati the Millennium. Mohammed Rafi - Devi, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, G. Anand,
Gharana - Ghagge Nazir Khan. Patiala Pheeko. Mohana Bhogaraju. Usha Uthup
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gharana - Ali Baksh Jarnail Khan, Bade (Chennai, Tamil Nadu), Asha Bhosle
Ghulam Ali Khan. Dagari - Gundecha Q.249. Which Indian musical legend is
(Maharashtra), Alka Yagnik (Kolkata,
credited with composing Talas such as
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Brothers, Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. Gwalior West Bengal).

Gharana - Nanthan Khan, Meeta Pandit. Trimukhi, Panchamukhi, Saptamukhi and
Navamukhi ? Q.253. Which of the following playback
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Q.245. Who among the following was the SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) singers of India received the Padma Shri
director of Kathak Kendra and also (a) M Balamuralikrishna in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2016 ?
opened his own dance school named (b) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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‘Kalashram'? (c) KJ Yesudas (a) Sonu Nigam

SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (d) Pandit Jasraj (b) Abhijit Bhattacharya
(a) Pandit Lachhu Maharaj (c) Kumar Sanu Bhattacharjee
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(b) Pandit Shambhu Maharaj Sol.249.(a) M Balamuralikrishna was an (d) Udit Narayan Jha
(c) Pandit Birju Maharaj Indian Carnatic vocalist. His Awards:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1975), Sol.253.(d) Udit Narayan Jha. Other
(d) Pandit Acchan Maharaj
Padma Vibhushan (1991), Padma Shri Playback Singers and their Awards: Sonu
Sol.245.(c) Pandit Birju Maharaj. He (1971), Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal Nigam (Padma Shri, 2022). Kumar Sanu
belongs to the Kalka-Bindadin Gharana (1995) - UNESCO. Famous Carnatic Bhattacharjee: Padma Shri (2009).
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Q.254. The Padma Shri awardee (2016) ‘Bharatnatyam’ and founded the Q.263. Which actress-cum dancer was
Gulabo Sapera is known as the Queen of Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras. She honoured with the Padma Bhushan
________ dance. was awarded with Padma Bhushan in award in 2011 ?
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 1956, Kalidas Samman (1984), Sangeet SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) Chari (b) Bhavai Natak Akademi Award (1957) and Prani (a) Hema Malini (b) Waheeda Rehman
(c) Kalbeliya (d) Kacchi Ghodi Mitra Award in 1968. (c) Meena Kumari (d) Rekha

Sol.254.(c) Kalbelia (‘Sapera Dance’ or Q.259. Which of the following music Sol.263.(b) Waheeda Rehman. Other
‘Snake Charmer Dance’). This dance is directors is known as 'Mozart of Awards : Filmfare Award for Best Actress
particularly performed by a Rajasthani Madras'? (1969), Filmfare Lifetime
tribe called 'Kalbelia'. Songs and dances SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Achievement Award (1995), Madhya
are an expression of the Kalbelia (a) AR Rahman (b) Madan Mohan Pradesh government's National Kishore
community’s traditional way of life. It was (c) RD Burman (d) Himesh Reshammiya Kumar Samman (2020).
included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible
Sol.259.(a) AR Rahman was born in Q.264. Sutapa Talukdar is associated
Cultural Heritage in 2010.
1967 in Madras (Tamil Nadu). His with which Indian Classical dance form ?
Q.255. Who among the following is the Awards: Padma Bhushan (2010), Padma SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st shift)
Indian classical dancer who masters Shri (2000); Two Oscar Awards (2009), (a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi
both Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancing BAFTA Awards (2009), Golden Globe (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Mohiniyattam
style? (2009) and Two Grammy Awards (2010).
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) Sol.264.(b) Odissi. Sutapa Talukdar
Q.260. The four Nattuvanars namely Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi
(a) Shovana Narayan
Ponaiyah, Vadivelu, Sivanandam and Awards (2019).
(b) Guru Bipin Singh
Chinnaiya, who are renowned as
(c) Padma Subrahmanayam
Tanjaore Bandhu shaped up the modern Q.265. Who among the following is a
(d) Sonal Mansingh
day _________. famous music director?
Sol.255.(d) Sonal Mansingh received SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th shift)
Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kuchipudi (a) Khayyam (b) Sameer
Vibhushan (2003). (c) Kodiattam (d) Kathakali (c) Anjaan (d) Kaifi Azmi

Q.256. Deba Prasad Das, Pankaj Charan Sol.260.(a) Bharatanatyam. The term Sol.265.(a) Khayyam (Mohammed Zahur
Das and Gangadhar Pradhan are ‘Nattuvanar’ means dance teacher. Khayyam Hashmi) was a famous music
associated with which of the following director in Hindi cinema. Award - Padma
Q.261. The efforts of Malayalam poet Bhushan (2011). Sameer was a lyricist.
dance forms ?
Vallathol Narayana Menon and dancer Anjaan was an Indian lyricist. Kaifi Azmi
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
and guru Kalyanikutty Amma brought was a poet.
(a) Odissi (b) Bharatanatyam
back and gave a new life to the dance
(c) Manipuri (d) Kathak Q.266. Talat Aziz is primarily a____singer.
form ________ .
Sol.256.(a) Odissi - Classical dance SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift)
forms of Odisha. Its dance theoretical (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kuchipudi (a) Hindustani Classical
base traces back to ‘Natya Shastra’ of (c) Mohiniyattam (d) Kathakali (b) Carnatic Classical
Bharatamuni. (c) Ghazal
Sol.261.(c) Mohiniyattam. Dance and (d) Folk
Q.257. Bhanu Ji is associated with which their Exponents : Mohiniyattam (Kerala) -
of the following Gharanas of Kathak? Sunanda Nair, Jayaprabha Menon, Pallavi Sol.266.(c) Ghazal. Musical genres and
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Krishnan. Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu) - singers: Ghazal - Jagjit Singh (King of
Mrinalini Sarabhai, Rukmini Devi Ghazals), Hariharan, Pankaj Udhas,
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(a) Lucknow (b) Raigarh

(c) Banaras (d) Jaipur Arundale, Padma Subrahmanyam, Yamini Bhupinder Singh; Hindustani Classical -
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Krishnamurthy. Ananda Shankar, Tansen. Carnatic

Sol.257.(d) Jaipur Gharana of Kathak Classical - M. S. Subbulakshmi, Aruna
Q.262. Who was the music director of
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was conceived by Bhanu Ji Maharaj. Sairam, M. Balamuralikrishna. Folk -

Exponents of Jaipur gharana: Chunnilal the famous song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Swaroop Khan, Sharda Sinha, Kailash
Logon" sung by Lata Mangeshkar?
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Prasad, Kundan Lal Gangani, Sunder Kher.

Prasad, Mangala Bhat. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) Kishore Kumar (b) Rajesh Roshan Q.267. Who among the following
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Q.258. Who is the first female classical (c) C Ramchandra (d) Anand Raaj Anand personalities is an award winning
dancer in Indian history to be nominated Bhojpuri folk singer?
as a Member of Rajya Sabha, the upper Sol.262.(c) C Ramchandra. Deshbhaki SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd shift)
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house of the Parliament of India? songs and their singers : Aisa Desh hai (a) Ila Arun (b) Rabbi Shergill
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) mera (Lata Mangeskar), Mera Rang De (c) Malini Awasthi (d) Papon
(a) Mukti Mohan Basanti Chola (Udit Narayan), Yeh Desh
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(b) Shobha Naidu hai veer jawano ka (Mohammad Rafi), Sol.267.(c) Malini Awasthi - An Indian
(c) Sanjukta Panigrahi Teri Mitti (B Praak), Sandese Aate hain folk singer who sings in Bhojpuri,
(d) Rukmani Devi Arundale (Sonu Nigam), I Love my India Awadhi/Audhi, and Hindi languages.
(Hariharan), Mera Mulk Mera Desh Award - Padma Shri (2016). Ila Arun is an
Sol.258.(d) Rukmani Devi Arundale was (Aditya Narayan and Kumar Sanu), Mere Indian film actress, music composer and
an Indian classical dancer of Desh ki Dharti (Mahendra Kapoor). singer. Rabbi Shergill is a Punjabi folk
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singer. Papon is an Assamese folk Q.272. Who among the following Q.276. Guru Bipin Singh, a Nrityacharya
singer. personalities is associated with awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi
synthesising classical and modern Indian awardee and Kalidas Samman awardee,
Q.268. Kottakkal Nandakumaran Nair is dance through a theatre group called was renowned for promoting which
a Sangeet Natak Akademi 2019 Awardee Ranga Sri Little Ballet Troupe ? classical dance form?
for his contribution to ________. SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift) SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) (a) Guru Bipin Singh (a) Manipuri (b) Kuchipudi
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Contemporary (b) Pandit Birju Maharaj (c) Odissi (d) Kathak
(c) Kathakali (d) Odissi (c) Shanti Bardhan
(d) Remo Fernandes Sol.276.(a) Manipuri. Awards of Guru
Sol.268.(c) Kathakali (Classical Indian Bipin Singh - Sangeet Natak Akademi
dance of Kerala). Kottakal Sol.272.(c) Shanti Bardhan - A junior Award (1966), Kalidas Samman (1989),
Nandakumaran Nair - He is famous for colleague of Uday Shankar, produced Title of Hanjaba by the Maharaja of
his ‘Kathi’ Veshas and has skill in some of the most imaginative dance Manipur.
enacting ‘Pacha’ and ‘Minukku’ veshas. -dramas of the 20th century. He
produced Ramayana, in which the actors Q.277. Urmila Satyanarayanan is an
Q.269. Who among the following exponent of which Indian classical dance
moved and danced like puppets.
personalities won the Sangeet Natak form ?
Akademi Award 2021 for contribution to Q.273. Who among the following SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Manipuri Dance? personalities coined the term 'Odissi' for (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathak
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st shift) Odisha's classical dance? (c) Manipuri (d) Sattriya
(a) Bhuvan Kumar SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th shift)
(b) Thokchom Ibemubi Devi (a) Kabichandra Kalicharan Patnaik Sol.277.(a) Bharatanatyam. Urmila
(c) Sruti Bandopadhyay (b) Kelucharan Mohapatra Satyanarayanan (Tamil Nadu) - Awards:
(d) Kumkum Dhar (c) Raja Rammohan Roy Kalaimamani award (1997), Nritya
(d) Rabindranath Tagore Choodamani (2001).
Sol.269.(b) Thokchom Ibemubi Devi.
The Manipuri Dance, also referred to as Sol.273.(a) Kabichandra Kalicharan Q.278. Satyaram Reang received the
the Manipuri Raas Leela, is anchored in Patnaik. His Contribution was in the field Padma Shri for promoting the Hojagiri
the Vaishnava faith of the Meiteis. The of Odissi music, Odissi dance and Odia dance form. He belongs to which of the
four Jhaveri sisters (Nayana, Ranjana, theatre. Some of his major published following states?
Suverna and Darshana) are classical works: Kalanka Bhanjana, Milana SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Manipuri dancers. Bhuvan Kumar (Chhau Madhuri, Daridrya Bhanjana. (a) Sikkim (b) Manipur
Dancer) (c) Assam (d) Tripura
Q.274. Who among the following
Q.270. Asghari Bai is primarily personalities is a professional Kuchipudi Sol.278.(d) Tripura. His Awards - Padma
remembered for her contribution to Dancer ? Shri (2021), Sangeet Natak Akademi
which of the following genres of music? SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th shift) Award (1986), Hojagiri dance (Reang
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd shift) (a) Radha Sridhar community).
(a) Folk (b) Carnatic (b) Surupa Sen
(c) Dhrupad (d) Ghazal (c) Anupama Hoskere Q.279. Who among the following Indian
(d) Kaushalya Reddy classical tabla players was called
Sol.270.(c) Dhrupad. Awards of Asghari 'Abbaji'? He collaborated with American
Sol.274.(d) Kaushalya Reddy. Famous
Bai - Padma Shri (1990), Sangeet Natak jazz drummer Buddy Rich to create a
Kuchipudi Dancers: Bhavana Reddy,
Akademi (1986). Other Dhrupad Artists: music album in 1968 ?
Yamini Reddy, Vempati Chinna Satyam,
Ramakant Gundecha, Umakant SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
Manju Bhargavi.
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Gundecha, Zia Fariddudin Dagar, Pelva (a) Taufiq Qureshi (b) Zakir Hussain
Naik, Pandit Ram Kumar Mallick, Mukund Q.275. In 2018, Google Doodle celebrated (c) Fazal Qureshi (d) Alla Rakha
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Dev Sahoo, Uday Bhawalkar. the 100th birthday of Mrinalini Sarabhai.

Sol.279.(d) Alla Rakha. He belongs to
She is an exponent of which of the
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Q.271. Who among the following Punjab Gharana. Awards: Padma Shri
following dance forms?
personalities was awarded the Sangeet (1977) and Sangeet Natak Academy
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
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Natak Akademi Award 2020 for his/her Award (1982).

(a) Bharatanatyam and Kathakali
contribution to contemporary dance? (b) Odissi and Kathak
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SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd shift) (c) Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam math is the original name of which of the
(a) Bhushan Lakandri (d) Yakshagana following Indian classical singers?
(b) Sruti Bandopadhyay
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Sol.275.(a) Bharatanatyam and SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)

(c) Bickram Ghosh
Kathakali. Awards of Mrinalini Sarabhai - (a) Pandit Omkarnath Thakur
(d) Sumitra Guha
Padma Shri (1965), Padma Bhushan (b) Pandit Kumar Gandharva
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Sol.271.(a) Bhushan Lakandri. Sangeet (1992), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (c) Pandit Jasraj
Natak Akademi Award: First Awarded - (1970), Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi (d) Pandit Dinkar Kaikini
1952. Awarded for - Performing arts in Saraswat Award (2014), Sangeet Natak Sol.280.(b) Pandit Kumar Gandharva.
India. Organiser - Ministry of Culture, Akademi Fellowship (1994). She was the Awards - Padma Vibhushan (1990).
Government of India. Headquarters - founder of Darpana Academy of Pandit Jasraj (Rasraj) - Mewati Gharana.
New Delhi. Performing Arts (1949).
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Q.281. Pandit Kishan Maharaj of Benaras Bhushan (1970), Lifetime Achievement "A Passion For Dance".
Gharana was a __________ player. Award (2004), Natya Padmam (2007),
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift) Platinum Jubilee Award (2002). Q.290. Who among the following
(a) santoor (b) flute (c) sarangi (d) tabla personalities has received both Grammy
Q.286. Vasundhara Doraswamy was and Oscar awards?
Sol.281.(d) Tabla. Awards of Kishan awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
Maharaj - Padma Shri (1973), Padma Award (Akademi Puraskar) for the year (a) Javed Akhtar
Vibhushan (2002). 2019 for her contribution to which of the (b) Jagjit Singh
following ? (c) Gulzar
Q.282. Ustad Hassu Khan was one of the Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1) (d) Amitabh Bhattacharya
founders of which of the following (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kuchipudi
Gharanas of music? (c) Odissi (d) Kathak Sol.290.(c) Gulzar (Sampooran Singh
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) Kalra) is a famous lyricist of Hindi films.
(a) Rampur (b) Agra Sol.286.(a) Bharatanatyam (Tamil Awards - National Film Award (1991,
(c) Gwalior (d) Patiala Nadu). She is the only Bharatanatyam 1988). Filmfare Award (2021, 2019,
danseuse to have been invited from India 2013). Academy Award (2009). Padma
Sol.282.(c) Gwalior Gharana: Oldest to perform for ‘WORLD PEACE’ Bhushan (2004). Jawed Akhtar : Poet
khayal gharana. Singers - Vishnu conference in Paris under the aegis of and lyricist and screenwriter of Hindi
Digambar Paluskar, Nisaar Husain Khan, UNESCO. She was honoured with films. Award : Padma Shri (1999), Padma
Ulhas Kashaalkar. Gharanas and their "Shantala Natya Sri Award" - The highest Bhushan (2007).
founders: Rampur - Ustad Inayat Hussain State Award for Dance by the Karnataka
Khan, Agra - Hajisujan Khan, Kirana - State Government and the Rajyotsava Q.291. Ratikant Mohapatra, an awardee
Abdul Karim Khan. Award (Karnataka State). of 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award', is
known for which of the following
Q.283. Ramkrishna Talukdar received the Q.287. Which dancer was the first person classical dances of India?
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 from Odisha to get Padma Vibhushan in Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
for his contribution to the Sattriya dance 2000 ? (a) Odissi (b) Manipuri
form. To which state does this dance Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1) (c) Kathak (d) Kathakali
form belong? (a) Guru Shyama Charan Pati
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) (b) Guru Bipin Singh Sol.291.(a) Odissi (2016). Other Awards
(a) West Bengal (b) Assam (c) Guru Mayadhar Rout : Bhumiputra Samman (2016), Nritya
(c) Meghalaya (d) Jharkhand (d) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Choodamani (2014). Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award (Odissi) - Pankaj Charan
Sol.283.(b) Assam. Ramkrishna Talukdar
Sol.287.(d) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. Das (1970), Deba Prasad Das (1970),
: Awards - Asom Gaurav, Sangeet Jyoti
Awards - Padma Bhushan (1988), Mayadhar Raut (1985), Sonal Mansingh
Award, Nritya Ratna, Kala Gaurav. It was
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1966), (1987), Kumkum Mohanty (1994),
given the status of a classical dance in
Kalidas Samman (1987). Gangadhar Pradhan (1997), Gita Mahalik
2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
(2009), Aruna Mohanty (2010), Sujata
Q.288. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was a Mohapatra (2017), Surupa Sen (2018),
Q.284. Who was the founder of Benaras
music composer popularly called Sutapa Talukdar (2019), Rabindra
Gharana of Kathak?
'Rupkonwar' in the state of _________ . Atibudhi (2020).
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
(a) Ishwari Prasad
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan Q.292. Kamalini and Nalini Asthana, the
(b) Shambhu Maharaj
(c) Gujarat (d) Assam dancer duo have been conferred with the
(c) Raja Chakradhar Singh
Padma Shri in 2022. They are renowned
(d) Janaki Prasad Sol.288.(d) Assam. Jyoti Prasad Agarwal for which of the following dance forms?
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- First filmmaker of Assam. He made the Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)

Sol.284.(d) Janaki Prasad. Notable
first Assamese Movie - ‘Joymoti’ (1935).
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dancers - Sitara Devi, Kamalini Asthana (a) Kuchipudi (b) Manipuri

His Famous Play - ‘Sonit - Konwari’, (c) Bharatnatyam (d) Kathak
and Nalini Asthana. Ishwari Prasad -
‘Rupalim’, ‘Karengar Ligiri’, ‘Lobhita’ and
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Founder of the Lucknow Gharana;

'Joymoti’. His death anniversary (17 Sol.292.(d) Kathak. Kamalini Asthana
Notable dancer - Pandit Birju Maharaj.
January) is observed as ‘Silpi Divas’ in and Nalini Asthana (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
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Shambhu Maharaj - Celebrated Guru of

Assam. known for their performances of the
the Lucknow Gharana.
Benaras Gharana style of Kathak.
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Q.285. Which danseuse among the Q.289. The noted danseuse Yamini
following was called to perform for Krishnamurthy opened Yamini School of Q.293. Surupa Sen is a famous _________
Queen Elizabeth-ll's coronation festivities Dance in_________, in the year 1990. dancer.
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in 1953 ? Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2) Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)

Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3) (a) Mumbai (b) Delhi (a) Kathak (b) Kathakali
(a) Mrinalini Sarabhai (c) Chenna (d) Hyderabad (c) Odissi (d) Bharatanatyam
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(b) Sitara Devi Sol.289.(b) Delhi. Yamini Krishnamurthy Sol.293.(c) Odissi. Awards of Surupa
(c) Rukmini Devi Arundale - Awards - Padma Shri (1968), Sangeet Sen: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
(d) Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan Natak Akademi (1997), Padma Bhushan (2018), Raza Foundation Award (2006).
Sol.285.(d) Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan (2001), Padma Vibhushan (2016), "Natya Q.294. Who was the recipient of Ustad
(Bharatanatyam). Awards - Padma Shastra" award (2014). Autobiography - Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2017 for
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Kathak ? Sol.298.(a) Tabla. Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Q.303. Lata Mangeshkar recorded her
Matric Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) Khan (Delhi gharana). Awards - Padma first playback song for a _________ film.
(a) Jitendra Maharaj (b) Rajendra Gangani Shri Award in 2003. Famous Tabla SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)
(c) Geetanjali Lal (d) Vidha Lal players - Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu, (a) Bengali (b) Punjabi
Kishan Maharaj, Alla Rakha, Aban Mistry. (c) Marathi (d) Tamil
Sol.294.(d) Vidha Lal. She is a disciple of
Kathak dancer Geetanjali Lal of Jaipur Q.299. Who among the following was Sol.303.(c) Marathi. Lata Mangeshkar -
Gharana. Awards: ‘Sri Krishna gana awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 and She recorded her first song “Naachu Ya
sabha endowment award (2010) and has been credited with taking the Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari” in
Guinness world record for the most shehnai from the marriage mandap to 1942 at age of 13 for Marathi film Kiti
number of spins (103) in one minute the concert hall ? Hasaal and recorded her last song
(2011). SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening) ‘Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki’ in 2019.
(a) Ravi Shankar
Q.295. Papanasam Sivan was related to (b) Ali Akbar Khan Q.304. Alla Rakha left home at age 12 to
the following music? (c) Hariprasad Chaurasia learn a musical instrument under the
Matric Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) (d) Bismillah Khan great master (ustad) Mian Qadir Baksh.
(a) Carnatic (b) Punjabi He became a renowned player of
(c) Khyal (d) Dhrupad Sol.299.(d) Bismillah Khan (Ustad). ________.
Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)
Sol.295.(a) Carnatic. Papanasam Sivan (1956), Sangeet Natak Akademi (a) Sarod (b) Sarangi (c) Tabla (d) Sitar
Awards: Padma Bhushan (1972), Fellowship (1994), Swathi Sangeetha
Sangeet Natak Academy Fellow (1962), Puraskaram (1998) by Government of Sol.304.(c) Tabla. Alla Rakha specialized
President Award (1962). Kerala, T Choudayya National Award in Hindustani classical music. He was
(1995) by Government of Karnataka, born in Ghagwal (Jammu and Kashmir).
Q.296. Who among the following He is a player of Tabla and Pakhawaj.
Tahar Mausique from the Republic of
musicians was awarded a Grammy in the Awards: Padma Shri (1977) and Sangeet
Iran (1992), Tansen Award by Govt. of
Music Album category for his Natak Akademi (1982).
Madhya Pradesh.
collaborative album ‘Global Drum Project’
along with Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju Q.300. Ustaad Allauddin Khan, a famous Q.305. Who popularised the ‘Pandanallur
and Giovanni Hidalgo ? Indian musician is associated with Style’ in Bharatanatyam and received
Matric Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4) __________ musical instrument. Padma Bhusan in 2004?
(a) Ricky Kej (b) Vikku Vinayakram SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning) SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)
(c) Zakir Hussain (d) A R Rahman (a) Surbahar (b) Santoor (a) Kumari Kamala (b) Madhuri Dixit
(c) Sarod (d) Sitar (c) Mallika Sarabhai (d) Alarmel Valli
Sol.296.(c) Zakir Hussain. He is the son
of Ustad Alla Rakha. Awards - Padma Sol.300.(c) Sarod. Awards - Padma Sol.305.(d) Alarmel Valli. She was the
Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), Bhusan (1958), Padma Vibhushan second youngest dancer to be conferred
Padma vibhushan (2023) National (1971), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1954). the Padma Shri (in 1991) from the
Heritage Fellowship (1999), Sangeet Government of India, after
Natak Akademi Award (1990), Kalidas Q.301. Saswati Sen is the proud recipient Vyjayanthimala .
Samman (2006), Guru Gangadhar of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for
2004-2005. She is recognized for which Q.306. Who among the following is a
Pradhan Lifetime Achievement Award (In
dance form? celebrated sarod maestro?
2012 at Konark Dance & Music Festival),
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)
Grammy Award (1992 and 2009).
(a) Kathak (b) Kuchipudi (a) Niladri Kumar (b) Vilayat Khan
Q.297. Ilyas Khan was born in Lucknow (c) Manipuri (d) Mohiniyattam (c) N. Ramani (d) Zarin Sharma
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to a family of musicians. He was famous Sol.306.(d) Zarin Sharma - She was a

for playing Sol.301.(a) Kathak. Saswati Sen was a
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senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj. famous Sarod player of Khayal (Agra
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Morning) gharana). AwardS - Sangeet Natak
(a) Tabla (b) Sitar Q.302. Saroja Vaidyanathan received
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Akademi Award (1988), Maharashtra

(c) Veena (d) Mridangam Kalidas Samman for classical dance Gaurav Puraskar (1990), Dadasaheb
in________.
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Phalke Academy award (2007).

Sol.297.(b) Sitar. Ilyas Khan (1924-1989) SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)
- He was a disciple of Abdul Ghani Khan (a) 2009 - 10 (b) 2020 - 21 Q.307. Vidushi Sharan Rani is famous for
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(a dhrupad singer from Kalpi). His father (c) 2001 - 02 (d) 2002 - 03 playing which musical instrument?
belonged to the Shahjahanpur gharana of SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening)
sarod players while his mother came Sol.302.(a) 2009 - 10. Saroja
(a) Flute (b) Sitar (c) Tabla (d) Sarod
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from the Lucknow gharana of sarod Vaidyanathan (Bharatanatyam). Her

players. awards: Padma Bhushan (2013), Padma Sol.307.(d) Sarod. She is the first woman
Shri (2002). Bharat Kala Sunder (2006). sarod player in India. She was awarded
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Q.298. Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan was Book by her :- “The Science of Padma Bhushan in 2000.
best known for which of the following Bharatanatyam”. The first recipients
instruments? (1980) of the Kalidas Samman - Q.308. "Bombay" Ramnath is a
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon) Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (Classical famous____singer of India.
(a) Tabla (b) Rudra Veena music) and Mallikarjun Mansur (Classical SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)
(c) Violin (d) Harmonium Music). (a) Carnatic (b) Folk (c) Jazz (d) Hip-hop
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Sol.308.(a) Carnatic. Bombay Jayashri in 1962. dance in the west?
Ramnath (Padma Shri in 2021) has sung SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
in multiple languages including Tamil, Q.313. Nahid Siddiqui was awarded (a) Leela Naidu (b) Lona Pinto
Telugu, Kannada. Famous Carnatic Milapfest's Lifetime Achievement Award (c) Indrani Rahman (d) Peace Kanwal
singer - M. S. Subbulakshmi, S. Sowmya, in October 2017. She is recognized for
M Balamuralikrishna, Nithyasree which dance form? Sol.317.(c) Indrani Rahman. She was the
Mahadevan. Famous folk singers: Mame SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) first South Asian to compete in the Miss
Khan, Swaroop Khan, Ila Arun, Nooran (a) Odissi (b) Sattriya Universe pageant (1952). Indrani was a
Sisters, The Wadali Brothers, Malini (c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathak successful classical dancer in
Awasthi, Dipali Borthakur, Kollangudi Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and
Sol.313.(d) Kathak. Nahid Siddiqui (born Odissi. In 1961, she became the first
Karuppayee. Famous jazz singers: in Pakistan), A disciple of two great
Shankar-Jaikishan, Trilok Gurtu, Louiz dancer to be a part of the Asia Society
teachers: Maharaj Kathak (Pakistan) and tour. Awards - Femina Miss India (1952),
Banks. Famous hip-hop singers: Divine, Birju Maharaj. Other Awards - Pride of
Naezy, Raja Kumari, Brodha V. Padma Shri (1969), Sangeet Natak
Performance (1994), Time Out Award Akademi Award (1981).
Q.309. Who among the following was (1991), British Cultural Award,
awarded the prestigious title of International Dance Award. Q.318. M.S. Gopalakrishnan mastered
"Nrityacharya' conferred by the Maharaja both Carnatic and Hindustani classical
Q.314. Which famous female personality music. He was the master of _______.
of Manipur?
received the Padma Shri award for SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Manipuri classical dance? (a) Sarangi (b) violin (c) sitar (d) Santoor
(a) Guru Bipin Singh
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)
(b) Rukmini Devi
(a) Kalabati Devi (b) Devyani Chalia Sol.318.(b) Violin. Awards and Honours:-
(c) Uday Shankar
(c) Elam Endira Devi (d) Charu Mathur Padma Bhushan (2012), Padma Shri
(d) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
(1975), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1982),
Sol.314.(c) Elam Endira Devi (Manipur). Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Ratna
Sol.309.(a) Guru Bipin Singh.
She is an Indian classical dancer and (2012), Kalaimamani (Tamil Nadu) -
Q.310. Who is noted as a pristine Indian teacher. She performed in the film 1978.
Classical Dancer to perform at Salzburg ‘Matamgi Manipur’, which won the
Festival in 2015? National Film Award (1972). Other Q.319. Budhaditya Mukherjee is
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening) awards - Excellence Award, Nritya Rani associated with which of the following
(a) Tanjore Balasaraswati Upadhi, Best Actress Award. musical instruments?
(b) Alarmel Valli SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
(c) Kumari Kamala Q.315. Indore gharana is one of the vocal (a) Veena (b) Sitar (c) Violin (d) Sarangi
(d) V. Satyanarayana Sarma gharanas of Indian classical music. It
was founded by _______. Sol.319.(b) Sitar. Budhaditya Mukherjee
Sol.310.(b) Alarmel Valli : An exponent SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) : First-ever musician to perform at the
of the Pandanallur style of (a) Ustad Amir Khan House of Commons, London.
Bharatanatyam. Awards - Padma (b) Doreswamy V. Iyengar
Bhushan (2004), Chevalier of Arts and (c) Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam Q.320. Shri Mani Prasad is associated
Letters award (2004), Sangeet Natak (d) Ustad Bundu Khan with which form of music?
Akademi Award (2001). SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Sol.315.(a) Ustad Amir Khan. Other (a) Fusion Music
Q.311. Jayanthi Kumaresh is one of the disciples of Indore gharana - Pandit (b) Folk Music
foremost exponents of ________. Amarnath, Shankar Lal Mishra, Kankana (c) Carnatic vocal music
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning) Banerjee, Purvi Mukherjee. Other gharana (d) Hindustani vocal music
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(a) santoor (b) tabla (c) sitar (d) veena and its founder - Gwalior Khayal style
(Ustad Nathan Pir Baksh), Agra Sol.320.(d) Hindustani vocal music.
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Sol.311.(d) Veena. Jayanthi Kumaresh is Pandit Mani Prasad was an Indian

(Hajisujan Khan), Rangeela (Faiyyaz
known for her mastery of the Saraswati classical vocalist from the Kirana
Khan), Jaipur (Alladiya Khan).
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veena, a plucked string instrument that is gharana (singing style). He was awarded
one of the most important instruments in Q.316. Who among the following is a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019.
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Carnatic music. Awards - Sangeet sitar maestro of global acclaim? Hindustani music is the classical music
shikhar samman award (2019); Music SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) of the Northern parts of the Indian
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academy award (2015). (a) Bismillah Khan subcontinent. Carnatic Music originated
(b) Girija Devi from Southern India, the city of
Q.312. In 2019, the Government of India
(c) Shahid Parvez Khan Hyderabad and other Dravidian-speaking
honoured Milena Salvini, an Italian-born
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(d) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt regions of India.

Kathakali dancer, with which of the
following awards? Sol.316.(c) Shahid Parvez Khan. Awards Q.321. Shri Jatin Goswami received
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening) - Kalajyothi Lifetime Achievement Award
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several honours for his contribution to

(a) Padma Shri (b) Bharat Ratna (2020), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) Padma Vibhushan (d) Padma Bhushan (2006), Padma Shri Award (2012). (a) Bharatnatyam Dance
Sol.312.(a) Padma Shri. Milena Salvini - Q.317. Which former Miss India, also the (b) Kathak Dance
Obtained a two-year scholarship to train recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi (c) Sattriya Dance
in Kathakali at the Kerala Kalamandalam Award, popularised Indian classical (d) Manipuri Dance

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Sol.321.(c) Sattriya dance (Assam): SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Nishagandhi Puraskaram from the
Awards and Honours:- Padma Shri (a) Tripura (b) Uttar Pradesh Government of Kerala in 2013?
(2008), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Chhattisgarh SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(2004), Silpi Divas Award (1994), Sangeet (a) Madhavi Mudgal (b) Shobana C Pillai
Jyoti Award (2004), Assam Natya Sol.326.(c) Madhya Pradesh. Baba (c) Uday Shankar (d) Mrinalini Sarabhai
Sanmilon Award (1997), Hiraprova - Allauddin Khan (Sarod player) laid the
Chandrakanta Award (2006). foundation of Maihar Gharana and Sol.330.(d) Mrinalini Sarabhai was the
became the court musician for the founder and director of Darpana
Q.322. With which of the following Maharaja of Maihar. Academy of Performing Arts in
classical dance forms is Deepika Reddy Ahmedabad.
associated ? Q.327. Who among the following is
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift) known as a pioneering dance Q.331. Shovana Narayan was awarded
(a) Manipuri (b) Kuchipudi educationist and a prominent which of the following awards in 2013 ?
(c) Kathak (d) Sattriya Mohiniyattam exponent ? SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Guru Deba Prasad
Sol.322.(b) Kuchipudi (Classical dance (a) Madhavi Mudgal (b) Sangam Kala
of Andhra Pradesh): Guru Smt. Vijaya (b) Shagun Butani (c) Kalidas Samman
Prasad, Shri Vedantam Lakshmi (c) Mohanrao Kallianpurkar (d) Bharat Muni Samman
Narayana Sastry, Dr. Vempati Chinna (d) Dr Kanak Rele
Satyam, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Shobha Sol.331.(a) Guru Deba Prasad. Awards
Naidu, Raja and Radha Reddy, Kaushalya Sol.327.(d) Dr. Kanak Rele. She is the and Honors: Oisca Award (Japan)
Reddy, Yamini Reddy, Bhavana Reddy, founder-director of the Nalanda Dance (1990–91), Dadabhai Naoroji Award
Atisha Pratap Singh, Arunima Kumar. Research Centre (1967) and the (1993), Bihar Gaurav Puraskar (1985),
founder-principal of the Nalanda Nritya Guru ML Koser Award (2013), Art Karat
Q.323. The poet saint Kabir Das was Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai. Awards Award (2014), Bharat Nirman’s Social
born in sometime in the 15th century. and Honors: Padma Shri (1990), Kalidas Responsibility Award (2014) etc.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) Samman (Madhya Pradesh, 2006),
(a) Kashi (b) Amritsar Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1994), Q.332. Who among the following is a
(c) Somnath (d) Agra Padma Bhushan (2013). famous performer of the Kathakali
classical dance?
Sol.323.(a) Kashi (Uttar Pradesh). Kabir Q.328. Rajashree Shirke was given which SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift)
was a 15th century mystic poet, saint of of the following prestigious dance (a) Pankaj Charan Das (b) Sunanda Nayar
the Bhakti Movement. Books - Bijak, Kabir awards of 2013 for her excellence in (c) Gopinath (d) Raja Reddy
Parachai, Sakhi Granth, and Kabir Kathak?
Granthawali. His verses are found in SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift) Sol.332.(c) Gopinath. Awards and
Sikhism's scripture Guru Granth Sahib. (a) Sangeet Natak Academy Award Honors: Sangeet Natak Akademi's award
Saint Kabir was the contemporary of Guru (b) Padma Shri (1965), 'Kala Tilakam' by the Guruvayur
Nanak and Delhi Sultan Sikandar Lodhi. (c) Kalidas Samman Devaswom (1968), 'Kala RatIn’ title by
(d) National Film Award the Travancore Devaswom Board (1973),
Q.324. Aditi Mangaldas is a leading etc.
dancer & Choreographer in the classical Sol.328.(a) Sangeet Natak Academy
Q.333. Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, a
Indian dance form of_________. Award. Awards and Honors: Mumbai
leading exponent and guru of Indian
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Mayor's Award for Women Achievers of
classical Manipuri dance form, was
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kuchipudi the Year, Best Shikshak for the year 2007,
awarded which of the following Indian
(c) Kathak (d) Kathakali and Title "Khosrovani" by Halim Academy
civilian honours in 1986?
of Sitar. Shambhu Maharaj was the first
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Sol.324.(c) Kathak. Awards Received by SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)

Kathak dancer to win Sangeet Natak
Aditi Mangaldas - National Sangeet (a) PadmaBhushan (b) Padma Shri
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Academy Award in 1955.

Natak Akademi award in 2013. (c) BharatRatna (d) Padma Vibhushan
Q.329. Who among the following Indian
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Q.325. Who among the following was the Sol.333.(b) Padma Shri. Rajkumar
classical musicians has an auditorium Singhajit Singh (Manipuri dancer).
guru of Pandit Ravi Shankar ?
named after it in Tehran, Iran?
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SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Awards and Honors - Sangeet Natak
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Akademi Award (1984), Sangeet Natak
(a) Bismillah Khan (b) Amjad Ali Khan
(a) Ustad Bismillah Khan
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(c) Ali Akbar Khan (d) Allaudin Khan Akademi Fellowship (2011), Tagore
(b) Ustad Sultan Khan Award (2014), Delhi Sahitya Kala
Sol.325.(d) Allauddin Khan (Sarod (c) Ustad Zakir Hussain Parishad Award (1975), Manipur Sahitya
player) was the guru of Pandit Ravi (d) Ustad Vilayat Khan
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Parishad Nritya Award (1975), etc.

Shankar. He was awarded the Padma
Bhushan (1958) and the Padma Sol.329.(a) Ustad Bismillah Khan Q.334. Which of the following Gharanas
Vibhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak (shehnai) - Become the third classical does Padma Bhushan Kishori Amonkar
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Akademi award and Sangeet Natak musician of India after M. S. belong to?
Akademi Fellowship (1954). Subbalakshmi and Ravi Shankar to be SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
awarded the Bharat Ratna (2001). (a) Gwalior (b) Kirana
Q.326. In which state is the Maihar court (c) Patiala (d) Jaipur - Atrauli
where Baba Allauddin Khan was a Q.330. Who among the following was the
musician? first recipient of the State annual award Sol.334.(d) Jaipur - Atrauli. Kishori
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Amonkar - She was a performer of the was given the Prani Mitra Award in 1968. Sangeet Natak Akademi (1993). Sangeet
classical genre khyal and the light SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Natak Akademi Award (1994).
classical genres thumri and bhajan. (a) Dr Padma Subrahmanyam
Awards and Honors: Padma Bhushan (b) Shovana Narayan Q.344. Sharmila Biswas, who was
(1987), and Padma Vibhushan (2002), (c) Rukmini Devi Arundale awarded the 'Best Choreography Award'
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1985) (d) Bipin Singh in 1998 by the Ministry of Information
and the Sangeet Natak Akademi and Broadcasting, represents which of
Fellowship (2009). Sol.339.(c) Rukmini Devi Arundale the following classical dance forms?
(Bharatanatyam). Awards: Padma SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
Q.335. Who among the following Bhushan (1956), Sangeet Natak Akademi (a) Manipuri (b) Odissi
personalities is an exponent of Kathak Award (1957). (c) Kathakali (d) Kathak
dance in India?
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) Q.340. Who among the following is NOT Sol.344.(b) Sharmila Biswas (Odissi
(a) Prerna Shrimali (b) Usha Uthup an exponent of Mohiniyattam classical dancer and choreographer) established
(c) Suman Kalyanpur (d) Monali Thakur dance form? Odissi Vision and Movement Center
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (1995, Kolkata). Awards: Sangeet Natak
Sol.335.(a) Prerana Shrimali. She is a (a) Smitha Rajan Akademi Award (2012), Uday Shankar
senior dancer of Jaipur Gharana of (b) Jayaprabha Menon Award for Best Choreography (1998),
Kathak. Honours - 2001 Rashtriya Ekta (c) Prateeksha Kashi Mahari Award (2010).
Award (57th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv (d) Radha Dutta
Gandhi). Q.345. With which instrument is Ustad
Sol.340.(c) Prateeksha Kashi (Kuchipudi Sultan Khan associated?
Q.336. Guru Nileshwar Mukherjee is the dancer). Awards and honours: Ustad SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
exponent of which of the following Indian Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2014), (a) Sitar (b) Sarod (c) Tabla (d) Sarangi
classical dance forms? Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskar
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (2014), Aryabhata International Award Sol.345.(d) Sarangi. He was one of the
(a) Sattriya (b) Manipuri (2011), Kalabharathi National Young founding members of the Tabla Beat
(c) Odissi (d) Kathak Talent Award (2014), Natyaveda Award Science (Indian Fusion group) with Zakir
(2014). Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Hussain and Bill Laswell. Awards: Padma
Sol.336.(b) Manipuri. Amma: Mother of Mohiniyattam. Bhushan (2010), Sangeet Natak Akademi
(1992), American Academy of Artists
Q.337. With which instrument do the Q.341. Surekha Punekar is a _________ (1998).
sisters Lalita and Nandini identify? dancer from the Indian state of
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Maharashtra. Q.346. Who among the following teamed
(a) Mandolin (b) Violin SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) up with flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and
(c) Sarod (d) Flute (a) Tamasha (b) Lavani guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra and
(c) Povada (d) Koli produced a concept album, 'Call of the
Sol.337.(b) Violin. Awards and Honors: Valley' (1967)?
`Kalaimamani’ (Tamil Nadu), Title of Sol.341.(b) Lavani. Vithabai SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)
`Haratha Violin Vadya Thilakangal’, Best Narayangaonkar, Kantabai Satarkar, (a) Tarun Bhattacharya (b) Bhajan Sopori
senior violinist (Madras music academy, Mangala Bansode, Sandhya Mane, (c) Shivkumar Sharma (d) Satish Vyas
and Indian fine arts society). Violinist in Roshan Satarkar are well known artists
India: Mysore brothers – Mysore Nagaraj presenting Lavani on stage. Sol.346.(c) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
and Mysore Manjunath, Abhijith P. S. Nair, (santoor player).
Ambi Subramaniam, B. Sasikumar, Q.342. Which of the following was
awarded to Bharatnatyam dancer Q.347. Who among the following is
Balabhaskar Chandran, Embar Kannan,
Telangana’s first Sangeet Natak Akademi
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H. K. Narasimhamurthy, Lalgudi Priyadarshini Govind in 1998 ?

SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) Award winner ?
Vijayalakshmi, etc.
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(a) Tagore Ratna SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift)

Q.338. Who was the recipient of the (b) Kalaimamani (a) Padmaja Reddy
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National Devdasi Award in 2016? (c) Nritya Choodamani (b) Yamini Reddy
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift) (d) Kalidas Samman (c) Deepa Sashindran
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(a) Geeta Kapoor (d) Shantala Shivalingappa

(b) R Muthukannammal Sol.342.(b) Kalaimamani. Other Awards -
Sol.347.(a) Padmaja Reddy (Kuchipudi).
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(c) Prerana Deshpande ‘Nritya Kalanidhi' title by The Music

She developed Kakatiyam (a two-part
(d) Dr Sohini Ray Academy in 2019, Sangeet Natak
Kuchipudi classical visual dance form).
Akademi award (2012).
Awards: Kala Ratna (2006), Sangeet
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Sol.338.(c) Prerana Deshpande

(Kathak). Gaurav Puruskar at the hands Q.343. Kumkum Mohanty, an Odissi Natak Akademi Award (2015), and
of Pt. Birju Maharaj, Singar Mani title, by dancer received which of the following Padma Shri (2022). Sangeet Natak
awards in 2005? Academy: Founded (1953), Headquarters
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the Sur Singar Samsad of Mumbai,

Nrityashree title, Kiran, Katan (1994). R SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (New Delhi).
MuthuKannammal (Sadir dancer) - (a) Padma Bhushan (b) Kalidas Samman
Q.348. Who among the following was
Padma Shri (2022). (c) Padma Shri (d) Padma Vibhushan
popularly called the ‘Australian Mother of
Sol.343.(c) Padma Shri. Guru Kelucharan Kathakali’?
Q.339. Name the classical dancer who
Mahapatra Award (2011), Odisha SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
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(a) Margot Fonteyn musical instrument? Sol.356.(a) French. Mallika Sarabhai
(b) Anna Pavlova SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer ) -
(c) Yelena Andreyanova (a) Harmonium (b) Tabla Padma Bhushan (2010). Book - In Free
(d) Louise Lightfoot (c) Sarod (d) Violin Fall: My Experiments With Living.
Founder of Darpana dance Academy.
Sol.348.(d) Louise Lightfoot was Sol.352.(a) Harmonium -
popularly called the Australian Mother of Appa Jalgaonkar (Sangeet Natak Q.357. The Sabri brothers, Aziz Warsi
Kathakali by Vallathol Narayana Menon Akademi Award - 2000). It is also called and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are associated
(the founder of Kerala Kalamandalam). Reed Organ, a free-reed keyboard with which singing style?
Kathakali is known as the ballad of the instrument. Famous Harmonium players SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
East. It is performed on the Sopana - Mehmood Dhaulpuri, R. K. Bijapure, (a) Qawwali (b) Shabad
sangeet. Sudhir Nayak, Tulsidas Borkar. (c) Bhatiali (d) Bhajan

Q.349. Who among the following has the Q.353. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, an Indian Sol.357.(a) Qawwali. Nusrat Fateh Ali
credit to invent and create a new style of flutist, is associated with which of the Khan (President of Pakistan Award for
‘Bharatanatyam’ ? following music gharanas? Pride of Performance by the Government
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift) SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) of Pakistan). Indian folk music -
(a) Yamini Krishnamurthy (a) Maihar (b) Rampur-Jaipur Bhavageethe (Karnataka and
(b) Dr Padma Subrahmanyam (c) Senia (d) Prasanna Maharashtra), Bhangra and Giddha
(c) Rukmini Devi Arundale (Punjab), Lavani (Maharashtra). Alha
(d) Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna Sol.353.(c) Senia gharana (Founder - (Madhya Pradesh) and Panihari, Pankhida
Bilas Khan and Naubat Khan). Official and Maand (Rajasthan).
Sol.349.(b) Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam: Biography of Hari Prasad Chaurasia -
Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 'Breath of Gold' (2019) by Sathya Saran. Q.358. Who among the following was a
(1983), Padma Bhushan (2003) Padma Other famous flutists - Ronu Majumdar, famous sitar player ?
Shri (1981). Pravin Godkhindi, Raghunath Seth. Other SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
Gharana - Agra (Hajisujan Khan), (a) Zakir Hussain
Q.350. Which Gharana was propounded Lucknow (Bindadin Maharaj), Banaras (b) Hari Prasad Chaurasia
by Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh (Pandit Ram Sahai), Jaipur (Ustad (c) Raja Khan
Jarnail Khan? Alladiya Khan). (d) Nikhil Banerjee
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)
(a) Gwalior Gharana Q.354. Which extraordinary scholar and Sol.358.(d) Nikhil Banerjee (Maihar
(b) Agra Gharana artist of the 17th century AD composed Gharana). Awards - Padma Shri (1968),
(c) Patiala Gharana Bhaamaakalaapam, a dance drama Padma Bhushan (1987). Hari Prasad
(d) Bhendi Bazaar Gharana based on Kuchipudi? Chaurasia (Flute Player), Zakir Hussain
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (Tabla Player). The Sangeet Sudarshana
Sol.350.(c) Patiala Gharana. Malika (a) Sachindra Yogi (b) Shivendra Yogi states that the sitar was invented during
Pukhraj, Gauhar Jan, Ghulam Ali are all (c) Siddhendra Yogi (d) Sidharth Yogi the 18th century by a fakir named Amir
related to Patiala Gharana. Gwalior Khusru.
Gharana : Ghulam Hassan Shaggan, Sol.354.(c) Siddhendra Yogi. Bhama
Vasundhara Komkali, Narayanrao Bodas, Kalapam (story of Satyabhama, wife of Q.359. Laxmipriya Mohapatra was
Sunanda Patnaik. Agra Gharana : Yaqoob the god Krishna). Most popular classical associated with which of the following
Hussain Khan, Yusuf Hussain Khan, dance-dramas, Kathakali (sage Bharata). classical dances of India ?
Khurshid Hussain Khan, Shamim Ahmed SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Khan, Ghulam Rasool Khan. Bhendi Q.355. The famous musician Satyadev (a) Sattriya (b) Kathakali
Bazaar Gharana : Pandit Shivkumar Pawar is associated with which musical (c) Odissi (d) Kuchipudi
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Shukla, Ramesh Nadkarni, T.D. Janorikar. instrument?

SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) Sol.359.(c) Odissi.
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(a) Violin (b) Shehnai (c) Veena (d) Sitar Laxmipriya Mohapatra is said to be the
Q.351. Violin virtuoso L Subramaniam is first woman to perform Gotipua (folk
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famous for which of the following genres Sol.355.(a) Violin. Other Violin Players - dance of Odisha) on stage, and the first
of music globally? Lalgudi Jayaraman - Padma Shri (1963), dancer to perform Odissi on stage.
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SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) Padam Bhushan (1994), Sangeet Natak

(a) Jazz (b) Hindustani music Akademi (2010); L. Subramaniam Q.360. Ileana Citaristi is the first
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(c) Carnatic music (d) Rock {Padma Shri (1998) Padma Bhushan classical dancer of foreign origin who
(2001); M. S Gopalakrishnan {Padma Shri was conferred the Padma Shri Award in
Sol.351.(c) Carnatic music. Padma Shri (1975), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2006 for her contributions to ________.
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(1988), Padma Bhushan (2001), (1982), Padma Bhushan (2012)}. SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening)
Manaviyam (Millennium) Award, Kerala (a) Kathakali (b) Kathak
(2001). Popular Violists : Abhijith P. S. Q.356. Mallika Sarabhai was honoured (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Odissi
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Avaneeswaram S R Vinu, B. Sasikumar, des Palmes Academiques 2005. Sol.360.(d) Odissi. Ileana Citaristi is an
Ragini Shankar. SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) Indian Odissi and Chhau dancer. Awards:
(a) French (b) Canadian 43rd National Film Awards (1996), Padma
Q.352. The famous musician, Appa (c) Swiss (d) Belgian Shri (2006), Leonide Massine for the Art
Jalgaonkar is associated with which of Dance (Italy, 1992), Sanskriti Siromani

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(2006), Lalithakala award (2007), Pandit with which classical dance of India? Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2011,
Jasraj Award (2009), Prananath Patnaik SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) Vetri Award from University of Madras in
Award (2005). (a) Manipuri (b) Kathak 2013. Honorary Doctorate from Periyar
(c) Odissi (d) Sattriya Maniammai University 2016, ICCR
Q.361. Who was hailed as the ‘Tansen of Empanelled Dance Artist in Outstanding
the 20th century’? Sol.365.(c) Odissi. Awards : Sanskriti Category 2017.
Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3 ) Award (1984), Padma Shri (1990), Orissa
(a) Ustad Abdul Karim Khan State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Q.370. Pandit Rajendra Gangani is
(b) Ustad Faiyaz Khan (1996), Grande Medaille de la Ville by associated with which classical dance of
(c) Ustad Amir Khan Govt. of France (1997), Central Sangeet India?
(d) Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Natak Akademi Award (2000), Delhi State SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
Parishad Samman (2002) and the title of (a) Manipuri dance (b) Kathak dance
Sol.361.(d) Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Nritya Choodamani in 2004. (c) Odissi dance (d) Sattriya dance
(Patiala gharana). Awards - Sangeet
Natak Akademi Award (1962), Sangeet Q.366. With which of the following was Sol.370.(b) Kathak Dance.
Natak Akademi fellow (1967), Padma Kadri Gopalnath associated ? Pandit Rajendra Gangani: Awards -
Bhushan Award (1962). Ustad Abdul SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2003).
Karim Khan (founder of the Kairana (a) 365 (b) Saxophone He is one of the leading exponents of the
gharana of classical music). Ustad (c) Tabla (d) Flute Jaipur Gharana style of Kathak.
Faiyaz Khan (exponent of the Agra
gharana). Ustad Amir Khan (founder of Sol.366.(b) Saxophone. Famous Q.371. His compositions for
the Indore gharana of Classical Music). Saxophone players in India - Manohari blockbusters such as Silsila and Chandni
Singh, Allah Rakha Rahman, Braz are a manifestation of his musical
Q.362. Who among the following Gonsalves, Adnan Sami Khan, George brilliance. Who is he?
dancers was awarded the Queen Victoria Brooks, etc. The saxophone is a type of SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Afternoon)
Silver Medal of the Royal Society for the single-reed woodwind instrument with a (a) Ustad Bismillah Khan
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, London conical shape, usually made of brass. (b) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
in 1958 ? (c) Ustad Zakir Hussain
Graduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift - 4 ) Q.367. Radha Sridhar received the (d) Jagjit Singh
(a) Sitara Devi Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the
(b) Sonal Mansingh year 2018 for her contribution to which Sol.371.(b) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.
(c) Sanjukta Panigrahi classical dance of India? He was awarded Platinum Disc for music
(d) Rukmini Devi Arundale SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon) of film Silsila, Gold Disc for music of film
(a) Kathak dance (b) Kuchipudi Faasle, Platinum Disc for music of film
Sol.362.(d) Rukmini Devi Arundale (c) Sattriya (d) Bharatanatyam Chandni.
(Bharatanatyam). Awards: Padma
Bhushan (1956), Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.367.(d) Bharatnatyam. She Q.372. Minati Mishra was associated
Award (1957), Prani Mitra Award (1968). established Venkatesha Natya Mandira with which classical dance of India?
in 1969. She choreographed her first SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning)
Q.363. Who achieved fame for the dance-drama based on the Ramayana, (a) kathak (b) kuchipudi
Pandanallur school of Bharatanatyam? followed by Hanumadvilasa. (c) odissi (d) manipuri
Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
(a) Anita Ratnam Q.368. Dr N Rajam is known for playing Sol.372.(c) Odissi. Minati Mishra was a
(b) Padma Subramanyam the ________. recipient of the 1975 Orissa Sangeet
(c) Mallika Sarabhai SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening) Natak Akademi Award. She also received
(d) Meenakshi Pillai (a) veena (b) guitar (c) violin (d) flute the Kalinga Shastriya Sangeet Parishad
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Sol.363.(d) Meenakshi Pillai. Other two Sol.368.(c) Violin. Popular Violinist in Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. In 2012,
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prominent styles of Bharatanatyam India: Abhijith P. S. Nair, B. Sasikumar, the Government of India awarded her the
(classical dance, Tamil Nadu) are Harikumar Sivan, Embar Kannan, Kala Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian
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Vazhuvoor Dance Form (Vazhuvoor B. Ramnath, Sunita Bhuyan, Akkarai award of India.
Ramiah Pillai and his ancestors) and Subbalakshmi, Vittal Ramamurthy, Ragini
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Melattur Dance form (Guru Mangudi Shankar, Manoj George, Gagan Chandra Q.373. Chitti Babu is associated with
Dorairaj). Chatterjee, Sangeeta Shanka etc which musical instrument?
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SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon)

Q.364. Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan Q.369. Who is the first trans woman to (a) Guitar (b) Santoor (c) Sitar (d) Veena
received the Sangeet Natak Akademi win a Padma Shri award for
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Award for the year 2018 for his Bharatanatyam? Sol.373.(d) Veena. Famous Veena
contribution to which classical dance of SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening) players in India - Zia Mohiuddin Dagar,
India? (a) Bishesh Huirem (b) Narthaki Nataraj Ayyagari Syamasundaram, Doraiswamy
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SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning) (c) Sruthy Sithara (d) Sadhana Mishra Iyengar, Emani Sankara Shastri,
(a) Kuchipudi (b) Bharatanatyam Dhanammal, KR Kumaraswamy,
(c) Sattriya (d) Kathak Sol.369.(b) Narthaki Nataraj. Sundaram Balachandrer, etc.
Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu
Sol.364.(c) Sattriya dance (Assam). Government in 2007, Nritya Choodamani Q.374. Yog Sunder Desai, a pioneer who
Award from Krishna Gana Sabha in 2009, ventured into the world of Indian Dance
Q.365. Madhavi Mudgal is associated
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in the pre-independence era, was born on (c) Chhau (d) Mohiniyattam (a) Kathak (b) Manipuri
July 16, 1921 in __________. (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Odissi
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) Sol.378.(c) Chhau. Awards: Padma Shri
(a) Maharashtra (b) Rajasthan (2012), Suvarna Shankhu (2010), Natya Sol.383.(b) Manipuri. Padma Shri
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Gujarat Shri title from Nataraj Music Academy (1970), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1956).
(2010).
Sol.374.(d) Gujarat. Yog Sunder Desai Q.384. Due to the service done by the
directed the 'Ram Lila' for Shriram Q.379. Who is the first Indian musician to poet ___________, the Kathakali dance
Bharatiya Kala Kendra in 1966. Yog win the Oscar award for Best Original form received a new impetus and today,
Sunder founded his dance ensemble in Score? many innovations are also being made to
1948 in Calcutta and called it the Indian SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) suit the needs of a changing society.
Revival Group in the spirit of revivalism (a) Bhanu Athaiya (b) Resul Pookutty SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
that was sweeping the country. (c) Mehboob Khan (d) A.R. Rahman (a) Purandara Dasa
(b) Vallathol Narayana Menon
Q.375.________ along with his wife, Sol.379.(d) AR Rahman. Resul Pookutty (c) Satchidanandan
herself a dancer, and their son built Srjan won an oscar award for best sound (d) Gopal Bhatta
in 1993. mixing. Bhanu Athaiya won an Oscar for
SSC CHSL 24/05/ 2022 (Morning) costume design for her work on Sol.384.(b) Vallathol Narayana Menon
(a) Pankaj Charan Das “Gandhi”. Mehboob Khan was the was a poet in the Malayalam Language.
(b) Kelucharan Mohapatra Director of the movie Mother India which His famous poem is "Ente Gurunathan"
(c) Raghunath Dutta was nominated in the best foreign film ("My Great Teacher"). He was one of the
(d) Deba Prasad Das category. triumvirate poets of modern Malayalam,
along with Kumaran Asan and Ulloor S.
Sol.375.(b) Kelucharan Mohapatra. He is Q.380. Shamshad Begum, one of the first Parameswara Iyer.
an exponent of Odissi Dance. he women to sing playback for Hindi
choreographed a number of dance - movies, was conferred with the Q.385. Padma Shri awardee Guru
dramas in Odissi style, including prestigious OP Nayyar Award for her Gangadhar Pradhan is an accomplished
"Panchapuspa", "Krushna Gatha", "Geeta contribution to Hindi film Music in the dancer of which of the following dance
Govinda", "Urbashi", "Krushna Leela", year _____. forms ?
"Sakhigopal", "Konark" and "Sri Kshetra". SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
(a) 2001 (b) 2009 (c) 2012 (d) 2005 (a) Manipuri (b) Kathakali
Q.376. The Nooran Sisters are renowned (c) Odissi (d) Kathak
for which of the following genres of Sol.380.(b) 2009. Award: Padma Bhushan
Indian Music? (2009). Sol.385.(c) Odissi. He was awarded the
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998
Q.381. Meenakshi Srinivasan received and the Padma Shri (India's fourth
(a) Qawwali (b) Sufi the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
(c) Ghazals (d) HindustaniClassical highest civilian award) in 2008.
2011 for which of the following dance
Sol.376.(b) Sufi. The Nooran Sisters forms? Q.386. Who among the following
(Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran) are a SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) versatile musicians of India won the Best
Sufi singing duo from Jalandhar, India. (a) Sattriya (b) Mohiniyattam Music Director National Award for the
They perform Sham Chaurasia gharana (c) Kuchipudi (d) Bharatanatyam Hindi movie ‘Rudaali’ and was also
classical music. known as the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’?
Sol.381.(d) Bharatanatyam. In 2018 SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
Q.377. Which of the following Hindustani (Last Awarded) - Durgesh Gangani (a) Bhupen Hazarika (b) Manas Robin
vocalists from Allahabad, along with her (Kathak), Dr Manju Elangbam (Manipuri), (c) Joi Barua (d) Jayanta Hazarika
Madhulita Mohapatra (Odissi) .
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the privilege of performing for Emperor Sol.386.(a) Bhupen Hazarika. He
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Q.382. Which of the following dancers of received Bharat Ratna Award in 2019. He
George V at the Delhi Darbar in 1911 ? Mohiniyattam form of Indian classical
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) is from Assam.
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dance was given the Devadasi National

(a) Shobha Abhyankar (b) Annupamaa Award in 2013? Q.387. Ashish Sankrityayan is an
(c) Allah Jilai Bai (d) Janki Bai
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SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening) exponent of _________ music.

Sol.377.(d) Janki Bai. She was popularly (a) Smitha Rajan (b) Jayaprabha Menon SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
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known as “Chhappan chhuri” or the (c) Sunanda Nair (d) Gopika Verma (a) Odissi (b) Dhrupad
'woman with 56 stab wounds'. Shobha (c) Thumri (d) Kajari
Sol.382.(b) Jayaprabha Menon. Prerana
Abhyankar (Pune) - Mewati Gharana. Deshpande, a kathak dancer, has been Sol.387.(b) Dhrupad. In Hindustani
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Annupamaa (Chennai)- Carnatic Music, awarded the Devadasi National Award music, there are ten main singing styles:
Allah Jilai Bai (Rajasthan) - Folk Music. for her contribution to Kathak dance in Dhrupad, Tappa, Chaturang, Ragasagar,
2016. Dhamar, Hori, Khayal, Tarana, Sargam,
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Q.378. Padma Shri awardee Gopal

Prasad Dubey was awarded for his and Thumri. Every composition in the
Q.383. Padma Shri awardee Guru Amubi Carnatic style is made up of several
contribution to which of the following Singh was conferred the award for his
dances? parts: Pallavi, Anu Pallavi, Varnam and
significant contributions in which of the Ragamalika.
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) following dance forms ?
(a) Sattriya (b) Panthi SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon) Q.388. The nineteenth century saw the
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golden age of Kathak under the Bade Ghulam Ali Khan (vocalist, from (c) Ghulam Mustafa Khan
patronage of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Patiala Gharana), Ustad Amir Khan (d) Chhannulal Mishra
Nawab of __________. (founder of the Indore gharana) and
SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening) Sadarang (Khayal Gharana). Sol.396.(b) Dr. Mangalampalli Balamurali
(a) Hyderabad (b) Rampur Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) was an Indian
(c) Oudh (d) Jaunpur Q.393. Who among the following Indian Carnatic vocalist, he also played the
Playback Singers holds the Guinness kanjira, mridangam, viola, and violin. He
Sol.388.(c) Oudh. He patronised the world record for singing the highest was conferred with many prestigious
Lucknow Gharana of Kathak. number of songs in one day? awards Padma Shri (1971), Padma
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan (1991),
Q.389. Shobana Chandrakumar, a
(a) Alka Yagnik (b) Kumar Sanu Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des
recipient of Padma Shri, is a dancer of
(c) Kavita Krishnamurthy (d) Udit Narayan Lettres (2005), National Film Awards
which of the following Indian classical
(1976, 1987), and the Sangeet Natak
dance forms? Sol.393.(b) Kumar Sanu holds the Akademi Award (1975).
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Morning) Guinness world record for singing the
(a) Manipuri (b) Bharatanatyam highest number of 28 songs in one day Q.397. Which artist’s musical album is
(c) Kathak (d) Odissi in 1993. Honours- Maharashtra Ratna titled ‘Land of Gold’ ?
Awards (2014), Mahanayak Samman SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Sol.389.(b) Bharatnatyam. Padma Shri
Lifetime Achievement: as Bengali (a) Mita Nag
(2006). She won the Kalaimamani (Tamil
Playback Singer (2014), Dr. Babasaheb (b) Anupama Bhagwat
Nadu) award in 2011. She won the
Ambedkar Nobel Award (2017), Bishesh (c) Anoushka Shankar
Kalarathna (Kerala) award in 2013.
Sangeet Mahasanman (2019). (d) Rajna Swaminathan
Q.390. The first recipient of the National
Q.394. Padma Shri Guru Mayadhar Sol.397.(c) Anoushka Shankar (British-
Award for Best Music Direction was
Raut’s pioneering spirit revived which of Indian American Sitar player) won a
_______ who was honoured for his
the following dances in the 1950s and Grammy nomination for her album, “Land
composition in the Tamil film Kandan
redefined the grammar and Abhinaya of Gold”. Her other notable albums are
Karunai.
vocabulary of the dance form? RISE, Traveller, Traces of You, Home, and
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) Love Letters. Anupama Bhagwat (Sitarist;
(a) KV Mahadevan (b) Vidyasagar
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi ‘Confluence’, ‘Ether’, ‘Epiphany’, ‘Colours
(c) Deva (d) Karthik Raja
(c) Manipuri (d) Kuchipudi of Sunset’, ‘Sanjh’), Rajna Swaminathan
Sol.390.(a) K. V. Mahadevan. He was (acclaimed mridangam artist), and Mita
Sol.394.(b) Odissi. Guru Mayadhar Raut: Nag (Sitarist from Bishnupur Gharana).
again awarded the same in 1979 for
Awards- Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore
Sankarabharanam (Telugu film).
Ratna (2011), Sahitya Kala Parishad Q.398. Famous classical dancer
National Award for Best Music Direction
Award (1984). Vidyagauri Adkar is recognised with
2019: D. Imman was awarded for
______ Gharana of Indian classical dance
Viswasam (Tamil film). Q.395. Who among the following form.
Hindustani classical vocalists was SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning)
Q.391. In which of the following years
awarded the Padma Bhushan by the (a) Alwar (b) Gwalior
did Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi give
Government of India and the title of (c) Banaras (d) Jaipur
his first ever live performance?
‘Rajya Gayika’ by the Government of
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Maharashtra in 1969? Sol.398.(d) Jaipur Gharana. Vidyagauri
(a) 1937 (b) 1945 (c) 1941 (d) 1950
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) Adkar (Mumbai) is a Kathak dance
Sol.391.(c) 1941. Pandit Bhimsen (a) Gangubai Hangel (b) Sundari Dasi exponent in India. Other Kathak dancers
Gururaj Joshi was one of the greatest (c) Kesarbai Kerkar (d) Nagarathnamma of Jaipur Gharana are Sunder Prasad
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Indian classical vocalist of the
of the Hindustani classical tradition. He
Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She was awarded Q.399. Guru Shyama Charan Pati, was
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gave his first live performance in 1941 at

the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in conferred the Padma Shri for his
the age of 19.
1953, followed by Padma Bhushan, in contributions to mainly which of the
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Q.392. Who among the following Khayal 1969. The Maharashtra Government following dance forms?
singers of the 19th century was given the awarded her the title Maharashtra Rajya SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning)
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title of ‘Tanras” by Bahadur Shah Jaffar, Gayika. Gangubai Hangal (Khyal, Kirana (a) Kathi nacha (b) Santali dance
the last Mughal Emperor of India? Gharana, Karnataka). Nagarathnamma (c) Chhau nritya (d) Jhumair
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening) (Carnatic Singer, Bangalore).
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Sol.399.(c) Chhau nritya, a martial dance

(a) Bade Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan
Q.396. Who among the following Indian form of India. He was awarded the
(b) Meer Qutub Baksh
Carnatic musicians received the Padma Padma Shri, in 2006, for his contributions
(c) Ustad Amir Khan
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Vibhushan award in 1991 and to Indian dance.

(d) Sadarang
established the Academy of Performing
Sol.392.(b) Meer Qutub Baksh. He was Arts and Research in Switzerland ? Q.400. Pandit Sunder Prasad who was
also a member of the Qawwal Bachchon SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Afternoon) awarded with the Sangeet Natak
Ka Delhi Gharana. His tomb in Hyderabad (a) Kishan Maharaj Akademi Award in 1959 was a ______
is near Khamas Shah Dargah. Ustad (b) Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna dancer.

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SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon) Delhi). Some prominent exponents are Kalamandalam (1980), 'Nrittapraveena'
(a) Kathakali (b) Odissi Faiyaz Khan “Prempiya", Vilayat Hussain title by Kerala Fine Arts Society (1984),
(c) Kathak (d) Mohiniyattam Khan "Pran Piya", Khadim Hussain Khan Kerala Sahitya Academy award (1985).
"Sajan Piya", Sharafat Hussain Khan
Sol.400.(c) Kathak. Pandit Sunder "Prem Rang", Shrikrishna Narayan Q.409. Malka Jaan of Agra Gharana was
Prasad was a guru (teacher) of Jaipur Ratanjankar "Sujan", Babanrao Haldankar the court musician at the durbar of which
Gharana. He was honoured by Natak "Raspiya'', Zohrabai, etc. of the following Nawabs of Calcutta?
Academy of Delhi in 1958. SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning)
Q.405. Who among the following is (a) Shuza-ud-Daula
Q.401. Who among the following won known as a vocalist in Carnatic Music? (b) Wajid Ali Shah
the first National Film Award for Best SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) (c) Asaf-ud-Daula
Choreography in 1992? (a) Gangubai Hangal (d) Mohammad Ali Shah
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon) (b) GN Balasubramaniam
(a) Saroj Khan (c) Kaushiki Chakraborty Sol.409.(b) Wajid Ali Shah. Malka Jaan
(b) Laxmibai Kolhapurkar (d) Girija Devi of Agra was one of Gauhar Jaan's
(c) Vaibhavi Merchant contemporaries. Shuja-ud-Daulah was
(d) Shiamak Davar Sol.405.(b) GN Balasubramaniam- the Subedar and Nawab of Oudh. Asaf
Carnatic Vocalist. Five famous Carnatic -ud-Daula was the Nawab wazir of Oudh
Sol.401.(b) Laxmibai Kolhapurkar. Raju Singers - Aruna Sairam, M. ratified by Shah Alam II.
Sundaram won 67th National Award in Balamuralikrishna, M. S. Subbulakshmi,
choreography for Movie Maharshi. Nithyasree Mahadevan, Semmangudi Q.410. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy
Srinivasa Iyer etc. Pavithran was conferred the Padma Shri
Q.402. Sartaj Khan, Sarwar Khan, award for her contribution to which of the
Swaroop Khan and Mame Khan are Q.406. In India, the tradition of singing following dance forms?
famous for which of the following? ghazal was established by _________. SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) (a) Kuchipudi (b) Bharatanatyam
(a) Rajasthani folk music (a) Hazrat Ali (c) Kathak (d) Mohiniyattam
(b) Hindustani classical vocal (b) Hazrat Amir Khusrau
(c) Playing percussion instruments (c) Hazrat Nizamuddin Sol.410.(d) Mohinyattam. Awards of
(d) Playing string instruments (d) Hazrat Shahenshahwali Kalamandalam Kshemavathy Pavithran:
Padma Shri (2011), Sangeet Natak
Sol.402.(a) Rajasthani folk music. The Sol.406.(b) Hazrat Amir Khusrau. He is Akademi Award (1998), Kerala
most famous Rajasthani Maand singer is called the father of qawwali. He is known Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
Allah Jilai Bai (Bikaner Gharana). Other as the Parrot of India. Famous Books (1975) (for Bharatanatyam) and the
Rajasthani folk singers are Ila Arun, written by him are Tughlaqnama, Nuh - Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
Rapperiya Baalam, and Rajnigandha sipihr and Khaizan-ul-futuh. Fellowship (2015).
Shekhawat.
Q.407. Manjamma Jogati became India’s Q.411. Who among the following Indian
Q.403. Which of the following Hindustani first transgender folk dancer to receive a musicians introduced shehnai to the
musical Gharanas is the oldest among all Padma Shri honour for her contribution concert stage and was selected to
the Khayal Gayaki styles? to art in the year ____. perform for the ceremony at Delhi’s
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon) historic Red Fort on the occasion of
(a) Agra Gharana (b) Kirana Gharana (a) 2012 (b) 2021 (c) 2009 (d) 2018 India’s Independence Day on 15 August
(c) Atrauli Gharana (d) Gwalior Gharana 1947 ?
Sol.407.(b) 2021. She was awarded SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Evening)
Sol.403.(d) Gwalior vocal Gharana is Padma Shri for her contribution to the
widely regarded as the oldest Gharana (a) Ali Bakhsh (b) Anant Lal
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field of folk arts. First transgender (c) Bismillah Khan (d) Ali Ahmad Hussain
founded by Nathan Pir Bakhsh and Utsad Padma Shri Awardee (Narthaki Nataraj;
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Meeta Pandit, Ustad Bade Inayat Hussain
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Narayanrao Bodas, etc. Founders of Agra two books on the history and dance classical Bharatanatyam dancers
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Gharana (Hajisujan Khan), Kirana (Abdul structure of Mohiniyattam? received the honours of Padma Shri in
Wahid Khan) and Atrauli (Alladiya Khan). SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning) 1981 and Padma Bhushan in 2003 ?
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Q.404. The important singers of (b) Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma (a) Savitha Sastry
_________Gharana are Faiyyaz Khan, (c) Kalamandalam Hymavathi (b) Mallika Sarabhai
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Latafat Hussein Khan and Dinkar Kakini. (d) Thankamani (c) Rukmini Devi
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) (d) Padma Subrahmanyam
(a) Patiala (b) Mewati Sol.408.(b) Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty
Sol.412.(d) Padma Subrahmanyam
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(c) Agra (d) Benaras Amma. She got several titles and awards
which are "Kavayithri' title given by (Tamil nadu) was awarded the Sangeet
Sol.404.(c) Agra Gharana is a tradition of Vallathol (1940), Sangeet Natak Akademi Natak Akademi Award (1983).
Hindustani classical vocal music fellowship (1974), Kerala Sangeet Natak
descended from the Nauhar Bani (during Q.413. Allah Jilai Bai, a singer from
Akademi fellowship (1974), 'Keerthi Rajasthan is famous for which of the
the reign of Emperor Alauddin Khilji of Shanku' title given by Kerala following ?
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SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening) award (2004), Odisha Sangeet Natak
(a) Ghazals (b) Folk songs (a) Kedarnath Sahoo Akademi Award, and Tulsi Award.
(c) Bhajans (d) Hindustani classical music (b) Gopal prasad Dubey
(c) Suddhenra Narayan Singhdeo Q.422. Who among the following is a
Sol.413.(b) Folk songs. Allah Jilai Bai (d) Makar Dhwaja Darogha 19th century exponent of the Kathak
was well versed in Maand, Thumri, dance?
Khayal and Dadra. Her best-known piece Sol.417.(d) Makar Dhwaja Darogha SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Morning)
is Kesaria Balam. She was awarded the (Jharkhand) is known for his expertise in (a) Jatin Goswami
Padma Shri (1982) and Sangeet Natak the classical dance form of Chhau. (b) Kalka Prasad
Akademi Award (1988). (c) Bhabhananda Barbayan
Q.418. Who among the following Indian (d) Krishna Panicker
Q.414. Rama Vaidyanathan was awarded musicians founded Harmony and
with the honour of the Devadasi National Universality through Music (HUM) to Sol.422.(b) Maharaj Kalka Prashad
Award in 2013 for her contribution in perform in different parts of the world belonged to the Lucknow Gharana. He
which of the following Indian dance and draw people’s attention to specially - used to live in Banaras and promoted
forms? abled children? Kathak-style dance and Thumri singing.
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening) He plays Tabla and Pakhawaj. Jatin
(a) Mohiniyattam (b) Odissi (a) Kumar Bose Goswami (Sattriya), Bhabhananda
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Bharatnatyam (b) Sandeep Das Barbayan (Sattriya), and Krishna Panicker
(c) Swapan Chaudhuri (Mohiniyattam).
Sol.414.(d) Bharatnatyam. She was (d) Anindo Chatterjee
awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Q.423. Which dancer was awarded in
Award (2017), the National Excellence Sol.418.(b) Sandeep Das (Born: Patna; 1968 with a gold medal by the Mexican
Award by the All India National Unity Benaras Gharana) is an Indian Tabla Government for her choreography for the
Conference (1999), and the dance title of player and composer currently based in Ballet Folklorico of Mexico?
"Bharatha Rathna '' (Sri Lanka; 1998). Boston, Massachusetts, United States. SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
He won a Grammy Award for Best World (a) Sonal Mansingh
Q.415. Who among the following got the Music Album, in 2017, for the album Sing (b) Shovana Narayan
Sangeet Natak Akademi 2017 for her Me Home. (c) Mrinalini Sarabhai
contribution to Odissi dance? (d) Rukmani Arundale
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon) Q.419. Guru MK Saroja has been
(a) Sujata Mohapatra conferred with the Padma Shri for the Sol.423.(c) Mrinalini Sarabhai (Kerala)
(b) Shobha Koser relentless pursuit of which of the was an expert dancer in Bharatanatyam,
(c) Rama Vaidyanathan following dances? and Kathakali. Awards - Padma Shri
(d) L N Oinam Ongbi Dhoni Devi SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon) (1965) and Padma Bhushan (1992). Her
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Mohiniyattam autobiography - ‘The voice of the Heart-
Sol.415.(a) Sujata Mohapatra. She was (c) Odissi (d) Kuchipudi an autobiography’.
awarded the Central Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award (2017), Bhimeswar Sol.419.(a) Bharatanatyam. Guru MK Q.424. Lakshmi Shankar was a
Pratikha Samman (2004), Raaza Saroja was awarded the Padma Shri Hindustani classical vocalist of the
Puruskar (2008). Shobha Koser (Kathak (2011), Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore _________ Gharana.
dancer), Rama Vaidyanathan Ratna (2011), Sangeet Natak Akademi SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(Bharatnatyam), and L N Oinam Ongbi Award (1995). (a) Gwalior (b) Rangeela
Dhoni Devi (Manipuri). (c) Kirana (d) Patiala
Q.420. Famous playback singer Kishore
Q.416. Padma Shri awardee Guru Kumar was born in 1929 in _________. Sol.424.(d) Patiala. The Gharana was
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Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair was a dancer SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening) founded by Mian Kallu, a sarangi player
of which of the following classical (a) Bhopal (b) Calcutta of the Jaipur durbar. Lakshmi Shankar
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dances of India? (c) Delhi (d) Khandwa was known for her performances of
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon) khyal, thumri, and bhajan.
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Sol.420.(d) Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh).

(a) Mohiniyattam (b) Odissi
He was awarded: Filmfare Award for Q.425. Mallikarjun Mansur, an Indian
(c) Kathak (d) Kathakali
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Best Male Playback Singer (8 times), classical singer from Karnataka and an
Sol.416.(d) Kathakali. Keezhpadam Bengal Film Journalists' Association – excellent vocalist in Khayal style,
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Kumaran Nair is a recipient of the Best Male Playback Award (4 times), and belonged to which of the following
Padma Shri award (2004), the Central Lata Mangeshkar Award. In 1997, Gharanas of music?
Sangeet Natak Akademi award (1988), Madhya Pradesh Government initiated an SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Evening)
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the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award called the "Kishore Kumar Award". (a) Darbhanga Gharana
Fellowship, and the Kalamandalam Q.421. Maguni Charan Das was awarded (b) Gwalior Gharana
award. Padma Shri for his contribution to which (c) Patiala Gharana
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Q.417. Who among the following was
honoured with the Padma Shri in 2011 SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening) Sol.425.(d) Jaipur - Atrauli gharana
for his/her excellence in Chhau, a (a) Gotipua (b) Chhau (founded by Aladiya Khan). Awards-
semi-classical dance form of Eastern (c) Jhumair (d) Kharia Padma Shri (1970), Padma Bhushan
India? Sol.421.(a) Gotipua. Awards- Padma Shri (1976), and Padma Vibhushan (1992),

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and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (c) Ustad Fateh Ali Khan the RCEMPA Hall in Jotsoma, Nagaland
(1982). His autobiography- ‘My journey in (d) Ustad Inayat Khan in 2022.
Music’.
Sol.430.(c) Ustad Fateh Ali Khan Q.435. The Nandi Award for Best Male
Q.426. Who among the following belongs to Patiala Gharana. Ustad Inayat Playback Singer was instituted by which
personalities along with his sons played Hussain Khan is the founder of Rampur state in the year 1977?
‘Raga for Peace’ in the year 2014 at the Sahaswan Gharana. SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
‘Nobel Peace Prize Concert’ ? (a) Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Afternoon) Q.431. Lourembam Bino Devi, Sangeet (c) Tripura (d) Maharashtra
(a) Pandit Ram Narayan Natak Akademi Award winner, had
(b) Ustad Bismillah Khan received the award for his contribution to Sol.435.(b) Andhra Pradesh. S. P.
(c) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia which of the following dance forms ? Balasubrahmanyam holds the successful
(d) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon) record of winning the most Nandi
(a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi Awards in this category. The Nandi
Sol.426.(d) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. He is (c) Manipuri (d) Sattriya Awards recognize excellence in Telugu
an Indian classical sarod player. cinema, theatre, television, and lifetime
Sol.431.(c) Manipuri. Lourembam Bino achievements in Indian cinema. They are
Q.427. Guru Debaprasad Das Awardee Devi got Padma Shri in 2022. Awards: presented annually by the Government of
Durga Charan Ranbir is a teacher and Thouranisabi Gold Medal (1989), Andhra Pradesh and were first awarded
performer of which of the following conferred by the Manipur Sahitya Kala in 1964.
classical dance forms? Parishad, and the Manipur State Kala
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening) Academy Award (1999). Q.436. Harivarasanam award is given in
(a) Kathak (b) Kathakali the field of music by which of the
(c) Manipuri (d) Odissi Q.432. In 1976, Natya Tarangini, was following state governments ?
founded in the National Capital Region, SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Sol.427.(d) Odissi. He was awarded the by world renowned Kuchipudi Dance duo (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka
Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra award 2019, ___________. (c) Maharashtra (d) Himachal Pradesh
Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(2005), Orissa Sangeet Natak Academy (a) Seetha Nagajothy and P Nagajothy Sol.436.(a) Kerala. The Harivarasanam
Award, Veda Vyas Award, etc. (b) Pasumarthy Vithal and Bharati Award is a music honor created by
(c) Radha and Raja Reddy Kerala's government and the Travancore
Q.428. Who among the following was the (d) Jayarama Rao and Vanashri Rao Devaswom Board. It recognizes artists
founder of the Banaras Gharana of style who use music to promote the values of
of khayal singing? Sol.432.(c) Radha and Raja Reddy. Sabarimala, such as unity and equality.
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening) Awards - Padma Shri in 1984, Padma The award, which includes ₹1 lakh, a
(a) Ustad Inayat Khan Bhushan in 2000, Sangeet Natak citation, and a plaque, is announced
(b) Pandit Gopal Mishra Akademi Award (1991) etc. yearly before Sabarimala's Makaravilakku
(c) Ustad Mamman Khan festival.
(d) Ustad Chajju Khan Q.433. Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad Haddu
Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan were Q.437. Which award was started by the
Sol.428.(b) Pandit Gopal Mishra (Sarangi exponents of the___________ Gharana. Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1980
player). The chief exponents of the SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening) to the exponents of Hindustani classical
Benaras Gharana are Rajan Mishra, Sajan (a) Benaras (b) Gwalior music ?
Mishra, Girija Devi, and others. Ustad (c) Delhi (d) Patiala SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Mamman Khan (Delhi Gharana), Ustad (a) Kumar Gandharva Samman
Chajju Khan (Bhendi Bazaar Gharana), Sol.433.(b) Gwalior. The Gwalior
Gharana (Gwalior school of classical (b) Tansen Samman
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Sahaswan gharana). music) is one of the oldest Khayal
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Q.429. Anup Jalota is famous for which
Sol.437.(b) Tansen Samman: The award
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of the following categories of Indian Arts Awards is presented annually during the Tansen
music ?
Samaroh at Gwalior. Kumar Gandharva
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Q.434. MG Music Awards is presented Samman: Established in 1992 by the
(a) Bhajan (b) Carnatic Music
annually by which of the following Madhya Pradesh government, the Kumar
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states? Gandharva Samman honors outstanding
Sol.429.(a) Bhajan. Bhajan Artist - Anup SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) musical talent. Kishore Kumar Samman:
Jalota, Krishna Das, Veena (a) Mizoram (b) Nagaland Started in 1997, the Kishore Kumar
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Sahasrabuddhe, Deva Premal, Vaiyasaki (c) Manipur (d) Chhattisgarh Samman is awarded by the Madhya
Dasa, Pandit Jasraj, M.S. Subbulakshmi. Pradesh government for contributions to
Sol.434.(b) Nagaland. The MG Music
Hindi cinema. Iqbal Samman: Instituted
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Q.430. Who among the following does Awards is an annual music awards
by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in
NOT belong to Rampur Sahaswan ceremony organized by the Musicians
1986-87 to honor excellence and
Gharana? Guild Nagaland. The first edition of the
creativity in Urdu literature.
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon) awards was held online on June 21,
(a) Ustad Rashid Khan 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Q.438. Sangeeta Shankar was awarded
(b) Ghulam Mustafa Khan The second edition was held offline at Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for
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her contribution in playing which musical Q.441. Guru Gangadhar Pradhan Award among the earlier recipients of the Lata
instrument? is given in which field of art? Mangeshkar Award.
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening)
(a) Violin (b) Santoor (c) Veena (d) Flute (a) Theatre (b) Textile Art Q.445. Which of the following presents
(c) Dance (d) Painting awards and recognitions in the field of
Sol.438.(a) Violin. Instruments and their Indian dances?
exponents: Violin: MS Gopalakrishnan, M Sol.441.(c) Dance. Guru Gangadhar SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift)
Chandrasekharan. Guitar: Braj Bhushan Pradhan - An eminent Odissi exponent. (a) INTACH
Kabra. Santoor: Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, He founded both the prestigious Orissa (b) Sangeet Natak Akademi
Bhajan Sopori, Tarun Bhattacharya. Dance Academy as well as Konark Natya (c) Sahitya Akademi
Veena : Ayyagari Syamasundaram, Mandap. Awards - Padma Shri (2008), (d) Lalit Kala Akademi
Doraiswamy Iyengar, Suma Sudhindra. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1997).
Flute: Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pannalal Sol.445.(b) Sangeet Natak Akademi:
Ghosh, Palladam Sanjiva Rao. Q.442. Which of the following The apex body in the field of performing
performance categories belongs to Guru arts in the country, was set up in 1953.
Q.439. Which of the following Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru The Chairman of the Akademi is
statements is / are true for the recipients Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa appointed by the President of India for a
of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards? Summan ? term of five years. Sahitya Akademi
1.Sonal Mansingh was elected as Fellow SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning) (1954) : Headquarter - Rabindra Bhawan,
of Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year (a) Manipuri dance and music Delhi. Lalit Kala Akademi (1954) -
2018. (b) Odissi dance and music Headquarters - Rabindra Bhavan, Delhi.
2.Jatin Goswami was elected as Fellow (c) Maharashtra dance and music INTACH - Indian National Trust for Art
of Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year (d) Karnataka dance and music and Cultural Heritage (1984).
2018. Headquarter - New Delhi.
3.Radha Sridhar received the Sangeet Sol.442.(b) Odissi dance and music.
Natak Akademi Award in the year 2018 Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award was Q.446. Guru Gopinath National Award
for her contribution to Kathak. instituted in the year 1995 by Shri 2021 was honoured to whom among the
Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Ratikant Mohapatra to confer recognition following Kathak dancers?
(a) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only 3 on individuals for their contribution to the SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th shift)
(c) Both 2 and 3 (d) Both 1 and 3 fields of Dance, Music, Cinema and (a) Durga Lal (b) Roshan Kumari
Theatre. Award amount - 1,00,000 (c) Kumudini Lakhia (d) Shambhu Maharaj
Sol.439.(a) Both 1 and 2. Radha Sridhar rupees.
received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.446.(c) Kumidini Lakhia, an Indian
Award for the year 2018 for her Q.443. The National Award for Classical Kathak dancer and choreographer. She
contribution to Bharatanatyam. Sangeet Dance is called. founded the KADAMB Centre for Dance
Natak Akademi Awards also known as SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) in 1964. Awards - Padma Shri (1987),
the Akademi Puraskar Instituted in 1952, (a) Ethnic dance honor Padma Bhushan (2010). “Guru Gopinath
it recognizes excellence and sustained (b) Indian Award Desiya Natya Puraskaram” is the highest
contribution to the performing arts. The (c) Abhinandan Saroja Award award conferred by the Government of
honour of Akademi Fellow carries a (d) classical respect Kerala for excellence in dance.
purse money of Rs. 3,00,000 while the Sol.443.(c) Abhinandan Saroja Award. It Q.447. Select the correct statement
Akademi Award carries a purse money of is presented by the National Institute of about the achievements of Sruti
Rs 1,00,000 besides a Tamrapatra and Classical Dance to the dancers and Bandyopadhyay, an eminent Manipuri
Angavastram. choreographers for their contribution dancer.
Q.440. Which state gives the annual towards preserving the rich traditional SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
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award Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra ? classical dance form of India. 2021 (a) She received Padma Shri for the year
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SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) Award Winner - Aparna Satheesan who is 2020.
(a) Karnataka (b) Odisha an exponent of Bharatanatyam and (b) She received the Sangeet Natak
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(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Manipur Kuchipudi dance. Akademi Award for the year 2020.
(c) She received Kalidas Samman for the
Q.444. Instituted in 1984, the National -
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Sol.440.(b) Odisha. Kelucharan year 2020.

Mohapatra (Odissi dancer) - First person level Lata Mangeshkar Award is given to (d) She received Padma Vibhushan for
promote excellence in the area of light
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to receive the Padma Vibhushan (2000) the year 2020.

from Odisha. Arts awards - Kalidas music annually by the ________
Samman (Madhya Pradesh), Jakanachari government's culture department. Sol.447.(b) Sruti Bandyopadhyay is
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) awarded with the Visiting Lecturer
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Award (Karnataka), Kala Ratna Award

(Andhra Pradesh), Tulsi Samman (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan Fulbright Fellowship (2007) and the
(Madhya Pradesh), Kalaimamani Award (c) Karnataka (d) Goa Academic Staff Commonwealth
Fellowship (2012) to lecture and perform
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(Tamil Nadu), Rashtriya Kumar Sol.444.(a) Madhya Pradesh. Lata

Gandharva Samman (Madhya Pradesh), on Indian dances in the USA and UK
Mangeshkar (her honorific titles such as respectively.
Varnashilpi Venkatappa Award the "Queen of Melody", "Voice of the
(Karnataka), Poompuhar State Award Millennium") was an Indian playback Q.448. Devdas Smriti Panthi Dance
(Tamil Nadu). singer and music composer. Naushad, Award is related to which state?
Kishore Kumar, and Asha Bhosle are Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
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(a) Rajasthan (b) Bihar 2019- Dr. Umayalpuram Sivaraman Sol.457.(a) Nalanda Dance Research
(c) Jharkhand (d) Chhattisgarh (Mrudangam) and Kalyanapuram Shri. R. Centre. Bharat Muni Samman (started in
Aravamudachariar (Harikatha). 2020- 2011). In 1966, this centre was
Sol.448.(d) Chhattisgarh. Awards of Pandit Arvind Parikh (Hindustani Sitar). established by Kanak Rele (exponent of
Chhattisgarh - Guru Ghasidas Samman, Mohiniyattam) in Mumbai.
chakradhar Samman, Devdas Banjare Q.453. Which of the following fields is
Memorial Award, Kishore Sahu Samman. not offered by Kalidas Samman?
Awards of Madhya Pradesh - Kalidas SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
Musical Instruments
Samman, Kabir Samman, Tansen (a) Classical music (b) Classical dance
Samman, Kishore Kumar Samman, Lata (c) Puppetry (d) Plastic arts Q.458. Ustad Vilayat Ali Khan is a
Mangeshkar Award, Maithilisharan Gupta maestro in __________ .
Award, Devi Ahilyabai Award, Iqbal Sol.453.(c) Puppetry is an animated SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Samman. Awards of Uttar Pradesh - visual art form. Kalidas Samman (2020)- (a) Tabla (b) Mridangam
Vishwa Bharti Award, Maharshi Valmiki Aruna Sairam Indian Music (Carnatic (c) Sitar (d) Flute
Award, Maharishi Vyas Award, Maharshi Music). This award is presented annually
by the Government of Madhya Pradesh . Sol.458.(c) Sitar. Sitarist : Pt. Ravi
Nara Award, Ved Pandit Award. Shankar, Shahid Parvez Khan, Budhaditya
Q.449. How much purse money was Q.454. Who among the following Mukherjee, Anushka Shankar.
given to a Sangeet Natak Akademi fellow Bharatanatyam exponents received the
‘Chevalier of Arts and Letters award from Q.459. Who among the following is the
in 2019? world renowned exponent of the bamboo
SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) the Government of France in 2004?
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Morning) flute ?
(a) ₹4 lakh (b) ₹3 lakh SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) ₹2 lakh (d) ₹1 lakh (a) Mallika Sarabhai (b) Sonal Mansingh
(c) Mrinalini Sarabhai (d) Alarmel Valli (a) MS Subbulakshmi
Sol.449.(b) ₹3 lakh. Sangeet Natak (b) Ravi Shankar
Akademi Fellowship: Awarded for the Sol.454.(d) Alarmel Valli. She is an (c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
performing arts in India, Sponsored by exponent of the Pandanallur style (d) Bismillah Khan
(Sangeet Natak Academy), First awarded (Bharatnatyam).
Sol.459.(c) Hariprasad Chaurasia. He
(1954: Allauddin Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, Q.455. The Kalaimamani awards are served as the artistic director of the
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Karaikudi given in which of the following states of World Music Department at the
Sambasiva Iyer, and Prithviraj Kapoor). India? Rotterdam Music Conservatory in the
Q.450. For which year was Manna Dey SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Morning) Netherlands. His Awards : Sangeet Natak
honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Telangana Academy award (1984), Padma Bhushan
Award ? (c) Kerala (d) Odisha (1992), Padma Vibhushan (2000). Flute -
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift) Pannalal Ghosh, T.R. Mahalingam, N.
Sol.455.(a) Tamil Nadu. Ramani.
(a) 2015 (b) 2019 (c) 2007 (d) 2001 The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian
Sol.450.(c) 2007. Manna Dey belonged award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It Q.460. Buddhadev Dasgupta is famous
to the Bhendi Bazaar Gharana and was is awarded for best in Arts. It was first for playing which of the following
trained under Ustad Aman Ali Khan. awarded in 1954. musical instruments ?
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Q.451. How much purse money was Q.456. ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva (a) Sarod (b) Sarangi
given to a recipient of the Akademi Puraskar’ is given by which of the (c) Bansuri (d) Mridangam
Award in 2019 ? following bodies?
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.460.(a) Sarod. It is a stringed
(a) National School of Drama instrument, used in Hindustani music on
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(a) ₹1 lakh (b) ₹4 lakh

(c) ₹2 lakh (d) ₹3 lakh (b) Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan the Indian subcontinent. Buddhadev Das
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(c) Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Gupta was an Indian classical musician.

Sol.451.(a) 1 Lakh and a copper Shield. (d) Sangeet Natak Akademi His Awards: Padma Bhushan (2012) and
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Sahitya Akademi Award: {Established Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1993).

Sol.456.(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi
(1954), Given in 24 languages}. The Notable exponents of the Sarod : Ustad
(formed in 1953). Ustad Bismillah Khan
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award amount, which was Rs. 5,000 Amjad Ali Khan, Bahadur Khan, and
Yuva Puraskar’ is given to outstanding
since inception. This award is presented Allaudin Khan.
artists under the age of 40 who have
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demonstrated talent in the fields of Q.461. Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar was a
(National Academy of Letters).
music, dance and Theatre. First awarded- _____ player of profound depth, favouring
sparse and slow realisations of ragas.
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Q.452. When was the Sri 2006. National School of Drama (1959),
Shanmukhananda National Eminence Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan (1938). SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Award set up ? (a) Sitar (b) Violin
Q.457. Who gives the Bharat Muni
(c) Flute (d) Rudra veena
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SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) Samman?

(a) 2001 (b) 2002 (c) 2000 (d) 2003 SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.461.(d) Rudra veena. Zia Mohiuddin
Sol.452.(b) 2002. Awardee 2002- Shri (a) Nalanda Dance Research Centre Dagar received the Sangeet Natak
Semmangudi Srinivasaiyer (Carnatic (b) Government of India Akademi Award in 1981. Other Maestro:
Vocal), 2018- Zakir Hussain (Tabla), (c) Sangeet Natak Akademi Rudra veena - Ustad Ali Zaki Hader, Asad
(d) State Government Ali Khan, Mohammed Khan Faridi. Sitar -
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Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pt Ravi Shankar, Q.466. Which of the following is NOT a Other wind musical Instruments: Flute,
Nikhil Banerjee. stringed instrument ? oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone.
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) Pakhawaj, drum, and tabla are all
Q.462. Padma Bhushan awardee, Ustad (a) Mandolin (b) Guitar percussion instruments that are played
Sabri Khan played which of the following (c) Flute (d) Violin by striking the surface of the instrument
musical instruments ? with hands or sticks to produce sound.
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Sol.466.(c) Flute is a wind instrument
(a) Sarod (b) Santoor where sound is produced by vibration of Q.470. Shattantri Veena, meaning a
(c) Tabla (d) Sarangi the air column inside it. Instruments Veena with hundred strings, is the
without strings include the tabla, drums, ancient Sanskrit name of which
Sol.462.(d) Sarangi. Ustad Sabri Khan and harmonium. Instruments with strings instrument ?
was awarded the Padma Bhushan in include the guitar, cello, banjo, ukulele, SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift)
2006. and harp. (a) Santoor (b) Sarod
Q.463. Annapurna Devi is associated (c) Sarangi (d) Tambura/Tanpura
Q.467. Bharat Muni, in his Natya Shastra,
with which of the following musical categorises musical instruments into Sol.470.(a) Santoor. It gets its name
instruments? four different parts. What is the from Shat Trantri Veena. “Shat” means
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) categorisation of musical instruments by hundred and “Tantra” means “Tar”. So,
(a) Rudra Veena (b) Taal Bharat Muni based on? this is a one hundred string musical
(c) Ektara (d) Surbahar SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) instrument and the name came from
Sol.463.(d) Surbahar. The surbahar, (a) Different sounds of the musical Shat-tantri to Shat-tar to San-tar to
often called the bass sitar, is a stringed instruments Santoor. Santoor maestro: Pandit Shiv
instrument used in Hindustani classical (b) The shape of the musical instruments Kumar Sharma, Varsha Agarwal, Rahul
music with a lower pitch than the sitar. (c) Different materials used in the Sharma.
Annapurna Devi was first trained in musical instruments
(d) The uses of the musical instruments Q.471. Which of the following
classical music under her father Ustad statements is INCORRECT about the
‘Baba’ Allauddin Khan, and established in different occasions, such as
wedding, festivals and public Music of India?
the Maihar-Senia gharana with his help. SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift)
She was honored with the Padma gathering
(a) Tala is a cyclic arrangement of time
Bhushan in 1977, Sangeet Natak Sol.467.(a) Different sounds of the units.
Akademi Award in 1991. Other Surbahar musical instruments. Musical (b) The sruti is a unit of measure or small
Exponents - Ustad Imrat Khan, Instruments were categorised into four difference between the various
Buddhaditya Mukherjee, Pushparaj groups in Bharat Muni's Natya Shastra consecutive pitches within a grama or
Koshti, Kushal Das. (written between 200 BC and 200 AD): a scale.
Q.464. Arvind Parikh, a Padma Bhushan Avanaddha Vadya (membranophones or (c) A raga is believed to have started as a
awardee, plays which of the following percussion instruments), Ghan Vadya tribal or folk tune.
musical instruments (idiophones or solid instruments), Sushir (d) The musical instrument Kamaicha is
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift) Vadya (aerophones or wind instruments), majorly used by the ‘Manganiar’
(a) Sitar (b) Bansuri and Tat Vadya (chordophones or stringed Community of Manipur as a popular
(c) Tabla (d) Sarangi instruments). accompaniment to their songs

Q.468. Which of the following is a string Sol.471.(d) Kamaicha is a stringed

Sol.464.(a) Sitar. The sitar is a stringed
instrument commonly featured in the folk instrument. It is made of steel,
instrument widely used in North Indian
music of Gujarat? parchment, gut, metal, shisham, and
classical music. Other renowned sitar
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) horsehair. This is a community
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(a) bungal (b) turi (c) pava (d) jantar instrument found in Rajasthan. Majorly
Khan, Annapurna Devi, Imrat Khan,
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used by the ‘Manganiar’ Community of

Anoushka Shankar, Rishabh Seen, Sol.468.(d) jantar. Other folk instruments West Rajasthan as a popular
Anupama Bhagwat, and Niladri Kumar.
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include wind instruments like Turi, accompaniment to their songs. Some

Q.465. Umayalpuram K Sivaraman is an Bungal, Pava and string instruments like Music Instruments of Rajasthan: Sarangi,
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eminent musician associated with which Ravan Hattho and Ektaro percussion Ravanhathha, Ektara, Moochang, Pungi,
of the following musical instruments? instruments like Manjira and Zanz pot Satara, Algoza, Murla, Nad Shehnai.
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SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift) drum are omnipresent in the folk sounds
of Gujarat. Q.472. Ustad Asad Ali Khan was one of
(a) Sitar (b) Guitar
the masters of the __________ .
(c) Dhol (d) Mridangam Q.469. Select the musical instrument SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift)
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Sol.465.(d) Mridangam. The mridangam which is NOT played by way of (a) sarangi (b) mridangam
is a percussion instrument from the percussion or NOT played by way of (c) tanpura (d) rudra veena
striking any object ?
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Indian subcontinent and serves as the Sol.472.(d) Rudra veena. Ustad Asad Ali
primary rhythmic accompaniment in SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Pakhawaj (b) Drum Khan was an Indian musician renowned
Carnatic music ensembles. Notable for playing the rudra veena, a plucked
mridangam players include Palghat Mani (c) Tabla (d) Shehnai
string instrument, and he performed in
Iyer, Karaikudi R. Mani, and Yella Sol.469.(d) Shehnai. It is a wind the dhrupad style.His Awards: Padma
Venkateswara Rao. instrument made of wood and metal. Bhushan (2008).
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Q.473. Bhajan Sopori, a Padma Shri drum descended from the much older Veena - D. Balakrishna, Raghunath
awardee, is a _________ player. mridangam, which produces a deeper Manet, Mangalam Muthuswamy. Violin -
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) tone than the more popular tabla. Some Abhijith P. S. Nair, Ambi Subramaniam,
(a) sitar (b) santoor (c) tabla (d) violin notable Pakhawaj Players: Shankarrao Arrol Carelli. Tabla - Ustad Zakir Hussain,
Ghorpadkar; Dr. Anil Chaudhury. Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.
Sol.473.(b) santoor. Pt Bhajan Sopari
belongs to the Sufiana Gharana of Indian Q.479. The famous musician Aban Q.483. Pandit Ram Narayan, who was
classical music. He was famous as ‘Saint Mistry is associated with which awarded the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
of the Santoor’ and the ‘King of Strings’. instrument ? Lifetime Achievement Award for
Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2) 2015–2016, is a _______ player.
(1993), Padma Shri (2004). (a) Flute (b) Tabla Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(c) Shehnai (d) Drums (a) sarod (b) flute (c) sarangi (d) violin
Q.474. Brij Bhushan Kabra was
considered an expert in which of the Sol.479.(b) Tabla (Percussion Sol.483. (c) sarangi. Ram Narayan
following instruments in the field of instrument). Aban Mistry known as the awards - Padma Shri (1976), Padma
Indian classical music? first woman solo tabla player in India. Bhushan (1991) and Padma Vibhushan
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) Instruments and their exponents - Tabla: (2005). Other famous Sarangi Players:
(a) Santoor (b) Violin (c) Veena (d) Guitar Zakir Hussain, Allah Rakha, Pt. Kishan Shakoor Khan, Ramesh Mishra, Sultan
Maharaj. Flute: Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Khan.
Sol.474.(d) Guitar. Brij Bhushan Kabra Pannalal Ghosh. Shehnai: Bismillah Khan,
received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Krishna Ram Chaudhary. Guitar: Braj Q.484. Prabhat Sarma, a recipient of
award in 2005. Other famous players: Bhushan Kabra. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, was a
Guitar - Susmit Sen, Amyt Datta, Kapil _______ player from Assam.
Srivastava. Q.480. Padma Shri Awardee Gosaveedu SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Shaik Hassan is known for playing: (a) Tabla (b) sarangi
Q.475. Bundu Khan was a _________ Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (c) Ghatam (d) Flute
player of Delhi gharana. (a) Nadaswaram (b) Ghatam
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) (c) Violin (d) Veena Sol.484.(d) Flute. Prabhat Sarma’s
(a) santoor (b) flute awards:- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
(c) sarod (d) sarangi Sol.480.(a) Nadaswaram is a double (2003), Asom Shilpi Diwas Award by the
reed wind instrument from South India. Assam government (2001). Flute is the
Sol.475.(d) sarangi. Bundu Khan was Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan received part of the woodwind family group.
trained by his grandfather Saungi Khan. Padma Shri Award in 2022. Musical
Some sarangi players from the Delhi Instruments and Exponents: Q.485. Famous musician Talvin Singh is
gharana: Shahnawaz Khan, Nabeel Khan, Nadaswaram - Umapathy Kandasamy, associated with playing the____.
Sabri Khan, Abdul Latif Khan. Karukurichi Arunachalam, Namagiripettai SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
Krishnan. Ghatam - T. H. Vinayakram, (a) tabla (b) Flute (c) veena (d) shehnai
Q.476. Anantha R Krishnan is associated
with which musical instrument ? Giridhar Udupa. Violin - Gajananrao Sol.485.(a) Tabla. Other tabla players:
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Joshi, Sangeeta Shankar, N. Rajam. Zakir Hussain, Ustad Allah Rakha, Pandit
(a) Tabla (b) Mridangam Veena - Jayanthi Kumaresh, Sundaram Shankar Ghosh, Pandit Udhai Mazumdar,
(c) Violin (d) Drums Balchander, Veenai Dhanammal. Pandit Vijay Ghate.

Sol.476.(b) Mridangam - Percussion Q.481. Who among the following Q.486. Neeruswamy Pillai and
instrument. Mridangam - KV Prasad, SV musicians played Carnatic music with Rajaratanam Pillai are exponents of
Rajarao, Umalayapuram Sivaraman, Ghatam? which musical instrument?
Palghat Mani Iyer. Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2) SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening)
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(a) Ramnad Raghavan (b) TH Vinayakram (a) Mridangam (b) Mandolin

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Q.477. The famous musician Vishnu (c) Ali Akbar Khan (d) KV Prasad (c) Nadaswaram (d) Sarangi
Govind Jog is primarily associated with
Sol.481.(b) TH Vinayakram. He is also Sol.486.(c) Nadaswaram. It is a double
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which of the following musical

instruments? known as Vikku Vinayakram, is an Indian reed wind instrument from South India.
percussionist revered as the "God of Other Exponents - Sheik Chinna Moulana,
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Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2)

(a) Violin (b) Flute Ghatam." The ghatam is a clay pot used Karukurichi Arunachalam, Thiruvizha
in various musical repertoires, Jayashankar, and Namagiripettai
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(c) Tabla (d) Veena

particularly in South India. Krishnan.
Sol.477.(a) Violin. Violin - M.S.
Gopalakrishnan, N.R. Muralidharan, M. Q.482. Uppalapu Shrinivas was a Q.487. Who among the following Indian
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Chandrasekharan, Lalgudi Jayaraman. _________ player who was awarded with musicians is the inventor of Mohan
the Padma Shri in 1998. Veena?
Q.478. Mohan Shyam Sharma is a Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
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famous musician associated with the : (a) veena (b) violin (c) mandolin (d) tabla (a) Totaram Sharma
Higher Secondary 24/06/2024 (Shift - 2) (b) Braj Bhushan Kabra
(a) Tabla (b) Sarod Sol.482.(c) mandolin - stringed musical
(c) Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
(c) Pakhawaj (d) Drums instrument. Uppalapu Srinivas: Awards -
(d) Sandeep Das
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2009).
Sol.478.(c) Pakhawaj. It is a two-headed Some other musicians and instruments: Sol.487.(c) Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.
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Awards - Grammy Award (1994) for Best Sol.492.(c) Pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped, SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Global Music Album (A Meeting by the two-headed drum, originating from the (a) Pandit Ravi Shankar
River), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Indian subcontinent. Totaram Sharma (b) Vishwa Mohan Bhat
(1998), Padma Shri (2002), Padma received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (c) Pandit Ayodhya Prasad
Bhushan (2017). Other Mohan veena (2011). Famous Pakhawaj Players: (d) Bismillah Khan
players - Harry Manx, Matt Malley. Pandit Purushottam Das, Mohan Shyam
Totaram Sharma (pakhawaj player). Brij Sharma, Bhavani Shankar, Pandit Prem Sol.497.(c) Pandit Ayodhya Prasad.
Bhushan Kabra (guitar player). Sandeep Vallabh. Percussion Instruments:- Ghatam - TH
Das (tabla player). Vinayakram, EM Subramaniam,
Q.493. The musician Sivamani is Mridangam- Dakshinamurthy Pillai, Rajna
Q.488. Ustad Akbar Ali Khan is associated with which musical Swaminathan. String Instruments :-
remembered for his contribution to which instrument? Guitar - Braj Bhushan Kabra.
of the following musical instruments? SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd shift) (a) Drums (b) Violin (c) Shehnai (d) Sarod Q.498. Which of the following
(a) Tabla (b) Santoor (c) Sitar (d) Sarod instruments is performed by Nandini and
Sol.493.(a) Drums. Awards - Ragini Shankar ?
Sol.488.(d) Sarod. Akbar Ali Khan Kalaimamani (2009), Padma Shri (2019). Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
(Maihar gharana). Awards- Padma (a) Veena (b) Sitar
Bhushan (1967), Padma Vibhushan Q.494. Select the correct sequence of (c) Violin (d) Mridangam
(1989). Famous Players (Sarod): Amjad the musical instruments according to the
Ali Khan, Buddhadev Das Gupta, Tejendra given sequence of their associated Sol.498.(c) Violin. Other Exponents -
Majumdar, Allauddin Khan. personalities : Ustad Allah Rakha, Jyotsna Srikanth, Abhijith P.S. Nair, L.
Totaram Sharma, TH Vinayakam. Subramaniam, K. Vaidyanathan, Nagai R
Q.489. RK Bijapure played which of the SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) Muralidharan, Mohanan Chandrasekaran.
following musical instruments? (a) Tabla, Ghatam, Pakhawaj
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift) (b) Ghatam, Pakhawaj, Tabla Q.499. Which of the following music
(a) Harmonium (b) Tabla (c) Tabla, Pakhawaj, Ghatam instruments are solid instruments?
(c) Ravanahatha (d) Sitar (d) Pakhawaj, Tabla, Ghatam SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) Tata Vadya (b) Ghana Vadya
Sol.489.(a) Harmonium. R K Bijapure Sol.494.(c) Tabla, Pakhawaj, Ghatam. (c) Avanaddha Vadya (d) Sushira Vadya
(1985 - "Karnataka Kala Tilak" by Tabla is the most famous percussion
Sangeet Nritya Academy). Harmonium - instrument of North India. Pakhawaj is Sol.499.(b) Ghana Vadya. Solid
Purushottam Walawalkar, Appa an ancient drum, it is the preferred instruments are usually played with a
Jalgaonkar. Ravanahatha - Dinesh percussion instrument of the ancient striker or hammer. These instruments are
Subasinghe. singing style called Dhrupad. A Ghatam not capable of producing definite pitches
is a large, narrow-mouthed earthenware that are required for creating a melody.
Q.490. Which musical instrument Dr A P That is why their use is limited in
pot used as a percussion instrument.
J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, classical music. Tata Vadya - These are
used to play ? Q.495. Tansen, who was included in the Stringed instruments. Avanaddha Vadya -
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) Navaratnas of Akbar, was an expert in These are percussion instruments.
(a) Guitar (b) Sarod (c) Veena (d) Piano playing which of the following musical Sushira Vadya - These are wind
instruments? instruments. The Shehnai is a popular
Sol.490.(c) Veena (Stringed instrument).
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift) wind instrument in India.
APJ Abdul Kalam : He served as the 11th
(a) Nagada (b) Veena (c) Sarangi (d) Rabab
president of India and known as the Q.500. The shehnai is a reed instrument
Missile Man of India. Exponents of Veena Sol.495.(d) Rabab (String instrument). with how many holes along the tubes?
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: Rajhesh Vaidhya, Jayanthi Kumaresh, Tansen (Ramtanu Pandey) - A Hindustani SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Veena E. Gayathri, Emani Sankara Sastry. classical musician also known as (a) Five (b) Seven (c) Eleven (d) Six
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Sangeeth Samrat or Mian (Learned One).

Q.491. Ramnad V Raghavan is Sol.500.(b) Seven. Shehnai - It is a reed
Tansen Samaroh is celebrated every year
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associated with which of the following instrument in which there are seven
in the month of December in Gwalior
musical instruments? holes along the tube which are used for
district.
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SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st shift) playing the melody by opening and
(a) Mridangam (b) Flute Q.496. The famous musician, Faiyaz closing them with the fingers. It is known
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(c) Sitar (d) Sarod Khan is associated with which musical as Mangal Vadya. It is considered to
instrument? have come to India from West Asia. In
Sol.491.(a) Mridangam. Famous SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift) the early fifties of this century, Ustad
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Mridangam Players: A.V. Anand, Muthiah (a) Shehnai (b) Veena (c) Tabla (d) Sitar Bismillah Khan is credited for
Bhagavatar, Guruvayur Dorai, Palghat
popularising this instrument. Pt. Anant
Mani Iyer Karaikudi Mani, T. K. Murthy. Sol.496.(c) Tabla (Membranophone
Lal and Pt. Daya Shankar is also a noted
percussion instrument). The Maharaja of
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Q.492. Totaram Sharma is associated Shehnai player.

Mysore awarded him the title "Aftab - e -
with which of the following instruments? Mausiqi" (the Sun of Music) in 1908. Q.501. What is Tat Vadya ?
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th shift)
Q.497. Select the Indian musician who is SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) Tanpura (b) Panchavadyam
associated with percussion instruments (a) Percussion instruments
(c) Pakhawaj (d) Sarangi
(played by striking). (b) Stringed instruments

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(c) Solid instruments first prize in The All India Radio music Sol.510.(c) Tabla. Pandit Swapan
(d) Wind instruments competition, and was awarded the Chaudhuri: Awards - Sangeet Natak
President's Gold Medal. In 2012, he was Academy Award (1996), Padma Shri
Sol.501.(b) Stringed instruments. Tata
awarded the Sangeet Ratna Award by the (2019).
Vadya - Sound produced by vibration of
Salt Lake Music Association.
a string or chord. Example - Veena, Sitar, Q.511. Which of the following musical
Sarangi etc. The Percussion Instruments Q.506. Who among the following is instruments did Dwaram Venkataswamy
- Congo, Bongo, Djembe, Darbukas, Hand India’s only publicly well-known woman Naidu play?
Drums and Tongue Drums. Idiophones or shehnai player? SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
Ghana Vadya are solid instruments that SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning) (a) Violin (b) Mandolin
do not need any further tuning. Examples (a) Gauhar Jaan (b) Binodini Dasi (c) Veena (d) Nadaswaram
- Piccolo, Manjira, Jaltarang, Jhanj and (c) Bageshwari Qamar (d) Rasoolan Bai
Chimta. Wind instruments - woodwinds, Sol.511.(a) Violin. His Awards - Padma
such as the flute, clarinet, oboe, and Sol.506.(c) Bageshwari Qamar. Gauhar Shri (1957), Sangeeta Kalanidhi (1941),
bassoon, also include brass instruments Jaan was an Indian singer (thumri, Dadra, Kalaprapoorna (1950), Sangeet Natak
like horn and trumpet. kajri, and Tarana) and dancer from Akademi Award (1953), Raja - Lakshmi
Kolkata. Binodini Dasi was an Indian Award (1992).
Q.502. Flute instruments come under Bengali actress and thespian. Rasoolan
which type of instrument category ? Hussain was a leading Indian Hindustani Q.512. Which of the following is not a
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) classical music vocalist, belonging to the percussion instrument?
(a) Ghana Vadya (b) Sushira Vadya Benaras Gharana. SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Evening)
(c) Avanaddha Vadya (d) Tata Vadya (a) Ghatam (b) Tabla
Q.507. Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit (c) mridangam (d) sarod
Sol.502.(b) Sushira Vadya (Wind Nikhil Jyoti Ghosh was a _________ player.
instrument). Example - Flute, Shehnai, SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning) Sol.512.(d) Sarod. The percussion family
Nadaswaram. Ghana Vadya - Considered (a) sarod (b) tabla of musical instruments consists of
to be the world's first instrument. It does (c) harmonium (d) flute membranophones and idiophones.
not require tuning. Example - Manjira, Examples- Ghatam, Tabla, Mridangam,
Khartal, Chimta, Ghatam, Jaltarang etc. Sol.507.(b) Tabla. Pandit Nikhil Jyoti timpani, xylophone, cymbals, snare drum,
Avanaddha Vadya - Sound produced by Ghosh was an Indian musician known for bass drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs,
striking on animal skin. Example - Tabla, his proficiency on the percussion chimes, celesta, and piano. Sarod,
Mridangam, Dhol, Damru etc. instrument tabla. He was awarded the stringed musical instrument of the lute
Padma Bhushan (1990) and the Ustad family.
Q.503. Bickram Ghosh, a recipient of Hafiz Ali Khan Award (1995).
Global Indian Music Award, is a music Q.513. Which of the following musical
composer and an Indian classical Q.508. Who among the following is an instruments is also known as a ‘Mangal
_________ player. outstanding player to have mastered the Vadya’ ?
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening) surbahar instrument ? SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Morning)
(a) tanpura (b) sarangi SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening) (a) Shehnai (b) Tabla
(c) tabla (d) bansuri (a) Ustad Imrat Khan (b) Allaudin Khan (c) Santoor (d) Damaru
(c) Ali Akbar Khan (d) Abdul Karim Khan
Sol.503.(c) Tabla. On 1 October 2012, Sol.513.(a) Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah
Ghosh won the 2012 Global Indian Music Sol.508.(a) Ustad Imrat Khan. He was Khan is a famous Shehnai Player.
Academy (GIMA) Awards in the Best awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Shehnai is a wind instrument made of
Pop/Rock Single category for his Award (1988), and the Padma Shri award wood and metal.
composition, Vande Mataram. (2017).
Q.514. A distinct ‘Dhrupad style’ is
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Q.504. Rajeev Taranath, a disciple of Ali Q.509. Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman associated with the ______ gharana.
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Akbar Khan, is a ________ player. used to play which of the following SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Afternoon) instruments? (a) Ajrada (b) Nathdwara
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(a) tabla (b) Flute (c) Sarod (d) Santoor SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Afternoon) (c) Jafferkhani (d) Bishnupur
(a) Harmonium (b) Flute
Sol.514.(d) Bishnupur. Tansen was a
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Sol.504.(c) Sarod. He is conferred with (c) Mridangam (d) Violin

many awards such as the Padma Shri famous Dhrupad instrument player. It is
the oldest known style of major vocal
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(2019), Sangeet Vidhwan Award (2018), Sol.509.(d) Violin. Lalgudi Gopala Iyer
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Jayaraman was an Indian Carnatic styles associated with Hindustani
(1999-2000), Sangeet Nritya Akademi violinist, vocalist and composer. He was classical music, Haveli Sangeet of
Pushtimarg Sampraday and also related
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Award (1993), Karnataka Rajya Prashasti awarded the Padma Shri (1972), Padma
(1996). Bhushan (2001) and National Film Award to the South Indian Carnatic tradition.
(Best Music Direction; Sringaram; 2006).
Q.505. Pandit Ananda Gopal Q.515. Which of the following
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Bandopadhyay was a _________ player of Q.510. Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri is instruments is normally played in a
the Banaras gharana. associated with _________ instrument. vertical position and with an arched
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning) bow?
(a) sarangi (b) sarod (c) sitar (d) tabla (a) veena (b) harmonium SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Evening)
(c) tabla (d) bansuri (a) Sitar (b) Sarangi
Sol.505.(d) Tabla. In 1965, he won the (c) Shehnai (d) Veena
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Sol.515.(b) Sarangi. The Sarangi is a Sol.520.(d) Ektara is a drone flute (a) Mumbai (b) New Delhi
fretless, bowed string instrument used in consisting of a gourd resonator covered (c) Chennai (d) Bengaluru
Hindustani classical music and folk with skin, through which a bamboo neck
traditions of north India. is inserted. Ektara means “one string”. Sol.525.(a) Mumbai. The Kala Ghoda
Arts Festival, initiated in 1999, is a
Q.516. 'Ponu Yoksi', a sword like Q.521. 'Khuang' is a traditional musical nine-day annual celebration of arts
instrument used during ceremonial instrument of which state? organized by the Kala Ghoda
dances performed by the priests, belongs SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning) Association. Other festivals in Mumbai:
to: (a) Jharkhand (b) West Bengal Dahi Handi Festival, Ganesh
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning) (c) Assam (d) Mizoram Chaturthi/Ganeshotsav, Banganga
(a) Himachal Pradesh Festival, Elephanta Festival.
(b) Madhya Pradesh Sol.521.(d) Mizoram. It is made up of a
(c) Uttar Pradesh hollow tree, wrapped on both sides with Q.526. Losoong festival is predominantly
(d) Arunachal Pradesh animal skin. celebrated in Sikkim by which of the
following tribes?
Sol.516.(d) Arunachal Pradesh. Some Q.522. The wood of which of the SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
popular instruments (Arunachal Pradesh) following trees is used to make the large (a) Bhil (b) Khasi (c) Kurumba (d) Bhutia
include drums, cymbals, Ujuk Tapu, Ame plucked string instrument used in
Bali, Emul, Pui, Kiring, Guga etc. Carnatic classical music known as Sol.526.(d) Bhutia. Losoong, also called
Bobbili Veena/Saraswathi Veena? Namsoong by the Lepchas in the
Q.517. 'Chinkara' is a ______ musical SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning) Sikkimese, is usually the time when the
instrument popular in the state of (a) Teak wood (b) Jackfruit wood farmers rejoice and celebrate their
Madhya Pradesh. (c) Walnut wood (d) Sandal wood harvest. Festivals of Sikkim and
SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon) Community: Barahimizong (Mangar),
(a) plate (b) membrane Sol.522.(b) Jackfruit wood. Bobbili Sonam Lochar (Tamang), Tamu Lochar
(c) stringed (d) wind Veena is carved from a single piece of (Gurung), Teyongsi Srijunga Sawan
jackfruit wood. Tongnam (Limboo).
Sol.517.(c) Stringed. It is made of
parchment, wood and steel. This Festivals Q.527. ‘Dashain’ and ‘Tihar’ are popular
instrument is used by the ‘Pradhan’ festivals of which neighbouring country
community of Madhya Pradesh and the Q.523. The birth anniversary of Lord of India?
‘Meo’ community of Rajasthan. Jhulelal of the Sindhi community is also SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift)
known as_________. (a) Sri Lanka (b) Nepal
Q.518. The traditional binding instrument
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning) (c) Pakistan (d) Bangladesh
called "Pena" is related to which of the
following state ? (a) Jamshedi Navroj (b) Ulambana
Sol.527.(b) Nepal. Dashain Festival, also
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon) (c) Cheti Chand (d) Chaliho Sahib
known as Vijaya Dashami, is celebrated
(a) Sikkim (b) Kerala (c) Goa (d) Manipur Sol.523.(c) Cheti Chand marks the by Hindus. Tihar, also known as
beginning of the Lunar Hindu New Year Deepawali or Yamapanchak. Festivals of
Sol.518.(d) Manipur. Pena is also known
for Sindhi Hindus. Celebrated on the first Nepal: Biska Jatra, Gai Jatra, Indra Jatra,
as Tingtelia is a mono string instrument
day of the Sindhi month of Chet (Chaitra) Maghe Sankranti, Pahan Charhe,
falling in the lute category, similar to
as per the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This Chhechu. Sri Lanka - Kandy Esala
some of the traditional Indian stringed
festival symbolizes new beginnings and Perahera, Poson Poya, Vel Festival.
musical instruments such as
holds deep spiritual significance for the Bangladesh - Shakrain, Pahela Baishakh.
Ravanahatha, Ubo or the Kenda, found in
Sindhi community. Pakistan - Shandur Polo Festival, Mela
various parts of the country.
Chiraghan, Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh.
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Q.528. In which of the following states
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from the state of Rajasthan comes under celebrated in the month of __________.
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) is Aoleang Monyü celebrated, which is an
the category of ______.
(a) September-October (b) April-May ancient spring festival celebrated by all
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(c) January-February (d) July-August Konyaks in the month of April?
(a) electrophones (b) membranophones
SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift)
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(c) chordophones (d) idiophones Sol.524.(d) July - August. Kharchi Puja (a) Bihar (b) Telangana
Sol.519.(d) Idiophone is a percussion occurs during the month of ‘Ashad’ on (c) Odisha (d) Nagaland
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instrument. It is classified as an the ‘Shukla Ashtami’ day. It is also known

as the 'Festival of 14 Gods,' this Sol.528.(d) Nagaland. Aoleang is
idiophone because the entire instrument
traditional event centers around the observed to mark the end of the old year
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vibrates to produce a sound on its own.

worship of Chaturdasa Devata, housed in and to welcome the new-year beginning
Q.520. The ______ is a single string the ancient Ujjayanta Palace, the with spring. This festival is celebrated
musical instrument made using bamboo ancestral deity of the Tripuri people. annually as part of the Mini Hornbill
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and a gourd, mostly used by traditional Other Festivals of Tripura: Pilak, Garia Tribal Festival. Festivals of Nagaland:
folk singers in Maharashtra. Puja, Bijhu, Owa. Hornbill, Sekrenyi, Moatsu Mong,
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) Suhkruhnye, Bushu, Yemshe, Metumniu,
(a) Edakka (b) Ekkalam Q.525. Where is the Kala Ghoda Arts Metemneo, Ngada, Tokhu Emong.
(c) Esraj (d) Ektara Festival organised every year?
SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (1st Shift) Q.529. Vangpui Kut festival is organised

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for _______ days in Mizoram to celebrate the towns of Radha and Krishna April 13 or sometimes April 14, marks the
the glory of Mizo culture and traditions. respectively. Famous festivals of Uttar first day of the month of Vaisakh.
SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Pradesh - Gaurav Mahotsav, Ramotsav, Chhapar Mela, a popular Punjabi fair,
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4 Taj Mahotsav, Ayodhya Deepotsav, occurs annually in September in the
Ganga Mahotsav. Arunachal Pradesh - village of Chhapar in the Ludhiana
Sol.529.(a) 2. Vangpui Kut has been Sangken, Mopin, Pongtu. Himachal district of Punjab.
celebrated at Dungtlang village in Pradesh - Halda, Doongri, Chet Festival,
Champai District since 1984. Festivals of Kullu Dussehra. Karnataka - Ugadi, Q.536. Harela is a festival of greenery,
Mizoram: Pawl Kut - It is a thanksgiving Mysuru Dasara, Kambala, Gowri Habba. peace, prosperity, and environmental
festival celebrated for 2 days after the conservation, primarily celebrated in
harvest. Chapchar Kut - It is a Q.533. Which of the following which of the following states ?
thanksgiving festival celebrated after celebrations is dedicated to Sun God and SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
clearing the jungles for Jhum cultivation. his wife Usha to thank them for (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Haryana
Mim Kut - It is celebrated to pay respects sustaining life on earth and for granting (c) Assam (d) Uttarakhand
to the departed souls of the previous wishes?
year by offering them bread, maize, SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Sol.536.(d) Uttarakhand. Harela,
vegetables and other items. Khuado Kut - (a) Madai Festival (b) Chhath Puja meaning "Day of Green," marks the new
It is a thanksgiving ceremony observed (c) Vishwakarma Puja (d) Sorath Sabha harvest brought by the rainy season and
on a full moon nights after the harvest. is celebrated annually during the Shravan
Sol.533.(b) Chhath Puja (main festival of month in the Kumaon region. Important
Q.530. ‘Attolu Eidu' is the cultural festival Bihar) is a four-day long strict and Indian Festivals - Uttarakhand : Phool Dei,
of which of the following union spiritual observance. The first day of the Olgia/Ghee Sankranti, Bat Savitri, Ganga
territories? Chhath Puja includes taking a dip in the Dussehra/Dasar, Nanda Devi Rajjaat.
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift) holy river/any water body. The second Assam : Ambubachi festival, Bihu, Majuli
(a) Jammu and Kashmir day of Chhath, also known as Kharna, festival. Madhya Pradesh : Khajuraho
(b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli involves devotees observing a day-long festival, Lokrang Festival, Bhagoria Haat
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands fast. The third day of Chhath goes in the Festival.
(d) Lakshadweep preparation of the prasad (offerings) for
the evening offerings, also known as Q.537. ‘Sangken’ is a festival celebrated
Sol.530.(d) Lakshadweep. Attolu Eidu Sanjhiya Arghya. On the fourth and final in Arunachal Pradesh by people of which
festival was conducted across day of Chhath, family members and of the following religions?
Lakshadweep Island, at locations such friends go to the banks of rivers before SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
as Minicoy, Kalpeni, Amini, Kiltanam and sunrise and make offerings (Arghya) to (a) Islam (b) Buddhism
Kavaratt. the rising sun. (c) Jainism (d) Hinduism

Q.531. Which of the following folk Q.534. ‘Nuakhai’ is the state festival of: Sol.537.(b) Buddhism. Sangken (festival
dances is conducted during the Bwisagu SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift) of water) is an annual three-day long
Festival? (a) Meghalaya (b) Odisha festival. The Khampti and Singpho tribes
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Bihar of the Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh
(a) Bhortal (b) Jhumur celebrate it. It is celebrated by the
(c) Bagurumba (d) Bihu dance Sol.534.(b) Odisha. Nuakhai is an annual Theravada Buddhist Communities. It is
harvest, marking the arrival of the new celebrated as Songkran in other
Sol.531.(c) Bagurumba. Bwisagu is the rice season. It is observed on Panchami Southeast Asian countries. Songkran is
springtime festival of the Bodo Tithi (fifth day) of the lunar fortnight of the Thai New Year’s national holiday.
community that marks the beginning of Bhadrava (August-September), the day More Buddhists festivals include Buddha
the New Year in the month of Baisakh after Ganesh Chaturthi. Other festivals: Purnima, Hemis Festival, Losar Festival,
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(mid-April). The Bagurumba dance or Odisha - Ratha Yatra, Raja Parba, Lumbini Festival, Parinirvana Day,
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'Butterfly Dance,' is performed by Bodo Chandan Yatra, Bali Jatra. Rumtek Chaam Festival and Mani Rimdu
women. The Bagurumba dance is a Festival.
Q.535. Which of the following festivals is
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celebration of life, nature, and the vibrant

culture of the Bodo tribe. Bhortal Nritya celebrated as the birth anniversary of Q.538. Shab-e-Barat is celebrated by
Guru Nanak Dev?
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(Assam) - Performed by Barpeta tribe , which religious group?

Jhumur dance (Assam) - Performed by SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift) SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Hola Mohalla (b) Baisakhi
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the Kulis (tea tribe). (a) Muslim (b) Buddhist (c) Jain (d) Parsi
(c) Gurpurab (d) Chappar Mela
Q.532. Lathmar Holi is primarily Sol.538.(a) Muslim. Shab-e-Barat, also
celebrated in the state of: Sol.535.(c) Gurpurab. Guru Nanak known as Mid-Sha'ban, is observed on
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SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, the 15th night of Sha'ban in the Islamic
(a) Karnataka celebrates the birth anniversary of the calendar. Festivals celebrated by :
(b) Arunachal Pradesh first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. This Muslim - Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha etc;
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(c) Uttar Pradesh festival occurs on Kartik Poornima, the Buddhist - Buddha Purnima, Vesak etc;
(d) Himachal Pradesh fifteenth lunar day of the month of Kartik, Jain - Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushana etc;
typically in November on the Gregorian Parsi - Navroz, Jamshedi Navroz etc.
Sol.532.(c) Uttar Pradesh. Lathmar Holi calendar. Hola Mohalla, or Hola, is a
is celebrated in the twin towns of three-day Sikh festival that usually takes Q.539. In which state/UT is the Hemis
Barsana and Nandgaon, also known as place in March. Vaisakhi, celebrated on festival celebrated?
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SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift) 1975. Some festivals which have been Rongker, Bohaggiyo Bishu, and
(a) Punjab (b) Sikkim organized in Madhya Pradesh are Jal Ambubashi Mela.
(c) Lakshadweep (d) Ladakh Mahotsav, Mandu Mahotsav, Orchha
Mahotsav, Satpura Cycle Safari, Heritage Q.548. ‘Atla Taddi’ is the widely
Sol.539.(d) Ladakh. Festivals in India: Run. celebrated festival of which Indian state?
Ladakh: Sindhu Darshan Festival, Losar SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Festival, Tak-Thok, Matho Nagrang. Q.544. Kajari Mahotsav is primarily (a) West Bengal (b) Punjab
celebrated in which of the following (c) Bihar (d) Andhra Pradesh
Q.540. Thrissur Pooram is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh?
famous temple festivals celebrated in SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.548.(d) Andhra Pradesh. Atla Taddi,
_______. (a) Mirzapur (b) Gorakhpur a traditional Hindu festival where women
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift) (c) Kushi Nagar (d) Jhansi pray to Goddess Gauri for marital
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Kerala blessings. It occurs on the third night
(c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu Sol.544.(a) Mirzapur. The festival is after the full moon in the Aswiyuja
celebrated in honor of King Kantit month, usually in September or October.
Sol.540.(b) Kerala. Thrissur Pooram is Naresh's daughter, Kajali, renowned for Other festivals of Andhra Pradesh: Ugadi,
celebrated in the Malayalam month of her melodious love songs. Other major Ratha Saptami, Tirupati Ganga Jatara,
Medam (April-May). Other festivals: festivals in Uttar Pradesh include Ganga Pyditthallamma utsavam, Rottela
Kerala - Onam, Vishu, Attukal Pongala. Mahotsav in Varanasi and Taj Mahotsav Panduga (Rotiyaan ki Eid), Visakha Utsav,
Q.541. The festival of ‘Rath Yatra’ of Puri in Agra. Lumbini festival.
in Odisha is dedicated to which deity? Q.545. The chariot festival is dedicated Q.549. Kati Bihu is celebrated in which of
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift) to Lord Jagannath along with Subhadra the following months in Assam?
(a) Lord Jagannath (b) Lord Ganesha and _________ . SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(c) Lord Shiva (d) Lord Hanuman SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) March (b) October
Sol.541.(a) Lord Jagannath. Rath Yatra (a) Balabhadra (b) Sudama (c) January (d) November
Festival : Celebrated on the second day (c) Hanuman (d) Arjuna
Sol.549.(b) October. Kati Bihu is one of
of the bright fortnight in the month of Sol.545.(a) Balabhadra. Lord Jagannath, the three Bihu festivals celebrated in
Ashadha, this festival features a public his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Assam. Kati means to cut and this day
procession with three large chariots Subhadra are a trio of deities worshiped marks the time of relocation of rice
carrying the deities Jagannath, at the Jagannath temple (Puri, Odisha). It saplings. It is also known as Kongali
Balabhadra, Subhadra. is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Bihu. There are another two Bihu
Q.542 Paryushana festival is celebrated The temple was built on the basis of festivals celebrated in Assam - Bhogali
by the people of which of the following Kalinga architecture. (Magh Bihu) is observed in January and
communities? Rongali (Bohag Bihu) is observed in April.
Q.546. Navratri festival is dedicated to Other festivals of Assam: Baishagu,
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift) which of the following Goddesses?
(a) Jain (b) Muslim (c) Hindu (d) Sikh Ali-Ai-Ligang, Baikho, Rongker, Bohaggiyo
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (1st Shift) Bishu, Ambubashi Mela and Jonbill Mela.
Sol.542.(a) Jain. This 8-10 days festival (a) Jawala (b) Laxmi
inspires Jains worldwide to remember (c) Durga (d) Saraswati Q.550. Which of the following is a
the roots and philosophies of Jainism. festival primarily celebrated in the state
Sol.546.(c) Durga. Navratri, meaning of Odisha?
Celebrating paryushan also brings a
‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, is a festival SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
social purpose as well. Other Religious
where people fast and pray to the nine (a) Baishagu (b) Chhath
festivals : Jain - Mahavir Jayanti, Rohini
forms of Goddess Durga, an incarnation (c) Raja Parba (d) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Vrat, Samvatsari, Meru Trayodashi etc.
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of Parvati, who defeated Mahishasura.

Muslim - Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha,
The two popular folk dances of Gujarat, Sol.550.(c) Raja Parba. It is a unique
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Ramadan, Muharram etc. Sikh - Hola

the Garba and Dandia are performed by festival celebrating the onset of the
Mohalla, Vaisakhi, Maghi etc. Hindu -
both men and women during this monsoon and the earth’s womanhood. It
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Holi, Diwali, Rakshabndahn etc.

occasion on every night. is held for three days in the month of
Q.543. Which of the following festivals is June. Odisha's famous festivals include
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Q.547. In which of the following states is Konark Dance Festival, Kalinga

celebrated in Madhya Pradesh?
Me - dam - me - phi festival primarily Mahotsava, Durga Puja, Chhau Festival,
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celebrated? Puri Beach Festival, Nuakhai, Pakhala

(a) Thaipusam Festival
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Dibasa, and Laxmi Puja.
(b) Jaisalmer Desert Festival
(a) Bihar (b) Assam
(c) Bihu Festival
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(c) Nagaland (d) Odisha Q.551. By what name is the festival of

(d) Khajuraho Dance Festival
Makar Sankranti celebrated in Assam?
Sol.543.(d) Khajuraho Dance Festival - Sol.547.(b) Assam. Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift)
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Organized by the Kala Parishad of the community festival celebrated by the (a) Pedda Padunga (b) Thai Pongal
Madhya Pradesh government. It is a Ahom people in memory of their dearly (c) Pongal (d) Magh Bihu
seven-day long festival which usually departed. ‘Me’ means offering, ‘Dam’
takes place from the 20th of February to means ancestors and ‘Phi’ means god. Sol.551.(d) Magh Bihu. Makar Sankranti
the 26th of February. It is held at The major festivals celebrated in Assam is celebrated in January and marks the
Khajuraho temples. It was started in are Bihu, Baishagu, Ali-Ai-Ligang, Baikho, transition of the sun into the zodiac sign

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Capricorn (Makar). This event Year and the harvest's start, and Kangali (a) Kerala And Karnataka
symbolizes the end of winter and the Bihu (October) involves lighting lamps by (b) Kerala And Tamil Nadu
beginning of longer days, as the sun a Tulsi plant during the lean season. (c) Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
starts moving northward (known as (d) Gujarat and Maharashtra
Uttarayana). The festival is celebrated Q.555. Hola Mohalla is a festival
under various names in different parts of associated with which religion/belief? Sol.558.(b) Kerala And Tamil Nadu.
India -Makar Sankranti: Kerala, Odisha, SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated on
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and West (a) Jainism (b) Islam the first day of the Malayali month of
Bengal. Maghi Saaji: Himachal Pradesh. (c) Buddhism (d) Sikhism Medam (Malayalam New Year). New year
Sakrat: Haryana and Rajasthan. Thai festivals : Ugadi (Andhra Pradesh,
Sol.555.(d) Sikhism. Hola Mohalla : This Karnataka, Telangana), Gudi Padwa
Pongal: Tamil Nadu (celebrated as a festival is a vibrant three-day Sikh festival
harvest festival). Ghughuti: Uttarakhand. (Maharashtra), Baisakhi (Punjab,
celebrated in spring on the second day of Haryana), Pohela Boishakh (West Bengal,
Dahi Chura: Bihar (the traditional dish the lunar month of Chett, the first month
eaten during this festival). Khichdi Parv: Tripura), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Bohag
of the Nanakshahi calendar. The main Bihu (Assam), Cheti Chand (Sindhi
Uttar Pradesh (where khichdi is prepared procession occurs at Takht Sri Keshgarh
as part of the celebrations). Uttarayan: community), Losoong (Sikkim), Navreh
Sahib in Anandpur, Punjab, a site of (Kashmir), Chaitra Sukladi (North India).
Gujarat (popular for the kite-flying historical significance as the birthplace
tradition). of the Khalsa Panth in 1699, where Guru Q.559. Sakewa is a religious festival
Q.552. Which of the following festivals Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth. celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai
observed in Assam is majorly celebrated Other Sikh festivals: Baisakhi, Maghi, community of
by Vaishnavites? Bandi Chhor Divas, Guru Nanak Jayanti. SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift)
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) Arunachal Pradesh
Q.556. The ‘Lokranjan’ festival (b) Goa
(a) Bihu (b) Doljatra celebrates the folk and tribal culture of
(c) Ambuchi Mela (d) Rongker (c) Sikkim
which Indian state? (d) Himachal Pradesh
Sol.552.(b) Doljatra (Dol Purnima) is a SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Hindu festival that celebrates the love (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Jharkhand Sol.559.(c) Sikkim. 'Sakewa' is an annual
between Radha and Krishna, observed on (c) Manipur (d) Meghalaya festival and is celebrated as a tribute to
the full moon day of the Falgun month. mother nature. The rituals for this
Sol.556.(a) Madhya Pradesh. Lokranjan particular festival are performed in an
Bihu consists of three festivals - Rongali, is a vibrant tribal dance festival held
Kongali, and Bhogali - celebrated by all open space, which is also known as
annually in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, Bhoomi Puja or Chandi Puja. Other
Assamese people, regardless of religion. organized by the Adivasi Lok Kala
Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya important festivals of Sikkim: Losung,
Academy in association with the Madhya Drupka Tesh, Bumchu, Saga Dawa, Dasin
Temple in Guwahati, dedicated to Pradesh Tourism Development
Goddess Kamakhya, a Shakti deity. and Phang Lhabsol .
Corporation. Celebrated from 8th to 12th
Q.553. Makar Sankranti is the festival December. Some popular folk dances of Q.560. ‘Hampi Utsava,’ which is
dedicated to which of the following Madhya Pradesh include Jawara, Matki, celebrated in Karnataka, is also called
Lords? Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, ____________. The festival that captures
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift) Selalarki, Selabhadoni, and Maanch. the pomp, splendour and glory of the
(a) Ganesha (b) Surya historical period of Karnataka is
Q.557. Rottela Panduga or the Roti celebrated over a week.
(c) Chandra (d) Indra Festival is celebrated in which Indian SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Sol.553.(b) Surya. Makar Sankranti state? (a) Vijaya Utsava (b) Sarhul Mahotsava
signifies the entry of the Sun into the SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Rajasi Utsava (d) Nritya Mahotsav
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zodiac sign of Makara or Capricorn. (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra

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Festivals related to Lord Surya: Ratha (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu Sol.560.(a) Vijaya Utsava celebrates the
Saptami, Chhath, Pongal, Mitrotsavam. grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire and
Sol.557.(c) Andhra Pradesh. Rotiyaan Ki
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The festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha is is held over a week in Karnataka.

Eid, or Rottela Panduga, is an annual Festivals of Karnataka: Vairamudi
Ganesh Chaturthi. Indra Jatra is a festival three-day festival held at Bara Shaheed
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in Sikkim that celebrates Lord Indra. The Festival, Kambala Festival, Karaga
Dargah in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. This Festival, Ugadi. The Sarhul festival marks
festivals related to the moon are Eid, event is observed in Muharram to
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Guru Purnima, Karwachauth. the beginning of the New Year and is

commemorate the urs (death celebrated by the Oraon, Munda, and Ho
Q.554. Bihu festival is the main festival anniversary) of the 12 martyrs buried in tribes of Jharkhand.
the shrine. Women visiting the shrine
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of which state?
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift) exchange rotis at Nellore Tank. Other Q.561. The Indian festival of Holi comes
(a) Kerala (b) Punjab notable festivals celebrated in Andhra every year in the season of:
Pradesh include Pongal, Ugadi, Sri Rama SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift)
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(c) Rajasthan (d) Assam

Navami, Ratha Saptami, Tirupati Ganga (a) spring (b) autumn
Sol.554.(d) Assam. Bihu occurs three Jatara, and Visakha Utsav. (c) summer (d) winter
times a year: Bhogali Bihu (January)
marks the harvest's end, Rongali Bihu Q.558. Vishu festival is celebrated in Sol.561.(a) Spring. Holi, also known as
(April) celebrates the Assamese New which of the following states? the Festival of Colors, is celebrated on
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift) the full moon day of the Phalguna month
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in the Hindu calendar. Other notable festival in the Indian state of Kerala. festivals according to the Hindu calendar
festivals and their seasons include: Onam Festival falls during the Malayali : Holi is celebrated in the Phalguna
Diwali, celebrated in autumn (usually month of Chingam (Aug - Sep) and month (February - March). Makar
October or November); Makar Sankranti, marks the homecoming of legendary Sankranti is celebrated in the month of
observed in winter (January); Pongal, King Mahabali. Kumarakom boat race is Magh (January). Raksha Bandhan is
also in winter (January); and Ganesh the most admired boat race to take place celebrated on the full moon day
Chaturthi, celebrated during the on the Vembanad Lake in September (Purnima) of the Shravana month (July -
monsoon season (August or September). during Onam. Other Festivals of Kerala : August). Deepawali is celebrated every
Thrissur Pooram Festival, Attukal year on the 15th lunar day of the Kartik
Q.562. Mewar festival is celebrated Pongala Festival, Navarathri Festival, month (October - November).
during the _______ festival at Udaipur. Makaravilakku Festival, Kerala Village
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) Fair, Aluva Sivarathri Festival, Vishu Q.570. The Braj festival in ________ is
(a) Gangaur (b) Teej Festival. held every year for two days in the Shukla
(c) Dussehra (d) Holi Paksha of the Phalgun month, a few days
Q.566. Muharram is the _______ month of before Holi.
Sol.562.(a) Gangaur - A festival devoted the Islamic Calendar and is considered a SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift)
to Goddess Parvati. It is celebrated in holy month. (a) Haryana
March. Festivals of Rajasthan : Camel SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) (b) Rajasthan
Festival (Bikaner), Kumbhalgarh Festival, (a) fourth (b) second (c) first (d) third (c) Madhya Pradesh
Desert Festival (Jaisalmer), Kajli Teej (d) Himachal Pradesh
(Bundi), Abhaneri (Dausa), Ranakpur Sol.566.(c) first. Muharram : It is a
(Pali), Matsya Festival (Alwar) and Bundi sacred festival that commemorates the Sol.570.(b) Rajasthan. Braj festival is
Festival (Bundi). martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein. dedicated to Lord Krishna who is
During this occasion, a relic called Alam believed to have spent a considerable
Q.563. In which country is the ‘Kachin is taken out as a procession. This festival amount of time in this region. Other
Manaw Festival’ celebrated ? is known as Peerla Panduga in festivals of the state with districts: Kajli
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) Telangana. Other festivals of Muslims : Teej - Bundi, Abhaneri festival’ - Dausa,
(a) Myanmar (b) Maldives Id-ul-Zuha, Shab-e-Barat, Milad-un-Nabi, Marwar Festival - Jodhpur. Momasar -
(c) Sri Lanka (d) Nepal Ramadan, Eid al-Adha. Bikaner, Chandrabhaga - Jhalawar,
Sol.563.(a) Myanmar. In the Kachin Matsya - Alwar, Kolayat - Bikaner,
Q.567. Bali Yatra, is a traditional cultural Kumbhalgarh fort festival - Udaipur,
Manaw Festival, the Kachins perform the festival of which state ?
Manaw dance - a dance that was part of Ranakpur pali.
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
the Nat (spirit worship) many years ago. (a) Odisha (b) Bihar Q.571. Pinjore heritage festival is
Famous festivals of Myanmar : Thingyan, (c) West Bengal (d) Assam organised by the state of ________.
Ananda Pagoda Festival, Kyaukse SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift)
elephant dance festival. Sol.567.(a) Odisha. Bali Jatra is the (a) Uttarakhand (b) Sikkim
major Boita Bandana festival held at (c) Haryana (d) Jharkhand
Q.564. _________ is a significant festival Cuttack on Kartik Purnima and lasts for 7
of the Parsi people who practice days or more. It is considered to be one Sol.571.(c) Haryana. The Pinjore
Zoroastrianism as it marks the birth of Asia's largest open trade fair. Other Heritage Festival is held annually in
anniversary of Zoroaster. Festivals of Odisha: Kalipuja, Dola December at the historic Yadavindra
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) Purnima (Holi), Chandan Yatra, Snana Gardens in Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana.
(a) Khordad Sal (b) Gahambars Yatra, Ratha Yatra, Kalinga Mahotsav, This event is organized to celebrate and
(c) Pateti (d) Jamshed-e-Navroz Konark Dance Festival, Ekamra Utsav, honor the unique heritage of Pinjore and
etc. its renowned Mughal Gardens. The
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Q.568. Jamshedi Navroz is a festival of

celebrating the six primordial elements _________ community. Q.572. In Gujarat, the festival Makar
of creation: sky, water, earth, plants,
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SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift) Sankranti is celebrated as:

animals, and humans. Papeti (Navroz or (a) Christian (b) Hindu (c) Parsi (d) Jain SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
Parsi New Year) is a festival celebrated
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(a) Dakshinayan (b) Uttarayan

by the Parsi community. It marks the Sol.568.(c) Parsi. Navroz has links with (c) Paschimayan (d) Purbayan
start of the Iranian calendar and is an the legend of King Jamshid of Iran, also
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auspicious occasion for the Zoroastrian called Jamshedi Navroz. It is celebrated Sol.572.(b) Uttarayan. Makar Sankranti
community. on the first day of the first month of the denotes the entry of the sun into the
Fasli calendar, which usually falls on zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) as it
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Q.565. Which of the following is the August 18 or August 19. travels on its celestial path. As part of
festival of Kerala that heralds the harvest the official celebration of 'Uttarayan', the
season, lasts for 10 days, and has snake Q.569. Dussehra festival is celebrated in Gujarat government has been hosting the
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boat races etc? which of the following Hindu months ? International Kite Festival since 1989.
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Vishu (b) Thiruvathira (a) Vaisakha (b) Ashwin Q.573. The Kutch festival is held at _____.
(c) Thrissur Pooram (d) Onam (c) Ashadha (d) Chaitra SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Ahmedabad (b) Bhuj
Sol.565.(d) Onam. Onam is the biggest Sol.569.(b) Ashwin. Other Hindu (c) Rajkot (d) Surat
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Sol.573.(b) Bhuj. It is a carnival of music, Rann Utsav, Dang Darbar, Modhera state: Gangaur Festival (Jaipur), Desert
dance, and natural beauty in White Rann. Dance Festival, Madhavrai Festival, and Festival (Jaisalmer), Summer Festival
Other important festivals of Gujarat: Bhadra Purnima Fair. (Mount Abu), Pushkar Fair (Pushkar),
International Kite Festival (known as Mewar Festival (Udaipur). Andhra
Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan) - Q.577. With reference to Chethiagiri Pradesh - Ratha Saptami, Ugadi. Odisha -
Celebrates Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan Vihar festival consider the following Ratha Yatra, Bali Jatra. Karnataka -
in Ahmedabad. Tarnetar fair - Based on statements and select the correct option. Pattadakal, Ugadi.
the legend of Draupadi's swayamvara. i) It is a Buddhist festival.
Megh Malhar Parv -an annual celebration ii) It is held at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Q.581. Which festival is celebrated after
that takes place in the Saputara region iii) Relics of SariPutta and Maha the month of Ramzan ?
every monsoon. Navratri - : Festival Moggallana are worshiped SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
celebrating feminine divinity, Shakti. SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) (a) Eid ul Fitr (b) Muharram
(a) Both ii and iii (b) Both i and iii (c) Milad un Nabi (d) Jammat Ul Vida
Q.574. Easter is a religious festival of: (c) Both i and ii (d) i, ii, iii
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.581.(a) Eid ul Fitr. It is a religious
(a) Hindus (b) Christians Sol.577.(d) i, ii, iii. Other Buddhist festival celebrated by Muslims at the end
(c) Buddhists (d) Sikhs festivals include Buddha Purnima, Hemis of the holy month of Ramzan. It is
Festival, Losar Festival, Lumbini Festival, celebrated on the first day of Shawwal,
Sol.574.(b) Christians. Easter celebrates Parinirvana Day, Rumtek Chaam Festival the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the and Mani Rimdu Festival. Everyone celebrates this festival together
dead.It is observed on the first Sunday and prays to God for happiness, peace,
following the full Moon after the spring Q.578. Every year in the month of and prosperity.
equinox. The custom of decorating eggs February, this camel festival is organised
is practiced during Easter. The holiday by Rajasthan Tourism Development Q.582. Kojagiri Poornima is a festival
concludes the “Passion of Christ,” a Corporation in __________. celebrated primarily in _______ on the full
series of events and holidays that begins SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift) moon day of Ashwin month.
with Lent (a 40-day period of fasting, (a) Jaisalmer (b) Jodhpur SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
prayer and sacrifice) and ends with Holy (c) Bikaner (d) Barmer (a) Maharashtra (b) Kerala
Week, which includes Holy Thursday, (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Bihar
Sol.578.(c) Bikaner. Bikaner Camel
Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Festival happens in January month which Sol.582.(a) Maharashtra. Sharad
Q.575. 'Tamu Lochar' is one of the Bikaner celebrates in honor of the 'Ship Purnima is also known as Kojagiri or
traditional festivals of the_________of of the Desert', the Camel. Festivals of Raas Purnima. It is a harvest festival.
Sikkim. It is celebrated to mark the Rajasthan: Desert Festival, Pushkar Fair, Other festivals of Maharashtra : Gudi
beginning of their new year, which falls Jaipur Literature Festival, Nagaur Fair, Padwa or Chaitra Pratipada, Pola, Narali
on the 15th day of Pusa, according to the Kite Festival, Mewar Festival, Urs Purnima, Ratha Saptami, Marabats and
Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat and 30th Festival, Brij Holi, Elephant Festival, Badgyas, etc,.
December in the English calendar. Chandrabhaga Fair, Bundi Utsav,
Kumbhalgarh festival, Baneshwar Q.583. Which festival is celebrated by
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift)
festival, Kolayat Fair, etc. Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ?
(a) Gurung community
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(b) Bhutia community
Q.579. According to Hindu calendar, (a) Christmas (b) Easter
(c) Mangar community
Diwali falls in which of the following (c) Eid ul Fitr (d) Good Friday
(d) Lepcha community
months?
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) Sol.583.(a) Christmas : It is observed on
Sol.575.(a) Gurung community.
(a) Ashwin (b) Magha December 25. It corresponds to the
Festivals celebrated in Sikkim: Maghe
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Sankranti, Sonam Lochar, Losar,
the Roman calendar. Good Friday is a
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Ramnawami (Chaite Dasain), Sakewa,

Sol.579.(d) Kartika. Diwali, the Hindu Christian holiday commemorating the
Saga Dawa, Eid Ul Fitr, Bhanu Jayanti,
festival of lights. Diwali marks the day crucifixion of Jesus and his death at
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Drukpa Tshechi, Tendong Lho Rum Faat,

when lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after Calvary. It is observed during Holy week
Indrajatra, Pang Lhabsol, Barahimizong,
14 years of exile after defeating King as part of the Paschal Triduum. Easter
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Kagyed Dance. Vikram Samvat was

Ravan. The months of the Hindu calendar (Pascha) celebrates the Resurrection of
started in 57 B.C. when the emperor
in order are : Chaitra, Vaisakha, Jyaistha, Jesus Christ on the third day after his
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Vikramaditya defeated Sakas.

Asadha, Shravana, Bhadra, Asvina, Crucifixion. Eid ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival
Q.576. International Kite Festival is a Kartika, Agrahayana, Pausa, Magha, and ending Ramadan, observed with prayers,
popular cultural festival of which state? Phalguna. feasts, and charity.
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Q.580. Goga Navami, which is primarily Q.584. Ugadi is celebrated primarily in
(a) Goa (b) Manipur
celebrated in the Indian state of_______is which of the following states on the first
(c) Gujarat (d) Chhattisgarh
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dedicated to the snake God, Gogaji. day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu
Sol.576.(c) Gujarat. The International SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) calendar?
Kite Festival marks the days in the Hindu (a) Rajasthan (b) Andhra Pradesh SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift)
calendar when winter begins turning to (c) Odisha (d) Karnataka (a) Odisha (b) Assam
summer, known as Makar Sankranti or (c) Karnataka (d) Uttarakhand
Uttarayan. Other Festivals of Gujarat: Sol.580.(a) Rajasthan. Other festivals of

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Sol.584.(c) Karnataka. Ugadi festival Navaratri, usually in April, marking the Q.592. The Myoko festival is celebrated
represents the beginning of the New birth of Lord Rama, the seventh in which of the following North-Eastern
Year. Other festivals of Karnataka - incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to King states of India?
Hampi Festival, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Dasaratha and Queen Kaushalya of Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Vairamundi Festival. Other states and Ayodhya. Other important festivals: Holi (a) Sikkim (b) Arunachal Pradesh
their festivals : Odisha - Ratha Yatra, Raja in Falgun, Diwali in Kartik, and (c) Manipur (d) Meghalaya
Parba, Bali Jatra. Assam - Ambubachi Rakshabandhan in Sravana.
Mela, Dehing Patkai, Bihu. Uttarakhand - Sol.592.(b) Arunachal Pradesh. The
Uttarayani, Phool Dei. Q.589. According to Hindu calendar, on Myoko Festival is a month-long
which day does Holika Dahan take place? traditional celebration of the Apatani
Q.585. Which festival is celebrated as Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4) tribe. It's one of their most important
the birth of Lord Krishna? (a) Phalgun Poornima festivals, aimed at strengthening family
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) (b) Chaitra Poornima and clan bonds, as well as ensuring
(a) Diwali (b) Navratri (c) Chaitra Pratipada fertility in both fields and people. Other
(c) Janmashtami (d) Ganesh Chaturthi (d) Phalgun Amawasya festivals of Arunachal Pradesh : The
Mopin Festival, Losar Festival, Dree
Sol.585.(c) Janmashtami. It falls on the Sol.589.(a) Phalgun Poornima. Holika Festival of the Apatani, Chalo-Loku of the
8th day of the dark half of the month of Dahan is celebrated on the eve of Holi, Nocte, Solung of the Adis, Ziro Festival of
Bhadrapada. The activity of making a the festival of colors. According to the Music, Pangsau Pass Winter Festival,
human pyramid and putting efforts to Hindu calendar, Holi takes place on the and Siang River Festival.
break an earthen pot filled with full moon day (Poornima) of the month
buttermilk is associated with this of Phalgun. Different names in the Q.593. The Karbi tribe, which celebrates
festival. different regions - Rang Panchami the cultural festival ‘Rongker’, belongs to
(Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya the Indian state of _________.
Q.586. Which of the following states is Pradesh), Lathmar Holi (Uttar Pradesh), Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
associated with the Bonalu festival? Holla Mohalla (Punjab), Shigmo (Goa), (a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Royal Holi (Udaipur), Kumaoni Holi and (c) Assam (d) Uttarakhand
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Karnataka Khadi Holi (Uttarakhand), Manjal Kuli
(c) Kerala (d) Telangana (Kerala), Dol Jatra (West Bengal), Sol.593.(c) Assam. Rongker, winter
Yaosang (Manipur), Phaguwa (Bihar). post-harvest festival, is celebrated either
Sol.586.(d) Telangana. Bonalu is a on 5th January or 5th February as per the
traditional Hindu festival, dedicated to Q.590. In which of the following states is convenience of the villagers. Festival and
Goddess Mahankali, and its name the Behdienkhlam festival celebrated in their tribes : Kherai Puja of the Bodos; the
"Bonalu" derives from the Telugu word the month of July ? Baikhu and Pharkantis of the Rabhas; the
"Bona" meaning "food" or "offering." It is Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Ali-ai-ligang and Parag of the Mishing
celebrated in Ashada month (June-July). (a) Meghalaya (b) Haryana tribe; and the Sagra-misawa, wansawa,
Other states and their festivals : Tamil (c) West Bengal (d) Bihar and laghun of the Tiwas.
Nadu - Pongal, Thaipusam, Natyanjali
Festival. Karnataka - Mysore Dasara, Sol.590.(a) Meghalaya. Behdienkhlam Q.594. In which of the following cities is
Ugadi. Kerala - Onam, Vishu. (chasing away the Demon of Cholera) is the Agera festival celebrated ?
celebrated annually in July after the Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
Q.587. The festival of Eid Milad-un-Nabi sowing period, the most important dance (a) Kolkata (b) Lucknow
is celebrated in which of the following festival of the Jaintia tribes. Other (c) Mumbai (d) Chennai
Islamic months? famous Festivals : Meghalaya - Wangala,
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Nongkrem, Shad Suk Mynsiem, Shad Sol.594.(c) Mumbai. Agera is celebrated
(a) Safar (b) Rajab Sukra. Haryana - Guga Navmi, Gita by the Christian farming community, and
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(c) Muharram (d) Rabi' al-Awwal Jayanti. West Bengal - Shiber Gajan, it takes place in October. It is a harvest
festival. Other cities and their festivals :
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Sol.587.(d) Rabi' al-Awwal. Milad Kolkata - Durga Puja, Mumbai - Ganesh
Chhath Puja, Bihula, Karama.
un-Nabi (Barawafat), also known as Nabi Chaturthi, Chennai - Pongal.
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Day, Mawlid, is a gazetted holiday in Q.591. Which of the following holy days
India. This festival celebrates the birth in Christianity is a mourning day ? Q.595. In which of the following states of
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anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1) India is the Chethiyagiri Vihara festival
is observed by Muslims worldwide. (a) Good Friday (b) Christmas celebrated ?
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Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious (c) Easter (d) Maundy Thursday Higher Secondary 24/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
and political leader, was born in Mecca (a) Meghalaya (b) Kerala
Sol.591.(a) Good Friday is a solemn holy (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Bihar
and is regarded as the founder of Islam.
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day in Christianity, observed to

Q.588. The festival of Ram Navami is commemorate the crucifixion and death Sol.595.(c) Madhya Pradesh. The
celebrated in which of the following of Jesus Christ. It is traditionally a day of Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival, celebrated in
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Hindu months? mourning, reflection, and fasting. November, attracts hundreds of pilgrims
Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus to Sanchi in the Raisen District to view
(a) Magh (b) Falgun (c) Chaitra (d) Kartik Christ, while Easter commemorates his the relics of Buddha’s two great disciples,
resurrection. Maundy Thursday honors Sariputta and Mahamogallena. Other
Sol.588.(c) Chaitra. Ram Navami is the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his festivals of Madhya Pradesh: Lokrang,
celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra disciples. Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh,
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Khajuraho Festival, Bhagoria Haat, Ujjain day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase Padwa, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti.
Kumbh Mela, and Malwa Utsav. of moon) in Bhadon month (August and Vaishakha - Parshuram jayanti, Akshaya
September). Tritiya. Jyeshtha - Gayatri Jayanti, Ganga
Q.596. Which of the following festivals is Dussehra. Ashadha - Guru Purnima,
also known as the ‘100 drums festival’? Q.600. Doul Utsav is majorly celebrated Jagannath Rathyatra. Shravana - Nag
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4) in which of the following states ? Panchami, Raksha Bandhan.
(a) Cheiraoba (b) Sanken SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) Bhadrapada - Krishna Janmashtami,
(c) Saga Dawa (d) Wangala (a) Bihar (b) Assam Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika teej. Ashwin
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Maharashtra - Durga Ashtami. Kartik - Karwa Chauth,
Sol.596.(d) Wangala. This festival is
celebrated after harvest to thank Misi Sol.600.(b) Assam. Doul Utsav is also Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath
Saljong, the ‘Sun God’ and Mini-ma Kiri called ‘holi’ or ‘rang. Other festivals Puja.
Rokime, the ‘Goddess of Grains’. This celebrated in Assam - Bihu, Baishagu, Q.604. What does Gudi signify in Gudi
festival is usually celebrated in the month Ali-Ai-Ligang, Baikho, Rongker, Rajini Padwa festival as per Hindu mythology?
of October or November. Festivals of Gabra, Harni Gabra, Bohaggiyo Bishu, SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Meghalaya: Shad Suk Mynsiem, Ambubachi Mela and Jonbill Mela. (a) Symbol of harmony
Nongkrem Festival, Behdienkhlam Festivals in other states: Bihar - Chhath (b) Symbol of victory
Festival, Shad Sukra, Strawberry Festival. Puja, Bihula, Sama chakeva. Chhattisgarh (c) Symbol of peace
- Pola, Madai Festival, Hareli, Bhoramdeo (d) Symbol of power
Q.597. In which of the following festivals Mahotsav. Maharashtra - Ganesh Utsav,
is Kolam drawn? Gudi Padva. Sol.604.(b) Symbol of victory. Gudi
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Padwa: It is marathi new year. Gudi is
(a) Karma (b) Bhogali Bihu Q.601. Bhagoria is a festival associated made by tying a piece of fresh cloth
(c) Hareli (d) Pongal with which of the following festivals ? around a bamboo stick of about 5 feet
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) long and Marathis place neem leaves
Sol.597.(d) Pongal. It is a harvest (a) Diwali (b) Dusshera along with sugar candy garland on it. The
festival celebrated by the Tamil (c) Holi (d) Shiv Ratri stick is then placed in a silver or bronze
community. It is primarily celebrated in pot. In Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Sol.601.(c) Holi: A Hindu festival that is Pradesh this festival is also known as
and Puducherry. Other harvesting celebrated in the spring season. Ugadi. It is celebrated in the first month
festivals: Karma (Jharkhand), Bhogali Bhagoria is a tribal festival that is of Chaitra.
Bihu (Assam), Hareli (Chhattisgarh), celebrated in Madhya Pradesh and
Onam (Kerala), Nuakhai (Odisha), Gudi Maharashtra. Tribal Festivals - Hornbill Q.605. Which of the following
Padwa (Maharashtra). Festival (Nagaland), Tusu Parab statements is/are correct regarding the
(Jharkhand), Bastar Dussehra Hornbill Festival?
Q.598. 'Moatsu' is a religious festival (Chhattisgarh), Nagoba Jatara A. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in
celebrated in which of the following (Telangana). the North-eastern state of Nagaland.
states? B.The festival takes place in the month of
Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.602. For how many days is the Tirupati January.
(a) Nagaland (b) Chhattisgarh Tirumala Brahmotsavam organised? C. The name of the festival is derived
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Mizoram SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening) from the Indian Hornbill, a bird that is an
(a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 15 (d) 5 essential character of the folk tales of
Sol.598.(a) Nagaland. The Moatsu
the state.
Festival is celebrated by the Ao tribes of Sol.602.(b) 9. Tirupati Tirumala
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Nagaland during the first week of May Brahmotsavam - It is annually celebrated
(a) Both A and B (b) Both B and C
every year for three days. Other festivals at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati
(c) A, B and C (d) Both A and C
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Amongmong Festival, and Hornbill Festivals: Thrissur Pooram Sol.605.(d) Both A and C. Hornbill
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Festival. States and their festivals: (Vadakkumnathan Temple, Kerala), Festival is celebrated from 1 to 10
Chhattisgarh - Bastar Dussehra, Madai Arattu festival (Sree PadmanabhaSwamy December in Nagaland. It is also called
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Festival, Hareli Festival, and Kajari Temple, Kerala), Vaikunth Chaturdashi festivals of festivals.
Festival. Himachal Pradesh - Losar, Mela (Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple,
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Doongri, and Halda. Mizoram - Khuado Uttarakhand), Buddha Purnima Q.606. Which of the following
Kut, Mim Kut, and Chapchar Kut. (Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar), statements is/are correct regarding
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Ambubachii Mela (Kamakhya Devi Bathukamma Festival?

Q.599. ‘Gugga Naumi’ – the festival Temple, Assam). A. This festival is celebrated in the state
celebrated in Haryana and some parts of of Telangana.
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Punjab, Rajasthan, UP and Himachal Q.603. In which month, as per the Hindu B. Bathukamma which means ‘Mother
Pradesh______is known as the festival of: calendar, is the birth anniversary of Lord Goddess come and live’ is a colourful
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning) Mahavir Swami celebrated ? floral festival.
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(a) camel-worshiping (b) cow-worshiping SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning) C. This festival is celebrated for 9 days
(c) snake-worshiping (d) owl-worshiping (a) Chaitra (b) Kartik mostly during September or October
(c) Magha (d) Vaisakha (mostly before Dussehra).
Sol.599.(c) Snake-worshiping. Gugga D. During this festival, men will sing
Naumi festival celebrated in the honour Sol.603.(a) Chaitra. Hindu calendar and songs and dance around the flower
of Gugga Pir. It is observed on the 9th their festival/jayanti: Chaitra - Ugadi, Gudi bunches.
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SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Evening) Bandana and Java. Drupka Teshi, Bumchu, Saga Dawa,
(a) Only A, B and C (b) Only B, C and D Dassin, Phang Lhabsol, Maghe Sankranti,
(c) A, B, C and D (d) Only A, C and D Q.611. The sal tree assumes great Sonam Lochar, Tendong Lho Rum Faat,
significance in a number of tribal Guru Rimpoche’s Thunkar Tshechu, Indra
Sol.606.(a) Only A, B and C. communities scattered across eastern Jatra, Barahimizong, Sakewa.
India. For instance ________ festival is
Q.607. Ker and Garia Puja are traditional celebrated in honour of the tree , in Q.615. Which festival brings out the
tribal festivals of which state? Jharkhand. fusion rich culture of Chhattisgarh and
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) Odisha?
(a) Manipur (b) Jharkhand (a) Karma (b) Tusu Parab SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) Tripura (d) Odisha (c) Sarhul (d) Sohrai (a) Rath Yatra (b) Bastar Goncha
Sol.607.(c) Tripura. Other festivals (c) Shoolini fair (d) Madhavpur fair
Sol.611.(c) Sarhul : Celebrated by -
(Tripura) : kharchi Puja, Bizu Festival, Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes of Sol.615.(b) Bastar Goncha (referred to
Ashokastami, Lampra Puja, Wah festival Jharkhand. It marks the beginning of as chariot festival) - Performed by the
etc. Manipur (Gang-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-Ni, New Year. Celebrated - Every year in the Bastar tribal people. It is observed during
Yaosang, Cheiraoba, Kang). Jharkhand first month of the Hindu calendar, on the the Rath Yatra (June or July) of Odisha.
(Karam, Sarhul, Rohini, Sohrai, Makar). third day of the moon or the fortnight of Other tribal festivals of Chhattisgarh:
Odisha (Ratha Yatra, Raja Parba, 'Chaitra'. Bastar Dussehra, Bastar Lokotsav, Koriya
Naukhai, Kalinga Mahotsav). Mela, Fagun Wadai, Madai Festival and
Q.612. Buddha Purnima is marked on a Pola Festival, Gauri Gaura puja. Himachal
Q.608. Chapchar Kut festival is full moon day in the Hindu month of____.
predominantly celebrated in _________. Pradesh (Shoolini Fair - Solan). Gujarat
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (Madhavpur Fair - Porbandar).
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening) (a) Vaisakh (b) Jyaistha
(a) Nagaland (b) Meghalaya (c) Bhadra (d) Ashadha Q.616. The Sakraat festival is celebrated
(c) Mizoram (d) Manipur with the 'Budigali' or 'Kalasi' dance in
Sol.612.(a) Vaisakh (2nd month of the _________ , where women take part in this
Sol.608.(c) Mizoram. Chapchar kut Hindu Calendar). Buddha Purnima
celebrated every year in the month of dance, carrying decorative pots on their
(Buddha Jayanti) commemorates the heads.
March after the completion of the jhum birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and death
operation (Clearing of the remnants of SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha (a) Odisha (b) Nagaland
burning). States and their festivals : (founder of Buddhism).
Mizoram - Anthurium, Mim Kut, Pawl Kut. (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Manipur
Nagaland - Hornbill, Sekrenyi, Aoleang. Q.613. Dree Utsav is celebrated in the Sol.616.(a) Odisha.
Meghalaya - Shad Suk Mynsiem, state of __________.
Nongkrem, Behdienkhlam, Wangala. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) Q.617. The Konark Dance Festival (KDF)
Manipur - Gang-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-Ni, (a) Arunachal Pradesh has been held at Konark since 1986
Yaosang. (b) Kerala between ______ every year.
(c) Assam SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
Q.609. Chad Shukra festival is celebrated
(d) Andhra Pradesh (a) 1st and 5th October
by the Jayanti tribe of ______________.
(b) 1st and 5th August
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) Sol.613.(a) Arunachal Pradesh. States (c) 1st and 5th January
(a) Assam (b) Punjab and their Festivals: Arunachal Pradesh - (d) 1st and 5th December
(c) Jharkhand (d) Meghalaya Boori Boot, Myoko, Pongtu, Murung,
Solang, Mopin, Monpa. Kerala - Snake Sol.617.(d) 1st and 5th December. The
Sol.609.(d) Meghalaya. Chad Shukra is a
Boat (Vallam Kali), Theyyam, Onam, Konark Dance Festival is held at an
sowing festival of Jaintia communities.
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Attukal Pongala. Andhra Pradesh: open-air auditorium in the backdrop of

Other festivals of Meghalaya -
Pongal, Ugadi, Rottela Panduga, Prabhala the Sun Temple (Black Pagoda). Dance
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Behdienkhlam (Jaintia), Wangala (Garo),

Theertham, Visakha Utsav, Tirupati Festival in India - Bamnia Chhau Dance
Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem (Khasi),
Tirumala Brahmotsavam, Lumbini Festival (West Bengal), Khajuraho Dance
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Nongkrem (Khasi).
Festival, Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival (Madhya Pradesh),
Q.610. ______ is celebrated in Jharkhand Festival, etc. Mamallapuram Dance Festival and
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immediately after Diwali on the new Natyanjali Festival (Tamil Nadu),

moon day in the honour of cattle. Q.614. 'Losoong' festival, celebrated by Nishagandhi Dance Festival (Kerala),
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SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) the tribal community in _______ , is Sirpur Music and Dance Festival
(a) Bhagta Parab (b) Makar usually the time when the farmers rejoice (Chhattisgarh).
(c) Rohini (d) Sohrai and celebrate their harvest.
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SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.618. Bastar Dussehra is celebrated in

Sol.610.(d) Sohrai - A chief festival of (a) Sikkim (b) Jharkhand which of the following states?
Santhal tribe. It is celebrated on (c) Odisha (d) West Bengal SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd shift)
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Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Haryana
month of Kartik (October-November). It Sol.614.(a) Sikkim. Losoong (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Jharkhand
is known for the care of domestic (Namsoong) is a Sikkimese New Year
animals, such as cows and buffaloes. festival. The festival is celebrated by Sol.618.(c) Chattisgarh. Bastar
Other festivals of Jharkhand: Sarhul, Bhutia and Lepcha tribes in India, Bhutan Dussehra (75 days long) started in the
Karam, Hal Punhya, Bhagat Parab, Rohini, and Nepal. Famous Festivals in Sikkim: 13th Century during the reign of the 4th

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King of Bastar, King Purshottam Dev. Celebrated by farmers. Time - Beginning Ashwin in the Hindu lunar calendar.
Deity - Goddess Danteshwari Devi. of sowing season for wheat and barley.
Q.628. Banganga festival takes place
Q.619. Lui Ngai Ni is a festival that is Q.624. Tulip Festival is famous in which annually at which of the following places
associated with which of the following city ? in Maharashtra ?
states? SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st shift) SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th shift) (a) Agra (b) Allahabad (a) Pune (b) Nashik
(a) Manipur (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Ludhiana (d) Srinagar (c) Mumbai (d) Nagpur
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Himachal Pradesh
Sol.624.(d) Srinagar. Tulip Festival in Sol.628.(c) Mumbai. Banganga festival :
Sol.619.(a) Manipur. Lui Ngai Ni - A Kashmir is celebrated annually to display A two-day music festival (tribute to Lord
festival that is celebrated by the Naga the vast range of flowers at the Indira Rama) celebrated annually in the month
tribes of Manipur (India). It is a Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in of January in Malabar Hills, Mumbai.
seed-sowing festival that marks the Srinagar. It is organized during the onset
beginning of the new year for the Nagas. of spring season in Kashmir valley. Other Q.629. In which state is the Chithirai
The festival is celebrated on February Flower Festivals in India: Rose Festival festival celebrated?
15th every year. (Chandigarh), Ooty Flower Show (Tamil SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
Nadu), International Flower Festival (a) Punjab (b) Tamil Nadu
Q.620. Indian festival Dussehra is a (c) Rajasthan (d) Meghalaya
famous celebration that takes place at (Gangtok, Sikkim), Lalbagh Flower Show
which of the following? (Bangalore), Dasara Flower Show Sol.629.(b) Tamil Nadu. Chithirai
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd shift) (Mysore), Cherry Blossom Festival Festival - celebrates the celestial union
(a) Mysore Palace (b) Nizam Palace (Shillong, Meghalaya). of Lord Sunderswarar (Lord Shiva) and
(c) Mayurbhanj Palace (d) Jaipur Palace Q.625. Chaitrual and Phulaich are the Goddess Meenakshi, considered to be
festival of which of the following states ? Lord Vishnu’s sister. Celebrated in
Sol.620.(a) Mysore Palace (Karnataka). Madurai.
Established - 1912, Started construction SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift)
in 1897. It was the residence of (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Gujarat Q.630. In which city of Assam is the Tea
Wodeyars rulers who ruled Mysore for (c) Uttarakhand (d) Haryana Festival celebrated every year?
seven centuries. Nizam Palace (Kolkata) Sol.625.(a) Himachal Pradesh. Chaitrual SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- It was constructed in 1933. (festival of pictures) - celebrated in the (a) Guwahati (b) Silchar
month of Chaitra (March - April) in (c) Jorhat (d) Dibrugarh
Q.621. Pawl Kut is a thanksgiving festival
of which Indian state? Sirmaur area. Phulaich (festival of Sol.630.(c) Jorhat. The Tea Festival in
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd shift) flowers)- celebrated on the 16th day of the state of Assam is celebrated every
(a) Kerala (b) Gujarat the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August year during the winter season between
(c) Mizoram (d) Himachal Pradesh. - September). November and January. Major festivals
Q.626. Rajini Gabra and Harni Gabra is celebrated (Assam): Bihu, Baishagu,
Sol.621.(c) Mizoram. Thanksgiving Ali-Ai-Ligang, Baikho, Rongker, Rajini
festivals - Pawl kut (Straw harvest the cultural festival of which of the
following Indian states? Gabra Harni Gabra, Bohaggiyo Bishu,
festival), Lyuva Khutla (Mara Tribes) in Ambubashi Mela and Jonbill Mela.
Mizoram, Uttarayan (Gujarat), Lohri SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd shift)
(Punjab), Onam (Kerala), Bhogali Bihu (a) Assam (b) Bihar Q.631. Which festival traces its origin to
(Assam), Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Gudi (c) Mizoram (d) West Bengal the Tibetan New Year and in Ladakh, it is
Padwa (Maharashtra), Ugadi (Andhra Sol.626.(a) Assam. Rajini Gabra and celebrated every year at the end of the
Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka). Harni Gabra is an annual festival of the harvesting season?
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
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Q.622. Of which of the following states is Dimasa tribe. This socio-religious festival
is celebrated before starting new (a) Losar festival (b) Matho Nagrang
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Jallikattu a famous bull-taming festival ? (c) Yuru Kabgyat (d) Dosmoche

SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) cultivation.
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(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala Q.627. Nag Panchami is celebrated in Sol.631.(a) Losar festival: It is
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu which month of Hindu Calendar? celebrated in India in various parts such
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SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift) as Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Sikkim,

Sol.622.(d) Tamil Nadu. Jallikattu : Part The Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh.
of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal (a) Shravan (b) Kartik
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day which occurs annually in January. new year. It is usually celebrated by the
Some Other Festivals : Natyanjali Dance Sol.627.(a) Shravan. Other festivals in tribes who believe in the Mahayana sect
Festival, Karthigai Deepam, Aadi
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Shravan month - Raksha Bandhan, of Buddhism like the Sherdukpens,

Perukku. Hariyali Teej, Narali Purnima. Kartik Khamba, Memba, Monpa tribe, etc.
Q.623. Kajari festival is celebrated in Month festival - Karwa Chauth, Rama
Q.632. The 'Kambala' festival is
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which of the following states ? Ekadashi, Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja

(Deewali), Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath Puja. organised by farming communities in the
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd shift) state of ________.
(a) Punjab (b) Jharkhand Ashad - Jagannath Rathyatra, Guru
Purnima, Yogini Ekadashi. Sharad SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Karnataka (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
Purnima is the harvest festival that is
Sol.623.(c) Chhattisgarh. Kajari Festival - celebrated during the holy month of (c) Karnataka (d) Madhya Pradesh

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Sol.632.(c) Karnataka. The Kambala (a) Japan (b) Bhutan Q.642. Which among the following is the
festival is essentially associated with the (c) Thailand (d) Burma famous harvest festival of Meghalaya,
Buffalo race. The festival is dedicated to India?
Hindu God Lord Kadri Manjunatha, who Sol.637.(b) Bhutan. Paro Tsechu - A SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)
is the epitome of Lord Shiva. mask dance to celebrate the birth (a) Chapcharkut festival
anniversary of Padmasambhava (Guru (b) Sunburn festival
Q.633. The Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Rimpoche). It is a five-day festival held (c) Hornbill festival
Divas which coincides with which Hindu every year in the month of March or at (d) Nongkrem festival
festival? the beginning of April.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift) Sol.642.(d) Nongkrem festival. Period -
(a) Ganesh Chaturthi (b) Holi Q.638. Which of the following religious In the month of November, every year.
(c) Diwali (d) Dussehra festivals is known as Peerla Panduga in Venue - Smit, the Khasi Hills in
Telangana? Meghalaya. It is celebrated during
Sol.633.(c) Diwali. Bandi Chhor Divas - A Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) Autumn at Smit, the cultural centre of the
Sikh celebration that commemorates the (a) Muharram (b) Christmas Khasi Hills.
day on which, the sixth Guru of Sikhs, (c) Eid-ul-Fitr (d) Navroz
Guru Hargobind released 52 prisoners Q.643. Navreh is the lunar new year that
from Gwalior Fort, who had been Sol.638.(a) Muharram (first month of the is celebrated in which of the following
imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Islamic Lunar Calendar). It is a sacred states/union territories?
Emperor Jahangir had held 52 Kings at festival that commemorates the SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)
Gwalior. Other Sikh Festivals - Muktsar martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein and (a) Sikkim (b) Assam
Mela, Parkash Utsav Dasveh Patshah, is marked by processions. During this (c) Manipur (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Holla Mohalla, Gurpurab. occasion, a relic called Alam is taken out
as a procession. Sol.643.(d) Jammu and Kashmir. Navreh
Q.634. Doongri festival of Himachal - It falls on the first day of the Chaitra
Pradesh is primarily celebrated by which Q.639. Makaravilakku festival is Navratri. On this day Kashmiri pandits
religious community? celebrated in which of the following look at a bowl of rice which is considered
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift) Indian states ? as a symbol of riches and fertility.
(a) Buddhist (b) Sikh Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu Q.644.__________ is a festival of sowing
(c) Muslim (d) Hindu
(c) Kerala (d) Karnataka seeds in the field. It is a major festival
Sol.634.(d) Hindu. Doongri Festival: It is celebrated in Jharkhand.
celebrated in Kullu district (Himachal Sol.639.(c) Kerala. It is celebrated SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)
pradesh) in the month of may as the annually in the Sabarimala Temple. (a) Karam (b) Bandana
birthday of Hadimba devi (wife of (c) Jawa (d) Rohini
Q.640. Which of the following harvest
Bhima). festivals is celebrated in Karnataka in the Sol.644.(d) Rohini. Festivals like
Q.635. Tamladu is a festival celebrated months of November-December? Rajsawala Ambavati and Chitgomha are
by the Buddhist community of which Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1) also celebrated with Rohini.
Indian state? (a) Hampi (b) Dasara
(c) Huthri (d) Kambala Q.645. The Yaoshang festival of Manipur
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)
is celebrated for_______days.
(a) Karnataka Sol.640.(c) Huthri - The annual rice SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)
(b) Arunachal Pradesh harvest festival which is celebrated by (a) two (b) five (c) seven (d) nine
(c) Madhya Pradesh the communities living in Coorg
(d) Himachal Pradesh (Kodagu). Other festivals of Karnataka : Sol.645.(b) Five. Yaoshang festival
Kambala Festival (March and November), (Manipur’s version of Holi) - Celebrated
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Sol.635.(b) Arunachal Pradesh. It is

Hampi Festival (November), Pattadakal every year on the full moon of Lamta
celebrated in the Lohit district by the
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Dance Festival (January), Makar month (February-March) of the Meitei

Digaru Mishmis tribe.
Sankranti (January), Ugadi (April), lunar calendar. The highlight of the
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Q.636. Guruvayur Ekadashi is the cultural Vairamudi Festival (March), Karaga festival is the ‘ThabalChongba’ (folk
festival of which Indian state? Festival (March/April), Vara Mahalakshmi dance) . It commemorates the birthday
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SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift) Pooja (August). of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

(a) Karnataka (b) Andhra Pradesh
Q.641. Which among the following is an Q.646. Tusu is a harvest festival
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(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala

agricultural festival of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated in Jharkhand during the
Sol.636.(d) Kerala. Guruvayur Ekadashi and celebrated by the Galo tribe? winter on the last day of________ month.
is observed in the famous Sri Guruvayur SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
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SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Morning)

Krishna temple. It is observed in the (a) Losar (b) Ugadi (c) Karma (d) Mopin (a) Phalguna (b) Chaitra
Vrischikam month as per traditional (c) Magha (d) Poush
Malayalam Calendar. Lord Guruvayur is Sol.641.(d) Mopin. It is a celebration of
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an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. the harvesting season held in the months Sol.646.(d) Poush. Tusu is mostly seen
of April in East Siang and West Siang in the area between Bundu, Tamar, and
Q.637. Which country celebrates one of districts. Major tribes (Arunachal Raidih areas of Jharkhand.
the famous festivals known as Paro Pradesh) - Adi, Aka, Apatani, Nyishi,
Tschechu? Tagins, Bori, and Bokar. Q.647. Which among the following
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift) festivals is the thanksgiving festival,
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mainly celebrated in Goa? Sol.652.(c) Chikal Kalo. It is celebrated (c) Tharu tribe (d) Bhutia tribe
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening) on the 12th day of the month of Ashadh
(a) Hornbill (b) Myoko that roughly falls in July. The Sol.657.(b) Garo tribe. Wangala Festival
(c) Bihula (d) Ladainha Devaki-Krishna temple grounds of Marcel (100 drums festival) is a harvest festival
village in Goa are the venue for the held in honor of Saljong, the Sun-god of
Sol.647.(d) Ladainha (celebrated by celebration of the festival. fertility. It also signifies the onset of
Christians). Other festivals in Goa: winter. Bhil tribe - Bhagoria Festivals
Shigmo, Sao Joao, Sunburn, Grape Q.653. Ganga Dussehra takes place (Madhya Pradesh). Tharu tribe (southern
Escapade. every year on the ________ day of Shukla Nepal and northern India) - Dashain
Paksha of Jyeshtha month. (Vijayadashami), Tihar (Deepawali), and
Q.648. Pongal, the four day Harvest SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Jitiya. Bhutia tribe (Sikkim) - Losar
festival is generally celebrated in _______. (a) 6th (b) 8th (c) 10th (d) 12th festival.
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) North - East India (b) North India Sol.653.(c) 10th. Ganga Dussehra Q.658. Kagyed dance, a customary
(c) Eastern India (d) South India (Gangavataran) - Hindu festival, marks dance festival which is celebrated
the descendance of river Ganga on Earth. annually in Sikkim falls in which month?
Sol.648.(d) South India. Pongal (Thai Holi: full moon date (Purnima) of Falgun SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift)
Pongal) is a four-day harvest festival month (Feb-March). (a) May (b) October
celebrated in South India and Sri Lanka. (c) December (d) August
It is a major festival of the Tamil people, Q.654. Which of the following festivals in
and is also celebrated by other Punjab is celebrated to commemorate Sol.658.(c) December. Kagyed dance
communities in the region. The festival is the formation of the Khalsa Panth? (celebrated by Buddhists in the name of
dedicated to the sun god, Surya, and SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift) eight tantrik Gods and Goddesses) - a
marks the end of the winter solstice. (a) Lohri (b) Hola Mohalla customary dance festival, celebrated
(c) Teej (d) Baisakhi annually in Sikkim falls on the 28th and
Q.649. Kicheri is a harvest festival and 29th day of the tenth month according to
involves ritual bathing, celebrated majorly Sol.654.(d) Baisakhi (Sikh New Year) the Tibetan calendar and December
in _________. commemorates the formation of Khalsa month according to the English calendar.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It is
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Haryana mainly celebrated in the states of Punjab Q.659. A Hindu festival celebrated by the
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat and Haryana. It is a spring harvest Tamil community that falls in the Tamil
festival usually celebrated on 13 or 14 Solar Month is called?
Sol.649.(c) Uttar Pradesh. Makar April every year. Lohri (marks the passing SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Sankranti (Harvest festival): Celebrated of the winter solstice), Hola Mohalla (a) Karaga (b) Bihu
in different states with different names - (three-day long Sikh festival which (c) Onam (d) Thaipusam
Uttarayan in Gujarat, Maghi in Punjab, normally falls in March), Teej (also
Magha Saaji in Himachal Pradesh, Sol.659.(d) Thaipusam (This festival is
known as Teeyan, dedicated to the onset
Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Celebrated in the dedicated to Lord Muruga, celebrated on
of the monsoon).
month of January. the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai
Q.655. Where is the Sair-E-Gul Faroshan in January/February).
Q.650 ."Solung" is a festival celebrated by festival held?
the Adi Tribe of which state? Q.660. Which of the following festivals is
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift)
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening) organised by the Government of
(a) Mussoorie (b) Mumbai
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh Karnataka, usually in January, to
(c) Delhi (d) Shimla
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Andhra Pradesh celebrate the grandeur of temples at a
Sol.655.(c) Delhi. Sair-E-Gul Faroshan is UNESCO heritage site?
Sol.650.(c) Arunachal Pradesh. Solung
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a three-day festival, generally held in the SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
festival is celebrated in the first week of month of September, just after the rainy (a) Kambala Festival
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September as an agricultural festival. season in the region of Mehrauli. (b) Pattadakal Dance Festival
(c) Karaga Festival
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Q.651. Which among the following Q.656. Which of the following is (d) Hoysala Festival
festivals marks the birthday of a great celebrated as the New Year in Tamil
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Buddhist saint Je Tsongkhapa? Nadu? Sol.660.(b) Pattadakal Dance Festival is

SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift) a three-day affair and a celebration of the
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(a) Sarhul (b) Losar (a) Pongal (b) Puthandu temples in the small village (Pattadakal)
(c) Tusu (d) Galdan Namchot (c) Ugadi (d) Onam of Karnataka.

Sol.651.(d) Galdan Namchot is often Sol.656.(b) Puthandu (Puthuvarudam, Q.661. Which Indian religious festival has
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celebrated in Tibet, Mongolia and Tamil New Year). Chittirai (14 April) on recently been included in the
Ladakh. This Festival marks the the Tamil calendar, celebrated as a representative list of intangible cultural
beginning of the New Year in Ladakh. festival by Tamil Hindus of Tamil Nadu heritage of humanity by UNESCO, an
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and Puducherry. organisation of the United Nations?

Q.652. Which among the following is the SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
monsoon mud festival of Goa ? Q.657. Wangala festival is celebrated by (a) Durga Puja (b) Ramnavami
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) which of the following tribes? (c) Janmashtami (d) Mahashtami
(a) Sarhul (b) Karma SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(c) chikal kalo (d) Ladainha (a) Bhil tribe (b) Garo tribe Sol.661.(a) Durga Puja (Durgotsava or
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Sharadotsav) is a ten-day Hindu festival. Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3) Himalayan Festival, Doongri Fair, Sazo
The festival of Durga Puja is observed to (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Goa Festival, Phulaich Festival, Sair Festival,
celebrate the triumph of goddess Durga (c) Sikkim (d) Rajasthan Nuala Festival, Khepa Festival, Minjar
over Mahishasura. It is held in September Fair, Renuka Fair, Markand Fair, Rali Puja
or October in Kolkata (West Bengal). It Sol.666.(a) Madhya Pradesh. Other Festival, Deotsidh Fair.
was included in the UNESCO List of festivals - Meghnad parv (Gond tribe),
Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021, List Ratona (Baiga tribe), Bhagoriya (bhil Q.672. ‘Maru Mahotsav’ also known as
was established in 2008). tribe), etc. desert festival is celebrated in ______.
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning)
Q.662. Guru Purnima, a festival Q.667. Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara is (a) Jaipur (b) Leh
celebrated by Hindus, Jains and celebrated in which of the following (c) Jaisalmer (d) Srinagar
Buddhists in India falls in which month of states of India?
Hindu calendar? Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3) Sol.672.(c) Maru Mahotsav (Jaisalmer
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Odisha (b) Tamil Nadu desert festival) is held in the Hindu
(a) Kartika (b) Vaisakha (c) Telangana (d) Chhattisgarh month of Magh (February), three days
(c) Sravana (d) Ashadha prior to the full moon. The festival is
Sol.667.(c) Telangana. Festivals of celebrated amidst the beautiful dunes of
Sol.662.(d) Ashadha. It is observed on Telangana - Bathukamma, Bonalu, the Thar Desert in the Sam dunes.
the Full Moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu Medaram Jatara.
month of Ashadha (June -July). Guru Q.673. In which district of Rajasthan is
Q.668. The International Sand Art festival the Elephant festival celebrated every
Purnima (Vyaas Purnima) is celebrated in is usually held in _______.
India, Nepal, and Bhutan by Hindus, year?
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning)
Jains, and Buddhists. (a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra (a) Alwar (b) Kota (c) Jaipur (d) Ajmer
Q.663. Thiruvathira is a cultural festival (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Odisha
of which of the following Indian states? Sol.673.(c) Jaipur. Elephant Festival, a
Sol.668.(d) Odisha. Art Festivals of India: traditional festival of Rajasthan, held
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (Mumbai). every year at Jaipur Polo Ground on the
(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala
Ellora-Ajanta International Festival day of Holi.
(c) Telangana (d) Tamil Nadu
(Aurangabad). Surajkund Crafts Mela
Sol.663.(b) Kerala. The 'Thiruvathira' (Haryana). Taj Mahotsav (Agra). Q.674. The Deccan festival is a five-day
festival is celebrated to commemorate Serendipity Arts Festival (Goa). long festival which reflects the culture of
the plea of Goddess Parvathi who used the Deccan. The festival is associated
Q.669. The Festival of Salhesh is with which state?
to regularly observe fast on Thiruvathira
celebrated in the state of: SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening)
day in the name of Lord Shiva.
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka
Q.664. Which festival is celebrated in the (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Punjab (c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh
month of February by the Angami tribe of (c) Gujarat (d) Bihar
Nagaland ? Sol.674.(d) Andhra Pradesh.
Sol.669.(d) Bihar. Famous festivals of
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)
Bihar - Chhath Puja, Buddha Jayanti, Q.675. Soorya Classical Dance Festival is
(a) Sekrenyi festival (b) Losoong festival
Sonepur Cattle Fair, Rajgir Mahotsav, held in ________ for 10 days every year.
(c) Hornbill festival (d) Majuli festival
Sama-Chakeva, Bihula, Madhushravani, SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Sol.664.(a) Sekrenyi Festival also known Pitrapaksha Mela, and Malmas Mela. (a) Rameshwaram (b) Madurai
as Sokre-n and Phousanyi. Losoong is a (c) Thiruvananthapuram (d) Mysuru
Q.670. Which of the following states
Sikkimese New Year festival. The festival
celebrates the Float Festival? Sol.675.(c)Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala),
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is celebrated by Bhutia and Lepcha tribes

SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening) this festival is organized by Soorya Stage
in India, Bhutan and Nepal. Majuli
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(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Rajasthan and Film Society.

(biggest river island in the world) festival
(c) Nagaland (d) Himachal Pradesh
celebrated in Assam. Q.676. Elephanta Festival is the cultural
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Sol.670.(a) Tamil Nadu. Float Festival is pride of ________ among the dance and
Q.665. In which of the following Indian
celebrated at the famous Meenakshi music festivals of India.
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states is Dunnapothula Panduga

Amman Temple which is dedicated to SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning)
celebrated?
Goddess Meenakshi who is believed to (a) Kerala (b) Madhya Pradesh
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be the reincarnation of Goddess Parvati. (c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) West Bengal
(c) Assam (d) Telangana Q.671. Gochi festival is an Indian festival Sol.676.(d) Maharashtra. Elephanta
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majorly celebrated in ________. Festival is celebrated in February every

Sol.665.(d) Telangana. Dunnapothula
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Evening) year on Elephanta islands in Mumbai,
Panduga (Sadar) is a buffalo carnival.
(a) Chhattisgarh (b) Goa Maharashtra. The Elephanta Caves
Some Famous festivals are Pongal
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(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Karnataka founded by King Krishnaraja (Kalachuri

(Tamil Nadu), Ganga Sagar Mela, Durga
dynasty) are a collection of cave temples
Puja (West Bengal), Bihu (Assam), Sol.671.(c) Himachal Pradesh. Festivals predominantly dedicated to the Hindu
Kakatiya festival (Telangana). & Fairs of Himachal Pradesh :- Halda God Shiva.
Q.666. ‘Laru Kaj’ is a festival primarily Festival, Kullu Dussehra Fair, Ice Skating
celebrated by the Gonds of __________. Carnival, Losar Festival, International Q.677. Held in the month of __________,

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the Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival is an (a) Cheiraoba (b) Heikru Hidongba is celebrated along with the worship of
interface between the culture and history (c) Gang-Ngai (d) KUT the local goddess, Kesharpal Kesharpalin
of India. Devi.
SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.681.(a) Cheiraoba. List of festivals in SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) April (b) February Manipur are - Gang-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-Ni, (a) Madai (b) Khatarua
(c) January (d) March Yaosang. Kang: The Ratha Yatra of (c) Harela (d) Phool Dei
Manipur, Heikru Hitongba, Ningol
Sol.677.(c) January. Ellora Festival Chak-Kouba: A social festival of the Sol.687.(a) Madai. Festivals of
(Ellora Ajanta Festival) organized by Manipuris, Kut: Festival of Kuki - Chin- Uttarakhand :- Bhitauli, Harela, Phool Dei,
Maharashtra Tourism Development Mizo. Batsavitri, Ganga Dussehra or Dasar,
(MTDC) is celebrated every year for three Dikar Puja, Olgia or Ghee Sankranti,
days. The paintings and sculptures of Q.682. To which of the following Khatarua, Ghuian Ekadashi, Chhipla Jaat,
Ajanta and Ellora caves have been incarnations of Vishnu is Dhanuyatra of Kandali, Janopunya, Kumaon Holi
UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983 Odisha's Bargarh district dedicated? (including Khari Holi and Baithaki Holi).
and are considered masterpieces of SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Morning)
Buddhist religious art. (a) Lord Rama (b) Lord Vamana Q.688. Teeyan is a festival celebrated in
(c) Lord Varaha (d) Lord Krishna Punjab, which celebrates the onset of
Q.678. Tribes of the Nicobar Islands pay ______.
their respects to the departed soul of the Sol.682.(d) Lord Krishna. Dhanu Jatra or SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon)
head of the family during the ______. Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama-based (a) winter (b) monsoon
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Morning) open-air theatrical performance (c) summer (d) spring
(a) Ossuary Feast (b) Jagaddhatri Puja celebrated in Bargarh, Odisha.
(c) Ganjan Festival (d) Kalpataru Utsav Sol.688.(b) Monsoon . A cultural festival
Q.683. Kaveri Sankramana is a festival observed by and for women, Teeyan or
Sol.678.(a) Ossuary Feast. Goddess celebrated in____in the month of October. Punjabi. Teeyan begins on the third day
Jagadhatri Puja is worshiped in the West SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning) of Saawan Maas and ends on Saawan
Bengal region. Gajan is a Hindu festival, (a) Telangana (b) Andhra Pradesh Purnima, spanning a total of thirteen
associated with such deities as (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka days.
Shiva-Parvati. Kalpataru Utsav is an Sol.683.(d) Karnataka. Kaveri
annual religious festival observed by Q.689. In which festival of Maharashtra
Sankramana is celebrated at Talakaveri in and Chhattisgarh, are the bullocks and
monks of the Ramakrishna Math. Kodagu district in Karnataka. other cattles used for agriculture
Q.679. In which Indian state is the Q.684. Which state in India celebrates worshipped?
‘Fatorpa Zatra’ celebrated? the 'Sundareswara Festival' ? SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Evening)
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon) (a) Ganga Dussehra (b) Pola festival
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Goa (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Vata Poornima (d) Jiviti Puja
(c) Kerala (d) Himachal Pradesh (c) Kerala (d) Goa Sol.689.(b) Pola is a thanksgiving
Sol.679.(b) Goa. It is celebrated at the Sol.684.(c) Kerala. The Sri Sundareswara festival celebrated by farmers in
temple of Shantadurga Kuncolienkarin at temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every Maharashtra, to acknowledge the
Fatorpa in Quepem taluka. Famous year a festival is celebrated where importance of bulls and oxen, who are a
Temple Fairs in India : Odisha - Puri Rath hundreds of devotees attend the festival. crucial part of agriculture and farming
Yatra; Kerala - Thrissur Pooram, Arattu activities. It falls on the day of the Pithori
Festival, Attuvela Mahotsavam; Tamil Q.685. Drukpa Tsechi, a festival Amavasya (the new moon day) in the
Nadu - Chithirai Thiruvizha Festival; celebrated in Sikkim, is associated with month of Shravana (usually in August).
Karnataka- Vairamudi Garuda Utsavam which of the following personalities?
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SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Morning) Q.690. Which of the following festivals is

Festival, Karaga Festival; Andhra Pradesh
called the month of merits and is
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- Kotappakonda Temple Fair; Uttarakhand (a) Mahavir Swami (b) Lord Rama
(c) Lord Buddha (d)LordKrishna celebrated between May and June?
- Nanda Devi Festival, Vaikunth
SSC CHSL 9/08/2021 (Evening)
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Chaturdashi Mela.
Sol.685.(c) Lord Buddha. This festival (a) Saga Dawa (b) Bhanu Jaati
Q.680. The Kodava community of Coorg celebrates Lord Buddha's first preaching (c) Losar (d) Losoong
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worships weapons during the ______ of the Four Noble Truths to his first five
disciples at Sarnath. Sol.690.(a) Saga Dawa. It is the most
festival.
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SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Morning)
Q.686. In which of the following months of Mahayana Buddhism who, on this
(a) Madai (b) Kailpodh
is the ‘Valvil Ori Vizha’ festival of Tamil auspicious occasion, commemorate
(c) Thaipusam (d) Bhagoriya
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Nadu celebrated? Lord Buddha’s birth, his attainment of

Sol.680.(b) Kailpodh. It is celebrated in SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon) enlightenment and salvation from this
September. Kail means weapon or armor (a) June (b) January (c) May (d) August corporeal world. It is celebrated in
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and Pold means festival. Puttari is the Sikkim.

Sol.686.(d) August. It is celebrated in a
harvest festival of Kodava community.
grand manner in the Kolli Hills of Tamil Q.691. Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad
Q.681. Which of the following festivals is Nadu. Festival are church festivals from the
also known as the 'Manipuri New Year' ? state of ______.
Q.687. ______ festival in the Bastar region SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Morning)
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(a) Nagaland (b) Goa Kavant Tribal Fair, Chitra Vichitra Tribal Q.699. Sardhana Christian Fair is held in
(c) Sikkim (d) Kerala Fair, Madhavrai Fair. which of the following states?
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Sol.691.(d) Kerala. Other Church Q.695. Madhavpur Fair in Gujarat is a (a) West Bengal (b) Haryana
festivals of Kerala : Bharananganam, _______ day long event to celebrate Lord (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Edappally Perunal, Edathua, Krishna's marriage with Rukmani.
Kadamattom, Kallooppara Perunal, SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.699.(d) Uttar Pradesh. Sardhana
Koratty, Malayattur, Manjinikkara , (a) four (b) two (c) five (d) three Christian Fair : Every year on the 1st
Maramon Convention, Niranam, Rakkuli Sunday of the month of November a
Thirunal, St. Dominic Syrian, Thumpoly, Sol.695.(c) five. Fair and Festivals of large feast is held in honor of Mother
Vettukad. Gujarat: Rann Utsav, International Kite Mary. Other Fairs of Uttar Pradesh :
Festival, Tarnetar fair, Megh Malhar Parv Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred
Q.692. In which of the following festivals Saputara, Vibrant Navratri Festival, Dang Pitcher), Gau Charan Fair, Nauchandi Fair,
the meaning is 'merry making of the Darbar Fair, Kavant Fair. Dewa Sharif Fair, Shakumbhari Fair, Magh
gods'? Fair (Prayagraj), Rath Fair (Vrindavan),
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Afternoon) Q.696. In which of the following states is
the groundnut fair, ’Kadalekayi Parishe’ Agra Cattle Fair or Bateshwar Fair (Agra).
(a) Diwali (b) Pongal
(c) Lai Haroba (d) Makar Sankranti celebrated on the last Monday of the Q.700. Ambubachi fair is celebrated in
Karthika month of the Hindu calendar? which of the following states?
Sol.692.(c) Lai Haraoba is the ritual SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift)
ceremonial festival of Manipur which is (a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu (a) Mizoram (b) Assam
believed to be the act of re-enactment of (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Karnataka (c) Nagaland (d) Manipur
the creation of the universe by the gods
and goddesses at the sacred site Sol.696.(d) Karnataka. Kadalekayi Sol.700.(b) Assam. Ambubachi Mela is
Haraothel of Koubru Hill. Parishe is an annual groundnut fair held an annual four-day Hindu mela held at
in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, at the Bull Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
Temple, usually in November or It symbolizes the fertility cult of Goddess
Fairs December. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, it Kamakhya. Other Fair of Assam -
marks the harvest season for Jonbeel Mela.
Q.693. Bhavnath Mahadev fair is held groundnuts. The fair features prayers,
every year in which of the following cultural events, and local markets where Q.701. Bahu Mela in_______is the major
places? farmers sell their fresh produce. It is a festival held at the Kali Temple in the
SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (1st Shift) centuries-old tradition celebrating Bahu Fort twice a year.
(a) Jabalpur (b) Chennai Karnataka's agricultural heritage. Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(c) Agra (d) Junagarh (a) Punjab (b) Leh
Q.697. ’Poush Mela’ is a unique festival (c) Jammu (d) Haryana
Sol.693.(d) Junagarh. The Bhavnath
celebrated in which of the following
Mahadev Fair is held at the Bhavnath
Indian states? Sol.701.(c) Jammu. Bahu Mela, one of
Mahadev Temple, situated at the foot of
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift) the largest Hindu festivals in Jammu, is a
Mount Girnar in the city of Junagadh
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh vibrant celebration held at Bahu Fort.
(Gujarat). A five day fair is held during the
(c) West Bengal (d) Madhya Pradesh Major festivals in Jammu and Kashmir
festival of Mahashivratri which is a
include the Tulip Festival, Shikara
worldwide tourist attraction. Other fairs Sol.697.(c) West Bengal. Poush Mela is Festival, Saffron Festival and Gurez
celebrated in Gujarat: Chitra-Vichitra Fair, an annual fair and festival that takes Festival.
Dangs Durbar Fair, Shamlaji Fair, and place in Santiniketan, in Birbhum District,
Tarnetar Fair (Trinetrashwar Mahadev marking the harvest season. Other Fair of Q.702. The Dang Darbar Fair is held
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Fair). West Bengal - Kenduli Mela, Bhim Mela, every year in which Indian state?
Rash Mela, Ganga Sagar Mela, Jalpesh Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
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Q.694. In which of the following states is

Mela, Kolkata Book Fair. (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
the Bhadaravi Poonam Mela organised
(c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat
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every year in the Nilkanth Mahadev Q.698. Gangaur Festival, Pushkar Fair,
temple premises in Babra? Nagaur Fair and Urs Fair are the popular Sol.702.(d) Gujarat. Dangs Darbar is a
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SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (2nd Shift) fairs and festivals of which state? fair held during the Holi festival in Ahwa
(a) Rajasthan (b) Himachal Pradesh SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift) district in Gujarat. Traditionally, tribal
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(c) Uttarakhand (d) Gujarat (a) Rajasthan (b) Tripura people perform dance and music,
(c) Punjab (d) Maharashtra celebrating it as a festival. Notable
Sol.694.(d) Gujarat. Ambaji Bhadarvi
festivals in Gujarat include Navratri, Rann
Poonam Fair takes place in the month of
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Sol.698.(a) Rajasthan. Other fairs and Utsav, International Kite Festival

Bhadarvo Ambaji, Gujarat. The fair is festivals in Rajasthan: Camel Festival, (Uttarayan), Modhera Dance Festival,
organized by the Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mahaveerji Fair, Baneshwar Fair , Kolayat Makar Sankranti, Janmashtami, and
Mata Devasthan Trust and the
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Fair, Marwar Festival, and Dhulandi Diwali.

Banaskantha District Administration. The Festival. Fairs and Festivals of India:
fair is considered a major religious Tripura - Poush Sankranti, Garia, and Q.703. Identify the cultural festival on the
gathering in western India, with over 25 Kharchi. Punjab - Chhappar Mela, Lohri, basis of given clues:
lakh devotees visiting the temple town. Hola Mohalla, and Baisakhi. Maharashtra i) This festival brings together craftsmen
Other Fair of Gujarat - Tarnetar Fair, - Banganga Festival, and Pola Festival. like potters, embroiderers, weavers, wood

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carvers, metal workers, stone smiths and Kumbh Mela is held at only two places, Q.711. The Champaran Mela is
painters from all over India on one Haridwar and Allahabad, every sixth year celebrated every year in which city of
platform in Haryana. and a Maha Kumbh is held after every Chhattisgarh?
ii) This crafts mela is held in February 144 years. It is the 13th intangible Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
every year and provides a glimpse of the cultural heritage from India to be listed (a) Bilaspur (b) Raipur
state’s cultural heritage and recent on UNESCO's list. (c) Raigarh (d) Korna
achievements.
Q.707. Simhastha fair is held in Ujjain on Sol.711.(b) Raipur. The Annual Fair of
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
the bank of which river? Champaran is held with great festivities
(a) Shamlaji Fair (b) Surajkund Mela
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd shift) in the month of Magh every year.
(c) Kapil Muni Fair (d) Chitra Vichitra Fair
(a) Kshipra river (b) Son river
Sol.703.(b) Surajkund Mela (Faridabad). (c) Ganga river (d) Gandak river Q.712. Which of the following is a cattle
This is one of the most celebrated fair celebrated in the state of Himachal
Sol.707.(a) Kshipra river. Ujjain Pradesh?
international Craftsmela and is organised
Simhastha is a Hindu religious mela held SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)
by the Haryana Tourism Department.
every 12 years in the Ujjain city of (a) Doongri Festival (b) Manimahesh Fair
Shamlaji fair (Gujarat). The Kapil Muni
Madhya Pradesh. (c) Ashwin Mela (d) Nalwari Fair
Fair is the largest fair of Bikaner
(Rajasthan). The Chitra Vichitra Fair Q.708. With reference to Sonepur Cattle Sol.712.(d) Nalwari Fair. Doongri
(Gujarat). fair, consider the following statements Festival also known as Hidimba Devi Fair
and select the correct option. is celebrated in Kullu on the occasion of
Q.704. Shri Jagannathji Mela is held at
a) It is associated with the Hariharnath Basant Panchami. Ashwin Navratri Mela
______.
temple. is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh and
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
b) It begins on Purnima (full moon night) Ashwin Amavasya Mela is celebrated in
(a) Cuttack (b) Sambalpur
and Kartik month. Uttar Pradesh.
(c) Jaipur (d) Alwar
c) It is celebrated in the Madhya Pradesh
state.
Sol.704.(d) Alwar (Rajasthan). The Shri Songs
Jagannathji Mela starts with a SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st shift)
procession of Lord Jagannath passing (a) Both a and b (b) Both a and c
Q.713. AR Rehman, Gulzar and _____ won
through the city. Other Fairs of Rajasthan: (c) Both b and c (d) a, b, c
the 52nd annual Grammy Award for the
Karni Mata Mela (Bikaner); Beneshwar Sol.708.(a) Both a and b. Sonepur Cattle best motion picture song ‘Jai ho’.
Mela (Dungarpur) and Pushkar Fair Fair is one of Asia's largest cattle fairs, SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(Ajmer). organized at the confluence of two rivers, (a) Danny Boyle (b) Tanvi Shah
the Ganga and Gandak in Bihar. Nagaji (c) Dev Patel (d) Freida Pinto
Q.705. The world's largest camel fair is
held in which of the following cities? Fair is celebrated in the tribal area of
Sol.713.(b) Tanvi Shah. She is the first
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) Madhya Pradesh.
Indian Woman to win a Grammy Award.
(a) Bikaner (b) Pushkar Q.709. Sheorinarayan fair is held in Grammy Award is given in the field of
(c) Barmer (d) Udaipur which of the following states? Music. It is presented by the Recording
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th shift) Academy of the United States. First
Sol.705.(b) Pushkar (Rajasthan) camel
(a) West Bengal (b) Jharkhand Indian who won a grammy award was
fair held each November at the time of
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Madhya Pradesh Pandit Ravi Shankar. A R Rahman won
the Kartik Purnima. Fairs/Festivals of
Two Grammy Awards in 2010. The record
Rajasthan : Bikaner camel festival is Sol.709.(c) Chhattisgarh. The fair is held for the most Grammy Awards won is held
celebrated in the month of January. every year in the month of February by Beyoncé (USA).
Barmer Cattle Fair is held every year in during the Magh Purnima. The
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the months of March and April. The Sherorinarayan Temple which is devoted Q.714. With which of the following
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Mewar festival Udaipur, is held each year to Lord Rama is the main venue of this states is the Bhatiali folk music, which is
in March-April to welcome spring. The Fair. mostly sung by the fishermen,
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Bundi Festival is celebrated in the month associated ?

of Kartik (October-November). Q.710. Ganga Sagar Mela is conducted
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at the mouth of the river Hooghly in ____.
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Q.706. Kumbh Mela and Sangam are SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(c) West Bengal (d) Odisha
famous in which state? (a) West Bengal (b) Bihar
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SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th shift) (c) Goa (d) Andhra Pradesh Sol.714.(c) West Bengal. Bhatiali music
(a) Meghalaya (b) Uttar Pradesh is a river song characterized by its soulful
Sol.710.(a) West Bengal. Gangasagar
(c) Manipur (d) Sikkim
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fair is held annually on the occasion of and melancholic tunes, reflecting the
Sol.706.(b) Uttar Pradesh. This fair Makar Sankranti (January) on Sagar lives and struggles of the fishermen
starts on the day of Makar Sankranti. Island's southern tip, where the Ganges community. Other folk music of West
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This fair is held every 12 years, with the river enters the Bay of Bengal. This Bengal: Baul, Bhawaia, Kirtan, Gambhira,
location of the observance rotating confluence is Gangasagar. Fairs of West Shyama Sangeet, Lalon Geeti. Other
among four pilgrimage sites on the four Bengal: Bera Utsav, Orange Festival, Rath States and their folk music: Kerala -
sacred rivers: Ganga at Haridwar, Triveni Yatra Festival, Jalpesh Festival, Ramkeli Kathakali Music, Mappila Pattu,
Sangam at Prayagraj, the Godavari at Mela, Poush Mela, Raas Mela, Book Fair Ottamthullal Songs, Sopanam, Kolkali.
Nashik, and Shipra at Ujjain. Ardha (half) & Film Festival, etc. Andhra Pradesh - Madiga Dappu, Mala

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Jamidika. Odisha - Avanti, Panchali, (c) Bihar (d) Madhya Pradesh past battles through this form of music.
Odramagadhi. Folk music in India : Baul (West Bengal),
Sol.718.(a) Haryana. Raganis are Mando (Goa), Sohar (Uttar Pradesh and
Q.715. The song ‘Teri mitti’ is from which performed by multiple singers and Bihar), Chhakri (Jammu and Kashmir),
of the following movies? dancers and are sung in the local dialect. and Powada (Maharashtra).
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) State and their Folk songs : Haryana -
(a) Jai Ho (b) Kesari Gharwa Gayan, Jhoolana, Patka, and Q.722. Khubakeshei is a kind of song
(c) Satya Mev Jayte (d) Rajniti Rasia. Uttar Pradesh - khayal, ghazals, accompanied by clapping, sung in the
Swang, Naqal. Bihar - Sohar, Bidesia, state of _____.
Sol.715.(b) Kesari. It is based on the true Chhath Geet, Kajri. Madhya Pradesh - SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
story of the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897. Nirguni Bhajans, Fag songs, Pandavani. (a) Bihar (b) Karnataka
The film was directed by Anurag Singh. (c) Manipur (d) Odisha
‘Teri mitti’ song : Writer - Manoj Q.719. Match List-I (Name of the
Muntashir. Composer - Arko Pravo composition) with List-II (Writer). Sol.722.(c) Manipur. Khubakeshei is a
Mukherjee. Singer - B Praak. List-I (Name of the List-II (Writer) traditional folk song from Manipur,
Composition) typically sung with clapping and
Q.716. Which folk music is based on the accompanied by traditional instruments
1. Vande Mataram A. Pradeep
Mahabharata with Bhima portrayed as like the Pena (a stringed instrument) or
2. Jana Gana Mana B. Bankim Chandra
hero? the Khartal (a pair of cymbals). Popular
Chattopadhyay
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) folk songs of Manipur : Pena Khongba,
3. Ae Mere Watan C. Rabindranath
(a) Dandiya (b) Pandavani Khulang Eshei, Lai Haraoba Eshei.
Ke Logon Tagore
(c) Alha (d) Mando
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift)
Q.723. Which of the following musical
Sol.716.(b) Pandavani. It is a folk music (a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B (b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
forms in Carnatic Classical is the
tradition from Chhattisgarh. It narrates (c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A (d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
simplest composition of raga?
the story of the five Pandava brothers SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
Sol.719.(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A. "Aye Mere
(protagonists of the epic Mahabharata). (a) Kirtnam (b) Varnam
Watan Ke Logo" is a patriotic song
This age-old musical form was kept alive (c) Gitam (d) Pada
written in Hindi by Kavi Pradeep,
by performers like Teejan Bai, Jhaduram
composed by C. Ramchandra, and sung
Devangan, Ritu Verma, Usha Barle and Sol.723.(c) Gitam. The main traditional
by singer Lata Mangeshkar. Jana Gana
Shantibai Chelak. Folk songs of forms of improvisation in Carnatic music
Mana is the national anthem of the
Chhattisgarh : Fag, Karma songs, Danda consist of the following: Alapana, Niraval,
Republic of India. It was originally
songs, Sawnahi, Kau-Mau, Sua songs, Pallavi, Ragam, Swarakalpana, Tanam,
composed as "Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata"
Chau-Mau Dewar songs, Cher-Chera Tani, Avartanam. Varnam - A type of
in Bengali by polymath Rabindranath
songs, Sohar song, Khuduwa, Dhankul composition in Carnatic music that
Tagore on 11 December 1911. "Vande
songs, Bhojali songs, Dandi Pouha, captures the essence of a raga, or scale,
Mataram" is a Bengali poem by Bankim
Loriya, Goura songs, Fugdi etc. in a short piece of music. Padas are
Chandra Chatterjee.
scholarly compositions in Telegu and
Q.717. Who is known as the ‘Father of Tamil.
Q.720. Which folk music does NOT
Carnatic Music’?
belong to Nagaland?
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.724. Who among the following wrote
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Vidyaranya the popular Telugu patriotic song
(a) Nyioga (b) Heliamleu
(b) Purandara Dasa ‘Desamunu preminchumanna, manchi
(c) Hereileu (d) Neuleu
(c) Thirunal Rama Varma annadi penchumanna’ meaning ‘Love the
(d) Vishwanath Iyer Sol.720.(a) Nyioga. It is sung when a nation, grow the goodness’?
marriage ceremony is concluded and the SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
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bride's family returns leaving the bride in
is famous for Carnatic music, based on
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her home in Arunachal Pradesh. (b) Sri Krishnadevaraya

ragas (melodies) and talas (rhythms). (c) Bammera Potana
Nagaland's folk music is known for its
Purandara Dasa has contributed
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enchanting melodies and lyrics that tell (d) Goparaju Ramachandra Rao
significantly to its codification and giving
stories of love, nature, bravery, and
it a clear format for its teaching and Sol.724.(a) Gurajada Apparao. Gurajada
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cultural identity. Nagaland famous folk

performance. The devotional songs Venkata Apparao was an Indian
dance: Hereileu, Chang Lo, Tetseo
composed by Shyama Shastri, Tyagaraja playwright, dramatist, poet, and writer
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Sisters, Tati, Theku, Asem, Kuki dance.

and Muthuswami Dikshitar are very known for his works in Telugu theatre.
popular. These songs are accompanied Q.721. The famous folk music ‘Hekialeu’ Rao wrote the play Kanyasulkam in 1892,
by instruments like the mridangam, which is considered as the greatest play
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has its origin in which state?

veena, nadaswaram, and flute. In SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) in the Telugu language. He holds the
recognition of its musical heritage, (a) Assam (b) Goa titles Kavisekhara and Abyudaya Kavitha
Chennai was included in the UNESCO Pithamahudu. In 1910, Rao scripted the
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(c) Nagaland (d) Tami Nadu

Creative Cities Network in 2017. widely known Telugu patriotic song
Sol.721.(c) Nagaland. The Hekialeu song "Desamunu Preminchumanna".
Q.718. Folk songs in _________ are called
is known as the war song of Nagaland.
Raganis. Q.725. Which folk music of Jammu and
This is because the aged people of
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) Kashmir is sung in wedding ceremonies?
Nagaland narrate their achievements in
(a) Haryana (b) Uttar Pradesh SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift)
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(a) Alha (b) Wanawun SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) The Lucknow Gharana focuses on
(c) Panihari (d) Baul (a) You are my destiny (b) The Oracle expressiveness and grace, the Jaipur
(c) Infinity Love (d) Ekam Satyam Gharana is known for its strong footwork,
Sol.725.(b) Wanawun. It is usually and the Banaras Gharana combines
performed by women, who sing and Sol.729.(d) Ekam Satyam. A.R. Rahman elements of both.
dance together, accompanied by collaborated with Michael Jackson on
traditional instruments like the tarang (a the song "Ekam Satyam" (also known as Q.733. Ohira folk music is primarily
type of drum) and the tumbaknari (a "The One Truth"), which was recorded in associated with one of the popular
single-headed drum). Other folk music: 1999. Michael Jackson ("King of Pop") festivals of which of the following
Alha - Uttar Pradesh and Madhya was an American singer, songwriter, states?
Pradesh. Panihari - Rajasthan. Baul - dancer, and record producer. SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift)
West Bengal. (a) Jharkhand (b) Karnataka
Q.730. Who composed the music of the (c) Assam (d) Kerala
Q.726. Under which Gharana do the patriotic song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ ?
composition of the blend of Khayal and SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.733.(a) Jharkhand. Ohira folk song is
Dhrupad-Dhamar styles come? (a) Anu Malik dedicated to animals. Folk Music in India:
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift) (b) Himesh Reshammiya Jharkhand - Domkach, Jhumar. Uttar
(a) Indore Gharana (b) Patiala Gharana (c) Shankar Mahadevan Pradesh - Rasiya Geet, Kajri, Qawwali.
(c) Agra Gharana (d) Gwalior Gharana (d) AR Rahman Maharashtra - Lavoni, Pavodas.

Sol.726.(c) Agra Gharana was founded Sol.730.(d) AR Rahman. Some Patriotic Q.734. Community tradition is related to
by Haji Sujan Khan. Agra was an songs and their Singers: ‘Aye mere watan which of the following music streams?
important part of Braj Bhumi, the land of ke logo’ (Lata Mangeshkar), ‘Yeh Desh SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Shri Krishna, and home to Bhakti and Sufi Hai Veer Jawanon Ka’ (Mohammed Rafi), (a) Hindustani Classical Music
saints like Surdas and Raskhan. The ‘Bharat Ka Rahnewala Hoon’ (Mahendra (b) Karnataka Classical Music
Gwalior Gharana, considered the oldest Kapoor), ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ (c) Hindustani Lokgeet
Khayal Gharana in Indian classical music, (Udit Narayan), ‘Aao Bachho Tumhe (d) Karnataka Lokgeet
was founded by Nathan Khan, and Dikhaye’ (Kavi Pradeep), ‘Nanha Munna
Tansen was one of its earliest and most Rahi Hun’ (Shanti Mathur), ‘Ae Watan Sol.734.(a) Hindustani Classical Music
famous vocalists. Tere Liye (Mohammad Aziz & Kavita is traditionally passed down through oral
Krishnamurthy)’, ‘Teri Mitti’ (B Praak), traditions in a teacher-student
Q.727. In classical Carnatic music, ‘Sandese Aate Hai’ (Sonu Nigam & Roop (guru-shishya) relationship within
tempo is called as ________. Kumar Rathod). Gharanas (musical schools), which
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) preserve unique styles and reflect
(a) padam (b) gita (c) laya (d) achala Q.731. In which of the following states community traditions across different
are the Pai songs accompanied by the regions.
Sol.727.(c) laya. Carnatic music Saria dance sung during the rain
originated in South India whereas festivals? Q.735. Which folk music is a mix of
Hindustani music originated in North SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) Indian and western music and is popular
India. Different forms of Carnatic Music: (a) Tripura (b) Uttar Pradesh in Goa?
Gitam (simple composition), Swarajathi (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Sikkim SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
(devotional or heroic), Varnam (unique to (a) Mando (b) Pai songs
Carnatic music), Kirtanam (focused on Sol.731.(c) Madhya Pradesh. Pai song is (c) Pawada (d) Maand
devotion), and Kriti (an evolved form of sung to pray for a good monsoon and a
Kirtanam). good harvest. The Saira dance is Sol.735.(a) Mando. It is a beautiful
performed by members of the peasant dance performance and represents the
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Q.728. In Hindustani classical music, community to seek the blessings of Lord meeting point of Indian and western
according to Vishnu Narayana traditions. Other fairs and festivals of
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Indra (rain god) for a good harvest. Other

Bhatkhande, how many thaats are the festivals of Madhya Pradesh: Lokrang Goa include: Fatorpa Zatra, Shigmo
origins of ragas? Festival, Shirgao Jatra, Sao Joao Festival,
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Festival, Akhil Bharatiya Kalidas

SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) Samaroh, Lokranjan or Khajuraho Sangodd, Chikalkalo, and Tripurari
(a) 72 (b) 52 (c) 10 (d) 20 Poornima. Marwar Festival (originally
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Festival, Bhagoria Haat Festival, Nagaji

Fair, and Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival. known as the Maand Festival) is
Sol.728.(c) 10. These 10 thaats are: celebrated in memory of the heroes of
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Bilawal, Khamaj, Kafi, Asavari, Bhairav, Q.732. The music of traditional Rajasthan.
Bhairavi, Todi, Purvi, Marwa, Yaman. _________consists of thumri and other
Each thaat has a specific arrangement of lyrical song forms. Q.736. Who has written the patriotic
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whole and half steps, and ragas are SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) song ‘Sandese Aate Hai’?
derived from these thaats by using (a) Kathakali (b) Sattriya SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
different combinations of notes, (c) Kathak (d) Kuchipudi (a) Irshad Kamil (b) Javed Akhtar
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ornamentations, and emotional (c) Gulzar (d) Sameer Anjan

expressions. Sol.732.(c) Kathak. The word "Kathak" is
derived from "Katha," meaning story. Sol.736.(b) Javed Akhtar. His other
Q.729. Which of the following songs did Kathak has three main schools or songs - Kandho Se Milte Hain Kandhe
AR Rahman record with Michael gharanas-Lucknow, Jaipur, and (Lakshya); Ye Jo Des Hai Tera
Jackson? Banaras-each with its unique emphasis. (Swadesh). His awards: Padma Bhushan

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(2007), Padma Shri (1999). Some (c) Classical (d) Hindustani basic seven notes. The exposition
patriotic songs and writers: Sare Jahan preceding the composed verses is called
Se Acha Hindustan Hamara- Muhammad Sol.740.(a) Karnataka. It is based on the alap. The major vocal forms associated
Iqbal, Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo - Kavi Sanskrit term Karnataka Sangitam, with Hindustani classical music are the
Pradeep, Aye Watan Watan Mere Abaad meaning “traditional” or “codified” music. khayal, dhrupad, dhammar, Tarana and
Rahe Tu - Gulzar, I Love My India - Gitam: Simple, melodious composition in thumri.
Anand Bakshi, Teri mitti - Manoj raga. Suladi: Talamalika with sections in
different talas. Jatisavaram: Focuses on Q.744. What is 'Padam' in Carnatic
Muntashir.
rhythmical excellence and Jati patterns. Music?
Q.737. Which of the following is NOT a Purandara Dasa (1484-1564) is known as SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
part of Carnatic music ? the father of Carnatic music. He was a (a) A love poem
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) poet, composer, and mystic from (b) A poem about courage
(a) Varnam (b) Dhrupad Vijayanagar. He's also known as (c) A patriotic poem
(c) Charana (d) Pallavi Karnataka Sangeetha Pitamaha. (d) A lullaby

Sol.737.(b) Dhrupad is a genre in Q.741. Which statement about Classical Sol.744.(a) A love poem. A type of lyrical
Hindustani classical music (HCM). Other Carnatic Music is correct? composition that often deals with
vocal forms associated with HCM: SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift) themes of love, devotion, or emotions. It
Khayal, Ghazal, Dhammar, Tarana and (a) The compositions are either in is known for its expressive and emotive
Thumri. Main traditional forms of Telugu, Kannada, Tamil or Sanskrit. qualities. Some key terminologies: raga,
Carnatic music: Alapana, Niraval, Pallavi, (b) The compositions are either in tala, krithi, varnam, pallavi, anupallavi,
Ragam, Kalpnaswaram, Thana. Marathi, Odia, Konkani or Bengali. charanam, alapana, javali, tillana,
(c) The compositions are either in swaram.
Q.738. 'Pankhida' songs are sung by Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi or Sanskrit.
peasants of _____ while working on the Q.745. Which statement about Syama
(d) The compositions are either in
fields. Sastri is correct?
Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil or Bengali.
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh Sol.741.(a) Carnatic music in the South (a) His famous composition is
(c) Rajasthan (d) Odisha Indian languages, is a system of music Pancharatna Kritis.
commonly associated with South India, (b) His signature name was Guruguha.
Sol.738.(c) Rajasthan. 'Pankhida' songs (c) A crater on planet mercury is named
including the modern Indian states of
are an integral part of Rajasthani folk after him.
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil
culture and are typically sung during (d) He is one among the trinity of
Nadu and portions of east and south
agricultural activities like sowing, Carnatic Music.
Telangana and southern Odisha. Some
harvesting, and threshing. The peasants
Carnatic Singers: Dr. Nithyashree
sing and speak while playing algoza and Sol.745.(d) The Trinity of Carnatic Music
Mahadevan, Sudha Raghunathan, K J
manjira. Indian folk music - Bhavageethe are also known as the three Jewels of
Yesudas, P Unni Krishnan, M
(Karnataka and Maharashtra), Bhangra Carnatic Music. They are credited with
Balamuralikrishna, Semmangudi
and Giddha (Punjab), Lavani creating a new era in Carnatic music
Srinivasa Iyer, Bombay Jayashri, Aruna
(Maharashtra), Alha (Madhya Pradesh) history by bringing about a noticeable
Sairam.
and Panihari, Pankhida and Maand change in the existing tradition.
(Rajasthan). Q.742. Which of the following is a style Tyagaraja: A Telugu composer known for
of Carnatic music? his Pancharatna Kritis. Muthuswami
Q.739. ___________ is a musical
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift) Dikshitar: A Sanskrit and Manipravalam
composition that expresses devotion
(a) Dhamar (b) Chaturang composer. Syama Sastri: A Telugu and
through madhura bhakti.
(c) Svarajati (d) Dhrupad Sanskrit composer.
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(a) Tillana (b) Gita (c) Padam (d) Kriti
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Sol.742.(c) Svarajati. It consists of three Q.746. With which Gharana is the

sections, called Pallavi, Anupallavi and famous Tarana singer Pandit Rattan
Sol.739.(c) Padam. A musical
Mohan Sharma associated ?
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composition can refer to an original Charanam. The theme is either

devotional, heroic or amorous. Dhrupad, SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift)
piece, its structure, or the process of
(a) Patiala Gharana (b) Agra Gharana
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creating it. Tillana is a rhythmic Carnatic Khayal, Tappa, Chaturanga, Tarana,

Sargam, Thumri and Ragasagar, Hori and (c) Talwandi Gharana (d) Mewati Gharana
piece performed at the end of concerts,
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focusing on rhythm and tempo. Gita is a Dhamar are ten main styles of singing in
Sol.746.(d) Mewati Gharana. Rattan
hymn, often from texts like the Bhagavad Hindustani music.
Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical
Gita. Kriti, another Carnatic composition, Q.743. Which of the following is called vocalist. He has received several awards
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expresses various emotions, not limited the cyclic arrangement of time units in but the closest to his heart is the title of
to devotion. Hindustani Classical music? “Badshah-e-Tarana”. His trendsetting
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift) albums - “Gayatri Mantra”. Music
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Q.740. Which of the following types of

(a) Tala (b) Raga (c) Jati (d) Alap Gharana and founder: Gwalior - Nanthan
music is confined to the states of
Khan, Agra - Hajisujan Khan, Rangeela -
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Sol.743.(a) Tala. Jati is the classification
Faiyyaz Khan, Jaipur Atrauli - Alladiya
and Kerala? of a Raag based on the number of notes
Khan, Kirana - Abdul Wahid Khan.
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) employed in its Aaroh and Avroh. The
(a) Karnataka (b) Regional Raga is a melodic scale composed of Q.747. How many basic talams are there
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in Indian Classical Carnatic music? Vani? Kathak under the patronage of Wajid Ali
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, who
(a) 7 (b) 11 (c) 37 (d) 21 (a) Dagari Gharana helped establish the Lucknow Gharana,
(b) Bettiah Gharana known for its emphasis on bhava
Sol.747.(a) 7 talas in Carnatic music: (c) Talwandi Gharana (expression). Exponents of Lucknow
Dhruva, Matya, Jampa, Ata, Triputa, (d) Darbhanga Gharana Gharana:- Lachhu Maharaj, Shambhu
Rupaka, Eka. Carnatic Music: Composed Maharaj, Maya Rao, Damayanti Joshi,
of a system of Ragam (Raga) and Sol.751.(d) Darbhanga Gharana. It Birju Maharaj etc.
Thalam (Tala), it has a rich history and originated in Darbhanga, Bihar in the
tradition. It developed in states of Tamil 17th-century. It is a gharana of the Q.755. Who wrote the patriotic song
Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Hindustani classical music dhrupad ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan
Karnataka. thought to have been started by Hamara’ that was published in the weekly
Radhakrishna and Kartaram. Gauhar vani journal Ittehad on 16 August 1904?
Q.748. Folk music sung on the birth of a developed the raga or unadorned SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift)
child in some Indian states like Bihar, melodic figures. The Dagarvani (a) Muhammad Iqbal
Uttar Pradesh, etc. is called _____. emphasized melodic curves and graces. (b) Chandrasekhar Azad
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) The Khandar vani specialised in quick (c) Rabindranath Tagore
(a) kohbar (b) banna (c) sohar (d) gari ornamentation of the notes. (d) Sardar Bhagat Singh
Sol.748.(c) Sohar. Kohbar: It is painted Q.752. To which Hindustani music Sol.755.(a) Muhammad Iqbal (Allama
on the wall of the bride and groom's Gharana are the Gundecha brothers Iqbal) is the National Poet of Pakistan.
room as a decoration for performing the related? Iconic figures and their famous quotes:
puja ritual. It is the oldest example of SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) Bhagat Singh - “Inquilab Zindabad”.
wall painting tradition in Bihar, Jharkhand (a) Patiala Gharana (b) Agra Gharana Subhash Chandra Bose - “Jai Hind”, “Tum
and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. States and (c) Dagari Gharana (d) Indore Gharana Mujhe Khoon Do, Mai Tumhe Azadi
their folk music: Bihar- Bidesia, Kajari, Dunga”. Mahatma Gandhi - “Karo ya
and Sukar ki Biah. Uttar Pradesh- Birha, Sol.752.(c) Dagari Gharana. Umakant Maro”. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee -
Nauka Jhakkad, Kajri, Rasiya etc. and Ramakant Gundecha are together “Vande Mataram”. Pandit Madan Mohan
known as the Gundecha Brothers. They Malviya - “Satyameva Jayate”.
Q.749. What is Miyan ki Todi in received the Sangeet natak academy
Hindustani music ? award in 2017. Hindustani Music Q.756. 'The forty minutes raga’ is an
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) Gharanas and founders: Gwalior album composed by _________ .
(a) Kirtan (b) Tanam (c) Chhand (d) Raag (Nanthan Khan); Agra (Hajisujan Khan); SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Sol.749.(d) Raag. Miyan ki Todi, often Rangeela (Faiyyaz Khan); Jaipur Atrauli (a) Bhimsen Joshi
simply referred to as Todi or Darbari Todi (Alladiya Khan); Kirana (Abdul Wahid (b) Hariprasad Chaurasia
is a Hindustani classical raga which gave Khan). (c) Ali Akbar Khan
its name to the Todi thaat, one of the ten (d) Amjad Ali Khan
Q.753. In the Hindustani music system,
types of classical music according to the the ________ are allotted to different Sol.756.(c) Ali Akbar Khan (Sarod
musicologist Bhatkhande. hours of the day and different seasons. player). He was an Indian Hindustani
Ragas from the Todi raganga (class of SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) classical musician of the Maihar
ragas) include Bilaskhani Todi, Gujari (a) ragas (b) gita (c) varnas (d) srutis gharana. His other Album name : Garden
Todi (also called Gurjari Todi), Desi Todi, of Dreams, In Concert 1972, The 80
Hussaini Todi, Asavari Todi and Bahaduri Sol.753.(a) ragas. Its schedules: Four Minute Raga, Shree Rag. His awards :
Todi. praharas (periods) in the first half of the Padma Vibhushan (1989), Padma
day and four in the second half. Srutis Bhushan (1967). Other Indian sarod
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Q.750. The famous folk music of divide the frequencies in an octave into
Rajasthan that was developed in royal players : Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali
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22 distinct parts. Varnam is a musical Khan, Satyaki Banerjee.

courts is known as: form in Carnatic music. In Hindustani
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music, there are various singing styles, Q.757. Who is the author of the poetry
(a) Maand (b) Lavani including Dhrupad, Tappa, Chaturang, 'Chand Pukhraj Ka'?
(c) Sohar (d) Dandiya
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Sol.750.(a) Maand. It is similar to the Sargam, and Thumri. (a) Anand Bakshi (b) Gulzar
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thumri and the ghazal. Folk music and (c) Gurmel Singh (d) Shailendra
Q.754. The Lucknow Gharana which
dance styles of Rajasthan: Ghoomar, came into existence in the time of Wajid Sol.757.(b) Gulzar. His awards :
Bhavai, Kachhi Ghodi, Kalbelia, Kathputli. Ali Shah was developed by who among Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013;
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Other folk dance: Lavani is a folk dance the following? Padma Bhushan in 2004; Sahitya
and music genre that originated in SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift) Akademi Award for Urdu in 2002. His
Maharashtra. Sohar is sung during (a) Ustad Bakhtawar Khan other Poems - Triveni, Raat Pashmine Ki,
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Childbirth in Bihar. Dandiya (Dandiya (b) Pandit Kalka Prasad Suspected Poems. Anand Bakshi -
Raas) performed during the Navaratri (c) Pandit Thakur Prasad Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein. Gurmel
festival in Gujarat. (d) Pandit Bindawar Prasad Singh - Economic Liberalisation and
Q.751. In which Gharana do singers Indian Agriculture. Shailendra - Na Bairi
Sol.754.(c) Pandit Thakur Prasad. The Na Koi Begana.
perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar
19th century saw the golden age of
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Q.758. Who was the singer of the life - sustaining character of the (Maharashtra), Bhavgeet (Karnataka),
famous song 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Brahmaputra. Bhuta song of Kerala is Nattupura Pattu (Tamil Nadu), Zeliang
Ugle' from the film 'Upkar' (1967) ? based on superstitions to send away evil (Nagaland), Maand (Rajasthan), Kajari
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ghosts and spirits. (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar), Baryi (Arunachal
(a) KJ Yesudas (b) Suresh Wadkar Pradesh).
(c) Manna Dey (d) Mahendra Kapoor Q.763. Qawwali was brought in India
from _____. Q.768. Owi, a typical folk song which is
Sol.758.(d) Mahendra Kapoor (Indian SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift) made up of couplets describing women’s
playback singer) received Padma Shri (a) Turkey (b) Mongolia maternal and marital homes and is sung
(1972). Famous Patriotic songs: "Hai (c) Saudi Arabia (d) Persia by village womenfolk while performing
preet jahan ki reet sada, main geet routine chores throughout the day,
wahan ke gata hoon" (Mahendra Kapoor), Sol.763.(d) Persia. Qawwali is religious belongs to which state?
“Des rangila" (Mahalakshmi Iyer), "Maa Sufi music that celebrates devotion and SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon)
tujhe salam" (AR Rahman), "Kar chale one's relationship with God. Amir (a) Mizoram (b) Goa
hum fida jaan-o-tan saathiyon” Khusrau is the popularly acknowledged (c) Assam (d) Maharashtra
(Mohammed Rafi), "Aye mere pyare father of Qawwali. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
watan, aye mere bichchde chaman, recognised as "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali". Sol.768.(d) Maharashtra.
tujhpe dil qurban" (Manna Dey). Q.764. Which of the following pairs of Q.769. Which of the following is a form
Q.759. Rabindra Sangeet is associated Thumri Singing-characteristics is correct ? of devotional poetry sung in praise of
with: I. Poorab - fairly slow and staid God Vithoba?
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th shift) II. Punjab - more mercurial SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
(a) Rabi (b) Ravindra Jain SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) (a) Shabad (b) Abhang
(c) Rabindranath Tagore (d) Ravi Shankar (a) Only I (b) Both I and II (c) Tevaram (d) Bhatiali
(c) Only II (d) Neither I nor II
Sol.759.(c) Rabindranath Tagore. Sol.769.(b) Abhangs are sung during the
Rabindra Sangeet is a set of folk songs Sol.764.(b) Both (I) and (II). The thumri pilgrimage to the temples of Pandharpur,
sung during festivals and rituals in West is another North Indian vocal form and is by the devotees. Tevaram - The Ancient
Bengal. Folk songs in West Bengal : based on the romantic-devotional Tamil Shaivite Devotional Hymns of
Bhatiali, baul. literature inspired by the bhakti Tamil Sangam Period. Shabads are
movement. The text is usually derived devotional songs of the Sikhs sung in
Q.760.Who is credited with creating the from the Radha-Krishna theme and is of gurdwaras or religious occasions.
popular Raga Miya Ki Malhar? primary importance.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift) Q.770. Bhalari is one of the popular folk
(a) Tansen (b) Amir Khusrau Q.765. ______ is a vocal form of music songs of ______, sung by farmers while
(c) Meera Bai (d) Zakir Hussain from the state of Punjab. working in their fields.
SSC CGL 13/04/2022(Morning) SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening)
Sol.760.(a) Tansen. Compositions - (a) Qawwali (b) Ghazal (a) Rajasthan (b) Maharashtra
Darbari Kanhra (night raga), Mian Ki Todi (c) Tappa (d) Bhajan (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Bihar
(morning raga), Mian ki Sarang (mid-day
raga). Miya ki Malhar (seasonal raga). Sol.765.(c) Tappa. The ghazal is a form Sol.770.(b) Maharashtra.
of amatory poem or ode, originating in
Q.761. Carnatic music is confined to____. Arabic poetry. Bhajan refers to any Q.771. Padavali Kirtan refers to songs
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) devotional song with a religious theme or composed in the medieval period of
(a) Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and spiritual ideas, specifically among Indian West Bengal (15th to 17th century) in
Rajasthan religions, in any language. praise of ______.
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Morning)
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Haryana Q.766. Lalita is a form of folk music from (a) Shakti (b) Vishnu
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(c) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and ______. (c) Shiva (d) Brahma
Haryana SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
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(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan Sol.771.(b) Vishnu. The term padavali
(d) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil
(c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat literally means "gathering of songs".
Nadu and Kerala
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Q.772. A Shadava Raga has only ______

Sol.761.(d) Carnatic Music : It is Sol.766.(c) Maharashtra. Famous folk
notes in its scale.
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accompanied by instruments such as the music of Maharashtra are Bhajan,

SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Afternoon)
flute, veena, nadaswaram, mridangam Bharud, Gondhal, Kirtan, Lalita, Abhangas
(a) seven (b) eight (c) five (d) six
and ghatam. Purandaradasa is and Tumbadi singing.
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considered to be the father of Carnatic Sol.772.(d) Six. There are around 83

Q.767. Which of the following is a folk
music. ragas in Indian classical music.
song genre popular in parts of West
Q.762. The most distinctive type of folk Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh?
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songs of Assam are ________. SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Evening) Painting/ Dress/ Tribes
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Chalo (b) Roppi
(a) Qawwali songs (b) Bihu songs (c) Bhawaiya (d) Rekham Pada Q.773. Elelakkaradi dance of Kerala is
(c) Teej songs (d) Bhuta songs performed by which of the following
Sol.767.(c) Bhawaiya. Chalo (folk song tribes?
Sol.762.(b) Bihu songs. It celebrates the of Haryana). Baul (Bengal), Lavani SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
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(a) Irular tribe (b) Kurumba tribe Uttarayan (Gujarat), Maghi (Punjab), family ?
(c) Adiyan tribe (d) Mavilan tribe Magha Saaji (Himachal Pradesh), Khichdi SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)
(Uttar Pradesh), Pongal (Tamil Nadu). (a) Garo (b) Gondi (c) Korwa (d) Bhil
Sol.773.(a) Irular tribe. Elelakkaradi : The
dance resembles the fight of the people Q.778. With the arrival of spring, _______ Sol.782.(d) Bhil. They are considered as
against the wild bears which often attack villages dance to the melodious singing one of the oldest tribes in India. They
their tribal hamlets. of 'Bagurumba'. were mainly found in parts of Rajasthan,
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Gujarat, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh and
Q.774. Which country do the ‘Veddas’
(a) Bodo (b) Khasi (c) Garo (d) Karbi Bihar. Pahari Korwa is mainly
traditional forest dwellers who foraged,
concentrated in Jashpur, Sarguja and
hunted and lived in close-knit groups in Sol.778.(a) Bodo. Other tribes and their Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh. They
caves in the dense jungles? dances : Khasi - Nongkrem dance. Garo - are a branch of the Kolarian tribe and
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) Wangala dance. Karbi - Domahi Kikang speak Mundari language.
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Nepal dance.
(c) Myanmar (d) Bhutan Q.783. Warli Painting is the folk painting
Q.779. Santhal community is an ethnic of state of India.
Sol.774.(a) Sri Lanka. Some tribes from group of ________ India.
different countries : Nepal - Tamang, SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
Newar, Tharu, Rai, Limbu, and Bhutia. (a) Manipur (b) Mizoram
(a) eastern (b) northern
Myanmar - Burmese, Rakhine, Kachin, (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra
(c) southern (d) western
Danu, Lisu. Bhutan - Monpa, Brokpa,
Sol.783.(d) Maharashtra. Warli painting
Bumthangpa, Tibetans. Pakistan - Sol.779. (a) Eastern. Santhal community
is a form of tribal art mostly created by
Pashtuns, Sindhis, Muhajirs. is primarily found in the states of
the tribal people from the North Sahyadri
Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and
Q.775. In which state is the Raika tribe Range in Maharashtra. Other folk
Bihar. Tribes in five distinct regions are :
found? paintings - Bihar (Madhubani Paintings),
Himalayan region (Gaddi, the Jaunsari,
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) Odisha (Pattachitra Art), Gujarat (Pithora
the Naga, etc.), Middle India (Munda, the
(a) Kerala (b) Manipur Painting), Andhra Pradesh (Kalamkari
Santhal), Western India (Bhil, the Grasia),
(c) West Bengal (d) Rajasthan Paintings), West Bengal (Kalighat Pat
South Indian Region (Toda, the Chenchu)
Art), Miniature Painting (Rajasthan),
and the Islands Region (with tribes like
Sol.775.(d) Rajasthan. The Raika tribe is Tanjore Painting (Tamil Nadu), Gond
the Onge in Bay of Bengal). Highest
renowned for herding animals, Painting (Madhya Pradesh), Phad
Scheduled Tribes Populated state -
particularly camels, sheep, and goats. (Rajasthan), Cheriyal Scrolls (Telangana).
Madhya Pradesh.
Other tribes of Rajasthan: Minas, Damor,
Dhanka, Garasia, Kathodi etc. Q.784. Madhubani style of painting
Q.780. Garo tribe is related with which
originated in the state of ________
region of India?
Q.776. Which of the following tribes does SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)
NOT live in India? (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka
(a) Western (b) South
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Bihar (d) Rajasthan
(c) North-eastern (d) South-western
(a) Maasai (b) Tharu (c) Gond (d) Santhal
Sol.784.(c) Bihar. Madhubani paintings
Sol.780.(c) North-eastern. Tribes of
Sol.776.(a) Maasai. The Maasai are a (Mithila Art): features - Made by using
Meghalaya: Garo, Khasi, Jaintia. Region
semi-nomadic ethnic group living in natural extract like powdered rice and
wise Tribes of India : Western region -
southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, paint using fingers, bamboo twigs, cotton
Bhil, Gond, and Koli; South region - Toda,
near the shores of Lake Victoria and rags. Other famous paintings: Gujarat -
Kurumba, and Irula; Eastern region -
other African Great Lakes." Region wise Rabari Embroidery, Pithora Paintings;
Munda, Santhal, and Oraon; Central
Tribes of India : Western region - Bhil, Karnataka - Mysore painting; Rajasthan -
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region - Baiga, Muria, Gonds.

Gond, and Koli; South region - Toda, Phad Paintings.
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Kurumba, and Irula; Eastern region - Q.781. Which of the following is NOT a
Q.785. Thangka painting style depicts
Munda, Santhal, and Oraon; Central major tribe of South India?
_________ deity.
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region - Baiga, Muria, Gonds. SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)

SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Dang (b) Toda (c) Badaga (d) Irula
Q.777. Manipur's ____________ tribe (a) Islamic (b) Buddhist
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celebrates the 'Gaan-Ngai' festival, which Sol.781.(a) Dang (Gujarat). Major tribes:- (c) Jewish (d) Hindu
is a post-harvest festival of the tribe Tamil Nadu - Irulas, Badagas, Todas,
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Sol.785.(b) Buddhist. Thangka Painting

living in the regions of Manipur. Kotas, Kurumbas; Andhra Pradesh
is a Tibetan Buddhist Painting painted on
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift) -Gadaba, Andh, Sadhu Andh, Thoti;
cotton and silk cloths. Kalighat Painting -
(a) Chothe (b) Zeliangrong Arunachal Pradesh - Apatanis, abor,
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Calcutta.
(c) Inpui (d) Gangte Dafla, Galong, Momba, Tagin; Assam -
Bodo, Chakma, Dimasa, Hajong, Garos, Q.786. In which of the following states is
Sol.777.(b) Zeliangrong. Gaan-Ngai is
Khasis. Major facts: The Gond and Bhil Bhiti Chitra (fresco painting) a popular
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celebrated by the Zeliangrong tribe of

comprise the largest tribal group of India. art form?
Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam. The
The smallest tribal community is the SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Morning)
festival usually falls in December or
Andamanese. (a) Karnataka (b) Nagaland
January and is a time of feasting,
(c) Haryana (d) Maharashtra
dancing, and merry-making. Some Q.782. Which of the following tribes
harvest festivals celebrated in India: belongs to the Indo - European Linguistic
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Sol.786.(c) Haryana. Mata Mansa Devi Q.792. 'Eravalla, Kadar, Muduvar' are Apatani and Bokar fall under the Tani
Temple, Kalayat Kapil Muni Temple, and languages spoken by the tribes primarily dialect which is a type of Tibeto-Burman
Havelis at Bhiwani possess illustrious in the state of ______. Language and is widely spoken in
examples of such paintings. SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning) Arunachal Pradesh.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala
Q.787. The ‘Paitkar’ paintings are unique (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra Q.797. ______ is one of the important
cultural symbols of ______. crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning) Sol.792.(a) Tamil Nadu - is also home to delicate traditional hand embroidery on
(a) Jharkhand (b) Chhattisgarh tribal languages such as Irula, Kurumba, fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza,
(c) Telangana (d) Karnataka Badaga, Yerukala, Sholaga, Kanikaran, organdie and silk.
Malsar, Malapandaram, Wayanad Chetti, SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening)
Sol.787.(a) Jharkhand. Paitkar painting Muthuvan, Toda, and Kota. (a) Knitting (b) Crochet
is a folk painting found in East India in (c) Chikankari (d) Needle lace
the form of scrolls. The Paitkar painting Q.793. Where in India can we find the
occurs in the bordering areas of Jarawa and the Onge tribes? Sol.797.(c) Chikankari. Chikan in literal
Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa and SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning) sense means embroidery. This art form
is considered as the oldest tribal painting (a) Daman and Diu is known to be introduced by Mughals.
of India. (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) Chhattisgarh Q.798. Mekhela Chador' is a traditional
Q.788. To which of the following states (d) Arunachal Pradesh dress from the state of:
do 'Kajali Paintings', in which no brush is SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning)
used, traditionally belong ? Sol.793.(b) Tribes of Andaman and (a) Tripura (b) Odisha
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Afternoon) Nicobar Islands : Onges, Jarwas, (c) West Bengal (d) Assam
(a) Jharkhand (b) Tamil Nadu Shompen, and Sentinelese.
(c) Kerala (d) Rajasthan Sol.798.(d) Assam.
Q.794. 'Bauche' is a traditional
Sol.788.(d) Rajasthan. Kajali paintings bridegroom’s sword worn during a tribal Q.799. Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet,
are made from black kajal and stone wedding ceremony in: Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh were
colors, and require extensive hard work SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening) famous for their______.
and expert hands. (a) Andhra Pradesh SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)
(b) Uttar Pradesh (a) artwork (b) western music
Q.789. Which one of the following is a (c) Madhya Pradesh (c) social work (d) ballet performances
ritual folk art traditional to the state of (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Kerala? Sol.799.(a) Artwork.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) Sol.794.(d) Arunachal Pradesh.
Q.803. Chenchus schedule tribe belongs
(a) Margomkali (b) Manjari Traditional dresses : Mekhela Chador
to which state of India?
(c) Phad (d) Pithora (Assam), Pheran (Jammu and Kashmir),
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Morning)
Mundum Neriyathum (Kerala), Ghagra
Sol.789.(a) Margomkali is a ritual folk art (a) West Bengal (b) Kerala
Choli (Haryana), Chaniyo Choli (Gujarat),
of the Syrian Christians of Kottayam and (c) Nagaland (d) Telangana
Nauwari Saddi or Lugda (Maharashtra),
Thrissur districts. Nauvari (Goa), Jiasen or Dhara Sol.800.(d) Telangana. Chenchus are
(Meghalaya), Risa and Rikutu- (Tripura). Adivasi, a designated Scheduled Tribe in
Q.790. Which goats' underfur is woven
into fine shawls called Pashmina Q.795. Which of the following pairs is the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh,
shawls? INCORRECT with reference to paintings Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) in India? Q.801. Prolific Indian Painter Maqbool
(a) Kashmiri goat (b) Jamnapari goat
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SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning) Fida Hussain predominantly used which

(c) Alpine goat (d) Boer goat (a) Saura Paintings – Odisha of these animals to depict a lively and
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(b) Bagh Paintings – Madhya Pradesh free spirit in his paintings?

Sol.790.(a) Kashmiri goat. The
(c) Phad Paintings – Rajasthan SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Morning)
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Changthangi goat of Ladakh which

(d) Guler Paintings – Karnataka (a) Tigers (b) Cows
produces the finest fibre or cashmere
(c) Elephants (d) Horses
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also called pashmina wool. The best Sol.795.(d) Guler State is famous as the
quality pashmina shawls are found in birthplace of Kangra painting in the first
Sol.801.(d) Horses. Maqbool Fida
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Kashmir. half of the 18th century when a family of

Hussain was awarded Padma Shri in
Kashmiri painters trained in Mughal
Q.791. ‘Jadopatiya’ is a form of ______ 1966, Padma Bhushan in 1973 and
painting sought shelter at the court of
popular in the state of Jharkhand. Padma Vibhushan in 1991. His Paintings
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Raja Dalip Singh. It is famous in

SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Evening) :- Mother Teresa, Madhuri Dixit, Hindu
Himachal Pradesh.
(a) music (b) dance Deities, Battle of Ganga and Jamuna,
(c) painting (d) sculpture Q.796. Languages like Nyishi, Apatani Krishna, Bharat Mata.
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and Bokar are widely spoken in ______.

Sol.791.(c) Painting. These paintings are Q.802. The process of coating grooves
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
generally practiced by the Santhals in or engravings in ornaments with
(a) Mizoram (b) Arunachal Pradesh
which the artisans make scrolls called coloured enamels is called________.
(c) Nagaland (d) Assam
Jado or Jadopatia and are drawn with SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)
natural inks and colors. Sol.796.(b) Arunachal Pradesh. Nyishi, (a) Phulkari (b) Zardozi
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(c) Meenakari (d) Chikankari Sol.806.(b) S Vijayalakshmi. She is an Q.811. India's first indigenous Aircraft
Indian chess player holding the FIDE Carrier, _____, conducted its maiden sea
Sol.802.(c) Meenakari designing titles of International Master (IM) and travel in August 2021 marking a
basically refers to the process of coating Woman Grandmaster (WGM). Notable significant step towards making military
grooves or engravings in ornaments with Indian female chess players include equipment in India.
colored enamels. Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu, SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Q.803. Who wrote the play Harika Dronavalli, Eesha Karavade, Divya (a) INS Vayudooth (b) INS Swades
'Mricchakatika' (The Little Clay Cart), a Deshmukh, and Mary Ann Gomes. (c) INS Kranti (d) INS Vikrant
social drama with touches of grim Q.807. Who is the only Indian woman Sol.811.(d) INS Vikrant. It was designed
reality? who has been ranked world’s no.1 for and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited
SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Afternoon) badminton? (CSL) Kochi, Kerala and launched into
(a) Raidasa (b) Magh SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) water in 2013.
(c) Kalidasa (d) Sudraka (a) Saina Nehwal (b) Rituparna Das
Q.812. Which of the following airports is
Sol.803.(d) Sudraka wrote three Sanskrit (c) Jwala Gutta (d) P V Sindhu
being built as India's first 'carbon-neutral
plays: Mricchakatika (The Little Clay Sol.807.(a) Saina Nehwal. Other Indian airport'?
Cart), Vinavasavadatta and a bhana Badminton Players: Kidambi Srikanth, SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(short one-act monologue), Prakash Padukone, Sai Praneeth, Pullela (a) Kangra airport (b) Leh airport
Padmaprabhritaka. Gopichand, Parupalli Kashyap, Ashwini (c) Jammu airport (d) Srinagar airport
Ponnappa, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy,
First in India/World Sol.812.(b) Leh airport. Carbon neutrality
Chirag Shetty. Major tournaments: BWF
means that the amount of carbon
World Championships, Thomas Cup,
released into the atmosphere is equal to
Q.804. Anna Chandy, the first Indian Uber Cup, Sudirman Cup.
the amount of carbon that is absorbed by
woman to serve as a judge at a high
Q.808. Who was the first female Indian carbon sinks. Indira Gandhi International
court was appointed in which High
wrestler to win Gold at the Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is the first airport in
Court?
Commonwealth Games ? India to achieve net zero carbon
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift) emission status. The Airports Authority
(a) West Bengal (b) Kerala
(a) Babita Phogat (b) Alka Tomar of India (AAI) is a statutory body
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Geeta Phogat (d) Sakshi Malik constituted under the Airports Authority
Sol.804.(b) Kerala. She was the first of India Act, 1994. Founded - 1 April
Sol.808.(c) Geeta Phogat. She achieved 1995. Headquarters - Rajiv Gandhi
female judge in India, the first woman to
this feat in the 55 kg freestyle category at Bhawan (New Delhi).
become a judge of a High Court. She
the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in
became the founder and editor of the
Delhi, India. Babita Phogat secured silver Q.813. Who was the first Indian wrestler
journal (Shreemati) in which she
in 2010. She won her first to win a world championship medal?
supported women's rights. Justice Leila
Commonwealth Games gold in 2014. SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Seth was the first woman to be Chief
Sakshi Malik earned a bronze medal at (a) Udey Chand (b) Malwa Singh
Justice of a High Court. Fathima Beevi is
the 2016 Rio Olympics. (c) KD Jadhav (d) Dara Singh
the first female judge of the Supreme
Court of India. Q.809. Who was the first Indian woman Sol.813.(a) Udey Chand. He was
wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics ? awarded the first Arjuna Award in
Q.805. Ranjana Prakash Desai who
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift) wrestling in 1961. He secured a bronze in
became the first woman chairperson of
(a) Babita Phogat (b) Sakshi Malik the men’s freestyle 67 kg category at the
the Press Council of India originally
(c) Alka Tomar (d) Geeta Phogat 1961 world championships held in
worked in which of the following organs
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Sol.809.(b) Sakshi Malik. She won the Yokohama, Japan. KD Jadhav became
of the government?
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bronze medal in the 58 kg category at the India's first individual Olympic medallist
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
2016 Rio Olympics. In 2010, Geeta post independence.
(a) Legislature (b) Judiciary
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(c) Vigilance (d) Executive Phogat became the first female Indian Q.814. Who was the chief guest at the
wrestler to win gold at the first Republic Day celebration of India in
Sol.805.(b) Judiciary. Ranjana Prakash
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Commonwealth Games. 1950?

Desai was a retired Judge of the
Q.810. Who was the first Indian wrestler SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Supreme Court of India and the head of
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to win Gold at the World Championships (a) Gamal Abdel Nasser

the Delimitation Commission of India.
in 2010? (b) Kwame Nkrumah
Press Council of India (PCI): It is a
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) (c) Josip Broz Tito
statutory body created by the Press
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(a) Geeta Phogat (b) Sushil Kumar (d) Sukarno

Council Act of 1978. It acts as an apex
body for regulation of the press in the (c) Alka Tomar (d) Bajrang Punia Sol.814.(d) Sukarno (Indonesian
country.
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Sol.810.(b) Sushil Kumar. He made President). Republic Day is a national

Q.806. Which of the following is the first history in the 2010 World Wrestling holiday in India commemorating the
Indian woman Grandmaster in Chess ? Championships by winning the top spot adoption of the Constitution of India, and
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) in the men's freestyle 66kg category in the country's transition to a republic
(a) Harika Dronavalli (b) S Vijayalakshmi Moscow, Russia. He also won a silver which came into effect on 26 January
(c) Tania Sachdev (d) R Vaishali medal at the London Olympics in 2012. 1950. Between 1950 and 1954, Republic
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Day parades were held at Irwin Stadium SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning) (Bengaluru), Rajiv Gandhi International
(now National Stadium), Kingsway, Red (a) Demetrius Vikelas Airport (Hyderabad). World's busiest
Fort and Ramlila Maidan. King Tribhuvan (b) Lord Killanin airport (in passenger terms) - Atlanta's
Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal - Second Chief (c) Pierre, Baron de Coubertin Hartsfield-Jackson international airport.
Guest of the Republic Day Parade in (d) Avery Brundage
1951. Q.822. Which of the following is India's
Sol.818.(a) Demetrius Vikelas. The first all-women-managed railway station?
Q.815. The first train steamed off from International Olympic Committee (IOC): SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift)
Mumbai to ______. Founded: 23 June 1894, Headquarters: (a) Chennai Egmore Railway Station,
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Lausanne (Switzerland). The first Chennai
(a) Pune (b) Malad (c) Thane (d) Nagpur Olympic games were held on 6 April (b) Gandhinagar Railway Station, Jaipur
1896 in Athens. India first participated in (c) Trivandrum Central Railway Station,
Sol.815.(c) Thane. The first passenger
the Olympics in 1900 in Paris. Pierre de Thiruvananthapuram
train in India departed from Mumbai to
Coubertin (second president IOC). (d) Matunga Railway Station, Mumbai
Thane on April 16, 1853, covering a
distance of 34 kilometers. It was Q.819. When was the first World Sol.822.(b) Gandhinagar Railway
operated by three locomotives named Weightlifting Championship organized by Station, Jaipur. Matunga Railway Station,
Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh, under the Great the World Weightlifting Federation in Mumbai is also managed by all women
Indian Peninsula (GIP) Railway company. London, UK? crew in the sub-urban category. Surekha
The concept of laying a railway line SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening) Yadav became the country's first female
between Mumbai and Thane, extending (a) March 1991 (b) March 1891 train driver in 1988, also Asia's first
to Kalyan and Bhor Ghat, was proposed (c) March 2000 (d) March 1895 female locomotive pilot.
by George Clark in 1843. Lord Dalhousie
is recognized as the father of Indian Sol.819.(b) March 1891 - Only Men’s Q.823. Who was appointed as the first
Railways, while John Mathai was the first competition. The first World Weightlifting woman Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal
railway minister of India. Championships for women took place in Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi ?
the United States in 1987. International SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd shift)
Q.816. In which of the following cities Weightlifting Federation (IWF) founded in (a) Geeta Bhat (b) Jayati Ghosh
has India's first underwater train project 1905. Indian Weightlifting Federation (c) Utsa Patnaik (d) Santishree Pandit
been launched ? formed in 1935.
SSCStenographer12/10/2023(Afternoon) Sol.823.(d) Santishree Pandit.
(a) Patna (b) Kolkata Q.820. In which of the following years Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was
(c) Allahabad (d) Haridwar was the first radio show broadcast in established - 1969 by an act of
India? parliament. G. Parthasarathy was the
Sol.816.(b) Kolkata. Underwater train SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd shift) First Vice-Chancellor.
project: It is part of the Kolkata Metro's (a) 1923 (b) 1936 (c) 1911 (d) 1927
East-West Corridor. The underwater Q.824. The first Paralympic games were
section of the tunnel passes under the Sol.820.(a) 1923. The Radio Club of held in which year?
Hooghly River. Bombay made the first-ever broadcast in SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
the country in June 1923. The Indian (a) 1962 (b) 1960 (c) 1964 (d) 1961
Q.817. Who was the first defence Broadcasting Company (IBC) came into
minister of India? being on 23 July 1927. All India Radio: Sol.824.(b) 1960. The first Paralympic
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening) Founded - 1936, Headquarters - Games - Rome (Italy). First winter
(a) Kailash Nath Katju (b) Baldev Singh Akashvani Bhavan building in New Delhi. Paralympics Games - Sweden (1976).
(c) YB Chavan (d) Swaran Singh Prasar Bharti: Founded - 23 November Q.825. Who was behind publishing the
1997, Headquarters - New Delhi. first newspaper in India?
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Cabinet of Free India 1947:- Jawaharlal SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)
Q.821. Which of the following airports is
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Nehru (Prime Minister: External Affairs & (a) Deen Bandhu Mitra
India's first to be completely powered by
Commonwealth Relations, Scientific (b) James Augustus Hickey
solar energy?
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Research), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (c) Hem Chandrakar

SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd shift)
(Home Minister, Information And (d) Harishchandra Mukherjee
(a) KempeGowda International Airport
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Broadcasting, States), Dr. Rajendra (KIA), Bangalore Sol.825.(b) James Augustus Hickey -
Prasad (Food And Agriculture), Maulana (b) Indira Gandhi International Airport Bengal Gazette was published in
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Abul Kalam Azad (Education), Dr. John (IGIA), Delhi Calcutta in 1780. It was a weekly English
Mathai (Railways And Transport), R.K (c) Cochin International Airport Limited newspaper started by an Irishman. Udant
Shanmugham Chetty (Finance), Dr. B R (CIAL), Kerala Martand (The Rising Sun) - The first
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Ambedkar (Law), Jagjivan Ram (Labour), (d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hindi-language weekly newspaper
C.H. Bhabha (Commerce), Raj Kumari International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai published on May 30, 1826 from Calcutta
Amrit Kaur (Health), Rafi Ahmed Kidwai by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla.
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(Communication), Dr. Shyam Prasad Sol.821.(c) Cochin International Airport

Mukherji (Industries And Supplies), V.N (CIAL), Kerala. Other Indian Airports : Q.826. Who among the following was the
Gadgil (Works, Mines & Power). Indira Gandhi International Airport first Chief Election Commissioner of
(Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj India?
Q.818. Who among the following was the International Airport (Mumbai), SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
first president of the IOC ? Kempegowda International Airport (a) Dr. Nagendra Singh (b) SP Sen Verma
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(c) Sukumar Sen (d) KVK Sundaram Pratibha Patil; Prime minister - Indira son Sayyid Muhammed. In 1993, it was
Gandhi; Chief minister - Sucheta Kriplani declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sol.826.(c) Sukumar Sen. Dr. Nagendra (UP); Defense minister - Nirmala
Singh - The First Indian to be the Sitharaman. Q.835. Who was the first Indian actress
President of the International Court of to receive the Padma Shri Award?
Justice from the year 1985 to 1988. KVK Q.831. Who among the following SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Sundaram - Second Chief Election became the first Indian to be invited to (a) Nargis Dutt (b) Asha Parekh
Commissioner of India. perform at the prestigious Lincoln Centre (c) Madhubala (d) Devika Rani
Hall in the United States of America?
Q.827. The first Women's Cricket World SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift) Sol.835.(a) Nargis Dutt: She was an
Cup was hosted by which of the (a) M.S.Subbulakshmi (b) Zakir Hussain Indian actress and politician who worked
following countries ? (c) Ravi Shankar (d) Bismillah Khan in Hindi cinema. Padma Shri (1958). First
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) recipient of Padma Shri - K. Shankar Pillai
(a) Australia (b) West Indies Sol.831.(d) Bismillah Khan:- He played - 1954 (Literature & Education), Balbir
(c) England (d) New Zealand the shehnai on 15 August 1947 at the Singh - 1957 (sports), Asha Devi
Red Fort. He was the first Indian to greet Aryanayakam - 1954 (Public Affairs), Bir
Sol.827.(c) England. Women Cricket the nation with his musical instrument. Bhan Bhatia - 1954 (Medicine).
World Cup: 1973 (first edition) - England
(Winner), 2022 - NewZealand (Host), Q.832. Who among the following served Q.836. Which state government has
Australia (Winner), ICC Women's T20 as the first Chief Justice of India ? introduced India's first elephant death
World Cup 2024 (Bangladesh), ICC SSC CHSL Tier-2 26/06/2023 audit framework?
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (England), (a) Hiralal Jekisundas Kania SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 (b) Bijan Kumar Mukherjea (a) Orissa (b) Andhra Pradesh
(India), ICC Women's T20 Champions (c) Mehr Chand Mahajan (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Maharashtra
Trophy 2027 (Sri Lanka). (d) M Patanjali Sastri
Sol.836.(c) Tamil Nadu. India's first
Q.828. When did India win the first World Sol.832.(a) Hiralal Jekisundas Kania. elephant death audit framework:
Cup title in Hockey? The Supreme Court (Article 124) was Introduced in - 2022. The framework
SSC CGL 24/07/2023( 4th shift) established at Calcutta as a court of aims to improve transparency and
(a) 1975 (b) 1978 (c) 1971 (d) 1982 record through the Regulating Act of accountability in the management of
1773. Now, It comprises the Chief elephant deaths in the state.
Sol.828.(a) 1975. India defeated Justice and not more than 33 other
Pakistan under the Captaincy of Ajit Pal judges. Q.837. India participated in the Olympic
Singh in 3rd edition of Hockey World Games for the first time in ______.
Cup. Hosted by - (Malaysia). India has Q.833. Which among the following is SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon
won 8 Gold medals in Olympics hockey India's first Human spaceflight (a) 1908 (b) 1900 (c) 1922 (d) 1904
six of them in a row (from 1928-1956) programme?
and added two more at Tokyo (1964) and SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) Sol.837.(b) 1900. Athlete Norman
Moscow (1980). (a) Shukrayaan (b) Gaganyaan Pritchard represented India at the Paris
(c) Mangalyaan (d) Chandrayaan - 1 Olympics.
Q.829. Which was the first petrochemical
company in India? Sol.833.(b) Gaganyaan - It envisages Q.838. Who was the first Indian Army
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) demonstration of human spaceflight officer to be promoted to the rank of field
(a) Indian Petrochemicals Corporation capability. It will be launched at the end marshal ?
Limited of 2023 or in 2024. Mars Orbiter Mission SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(b) Gas Authority of India Limited (MOM, Mangalyaan): Launch vehicle - (a) Vikram Batra (b) Karam Singh
(c) Sam Manekshaw (d) KM Cariappa
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(c) Haldia Petrochemicals Limited PSLV-C25, Date - 5 November 2013.

(d) National Organic Chemical Industry Chandrayaan-1 (India's first moon
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Sol.838.(c) Sam Manekshaw: Chief of

Limited mission): Launched on - 22 October the Army Staff of the Indian Army during
2008. Place - SDSC SHAR (Sriharikota).
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Sol.829.(d) National Organic Chemical the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Field

Chandrayaan-2: Launched on - 22 July Marshal is a five–star General officer
Industry Limited : It was established in
2019. Launch vehicle - GSLV Mk III-M1.
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1961. Other companies and their rank and the highest attainable rank in
Chandrayaan - 3 : Launched on - 14 July the Indian Army. KM Cariappa: First
founding years: Gas Authority of India
2023. Launch vehicle - LVM3 M4.
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Limited (GAIL) - 1984. Haldia Indian Commander -in-Chief of the Indian

Petrochemicals Limited - 1985. Dr V. Q.834. Which is the first garden - tomb in Army. Vikram Batra: Martyr of Kargil war,
Krishnamurthy is known as the 'Father of the Indian subcontinent? Param Vir Chakra (1999).
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Public Sector Undertakings' in India. SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.839. Who was the first woman of
Q.830. Which state had the first female (a) Taj Mahal Indian origin to go to space?
Governor in independent India? (b) Qutb Shahi Tombs SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
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SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) Humayun's Tomb (a) Nagin Cox (b) Yogita Shah
(a) West Bengal (b) Rajasthan (d) Aurangzeb's Tomb (c) Kalpana Chawla (d) Sirisha Bandla
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat Sol.834.(c) Humayun's Tomb (Maqbara-i Sol.839.(c) Kalpana Chawla
Sol.830.(c) Uttar Pradesh (Sarojini Humayun). It is situated in Delhi. It was
Naidu). First female in India : President - designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his Q.840. Who was the first Indian woman

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to be appointed Chief Justice of a state Navy. Divya Ajit Kumar is the first woman India?
High Court? to be conferred by the Army with the SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning)
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) Sword of Honour. (a) CD Deshmukh (b) HVR Lengar
(a) Leila Seth (c) PC Bhattacharya (d) LK Jha
(b) Anna Chandy Q.844. Which of the following has
become the first state in the country to Sol.848.(a) CD Deshmukh. RBI was
(c) M. Fathima Beevi
get the L-root server? established on 1 April 1935. The
(d) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift) headquarter of RBI is in Mumbai. The
Sol.840.(a) Leila Seth. In 1991, she (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra Reserve Bank of India was set up on the
became the first female judge to be (c) Rajasthan (d) Andhra Pradesh basis of the recommendations of the
appointed as a Chief Justice of a state ‘Hilton Young Commission’.
high court, Himachal Pradesh High court. Sol.844.(c) Rajasthan {(At the
Bhamashah State Data Centre in Q.849. Where was the first jute mill set
Anna Chandy was India’s first female
association with the Internet Corporation up at Kolkata in 1859?
judge and the first woman in the country
for Assigned Names and Numbers SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Morning)
to become a High court judge. M
(ICANN)}. There are at present three (a) Sreerampur (b) Mesra
Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge
Domain Name System (DNS) root (c) Howrah (d) Rishra
to the Supreme Court as well as the first
Muslim woman judge there. Kiran servers : J-root servers and Two L-root
Sol.849.(d) Rishra. The mill was set up
Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder of servers.
on the riverbank of Hooghly in Kolkata.
Biocon Ltd. Q.845. Who among the following has The jute spinning machinery was brought
become IAF’s first woman fighter pilot by George Acland from Dundee.
Q.841. Who was the first Indian to get
the Oscar for lifetime achievements in from J&K?
Q.850. Who among the following is the
cinema in 1992 ? Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 )
first Indian to get an Oscar Award?
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Garima Lahiri (b) Apurva Lahiri
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) Tarun Majumdar (b) K Viswanath (c) Arundhati Ramsingh (d) Mawya Sudan
(a) Bhanu Athaiya (b) Satyajit Ray
(c) Satyajit Ray (d) T Rama Rao Sol.845.(d) Mawya Sudan. First female (c) AR Rahman (d) Resul Pookutty

Sol.841.(c) Satyajit Ray was the first combat pilots commissioned in the IAF
Sol.850.(a) Bhanu Athaiya. She was a
Indian who received such an award from in 2016: Avani Chaturvedi (became first
costume designer in more than 100
the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts woman fighter pilot of India), Bhawana
movies and won an Oscar award in 1983
and Science. Awards - Dadasaheb Kanth, and Mohana Singh. In 2015, the
for the movie ‘Gandhi’.
Phalke Award (1984), Bharat Ratna Government of India opened up the
(1992). Padma Shri (1958), Padma combat roles to women in the Indian Air Q.851. In which Olympic games did India
Bhushan (1965), JLCCA Ramon Force (IAF) on an experimental basis for win the gold medal in men's hockey, for
Magsaysay Award (1967), Padma five years. First woman pilot of India the first time post-independence?
Vibhushan (1976) etc. (Sarla Thakral). SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) London (b) Sydney
Q.842. Flight Lieutenant_________ had Q.846. The first regional rural bank set
(c) Barcelona (d) Athens
created history in May 2019 by becoming up in India was __________.
the first woman to qualify for combat SSC CHSL 27/05/ 2022 (Morning) Sol.851.(a) London. The Indian field
missions on a fighter jet. (a) Grameen Bank hockey team defeated the British team to
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (b) Aarohan Bank win the country's first gold medal at the
(a) Priya Jhingan (b) Harita Kaur Deol (c) Prathama Grameen Bank 1948 Summer Olympics.
(c) Bhawana Kanth (d) Shanti Tigga (d) Vikas Bank
Q.852. Which of the following was the
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Sol.842.(c) Bhawana Kanth. Priya Sol.846.(c) Prathama Grameen Bank first language conferred with the status
was set up on October 2, 1975. Owner- of Classical Language in India?
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Jinghan: The First Lady Cadet to join the

Indian Army Officer. Harita Kaur Deol:The Government of India (50%), Nationalised SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Afternoon)
Banks (35%), State Governments (15%). (a) Kannada (b) Sanskrit
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first Indian woman to fly solo in an Avro

HS-748 aircraft. Shanti Tigga: She was (c) Tamil (d) Malayalam
Q.847. The first playback song in Hindi
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the first female jawan in the Indian Army. Movies was recorded by music directors Sol.852.(c) Tamil. Six languages in India
Q.843. Indian Army’s 1st women combat RC Boral and Pankaj Mullick in which namely Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada,
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aviator is ___________ . year? Malayalam and Odia have been given the
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Morning) status of classical language.
(a) Punita Arora (b) Divya Ajit Kumar (a) 1939 (b) 1941 (c) 1943 (d) 1935
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Q.853. Who among the following was the

(c) Abhilasha Barak (d) Priya Semwal Sol.847.(d) 1935, for the Nitin first Finance Minister of independent
Bose-directed film, Dhoop Chhaon, by India?
Sol.843.(c) Abhilasha Barak. The Army
music directors RC Boral and Pankaj
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Aviation Corps is a form of the Army that SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Afternoon)
Mullick (Main khush hona chahun, sung (a) RK Shanmukham Chetty
was formed in November 1986. Punita
by Suprava Sarkar, Parul Ghosh and Uma (b) TT Krishnamachari
Arora was the first woman Lieutenant
Shashi Devi). (c) Syama Prasad Mukherjee
General of the Indian Army. She held the
ranks of Lieutenant General in the Indian Q.848. Who among the following was the (d) Jagjivan Ram
Army and Surgeon Vice Admiral in the first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of
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Sol.853.(a) RK Shanmukham Chetty was Sol.858.(c) Aryabhatta. Rohini was SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Morning)
the first Finance Minister of independent India's first satellite launched from an (a) Dilip B Bhosale
India when the country's first budget was Indian - made launch vehicle. (b) Pradip Kumar Mohanty
tabled in Parliament on 26 November (c) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
1947. Q.859. Who among the following was the (d) Ajay Kumar Tripathi
first Indian to win a seat in the House of
Q.854. Who among the following was the Commons? Sol.864.(c) Pinaki Chandra Ghose. The
first-ever Indian to receive the Bharat SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon) Lokpal has jurisdiction over the central
Ratna award? (a) MN Roy (b) Dadabhai Naoroji government to inquire into allegations of
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon) (c) WC Bonnerjee (d) Hasrat Mohani corruption against its public
(a) Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya functionaries and for matters connected
(b) Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Sol.859.(b) Dadabhai Naoroji. The House to corruption.
(c) Pandurang Vaman Kane of Commons is the lower house
(d) Purushottam Das Tandon (democratically elected house) of the Q.865. In which year did India host the
Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonwealth Games?
Sol.854.(b) Chandrasekhara Venkata SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Afternoon)
Raman. Bharat Ratna was introduced on Q.860. Who among the following is the (a) 2018 (b) 2010 (c) 2006 (d) 2014
2nd January 1954. The First 3 persons to first-ever woman fighter pilot to have
receive Bharat Ratna (1954) - C taken part at a Republic Day Parade? Sol.865.(b) In 2010, India hosted the
Rajagopalachari, S Radhakrishnan & CV SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening) Commonwealth Games. The event was
Raman. (a) Anny Divya first held in 1930, and with the exception
(b) Bhawna Kanth of 1942 and 1946, has taken place every
Q.855. Which country launched the first (c) Mohana Singh Jitarwal four years since then.
artificial satellite Sputnik 1? (d) Avani Chaturvedi
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) Q.866. What is the name of the first
(a) USSR (b) France (c) USA (d) Germany Sol.860.(b) Bhawna Kanth. She was crude oil pipeline constructed in India?
declared as the first combat pilot along SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)
Sol.855.(a) USSR. It was launched into with two of her cohorts Mohana Singh (a) Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni
an elliptical low Earth orbit by the USSR and Avani Chaturvedi. Pipeline
on 4 October 1957 as part of the Soviet (b) Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline
space program. Launch site: Baikonur Q.861. Who was the first Director - (c) Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas
Rocket: Sputnik 8K71PS. General of Archaeological Survey of Pipeline
India? (d) Mumbai High-Kayoli Pipeline
Q.856. Who among the following has SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)
been the first sportsperson to receive the (a) Lord Curzon Sol.866.(a) Naharkatia - Nunmati -
Padma Shri award from the Government (b) Alexander Cunningham Barauni Pipeline. The pipeline between
of India? (c) Mortimer Wheeler Naharkatia and Nunmati became
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) (d) John Marshall operational in 1962 and between
(a) Balbir Dosanjh (b) Milkha Singh Nunmati and Barauni in 1964.
(c) Manpreet Singh (d) Dhanraj Pillay Sol.861.(b) Alexander Cunningham. ASI
is an Indian government agency Q.867. What is the name of the first
Sol.856.(a) Balbir Singh Dosanjh. Padma responsible for archaeological research research station in Antarctica built by the
Shri (1957). He wrote two books: his and the conservation and preservation of Government of India?
autobiography The Golden Hat Trick cultural monuments in the country. SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Evening)
(1977) and The Golden Yardstick: In (a) Vaishali (b) Maitri
Quest of Hockey Excellence (2008). Q.862. In which of the following (c) Bharati (d) Dakshin Gangotri
countries was the first hockey
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Q.857. Who among the following was the association formed? Sol.867.(d) Dakshin Gangotri was the
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first woman commando trainer in India? SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Afternoon) first scientific base station of India
SSC MTS 2/11/2021 (Evening) (a) Spain (b) The UK (c) The US (d) India situated in the Antarctic established in
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(a) Avani Chaturvedi (b) Damyanti Beshra 1983.

(c) Dr. Seema Rao (d) Rani Rampal Sol.862.(b) The UK (1876). India has
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recently won a bronze medal in the 2020 Q.868. The first Backward Classes
Sol.857.(c) Dr. Seema Rao. India's first Tokyo Olympics in Men’s Hockey Title. Commission of India was headed by ___.
female jawan in the Indian army is Shanti
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Tigga. The first woman officer in the Q.863. In which of the following years (a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Indian Air Force, Vijayalakshmi Ramanan. was the first rocket launched in India? (b) Kaka Kalelkar
Punita Arora was the first woman in the SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Evening)
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(c) Lokmanya Tilak

Indian Armed Forces to be promoted to a (a) 1948 (b) 1973 (c) 1963 (d) 1977 (d) Nanaji Deshmukh
three-star rank.
Sol.863.(c) 1963 . The launchpad for the Sol.868.(b) Kaka Kalelkar. The first
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Q.858. What was the name of the first first rocket ‘RH200’ was Thumba Backward Classes Commission of India
artificial satellite launched by India in Balasore and took off from Thumba near was set up by a Presidential Order in
1975? Thiruvananthapuram. 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Evening) Kalelkar.
(a) Panini (b) Sushruta Q.864. Who among the following
(c) Aryabhatta (d) Charaka became the first Lokpal of India? Q.869. Name the first female amputee to
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climb Mount Everest. aircraft. Astroturf is a brand name for a badminton court is 13.41m (44ft) long
SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon) type of artificial turf used in sports fields. and 5.18m (17ft) wide. The width
(a) Arunima Sinha (b) Poorna Malavath extends to 6.1m (20ft) in doubles. The
(c) Anshu Jamsenpa (d) Premlata Agarwal Q.873. In which of the following events net is 1.55m (5ft 1in) high at the ends
did India get its first individual Olympic and 1.52m high (5ft) where it dips in the
Sol.869.(a) Arunima Sinha is the world's gold medal? middle. The birdie, also referred to as the
first female amputee to climb Mount SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (2nd Shift) shuttlecock, is made up of 16 feathers,
Everest in 2013. She is also the first (a) Wrestling (b) Boxing the birdie is between 62 - 70mm long and
female amputee to climb Mount Vinson, (c) Weightlifting (d) Shooting weighs between 4.74 and 5.5 g.
the highest peak of Antarctica.
Sol.873.(d) Shooting. The gold medal Q.877. A three-time Olympian, PT Usha
Q.870. Who is the first General of the was won by Abhinav Bindra in the 2008 broke the Asian Games record in four
Indian Army, whose retirement day is Beijing Olympics in the Men's 10 meter events (200 m, 400 m, 400 m hurdles and
celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Air Rifle event. India's first Olympic 4 × 400 m relay) in ____________.
Veterans Day' every year? medals were silver, won by Norman SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Morning) Pritchard in athletics at the 1900 Paris (a) New Delhi, 1982 (b) Beijing, 1990
(a) General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji Olympics. The first individual Olympic (c) Seoul, 1986 (d) Hiroshima, 1994
(b) General S.M. Srinagesh medal for India was secured by
(c) General K.S. Thimayya Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav (KD Sol.877.(c) Seoul, 1986. Pilavullakandi
(d) General K.M. Cariappa Jadhav) in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Thekkeraparambil Usha is a bonafide
Olympics. Indian track and field legend.
Sol.870.(d) General K.M. Cariappa.
Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed Q.874. What is the length of the men's Q.878. Chip, Condor, Duff and Driver are
each year on 14th January as a mark of kabaddi court? some of the terms used in ________.
respect and recognition of the services SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa, (a) 11 m (b) 15 m (c) 17 m (d) 13 m (a) Horse Polo (b) Golf
the first Indian Commander -in-Chief of (c) Chess (d) Swimming
the Indian Armed Forces who retired on Sol.874.(d) 13 m. The Kabaddi court
14 Jan 1953. measures 13 × 10 meters for men and 12 Sol.878.(b) Golf. A chip is a short golf
× 8 meters for women. It is basically a shot usually made by a player who is
combative sport, with seven players on near, but not on, the putting surface. A
Sports
each side; played for a period of 40 condor is perhaps the rarest shot in all of
minutes with a 5 minutes break (20 - 5 - golf. It refers to a golf score that is 4
Q.871. When and where was the first
20). shots under par on any individual hole.
Wimbledon tournament held?
Duff is used to describe any very poorly
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning) Q.875. How many chances does a high struck shot. The driver is the longest of
(a) 1877, Worple Road Site, Wimbledon jumper get for overcoming a certain all the woods, incorporates the largest
(b) 1888, Church Road site, Wimbledon height? club head, and is used almost exclusively
(c) 1887, Church Road site, Wimbledon SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (3rd Shift) to “drive” the ball from the tee box.
(d) 1887, Worple Road Site, Wimbledon (a) Three chances (b) Two chances
(c) Four chances (d) Six chances Q.879. In basketball, how many points
Sol.871.(a) 1877, Worple Road Site,
are awarded when a basket is scored
Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Open was Sol.875.(a) Three chances. The high from outside the 6.25-metre line ?
organized by the All England Lawn jump is a track and field event in which SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Tennis and Croquet Club, which competitors leap (unaided) from one foot (a) Five points (b) Six points
continues to host the championships. over a four-metre-long horizontal bar. A (c) Three points (d) Two points
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Wimbledon is famous as the only Grand jump is considered successful if the

Slam tournament still played on grass athlete clears the bar without dislodging Sol.879.(c) Three points: Field goals - A
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courts. The Australian Open (1905) and it. The length of the high jump bar field goal is a basket made during regular
US Open (1881) played on hard courts, typically spans 4 metres (13 feet and 1.5 play from anywhere on the court. A field
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and the French Open (1891) played on inches). The height of the high jump bar goal made within the three-point line is
clay. varies during competition. Some worth two points.
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Important Terms - Approach, Take-off,

Q.872. What is the name of a cycling Q.880. The rifle (in the shooting sport) is
Flight, Landing.
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track? single-loaded in _________-millimetre

SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Evening) Q.876. In badminton, how high above the calibre (the inner diameter of a gun
(a) Velodrome (b) Aerodrome ground is the net positioned at the barrel), which is used across all events.
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(c) Velosuper (d) Astroturf centre? SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) 5.6 (b) 4.8 (c) 4.5 (d) 5.1
Sol.872.(a) Velodrome. It is a specially
(a) 4 feet (b) 5 feet (c) 6 feet (d) 5.5 feet
designed track used for competitive
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Sol.880.(a) 5.6. Olympic shooting

cycling events. It is typically an Sol.876.(b) 5 feet. Badminton is a features three types of guns: Rifle, Pistol,
oval-shaped track with banked sides to racquet sport played by either two and Shotgun, used at distances of 10m,
allow cyclists to achieve high speeds opposing players (singles) or two 25m, or 50m. Rifles and pistols are
safely. An aerodrome is a location or opposing pairs (doubles). Badminton single-loaded, with rifles using a 5.6mm
facility for the takeoff and landing of court’s dimensions: In singles, a calibre and pistols using 4.5mm (10m Air
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Pistol) or 5.6mm (25m Rapid Fire Pistol Sol.885.(c) 1980. The 1st Asian Kabaddi and the 58th is scheduled for 2025 in
with a five-shot magazine). Shotguns are Championship was held in 1980 and Doha, Qatar.
12-gauge with an 18.5mm calibre, where included as a demonstration game in the
gauge refers to the number of lead balls 9th Asian Games in New Delhi in 1982. Q.890. How many players are there on
from a pound that fit the barrel. The 9th Championship took place in the each side of the Kabaddi Team in the
Republic of Korea, where India secured field?
Q.881. The ________ Polo Club is the its 8th title. Kabaddi was also included in SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
home of the Ezra Cup event, the world’s the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games (a) 9 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 10
oldest polo tournament, started in 1880. started in 1984 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (2nd Shift) Sol.890.(b) 7. Sports and Number of
(a) Delhi (b) Jaipur Q.886. In which year was the Players in Each Team: Cricket (11),
(c) Calcutta (d) Hyderabad International Olympic Committee Hockey (11), Football (11), Basketball (5),
formed? Volleyball (6), Water Polo (7), Kho-Kho
Sol.881.(c) Calcutta. The Calcutta Polo SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (9), Rugby (15).
Club, established in 1862, is the oldest (a) 1896 (b) 1892 (c) 1898 (d) 1894
polo club in the world still in existence. Q.891. In which year did India make its
The Ezra Cup, started in 1880 by Sir Sol.886.(d) 1894. International Olympic Olympic debut in hockey?
David Ezra, is the world's oldest polo Committee (IOC) : Established - June 23, SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
trophy still being played for. 1894. Founders - Pierre de Coubertin and (a) 1936 (b) 1932 (c) 1924 (d) 1928
Demetrios Vikelas. Function - Organizes
Q.882. At which Olympics did Gagan Sol.891.(d) 1928. India made its Olympic
the Winter and Summer Olympics.
Narang win a bronze medal? debut in hockey in 1928 at the
Headquarters : Lausanne, Switzerland.
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Amsterdam Olympics. The Indian men's
Status : Granted 'Permanent Observer'
(a) London 2012 (b) Rio 2016 hockey team won their first Olympic gold
status at the United Nations in 2009.
(c) Athens 2004 (d) Beijing 2008 medal in this tournament, beating the
Q.887. When was the Indian Hockey Netherlands. The team was led by
Sol.882.(a) London 2012. Gagan Narang Federation established? captain Jaipal Singh and Dhyan Chand,
is an Indian sports shooter and is SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) who scored the most goals with 14.
associated with air rifle shooting. He won (a) 1925 (b) 1955 (c) 1945 (d) 1935 India's hockey team is the most
the bronze medal in the Men’s 10 meter successful in Olympic history, winning
air rifle event. He received the Arjuna Sol.887.(a) 1925. Indian Hockey eight gold medals in 1928, 1932, 1936,
award in 2005. Indian Shooters : Abhinav Federation was the administrative body 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980.
Bindra, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay of field hockey in India. Headquarters -
Kumar, Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale. New Delhi. The International Hockey Q.892. In which of the following years
Federation was established in Paris in was the Pro Kabaddi League established
Q.883. At which Olympics was Kho-Kho 1924, initiated by Paul Leautey. in India?
featured in an exhibition in the main SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
stadium? Q.888. Which Indian marathon event is (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2013 (d) 2014
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift) considered the largest marathon in Asia?
(a) 1936 (b) 1932 (c) 2008 (d) 2016 SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.892.(d) 2014. The inaugural Pro
(a) Kaveri Trail Marathon Kabaddi season in 2014 saw eight teams
Sol.883.(a) 1936. The Olympics were (b) Pinkathon participating in the league. By Season 5,
held in Berlin. The Kho-Kho team (c) Delhi Half Marathon the number of teams competing grew to
consists of 12 players, but only 9 players (d) Mumbai Marathon 12.
take the field for a contest. The first-ever
Asian Kho-Kho Championship was Sol.888.(d) Mumbai Marathon. The TATA Q.893. Who among the following players
Mumbai Marathon (TMM) is recognized is related to table tennis?
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organized in Kolkata in 1996.

as the largest marathon in Asia and the SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
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Q.884. Which of the following countries continent's biggest mass participation (a) Manish Narwal (b) Manika Batra
won the first men’s Asian Hockey sporting event. (c) K Srikanth (d) Pankaj Advani
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Championship trophy?
Q.889. Which of the following Table Sol.893.(b) Manika Batra. Her Awards :
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Tennis World Championship events was
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(a) Japan (b) China Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
held in India? (2020), and Arjuna Award (2018). Other
(c) India (d) Pakistan
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
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Prominent Table Tennis Players :

Sol.884.(c) India is the most successful (a) 19th World Championships, 1952 Achanta Sharath Kamal, Sathiyan
team in the men’s Asian Champions (b) 17th World Championships, 1950 Gnanasekaran, Mouma Das, and Neha
(c) 20th World Championships, 1953
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Trophy with five titles. The tournament Aggarwal Sharma.

was held annually from 2011 to 2013 and (d) 18th World Championships, 1951
has been conducted every two years Q.894. When and where did India win its
Sol.889.(a) The 19th World Table Tennis first World Championships medal in
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since 2016. Championships were held in Mumbai in Athletics?

Q.885. When was the 1st Asian Kabaddi 1952, and India also hosted the 1987 SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Championship held? edition in New Delhi. The first (a) 2009, Germany (b) 2005, Finland
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift) championship took place in 1926 in (c) 2007, Japan (d) 2003, France
(a) 1970 (b) 1985 (c) 1980 (d) 1975 London, England, while the 56th edition
was held in 2024 in Busan, South Korea, Sol.894.(d) 2003, France. India won its
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first World Championships medal in Sol.898.(b) Bangalore. India hosted its of it?
Athletics when Anju Bobby George first women's international Test cricket SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
secured the bronze in the Women’s long match against the West Indies on (a) The Bishop (b) The Queen
jump at the 2003 World Championships October 31, 1976, at M. Chinnaswamy (c) The Pawn (d) The Rook
in Paris. This achievement marked her as Stadium in Bangalore. The inaugural
the first Indian athlete to win a global Women's Cricket World Cup was held in Sol.903.(c) The Pawn. Chess is a board
athletics medal. England in 1973. game for two players. It is played on a
square board, made up of 64 smaller
Q.895. Indian Olympic Association was Q.899. Which of the following states was squares, with eight squares in each row
established in which of the following the overall champion in both men and and column.
years ? women categories in the first Janjatiya
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Khel Mahotsav? Q.904. Agricultural shot is a term used in
(a) 1927 (b) 1931 (c) 1933 (d) 1929 SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (1st Shift) which of the following sports?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Chhattisgarh SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Sol.895.(a) 1927. The Indian Olympic (c) Jharkhand (d) Odisha (a) Lawn Tennis (b) Cricket
Association is headquartered in New (c) Football (d) Table Tennis
Delhi. The first president of the Sol.899.(d) Odisha. The first Janjatiya
association was Sir Dorabji Tata, and the Khel Mahotsav, a grand sporting event Sol.904.(b) Cricket. An "agricultural shot"
current president (as of September 2024) jointly hosted by the Ministry of Culture, in cricket refers to a poorly played shot
is PT Usha. the Odisha Government, and KIIT by a batsman. It is usually a risky shot
University, concluded in Bhubaneswar. that doesn't make the most of the
Q.896. Which of the following numbers chance to score runs.
best describes the number of white Q.900. Raja Bhalindra Singh trophy is
pieces used in chess? associated with which of the following Q.905. India hosted the Asian Games in
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift) national sports events? which of the following years?
(a) 18 (b) 16 (c) 19 (d) 17 SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Khelo India Youth Games (a) 1954 and 1986 (b) 1951 and 1982
Sol.896.(b) 16. There are six different (b) Khelo India Winter Games (c) 1951 and 1986 (d) 1954 and 1982
types of chess pieces. Each side starts (c) Khelo India University Games
with 16 pieces : eight pawns, two Sol.905.(b) 1951 and 1982. The Asian
(d) National Games Games are organized by the Olympic
bishops, two knights, two rooks, one
queen, and one king. King : Moves one Sol.900.(d) National Games. Council of Asia (OCA) every four years,
square in any direction. Queen : Moves The National Games are organized by the with headquarters in Kuwait. The 20th
any number of squares diagonally, Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya,
horizontally, or vertically. Rook : Moves IOA is responsible for the regulations of Japan, in 2026. Kamaljeet Sandhu
any number of squares horizontally or the games. IOA: Founded - 1927, became the first Indian woman to win an
vertically. Bishop : Moves any number of Headquarter - New Delhi. First National individual gold medal at the 1970 Asian
squares diagonally. Knight : Moves in an Games organised in Lahore (1924). First Games. Bangkok, Thailand, has hosted
'L-shape' (two squares in one direction Modern National Games - New Delhi the most Asian Games (1966, 1970,
and then one square perpendicular). (1985). 1978, and 1998), followed by South
Pawn : Moves one square forward (two Korea in 1986, 2002, and 2014.
squares on its first move) and captures Q.901. Vijender Singh has represented
India in Olympics for how many times? Q.906. Where was the 1st World Cup of
diagonally one square forward. Kabaddi organised in 2004?
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Q.897. Follow On is related to which of (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 2 SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
the following cricket formats ? (a) Mumbai (b) Hyderabad
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professional boxer, made history as the
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(a) Only T20 matches Sol.906.(a) Mumbai. India won the

first Indian boxer to win an Olympic
(b) Only Test Matches inaugural Kabaddi World Cup by
medal, earning bronze at the 2008 Beijing
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(c) Only One Day matches defeating Iran with a score of 55-27.
Olympics.
(d) Both test and One - day matches India has consistently clinched the
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Q.902. In which sport did India win its Kabaddi World Cup title, including
Sol.897.(b) Only Test Matches. Follow -
first individual Olympic medal? victories in 2007 and 2016.
on: The follow on forces the team batting
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second to bat again just after the original Q.907. Which of the following team
(a) Swimming (b) Judo
innings has finished. In a match of five events is included in the Target Olympic
(c) Wrestling (d) Shooting
days or more, a side which bats first and Podium Scheme?
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leads by at least 200 runs has the option Sol.902.(c) Wrestling. K.D. Jadhav was SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
of requiring the other side to follow-on. India’s first athlete from independent (a) Tennis (b) Football
India to win an individual Olympic medal, (c) Cricket (d) Hockey
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securing bronze in wrestling at the 1952
international test cricket match hosted in Sol.907.(d) Hockey. Target Olympic
Helsinki Olympics.
India in 1976? Podium Scheme (TOPS): To improve
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Q.903. In chess, which of the following India’s performance at Olympics and
(a) New Delhi (b) Bangalore may only move forward to the Paralympics, the Ministry of Youth
(c) Mumbai (d) Kolkata unoccupied square immediately in front Affairs and Sports (MYAS) started the
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Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Sol.912.(a) The Bishop moves only Q.917. The term Blue Line is associated
in September 2014. diagonally and stays on the same color with which of the following games ?
square. SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Q.908. How many ICC World Cups has (a) Football (b) Cricket
India won in ODI cricket? Q.913. Where was the Durand Cup (c) Table Tennis (d) Ice Hockey
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Tournament started in India in 1888?
(a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 4 SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.917.(d) Ice Hockey. It has three main
(a) Mumbai (b) Calcutta lines: two blue lines, a red center line, and
Sol.908.(c) 2. India won its first ICC (c) Shimla (d) Delhi two goal lines. The blue lines divide the
Cricket World Cup in 1983 under Kapil rink into three zones: (i) attacking zone
Dev, defeating the West Indies at Lord's, Sol.913.(c) Shimla. Durand Cup is (ii) Neutral zone, and (iii) Offending zone.
England. In 2011, under Mahendra Singh named after Sir Mortimer Durand who
Dhoni, India claimed its second title by was then, the Foreign Secretary to Govt Q.918. ‘Castling’ is related to which of
defeating Sri Lanka at Mumbai's of India. It is the oldest football the following sports?
Wankhede Stadium. tournament in India as well as in Asia. SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
The winning team receives three (a) Table Tennis (b) Billiards
Q.909. Who among the following is trophies: the Durand Cup, the Shimla (c) Tennis (d) Chess
known as ‘Captain Cool’ in Indian Trophy (first awarded in 1904), and the
Cricket? President's Cup (first presented by Dr. Sol.918.(d) Chess. Castling is a unique
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Rajendra Prasad in 1956). chess move involving the king and one of
(a) Virat Kohli the original rooks. Key chess terms
(b) Mahendra Singh Dhoni Q.914. Jaipal Singh Munda is associated include Bishop, Pawn, Knight, Rook, King,
(c) Kapil Dev with which of the following sports? Checkmate, Queen, and Zugzwang.
(d) Sachin Tendulkar SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Badminton (b) Cricket Q.919. The first Indian Olympic Games
Sol.909.(b) Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is (c) Kabaddi (d) Hockey was hosted by which of the following
also known as "Thala," and "MSD,". Virat cities?
Kohli, nicknamed "Cheeku," "King Kohli," Sol.914.(d) Hockey. Jaipal Singh Munda SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
and "The Run Machine," is renowned for was the first captain of the Indian field (a) Lahore (b) Madras
his batting. Kapil Dev, known as the hockey team to clinch gold in the 1928 (c) Bombay (d) Allahabad
"Haryana Hurricane," was famous for his Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Other
aggressive play, while Sachin Tendulkar Hockey Players: Major Dhyan Chand, Sol.919.(a) Lahore. Dr. A. G. Noehren
is affectionately called the "God of Rani Rampal, PR Sreejesh, Dhanraj Pillay, and Harry Crowe Buck launched the first
Cricket” and "Master Blaster”. Gurjit Kaur, Navjot Kaur, Manpreet Singh, Indian Olympic Games in Lahore in 1924
Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Prithipal Singh. to engage youth in sports.
Q.910. Which of the following terms is
related to football? Q.915. Mirabai Chanu secured a silver Q.920. How many squares are there on a
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift) medal at which Commonwealth Games? chessboard ?
(a) Third man (b) Bicycle Kick SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift)
(c) Overs (d) LBW (a) 2010 (b) 2014 (c) 2022 (d) 2018 (a) 67 (b) 68 (c) 64 (d) 69

Sol.910.(b) Bicycle Kick: This is a type of Sol.915.(b) 2014. Saikhom Mirabai Sol.920.(c) 64. A standard chessboard
kick in football where a player, while Chanu: She is an Indian weightlifter from consists of 8 rows and 8 columns,
airborne, kicks the ball overhead using a Imphal city, Manipur. She won the silver resulting in a total of 64 squares. This is
cycling motion of the legs. Important medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the calculated by multiplying the number of
Terminologies: Football - Direct free Women's 49 kg category. She also rows by the number of columns (8 × 8 =
64).
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kick, Set, Volley, Service line, Header, Free became only the second Indian woman
Kick, Penalty Kick, Hat-trick. Cricket- after PV Sindhu to win an Olympic silver
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Q.921. In field hockey, ________ occurs

Third man, Overs, LBW (Leg Before medal. Awards: Major Dhyan Chand Khel when a player pushes the ball and raises
Wicket). Ratna (2018), Padma Shri (2018). Other
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it off the ground.

weightlifters - Karnam Malleswari, SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Q.911. The first Indian woman to hold Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Deepak Lather,
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the Under - 20 World Wrestling (a) bully (b) slap

Vikas Thakur. (c) flick (d) centre pass
Championship is _________.
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SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Q.916. How many athletes were selected Sol.921.(c) flick. During a penalty corner,
(a) Antim Panghal (b) Pranati Nayak to represent India at the 1924 Paris the attacker must use a push, scoop, or
(c) Swati Sanjay (d) Hina Khalifa Summer Olympics ? flick shot to avoid fouls. Internationally,
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SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift) the "drag flick" is the most popular lifted
Sol.911.(a) Antim Panghal. She is an (a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 11 (d) 8
Indian wrestler from Haryana. shot in penalty corners.
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Sol.916.(d) 8. India's Olympic Journey: Q.922. In which year did Indian archers
Q.912. In chess which of the following India's first participation in the Olympics
may move only diagonally? participate in the Olympics for the first
was in 1900 in Paris, France, with time?
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift) Norman Pritchard representing the
(a) The Bishop (b) The Knight SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift)
country. (a) 1980 (b) 1973 (c) 1988 (d) 1975
(c) The Queen (d) The Rook

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Sol.922.(c) 1988. India competed in 7 (a) 1927 (b) 1896 (c) 1935 (d) 1948 Sol.930.(b) 11. The 1951 Asian Games,
events at the 1988 Summer Olympic officially known as the First Asian
Games held in Seoul, South Korea with a Sol.926.(b) 1896. The first Olympic Games, was a multi-sport event
contingent of about 20 athletes Games of the modern era took place in celebrated in New Delhi, India from 4 to
participating in sports disciplines Athens, in the country where the original 11 March 1951. Motto - Play the game in
including Archery for the first time, Games took place in Antiquity, in April the spirit of the game. Opened by -
Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Swimming, 1896. Leander Paes is still the only Rajendra Prasad (President of India).
Table Tennis and Tennis. Indian to win an Olympics tennis medal, Main venue - National Stadium (Major
bagging a men's singles bronze at Dhyan Chand National Stadium). 1st
Q.923. What is the circumference of the Atlanta 1996. Rank - Japan (Gold - 24, Silver - 21,
International Football Association Board Bronze - 15). 2nd Rank - India (Gold - 15,
(IFAB) approved football ? Q.927. Where is Birsa Munda
International Hockey Stadium located ? Silver - 16, Bronze - 20).
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) 68 - 70 cms (b) 80 - 82 cms SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.931. In Kabaddi, a super tackle is when
(c) 78 - 80 cms (d) 70 - 72 cms (a) Ranchi (b) Rourkela a raider is caught/self out/declared out
(c) Bhubaneswar (d) Jamshedpur with or less than how many defenders
Sol.923.(a) 68 - 70 cms. The football defending ?
must meet the following criteria as per Sol.927.(b) Rourkela (India’s largest
hockey stadium). Birsa Munda was a SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
the FIFA laws : The ball shall be spherical (a) Six (b) Five (c) Three (d) Four
in shape. It should be made of leather or tribal leader who led the Munda Rebellion
any other suitable material approved by against British rule and the exploitation Sol.931.(c) Three. Kabaddi is a contact
the governing body. Ball circumference of his people in Jharkhand. Stadiums in team sport that originated in India and is
shall be 68 to 70 cm which is equal to 27 India named after famous Personalities: popular in many South Asian countries.
to 28 inches. The weight of the ball shall Indira Gandhi Stadium (New Delhi), Rajiv The game is played with two teams of
be between 410 to 450g which is equal Gandhi International Cricket Stadium seven players each. Other terminologies
to 14 to 16 oz at the start of the match. (Hyderabad), Narendra Modi Stadium in Kabaddi : Chain Tackle - A defensive
Air pressure should be equal to 0.6–1.1 (Ahmedabad), Lal Bahadur Shastri tactic where the opponents form chains
atmosphere (600–1,100 g/cm2) at sea Stadium (Hyderabad), Arun Jaitley by holding hands in twos or threes. Dubki
level. Stadium (New Delhi), Major Dhyan Chand - An escape technique used by raiders
Hockey Stadium (Lucknow). who face a chain tackle. Golden Raid - It
Q.924. Of the football clubs listed below, happens when there is a tie between two
which is the oldest in India ? Q.928. What is the colour of the sending
teams at the end of extra time.
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) off card in football?
(a) Bombay FC (b) FC Kochin SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.932. Which of the following
(c) Madras FC (d) Calcutta FC (a) Yellow (b) Black (c) Red (d) Blue statements is correct with respect to the
Badminton game and match length?
Sol.924.(d) Calcutta FC. It was Sol.928.(c) Red. Yellow colour Card - A
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift)
established in 1872. The oldest club that card used to warn a player in Football. In
(a) A match consists of the best of two
is currently active is the Mohun Bagan football, there are 11 players on each
games of 21 points
AC, which was established in 1889. The side. A standard football match is 90
(b) A match consists of the best of five
Indian Football Association (IFA) was minutes made up of two 45-minute
games of 21 points
established in Calcutta in 1893. The All halves. FIFA recommendations for field
(c) A match consists of the best of three
India Football Federation (AIFF) was dimensions in professional football are
games of 21 points.
formed in 1937. 105 metres in length and 68 metres in
(d) A match consists of the best of four
width.
games of 21 points.
Q.925. As per Olympic rules, in the third
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game, badminton players change ends Q.929. Fighting in the upright position in
Sol.932.(c) In badminton, a standard
judo is called ________.
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when a side scores _____ points. match is played as the best of three
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
games. Each game is played to 21
(a) ne-waza (b) tachi-waza
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(a) 15 (b) 11 (c) 12 (d) 13 points, and a player must win by at least
(c) koshi-waza (d) ashi-waza
a 2-point margin. If the score reaches
Sol.925.(b) 11. The International Olympic
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Sol.929.(b) tachi-waza. Judo has its 20-20, the game continues until one
Committee is the guardian of the
origin in the ancient Japanese art of player or team leads by 2 points up to a
Olympic Games and the leader of the
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Ju-jitsu. Kano Jigoro invented Judo in maximum of 30 points. The player or

Olympic Movement. A truly global
1882. It was used in war and practiced in team that wins two out of three games
organisation. Badminton had its debut as
full body armor. Other Terminology: Kumi wins the match.
an official event at the 1992 Summer
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Olympics and has been contested in Kata - a gripping pattern. Shintai - Q.933. In field hockey, in a penalty stroke,
eight Olympiads. Saina Nehwal became forwards, sideways and backward an attacker shoots at goal from ___ yards
India's first female world no. 1 in April movement of the body during Judo. away in a one - on - one confrontation
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2015 and the first Indian to win an Ukemi - Breakfall techniques. with the goalkeeper.
Olympic badminton medal. Q.930. How many countries participated SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
in the first Asian Games held in 1951? (a) 10 (b) 8 (c) 7 (d) 9
Q.926. In which year was tennis included
in the Olympic games? SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.933.(c) 7. Field hockey is an eleven -
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) (a) 16 (b) 11 (c) 20 (d) 24 a - side game played on a pitch
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measuring 91.4 meters long by 55 Q.938. Which country hosted the first Q.942. What is the standard weight of
meters wide (approximately 100 yards by FIFA World Cup? hammer for women in the hammer throw
60 yards). Each team consists of 10 field SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift) event?
players and one goalkeeper. (a) Brazil (b) France SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(c) Uruguay (d) Italy (a) 5 kg (b) 4 kg (c) 8 kg (d) 6 kg
Q.934. The Ultimate Kho-Kho League
was started in which year? Sol.938.(c) Uruguay. The FIFA World Cup Sol.942.(b) 4 kg. The hammer throw is
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift) was first organized in 1930 under FIFA one of the four throwing events in track
(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2020 President Jules Rimet, with 13 invited and field, along with the discus throw,
teams. Uruguay became the first shot put, and javelin. The hammer
Sol.934.(b) 2022. Ultimate Kho Kho
champion. The 22nd FIFA World Cup was consists of a metal ball attached to a
modifies traditional Kho Kho rules by
held in 2022 in Qatar, where Argentina grip by a steel wire, with the throw taking
reducing the attacking team to seven
defeated France after a 3-3 draw and a place within a 2.135-meter diameter
players and shrinking the field to 22 × 16
4-2 penalty shootout. Lionel Messi, the circle. For the throw to be valid, the
meters. Each tag is worth two points,
Argentine captain, won the Golden Ball hammer must land within a 35-degree
intensifying the scoring. A 30-second
award as the best player of the sector. The standard weight of hammer
break between batches allows for
tournament. for men athletes is 7.26kg.
strategic pauses in the game.
Q.939. According to the International Q.943. Which of the following is NOT any
Q.935. Where did the indigenous sport
Football Association Board (IFAB), which position in the Basketball sport?
‘Kalaripayattu’ originate from?
colour must the football goal post be? SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift)
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) (a) Point guard (b) Shooting guard
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu
(a) Blue (b) White (c) Red (d) Black (c) Small forward (d) All rounder
(c) Goa (d) Karnataka

Sol.935.(a) Kerala. Kalaripayattu is a Sol.939.(b) White. Goal-posts and Sol.943.(d) In basketball, the five
martial art based on the ancient cross-bars must be made of wood, metal positions on the court are: Point guard -
knowledge of the human body. The or other approved materials. They may Usually the team's best ball handler and
Various Martial Art Forms in India: Thang be square, rectangular, round, half-round playmaker. Shooting guard - A scoring
Ta - Manipur, Lathi Khela - West Bengal, or elliptical in shape. The International specialist who can shoot from outside.
Gatka - Punjab, Mallakhamb - Madhya Football Association Board (IFAB) is an Small forward - Often considered the
Pradesh, Silambam - Tamil Nadu, Kathi international self-regulatory body of most versatile player, responsible for
Samu - Andhra Pradesh, Sqay - Kashmir, association football that is known for scoring, rebounding, and defense. Power
Paikha Akhadha - Odisha, Musti Yuddha - determining the Laws of the Game, the forward - Typically the strongest
Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi). regulations for the gameplay of football. rebounder and post player. Center - The
tallest player, responsible for defending
Q.936. Where was India’s first hockey Q.940. Who is the Indian batsman after the basket and rebounding.
club founded? whom the Ranji Trophy is named?
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) Q.944. Where did the indigenous sport
(a) Madras (b) Delhi (a) Ranjit Singh Bedi (b) Ranjit Singhji ‘Gatka’ originate from ?
(c) Calcutta (d) Shimla (c) Ranjit Patel (d) Ranjit Wadekar SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) Punjab
Sol.936.(c) Calcutta. The first hockey Sol.940.(b) Ranjit Singhji. He was ruler (b) Manipur
club formed in the then Calcutta (now of the princely state of Nawanagar (c) Rajasthan
Kolkata) in 1855. The Hockey (Gujarat) from 1907 to 1933. Ranji (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Association was founded in 1886. The Trophy was started by the Board of
Indian Hockey Federation was the Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 1934 Sol.944.(a) Punjab. Gatka is a traditional
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administrative body of field hockey in after his death in 1933. The Ranji Trophy fighting style of the Nihang Sikh warriors,
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India, incorporated in 1925. The is a premier domestic first-class cricket used both for self- defence as well as a
International Hockey Federation is the championship played in India and sport. Famous Martial Arts in India:
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global governing body of field hockey organized annually by the BCCI Kalaripayattu (Oldest Martial Art in India;
founded on 7th January. (Headquarters - Mumbai). Kerala), Silambam (Tamil Nadu),
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Thang-ta, and Sarit Sarak (Manipur),

Q.937. The term ‘banana kick’ is Q.941. What is the minimum over rate Thoda (Himachal Pradesh), Lathi (Punjab
associated with which sport ? per hour in a test match?
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and Bengal), Inbuan Wrestling (Mizoram),

SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) Musti Yuddha (Varanasi), and Pari
(a) Ice Hockey (b) Football (a) 17 overs per hour -Khanda (Bihar).
(c) Boxing (d) Hockey (b) 13 overs per hour
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(c) 15 over per hour Q.945. The Thomas Cup is associated

Sol.937.(b) Football. The duration of the (d) 10 overs per hour with which of the following sports?
match is 90 minutes divided into two SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift)
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equal halves of 45 minutes each with an Sol.941.(c) 15 over per hour. In ODIs, (a) Badminton male
interval of 10 - 15 minutes. Other bowling teams must complete the (b) Badminton female
important terminology : Football - Back required 50 overs in 3.5 hours, or a (c) Tennis female
Heel, Bicycle Kick, Corner Kick, Foul. minimum of 14.28 overs per hour. For (d) Tennis male
Boxing - Bout, Clinch, Knock Out. Hockey T20s, the requirement is 14.11 overs per
- Bender, Celly, Grinder. hour, according to ICC’s rules. Sol.945.(a) Badminton male. Thomas
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Cup is a Biennial event. The first Q.949. In kabaddi, when a raider touches Advancing. Football - Dribble, Attacker,
tournament was held in 1948 - 49 and any body part of any defender or any part Bicycle kick.
won by Malaya. India’s men’s badminton of their clothing, it is called:
team won the Thomas Cup title for the SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.953. What is the duration of single
first time ever in 2022 by defeating (a) catch (b) tag round in free style wrestling ?
Indonesia. Uber Cup - First held in (c) raid (d) pursuit SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift)
1956–1957 and contested at three year (a) 3 min (b) 2.5 min
intervals, it has been contested every two Sol.949.(b) A tag is a crucial aspect of (c) 3.5 min (d) 2 min
years since 1984. the game, as it allows the raider to score
points by touching multiple defenders Sol.953.(a) 3 min. A typical freestyle
Q.946. Where and when was India’s first during a raid. The raider must then return wrestling bout, much like Greco-Roman,
Senior National Archery Championship to their own side of the court before is divided into two periods of three
held ? taking a breath, making the tag a high - minutes each with a 30-second break in
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) pressure and thrilling moment in the between. For official Under-15, cadets,
(a) Chennai, 1975 (b) Delhi, 1973 game. and veteran competitions, the periods
(c) Delhi, 1975 (d) Chennai, 1973 are curtailed to two minutes each.
Q.950. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu won
Sol.946.(b) Delhi, 1973. The Senior silver medal in badminton in which Q.954. India is home to the second
National Archery Championship was Olympics Games ? oldest cricket club in the world. Where is
introduced as part of organized archery SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) it situated?
in India, largely due to the efforts of Prof. (a) Beijing 2008 (b) Rio 2016 SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who played a key (c) Tokyo 2020 (d) London 2012 (a) Mumbai (b) Kolkata
role in introducing and promoting the (c) Hyderabad (d) Chennai
sport in the country. 1972: Archery is Sol.950.(b) Rio 2016. The 2016 Summer
Olympics were held in Brazil, in the city of Sol.954.(b) Kolkata. The world's first
included as an Olympic discipline in the Cricket club - Hambledon, England
Munich Games. 1975: Modern archery Rio de Janeiro. Mascot - Vinicius. She is
the only Indian woman to have won (1760). Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) -
takes root in India, with the 1787. First Cricket club in India - Calcutta
establishment of the Archery Association multiple medals at the Olympics - a silver
medal in women's singles at Rio 2016 Cricket club (1792). First ever
of India. international cricket match - US vs
and a bronze at Tokyo 2020. Her awards:
Q.947. With which of the following Padma Bhushan (2020), Padma Shri Canada in 1844. India played their first
sports is Lovlina Borgohain associated? (2015), Arjuna Award (2013), and Major International cricket match - Against
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2016). England in 1932.
(a) hockey (b) basketball Q.955. In which year did the Indian
(c) boxing (d) cricket Q.951. What is the standard size of
basketball for men? football team go on its first known
Sol.947.(c) Boxing. Lovlina Borgohain SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) official international tour?
won a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 in the (a) 05 (b) 08 (c) 07 (d) 06 SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift)
welterweight category (69kg). She (a) 1947 (b) 1950 (c) 1914 (d) 1924
became only the third Indian boxer to bag Sol.951.(c) 07. Basketball dimensions
Sol.955.(d) 1924. An Indian team,
an Olympic boxing medal after Vijender according to category: Men: Size 7,
comprising both Indian and British
Singh at Beijing 2008 and Mary Kom at Circumference 749-780mm, Weight
players, visited Sri Lanka (Ceylon at the
London 2012. 567-650g. Women: Size 6, Circumference
time) for what was the Indian football
724-737 mm, Weight 510-567g. The ball
team’s first-ever official foreign tour.
Q.948. In cricket, ________ is called by the shall be spherical, with black seams not
Legendary footballer Gostha Pal,
umpire when the bowler doesn’t deliver exceeding 6.35mm in width and, either of
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regarded as the first captain of the Indian

the ball within reach of the batter. a single shade of orange or a
football team, led the squad during the
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SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) combination of orange and other colors.
trip.
(a) dead ball (b) yorker Famous Indian Basketball Players -
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(c) no ball (d) wide Paramjeet Singh, Sarabjit Singh, Vishesh Q.956. Buddh International Circuit is
Bhriguwanshi, Trideep Rai, Suman located at:
Sol.948.(d) Wide. Other cricket
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Sharma. SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift)

terminology: Dead Ball - When the ball is
(a) Noida (b) Chennai
no longer in play, usually due to an Q.952. Bails are used in which of the
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(c) Mumbai (d) Delhi

interruption or an incident, such as a following games/sports?
player leaving the field or a significant SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.956.(a) Noida.
external factor. Yorker: This is a type of (a) Badminton (b) Cricket The Buddh International Circuit, a 5.14
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delivery where the ball lands very close (c) Hockey (d) Football km motor racing track designed by
to the batter's feet, making it difficult to Hermann Tilke and inaugurated in 2011,
hit. No ball: This is called by the umpire Sol.952.(b) Cricket. Bails are the two is located in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR,
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for several reasons, such as when the smaller sticks placed on top of the three and was primarily known for hosting the
bowler's front foot lands beyond the stumps to form a wicket. Terminology Formula One Indian Grand Prix.
crease (overstepping), or when the ball is used in the sports: Cricket - Stumps,
delivered above waist height without Wicket, On-Drive, Maiden Over, Googly. Q.957. Since 1994, Winter Olympics
pitching (a beamer). Badminton - Smash, Shuttlecock, Drive, traditionally take place _______ after the
Let. Hockey - Flick, 16 yard hit, Summer Olympics
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SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.961. In which year was the Board of SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) 3 months (b) 2 years Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) (a) 10 (b) 11 (c) 7 (d) 8
(c) 4 years (d) 6 months formed?
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift) Sol.965.(c) 7. Game and number of
Sol.957.(b) 2 years. The Winter Olympic (a) 1931 (b) 1928 (c) 1947 (d) 1914 players: Cricket (11), Hockey (11),
Games is a major international Basketball (5), Volleyball (6), Tennis (1 or
multi-sport event held once every four Sol.961.(b) 1928 (December). 2 players), Kabaddi (7), Water Polo (7),
years for sports practiced on snow and Headquarters - Wankhede Stadium, Kho-Kho (9), Rugby (15).
ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the Churchgate (Mumbai). R E Grant Govan
1924 Winter Olympics, were held in was the first BCCI president. ICC Q.966. Where is the largest football
Chamonix, France. From 1924 to 1992, (International Cricket Council) - stadium in India located?
the Summer and Winter Games were Formation: 1909. SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift)
each held in the same year, every four (a) New Delhi (b) Kolkata
years. The four-year period between the Q.962. In a test match, the captain of the (c) Goa (d) Bengaluru
ancient and modern Olympic Games is fielding side may demand a new ball
Sol.966.(b) Kolkata. The largest football
called an Olympiad. after _____.
stadium in India is the Vivekananda Yuba
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift)
Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt
Q.958. Which of the following is NOT (a) 85 overs (b) 70 overs
Lake Stadium. Opened - 25 January
compulsory equipment for a football (c) 80 overs (d) 75 overs
1984. Other Stadiums: Birsa Munda
referee?
Sol.962.(c) 80 overs. Test cricket is the Football Stadium (Ranchi), DY Patil
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
traditional form of the game, which has Stadium (Navi Mumbai), Guru Nanak
(a) White flag (b) Whistle(s)
been played since 1877 and now settled Stadium (Ludhiana), Lal Bahadur Shastri
(c) Watch(es) (d) Red and yellow cards
in a five-day format which comprises two Stadium (Kollam), Indira Gandhi Stadium
Sol.958.(a) White flag. A Red Card is innings each. It is considered the (Kohima).
used by the officials to remove a player pinnacle form because it tests teams
Q.967. What are the standard
from the match. A yellow card in football over a longer period of time. Test cricket
measurements of a cricket pitch?
is a disciplinary warning that a referee consists of three sessions of two hours
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift)
shows to a player who breaks a rule. each, the break between sessions being
(a) 20 yards by 10 ft (b) 22 yards by 12 ft
Modern football originated in Britain in 40 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes.
(c) 20 yards by 12 ft (d) 22 yards by 10 ft
the 19th century. Some famous The International Cricket Council (ICC)
footballers include: Lionel Messi, governs Test cricket. Sol.967.(d) 22 yards by 10 ft. In the
Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, game of cricket, the cricket pitch
Q.963. According to rules laid down by
Zinedine Zidane, Pele, Johan Cruyff, consists of the central strip of the cricket
the International Football Association
Franz Beckenbauer. field between the wickets. Dimensions of
Board (IFAB), what can be the maximum
length of a goal line in football ? Cricket Wicket - Height of 28” (71.12 cm)
Q.959. The number of white pawns in
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) and width of 9” (22.86 cm). Bat - Length
chess is _______.
(a) 40 m (b) 100 m (c) 90 m (d) 50 m should be not more than 38 inches (96.5
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift)
cm) and the width not more than 4.25
(a) 14 (b) 12 (c) 8 (d) 10 Sol.963.(c) 90 m. International Football inches (10.8 cm) and made up of Wood
Sol.959.(c) 8. The pawns begin the game Association Board established in 1886. only. Ball - Weight between 5.5 ounces
on the second and seventh rank: White's FIFA recommendations for field and 5.75 ounces, and shall measure
pawns start on the second rank, while dimensions in professional football are between 22.4 cm and 22.9 cm in
Black's pawns are located on the seventh 105 metres in length and 68 metres in circumference.
rank. Each player begins a game with width. Number of Players - 11 players.
Q.968. Which of the following is NOT the
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eight pawns, one on each square of their Q.964. What is the duration of colour of a warning card in kabaddi?
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second rank. The white pawns start on International hockey match? SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift)
a2 through h2; the black pawns start on SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) (a) Yellow (b) Green (c) Black (d) Red
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a7 through h7. (a) 55 min (b) 50 min

Sol.968.(c) Black. The warning card in
(c) 60 min (d) 70 min
Q.960. In which year was the All India kabaddi: Green Card - As an initial
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Football Federation (AIFF) formed? Sol.964.(c) 60 min. The total duration of warning. Yellow Card - 2 minutes
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift) a field hockey match is 60 minutes (four suspension from the game along with
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(a) 1947 (b) 1937 (c) 1957 (d) 1967 quarters of 15 minutes each). Before one technical point to the opponent
2019, matches were played for 70 team. Red Card - 1 technical point to the
Sol.960.(b) 1937. Before AIFF, football
minutes, with a five-minute halftime team along with the suspension from the
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was governed by the Indian Football

break after 35 minutes. Common rules of match. The team who has lost the player
Association (IFA), established in Kolkata
Hockey: Hockey Stick Weight: Must not has to continue the match with the
in 1893. AIFF joined FIFA (Federation
exceed 737 grams. Hockey Ground remaining no. Black card is used in the
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Internationale de Football Association) in

Dimensions: 91.4 meters long and 55 sport of badminton to indicate
1948 and is responsible for managing
meters wide. disqualification.
football in India, with its headquarters
located in New Delhi. FIFA, the global Q.965. What is the minimum number of Q.969. In badminton, 0 points is called
governing body for football, was founded football players required in a team for a ______.
in Paris (France) in 1904. match to start? SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
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(a) out (b) love (c) in (d) play Sol.973.(a) Basketball. Dribbling is the part in Modern Olympics for the first time
act of continuously bouncing the ball on SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.969.(b) love: It means one player is the floor with one hand at a time. It's the (a) 1896 (b) 1904 (c) 1900 (d) 1916
at zero point. The word Love comes from only legal way for a player to maintain
the French word l'oeuf – which means possession while walking or running. Sol.977.(c) 1900. Athens hosted the first
egg which is the shape of zero. Other Key terms of Basketball: Assist, Olympics in 1896, starting the tradition of
Badminton Terminology: Shuttlecock, Block, Blocking, Boxing out, Center, the Games being held every four years.
Fail, Smash, Deuce, Black Card. Charging, Crossover, Defense, Dribbling, The Olympic flag was designed in 1913
Dunk, Field goal, Forward, Free throw, by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. India first
Q.970. In Fencing, a defensive blade
Guard, Key, Offense, Pass, Rebound, Shot, took part in the Olympics in 1900 in
movement that blocks the opponent’s
Three-point-line, Traveling, and Turnover. Paris, represented by Norman Pritchard,
offensive action is called ____________.
an Anglo-Indian. Norman Pritchard, an
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Q.974. The term 'Libero' is used in _____ . Indian-born athlete, was the first Asian to
(a) reprise (b) saber
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) win an Olympic medal.
(c) redoublement (d) parry
(a) snooker (b) basketball
(c) volleyball (d) badminton Q.978. Who among the following was the
Sol.970.(d) Parry. Fencing is a combat
founding president of the Indian Olympic
sport featuring sword fighting with three
Sol.974.(c) volleyball. In volleyball, the Association?
disciplines: foil, epee, and sabre. Each
libero is a specialized defensive player SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
uses a different blade and has its own
responsible for receiving serves, digging (a) Dorabji Tata (b) AG. Noehren
rules. Key terms include Allez, Attack,
attacks, and improving ball control. They (c) Jamsetji Tata (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Beat, Counter-parry, Riposte, and Touche.
wear a different-colored jersey and are
Notable Indian fencers are C.A. Bhavani Sol.978.(a) Dorabji Tata. The Indian
not allowed to serve, block, or attack the
Devi, Bibish Kathiresan, Ena Arora, and Olympic Association (IOA) is the
ball above the net. Other Terminologies -
Yashkeerat Kaur Hayer. governing body for the Olympic
Cut Shot, Dig, Dink, Double Hit,
Penetration, Sidearm, Booster, Spikers. Movement and the Commonwealth
Q.971. In cricket, a fast, head-high
Games in India. It was established in
delivery of the ball is referred to as _____.
Q.975. What is the height of the stump 1927, with Sir Dorabji Tata serving as the
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
from the ground in cricket? Founding President and Dr. A.G. Noehren
(a) bouncer (b) duck
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) as the Secretary General. Its
(c) leg-bye (d) grubber
(a) 27 inch (b) 25 inch headquarters are located in New Delhi,
Sol.971.(a) bouncer. (c) 28 inch (d) 26 inch India.
Cricket Terminologies : Off break, Follow
- on, Fine leg, Mid Wicket, Gully, Third - Sol.975.(c) 28 inches. Cricket Rules and Q.979. In which year was the Department
man, Googly, Short-pitched, Full toss, Dimensions : Minimum length of a of Sports transformed into the
Square, Square leg, Square leg umpire, cricket bat is 38 inches and 4.25 inches Department of Youth Affairs and Sports?
Yorker, Wicket, Timed out, Pitch, Stump, wide. The cricket ball must weigh SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Bail, Beamer, Seamer, Hit wicket, Sawn between 155.9 and 163 g. 8.81 inches - 9 (a) 1983 (b) 1982 (c) 1985 (d) 1984
off, Pavilion, Toss, Maiden over, No ball, inches is the average circumference of
the standard cricket ball in international Sol.979.(c) 1985. The Ministry of Youth
Caught, Bowled, Leg Before Wicket, Affairs & Sports was initially set up as
Stumped, Run-out. cricket.
the Department of Sports in 1982 at the
Q.972. In Equestrian sports, ______ Q.976. In basketball, _________ is when a time of organization of the IX Asian
occurs when a horse or rider lowers an referee throws the ball up at the centre Games in New Delhi . Its name was
element of a jump that establishes the circle to determine which team gets changed to the Department of Youth
height of an obstacle. possession. affairs & sports during celebration of the
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(a) knockdown (b) canter (a) a hook ball (b) a dunk ball a Ministry on 27th May, 2000.
(c) clean round (d) curb (c) a jump ball (d) a high ball Subsequently, the Ministry has been
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bifurcated in Deptt. of Youth Affairs and

Sol.972.(a) knockdown. Penalties: A Sol.976.(c) a jump ball. Basketball is Deptt. of Sports under two separate
knockdown usually results in 4 penalty played between two teams consist of
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secretaries w.e.f. 30th April, 2008.

points. Types of Knockdowns: twelve (12) members each. But only five
Knockdowns can occur due to various players from each team may be on the Q.980. The number of players in baseball
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reasons, including the horse's mistake, court at one time. Shooting with either is:
rider error, or a combination of both. one hand or both hands is done in the SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
Impact on Score: Accumulating penalty following ways - Jump shot, Dunk shot, (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 7
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points can significantly affect a rider's Free throw, Layup, Three-point shot, Hook
shot. A hook shot is where the player Sol.980.(c) 9. Number of players in
overall score and ranking in the
swings the ball up and over their head in game: Cricket (11), Curling (4), Football
competition.
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a sweeping motion with one hand. A (11), Futsal (5), Hockey (11), Ice Hockey
Q.973. In which of the following games dunk shot is where a player jumps and (6), Basketball (5), Rugby Football (15),
is the term 'Dribbling' used ? pushes the ball through the basket while Polo (4), Water Polo (7), Volleyball (6),
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) it's still in their hand. Beach Volleyball (2), Kabaddi (7),
(a) Basketball (b) Cricket Lacrosse (12), Handball (7), Kho Kho (9).
(c) Baseball (d) Volleyball Q.977. In which year did women take
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Q.981. In which year, for the first time, edition of the Asian Games was held in as a shot, as far as possible. The shot is
was a resolution on the National Sports New Delhi on 8 to 11 March 1951. The typically made of brass, iron, or steel with
Policy laid in both Houses of Parliament 19th Asian Games were held in a smooth surface for a better grip. For
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to junior male athletes, the standard shot
(a) 1984 (b) 2014 (c) 1948 (d) 2000 October 08, 2023. put weight is 6 kilograms (13.2 pounds),
while for senior female athletes, it is 4
Sol.981.(a) 1984. The National Sports Q.985. Which of the following is NOT an kilograms (8.8 pounds), and for junior
Policy was formulated with the objective Indian tournament? female athletes, it is 3 kilograms (6.6
of raising the standard of Sports in the Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) pounds). The diameter of the shot
country. National Sports Day - 29th (a) UEFA Champions League ranges from 110-130 mm for men and
August (to honor the birth anniversary of (b) Durand Cup 95-110 mm for women.
Major Dhyan Chand). (c) Santosh Trophy
(d) Subroto Cup Q.989. In which sport is a shuttlecock
Q.982. What is the colour of the antenna used ?
used on the volleyball net? Sol.985.(a) UEFA Champions League. It Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift) is an annual club football competition (a) Basketball (b) Kabaddi
(a) Red and white (b) Yellow and black organized by the Union of European (c) Football (d) Badminton
(c) Black and white (d) Green and white Football Associations (UEFA) and
contested by top-division European Sol.989.(d) Badminton. Equipment -
Sol.982.(a) Red and white. Antennas are
clubs. It was founded in 1955. Some Racket, net and shuttlecock are required.
used to help players and referees
prominent football trophies in India Court - The length and width of the
determine if a ball is in or out of bounds.
include the Durand Cup, Santosh Trophy, doubles court shall be of 13.40 m × 6.10
Court Dimensions: Court = 18 x 9m;
Federation Cup, I-League Trophy, Indian m. The height of the net is 1.55 m at the
Diagonal = 20.12m; Attack line = 3m
Super League (ISL) Trophy, IFA Shield, sides and 1.52 m at the centre. The
from centre. Ball: circumference is
Rovers Cup, Sait Nagjee Trophy, Subroto game became an international sport
65–67 cm and its weight is 260–280
Cup, and Bordoloi Trophy. after the first All England Championship.
grams. Net top is set at the height of
In 1934, the International Badminton
2.43 m for men and 2.24 m. for women. Q.986. The All India MCC Murugappa Federation (IBF) was formed and the
Height is measured at the centre of the Gold Cup Tournament in Chennai is held rules of the game were standardized.
court. There are two teams comprising 6 for which sport?
players each on the court. Volleyball was Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.990. What is it called in basketball
invented by William G. Morgan in the year (a) Basketball (b) Handball when a shot goes through the basket
1895. (c) Hockey (d) Football without touching the rim or backboard?
Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Q.983. What is the size of a standard Sol.986.(c) Hockey. Murugappa Gold (a) Screen (b) Dime
table tennis ball? Cup Hockey Tournament 2024 : Winner - (c) Swish (d) Technical foul
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift) Railways Sports Promotion Board
(a) 41 mm (b) 39 mm (RSPB); Runner up - Maharashtra. Sol.990.(c) Swish. Other terminologies :
(c) 40 mm (d) 42 mm Prominent Indian Hockey Players : A screen is a blocking maneuver by an
Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay Rana, Raj offensive player that creates space for a
Sol.983.(c) 40 mm. Table Tennis
Kumar Pal, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh. teammate to receive a pass or take a
Equipment: Ball: The ball is spherical,
shot; it is also known as a pick. A "dime"
orange or white in colour made of Q.987. Gloves are NOT used in which of refers to a precisely delivered pass that
celluloid or similar plastic material with a the following sports? allows a teammate to easily score. A
diameter of 40 mm, weight 2.7g. Racket: Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4) technical foul is called on a player, coach,
Size about 15 cm across and 25cm long (a) Basketball (b) Hockey or team for unsportsmanlike conduct,
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including the handle. Scoreboard: The (c) Cricket (d) Football typically without any physical contact
board used for scoring is called Table
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with an opponent.
Tennis Scoreboard. The net is Sol.987.(a) Basketball requires a good
suspended by a cord attached at each grip on the ball and quick hand Q.991. Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is
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end to an upright post 15.25 cm high. movements, which are best achieved related to which of the following sports
The colour of net assembly should be of with bare hands. Gloves would hinder events?
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dark green, dark blue or black and have a these movements and reduce control Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
white top not more than 15 mm wide. over the ball. Games where gloves are (a) Tennis (b) Football
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generally not required include volleyball, (c) Hockey (d) Cricket

Q.984. The Asian Games is also known tennis and rugby.
as___________. Sol.991.(d) Cricket. The Sir Garfield
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Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.988. What is the weight of the shot put Sobers Trophy is a prestigious award
(a) Asiad for the men's category? presented annually by the International
(b) World Cup Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Cricket Council (ICC) to the ICC Men's
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(c) Commonwealth Games (a) 16 pounds (b) 12 pounds Cricketer of the Year. Named after the
(d) National Games (c) 14 pounds (d) 10 pounds legendary West Indies cricketer Sir
Garfield Sobers, the trophy was first
Sol.984.(a) Asiad. The Asian Games Sol.988.(a) 16 pounds (7.26 kg). The awarded to Rahul Dravid in 2004. The
(Asiad) is a multi-sport event held every shot put is a track and field event where latest recipient is Pat Cummins
four years among Asian nations. The first athletes throw a heavy metal ball, known (Australia, 2023).
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Q.992. Dr. B. C. Roy Trophy is an Indian Todd Memorial Trophy, Williams Cup. any number of squares horizontally or
football tournament for : vertically. Queen - Moves any number of
Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.996. How many circles does a target unoccupied squares in any direction-
(a) under-14 players have in archery? horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
(b) under-21 players SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
(c) under-19 players (a) 12 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 15 Q.1001. In which year was the Men's
(d) under-17 players cricket world cup started?
Sol.996.(c) 10. Archery: It is the sport, SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
Sol.992.(c) under-19 players. The Junior practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot (a) 1985 (b) 1970 (c) 1975 (d) 1980
National Football Championship, also arrows. Terminology: Bodkin point, Bow,
known as BC Roy Trophy, is an Indian Arm guard, Bow Hand, Full Draw, Release, Sol.1001.(c) 1975. World Cup - The first
football tournament held for players Crossbow, Overdraw. World Cup was organised in England in
under-15 years of age representing the 1975. It was won by the West Indies
Q.997. Due to World War I and II the (final was played between Australia and
states of India. It was formerly held for Olympic Games were NOT held in which
the U-19 age group before being West Indies). India won the world cup
years ? two times - First win came in 1983
converted into an U-15 tournament from SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
the 2023-24 edition. (Defeated West Indies in the final) and
(a)1916, 1936, 1940 (b)1916, 1940, 1944 the second win came in 2011 (Defeated
Q.993. The first South Asian Games were (c)1924, 1940, 1944 (d)1920, 1944, 1948 Sri Lanka).
hosted by _____. Sol.997.(b) 1916, 1940, 1944. The first
Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.1002. What is the most often
modern Olympic Games were held in described as gymnastics and dance on
(a) Kathmandu (b) Dhaka Athens (Greece) in 1896. Summer
(c) Colombo (d) Calcutta (Kolkata) horseback?
Olympics and their venues: 2024 - Paris SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
Sol.993.(a) Kathmandu. The South Asian (France), 2028 - Los Angeles (U.S.A). (a) Jousting (b) Barrel racing
Games are held with the motto "Peace, Winter Olympics and their venues: 2026 - (c) Equestrian vaulting (d) Steeplechase
Prosperity, Progress." The next edition of Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy). Baron
the South Asian Games will take place in Pierre de Coubertin founded the Sol.1002.(c) Equestrian vaulting. It was
2025 in Lahore, Pakistan. These games International Olympic Committee (IOC) in demonstrated as an art at the 1920
aim to promote unity and cooperation 1894. Antwerp Olympics. Jousting - Medieval
among South Asian nations through tournament that saw knights compete
Q.998. ‘Let Ball’, 'Stroke Ball' and 'No Let' against each other on horseback. Barrel
sports. are part of which game ? racing - An event in which a horse and
Q.994. With which sport is the Burdwan SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern
Trophy associated? (a) Squash (b) Rugby around preset barrels in the fastest time.
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (c) Handball (d) Polo
(a) Powerlifting (b) Weightlifting Q.1003. The Athletics Federation of India
Sol.998.(a) Squash. Terminologies : Foot was formed in ________.
(c) Boxing (d) Wrestling fault, Not up, Out, Fault, Down, Hand Out, SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
Sol.994.(b) Weightlifting. Sports and Rally, Striker, Half Court Line, Outline, (a) 1946 (b) 1950 (c) 1936 (d) 1948
Trophies : Badminton - Agarwal Cup, Quarter Court, Board, Hand.
Amrit Diwan Cup, Asia Cup. Basketball - Sol.1003.(a) 1946.
Q.999. In table tennis, the period during The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is
Basalat Jha Trophy, B. C. Gupta Trophy, which a ball is in play is called __________.
Federation Cup. Boxing - Aspy Adjahia the apex body for running and managing
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) athletics in India. Headquarters - New
Trophy, Federation Cup, Val iBaker (a) let (b) point (c) obstruction (d) rally
Trophy. Delhi. AFI has decided to name August 7
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Sol.999.(d) Rally starts when the server as ‘Javelin Throw Day’ in India to honor
Q.995. With which game is the CK Neeraj Chopra’s first historic Olympic
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Nayudu Trophy associated? is awarded to one of the players. Let- gold (2020). International Association of
Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Athletics Federation (IAAF): Founded -
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(a) Cricket (b) Football distraction that causes the point played 1912. Founded at - Stockholm, Sweden.
(c) Handball (d) Basketball Headquarters - Monaco.
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over. Point - A unit of scoring in table

Sol.995.(a) Cricket. The CK Nayudu tennis. Dead - A ball without any spin. Q.1004. ______ hosted the 2nd Olympic
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Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket Games in _______.

Q.1000. The rule that ‘it can move only
tournament in India, named after the SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
one square in any direction’ applies to
famous Indian cricketer CK Nayudu. (a) France, 1900 (b) Japan, 1900
whom in a game of chess?
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Sports and trophy/tournament : Cricket - (c) USA, 1900 (d) England, 1900
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening)
Ranji trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Duleep
(a) The Rook (b) The King Sol.1004.(a) France, 1900. First Olympic
Trophy, G. D. Birla Trophy, Irani Trophy,
(c) The Bishop (d) The Queen
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Sahara Cup, Vijay Merchant Trophy, Rani games were held in Athens (1896). India
Jhansi Trophy. Football - Durand Cup, Sol.1000.(b) The King. Chess - A board first participated at the Olympic Games
Santosh Trophy (National Football), Sir game for two players, called White and in 1900. The Summer and Winter
Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy, Subrata Black. It is played on a chessboard with Olympic Games are still held every four
Mukherjee Cup (National school 64 squares arranged in an 8 × 8 grid. years. The five rings represent the union
football). Basketball - Bangalore Cup, Different movement rule: Rook - Moves of the five inhabited continents – Africa,

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the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Dressage, Eventing, and jumping (also were awarded the Arjun award in 1961.
known as show jumping). First winners: G.S. Randhawa (Athletics),
Q.1005. Rangaswami Cup is associated Nandu M. Natekar (Basketball), Buddy D’
with which game ? Q.1009. The First Commonwealth Suza (Boxing), Manuel Aaron (Chess),
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon) Games were organized in which of the Saleem Durrani (Cricket), P.K. Banerjee
(a) Volleyball (b) Basketball following years ? (Football), Kumari Ann Lumsden
(c) Hockey (d) Football SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) (Hockey), J.C. Vora (Table Tennis), R.
(a) 1926 (b) 1930 (c) 1920 (d) 1922 Krishnan (Tennis), A. Palaniswamy
Sol.1005.(c) Hockey. Important cups and
trophies associated with various games: Sol.1009.(b) 1930. Commonwealth (Volleyball), A.N. Ghosh (weightlifting),
Hockey - Agha Khan Cup, Beighton Cup. Games (British Empire Games)- 1st Havaldar Udey Chand (Wrestling).
Cricket - Asia Cup, C. K. Naidu Trophy, Event (1930) - Host city - Hamilton, Q.1013. Which of the following sports
Deodhar Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Irani Canada. Nations - 11. XXII Event (In does NOT have its apex national
Trophy, Ranji Trophy, ICC Champions 2022) - Host city - Birmingham, England. governing body headquartered in New
Trophy, ICC World Cup. Football - Moto - Games for Everyone. Nations - 72. Delhi ?
Bandodkar Trophy, Durand Cup, Rank - 1st- Australia (67 Gold), 2nd - SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Federation Cup, FIFA World Cup, Merdeka England (58 Gold), 4th - India (22 Gold). (a) Badminton Association of India
Cup. Volleyball - Indira Pradhan trophy, (b) Volleyball Federation of India
Centennial Cup, and Shivanthi Gold Cup. Q.1010. During a game of hockey,
following an offense, if a player is shown (c) Athletes Federation of India
Basketball - Todd Memorial Trophy, (d) Hockey India
Williams Jones Cup. a yellow card then he will be sent off the
pitch for _______. Sol.1013.(b) Volleyball Federation of
Q.1006. Netaji Subhas National Institute SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon) India: It was founded in 1951 and its
of Sports is situated in______. (a) 5 minutes (b) 3 minutes Headquarter is located in Chennai, Tamil
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Evening) (c) 4 minutes (d) 6 minutes Nadu. Volleyball is played by two teams
(a) Patiala (b) Bengaluru of six players on a court divided by a net.
(c) Kolkata (d) New Delhi Sol.1010.(a) 5 minutes. Other used
penalty cards : Red card - A player being Volleyball-court is 18m long and 9m
Sol.1006.(a) Patiala. Netaji Subhas permanently suspended from the game. wide. Terms related to Volleyball - Spike,
National Institute of Sports : Established Green card - An official warning when a Block, Serve, Dig, Set, Attack, Rotation,
- 1961, Commonly known - National minor offense has occurred. White card - Ace, Side out, Net violation, Kill, etc.
Institute of sports (NIS). It is the It is used in bandy to indicate a Q.1014. In football, a kick is awarded to
Academic Wing of the Sports Authority five-minute timed penalty given to a the opposition player when a player has
of India (SAI). It is Asia’s largest sports player. Blue card - It is used in bandy to committed a foul. What is the kick
Institute. indicate a ten-minute timed penalty given called?
to a player. Black card - It is used in the SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening)
Q.1007. What is the distance between sport of badminton to indicate
the football goal posts ? (a) Bicycle kick (b) Goal kick
disqualification. (c) Wide kick (d) Free kick
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Evening)
(a) 8.34 m (b) 7.10 m Q.1011. Syed Modi India International is Sol.1014.(d) Free kick. Football related
(c) 7.32 m (d) 6.32 m organized in which sporting event? fact: dimensions 105 meters x 68
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon) meters; game lasts for 90 minutes with
Sol.1007.(c) 7.32 m. Dimensions - length (a) Volleyball (b) Badminton
of 115 yards and width of 75 yards. A two halves of 45 minutes; Players - 11.
(c) Chess (d) Kabaddi Football Terms - Attacker, Back Heel,
Football match contains two equal
halves of 45 minutes. Each team has 11 Sol.1011.(b) Badminton. Syed Modi Back Pass, Bicycle Kick, Center Spot,
Corner Flag, Corner Kick, Foul, Free Kick.
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players. A football weighs between 410 International - This tournament was

to 450 grams. Terms related to football - introduced to the badminton circuit as a
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Q.1015. The term 'inning' is related to

Penalty Kick, Kick, Goal, Head, Side Back, BWF Grand Prix event in 2009, Since then which of the following sports ?
Pass, Baseline, Rebound, Comer Bick, the tournament is being annually held in
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning)

Right Out, Hattrick, Move, Left Out, Off Lucknow (Babu Banarasi Das Indoor (a) Basketball (b) Hockey
Side, Stopper, Defender, etc. Stadium). Famous Badminton Trophy :
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(c) Volleyball (d) kho kho

Uber Cup (Women), Tunku Abdul
Q.1008. Which of the following is NOT an -Rahman Cup, Thomas Cup, BWF World Sol.1015.(d) kho kho. Terminology: Kho,
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Equestrian discipline? Championship, Narang Cup. Chaser, Runner, Cross lane, Central Lane,
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) Pole, Square. Total Players - 12.
(a) Dressage (b) Vaulting Q.1012. Who was the first winner of the
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(c) Sprint (d) Show jumping Arjuna Award in Kabaddi? Q.1016. In the game of ice hockey,
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening) during normal play how many players are
Sol.1008.(c) Sprint. Equestrian is the (a) BC Ramesh there in each team on the ice at any one
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broad umbrella term for sport involving (b) Manjeet Chhillar time to compete ?
riding on horseback. There are numerous (c) Sahanand Mahadev Shetty SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning)
equestrian disciplines ranging from (d) Bholanath Guin (a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 6
horse racing and vaulting (gymnastics on
horseback) to polo and rodeo. There are Sol.1012.(c) Sahanand Mahadev Shetty Sol.1016.(d) 6. Ice hockey - Canadian
three disciplines in the Olympic Games: (1972). First time twenty sports persons national sport. The first recognised team,

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the McGill University Hockey Club, was Sol.1021.(c) Anju Bobby George - She Q.1026. Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium
formed in 1880. Sport and number of won a bronze medal in long jump at the is one of the premier stadiums in India
players (in one Team): Baseball - 9, 2003 World Championships in Athletics located at ______.
Basketball -12 players (with five players in Paris. SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
on the court at any given time), Hockey - (a) Ahmedabad (b) New Delhi
11, Kabaddi - 7, Kho Kho - 12 (but during Q.1022. In Ball Badminton, players (c) Baroda (d) Surat
a contest, only 9 players from each side change the ends in each game when a
take the field), Polo - 4, Volleyball - 6. side first scores all of the following, Sol.1026.(a) Ahmedabad. Narendra
EXCEPT: Modi Cricket Stadium (Motera) - Built on
Q.1017. The shape of a basketball court SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) the banks of the Sabarmati River. Other
is a _________ (a) 18 (b) 11 (c) 27 (d) 9 cricket stadiums in India: Eden Gardens -
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) Kolkata, Wankhede Stadium -
(a) circle (b) rectangle Sol.1022.(b) 11. Ball badminton : A sport Mumbai (Maharashtra), HPCA
(c) square (d) triangle native to India. It is a racket sport game, International Cricket Stadium -
played with a yellow ball made of wool, Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Ekana
Sol.1017.(b) rectangle. Shape of other on a court of fixed dimensions (12 by 24 Cricket Stadium - Lucknow (Uttar
Sports court: Boxing - Square/Circle, m) divided by a net. It originated in Pradesh) and Arun Jaitley cricket
Cricket - Circular, Hockey - Rectangular, Tanjore, in Tamil Nadu. It is a team sport, stadium - New Delhi.
Volleyball courts - Rectangular, Tennis played by five players a side.
courts - Rectangular, Badminton Courts - Q.1027. Vinesh Phogat became the first
Rectangular. Q.1023. What is the standard weight of a Indian woman wrestler to win how many
hockey ball? medals at World Championships?
Q.1018. In test match cricket, how many SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
minimum overs can a team play in a day ? (a) 161 gm - 156 gm (b) 163 gm - 156 gm (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 3
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) (c) 160 gm - 156 gm (d) 162 gm - 156 gm
(a) 60 (b) 80 (c) 70 (d) 90 Sol.1027.(c) 2. Vinesh Phogat became
Sol.1023.(b) 163 gm - 156 gm. Hockey’s the first Indian woman wrestler to win
Sol.1018.(d) 90. Test cricket: Longest Related Dimensions : Pitch boundary - gold in both Commonwealth and Asian
form of cricket. Test matches are played The pitch on which field hockey is played Games. Her Awards: Major Dhyan Chand
for five days which comprises two is 91.4m long and 55m wide. Goal post - Khel Ratna (2020), Arjuna Award (2016).
innings by each team. Each goal post is 2.14m high and 0.05m Some Indian Wrestlers - Sakshi Malik,
wide. Terminology - Cross, Dangerous Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Yogeshwar Dutt,
Q.1019. Cricket became an international Play, Defense, Drive, Flick, Penalty Stroke,
game with the formation of the Imperial Deepak Punia, Antim Panghal.
Tackle, Undercutting.
Cricket Conference (ICC) in the Q.1028. Which of the following terms
year_________. Q.1024. The ball color in the sport of Ball best describes the average number of
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) Badminton should be: runs a batter makes per 100 deliveries in
(a) 1947 (b) 1951 (c) 1921 (d) 1909 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) cricket?
(a) red (b) pink (c) yellow (d) green SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
Sol.1019.(d) 1909. Imperial Cricket
Conference (ICC) - The governing body Sol.1024.(c) Yellow. A ball of lemon (a) Economy rate (b) Batting average
of world cricket. It was renamed as yellow color made of wool between 22 to (c) Strike rate (d) Batting rate
International Cricket Council (ICC) in 23 grams of weight and between 5 to 5.5 Sol.1028.(c) Strike rate. Batting average:
1989. Headquarters - Dubai. cm in diameter. Its racket: Weight from The total number of runs divided by the
200 to 250 grams; and Length of 63 to 70 total number of innings in which the
Q.1020. In a basketball game, how many cms. Net: Made of fine cord to make a 2
players from one team play on the court batsman was out. Economy rate: A
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cm square mesh along its length and bowler's economy rate is the average
at any given time? with red tape at the top, tri-colour (Red
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) number of runs they have conceded per
tape, white and blue body). 1 meter wide over bowled. Run rate: The average
(a) 7 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 6 and 13.5 meters in length.
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number of runs a batsman scores in an

Sol.1020.(b) 5. A traditional basketball Q.1025. What is the weight of the ball in over of six balls.
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team has 12 players, with five basketball handball for men ?

players on the court at any given time. Q.1029. In Fencing, a contest between
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) the two fencers is known as:
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Name of positions of five players: Point (a) 425 to 475 gm (b) 325 to 375 gm
guard, Shooting guard, Small forward, SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) 525 to 575 gm (d) 225 to 275 gm (a) bout (b) remise (c) parry (d) riposte
Power forward and Center.
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Sol.1025.(a) 425 to 475 gm. The Sol.1029.(a) Bout. The three disciplines
Q.1021. The first Indian who won a handball court - measures 40m long and
medal in World Athletics Championship of modern fencing are the foil, the epee,
20m wide. The ball (resin handballs) and the saber. The 3 moves in fencing
is_______.
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circumference ranges from 58 to 60 cm are called : Lunge - The basic attacking

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) for men and 54 to 56 cm, and the weight
(a) Neeraj Chopra move; Parry - A defensive action where
(325 to 375 gm) for women. The the fencer blocks the opponent's lunge;
(b) Annu Rani handball goal - 2m (6.56ft) high and 3m
(c) Anju Bobby George Riposte - A counterattack by the fencer
(9.84ft) wide. A handball team consists who has blocked the opponent with a
(d) Murali Sreeshankar of 7 players. parry. Remise - It is performed when one
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fencer's attack has failed, either because champion. India first participated in the Sol.1039.(b) 1974. India played its first
their opponent has parried or they Olympics in 1900 in Paris. The first men's ODI against England at Leeds
missed. Indian contingent at the Olympics was in under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar. First
1920. Ever ODI Match was played between -
Q.1030. Who became the first Indian Australia and England in 1971 at the
javelin ace to win the gold at the Zurich Q.1035. What is the only sport Melbourne cricket ground (MCG).
Diamond League? specifically designed to be played by
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) participants of both genders Q.1040. The term 'Dressage' is
(a) Sahil Silwal (b) Shivpal Yadav simultaneously ? associated with:
(c) Neeraj Chopra (d) Rohit Yadav SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th shift) SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) Netball (b) Quidditch (a) equestrian (b) polo
Sol.1030.(c) Neeraj Chopra (in Zurich (c) Korfball (d) Basketball (c) rugby (d) water polo
diamond league 2022). Gold medals :
Olympics Games 2020 - (Tokyo Japan), Sol.1035.(c) Korfball - It is a ball sport, Sol.1040.(a) Equestrian (horse riding).
World Championships 2023 - (Budapest, with similarities to netball and Indian Equestrians : Fouaad Mirza,
Hungary), Commonwealth Games 2018 - basketball. Each team has 8 players, 4 Imtiaaz Anees, Indrajit Lamba, Darya
(Gold Coast, Australia), Asian Games men and 4 women, who are divided into Singh, Jitendarjit Singh Ahluwalia.
2018 - (Jakarta, Indonesia). Awards : an attacking and defending division. Aim Terminology related to Sports :
Padma Shri (2022), Major Dhyan Chand - To score by throwing the ball through a Equestrian - Amble, Bascule, Buck,
Khel Ratna Award (2021), Arjuna Awards basket that is 3.5 meters high (11.5 feet). Eventing, Forging, Gait and Gallop. Polo -
(2018). Neck Shot, Bump, Chukka, Bowl-in.
Q.1036. What is the minimum lane width Rugby - Drop Goal, Ankle tap, Advantage
Q.1031. What is the width of the court in Swimming in metres? line, Ball back, Blitz defence. Water Polo -
for double matches in Lawn Tennis? SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st shift) Dead Time, Double post, Dry Pass.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st shift) (a) 2.10 (b) 2.11 (c) 2.12 (d) 2.13
(a) 38 feet (b) 36 feet Q.1041. Which of the following is NOT
(c) 34 feet (d) 32 feet Sol.1036.(d) 2.13. Size of swimming the first day event in the decathlon?
pool (Olympics) : 50 m long, 25 m wide SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd shift)
Sol.1031.(b) 36 feet. Lawn Tennis Terms and minimum 2 m depth, divided into 10 (a) Discus throw (b) Shot put
- Ace, Advantage, Deuce, Backspin, Deep, lanes. Types of Swimming - Freestyle, (c) 100 metre dash (d) 400 metre dash
Double Bagel, Groundstroke, Approach Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly,
Shot. Double Matchcourt Size - Length Medley, Marathon swimming (in open Sol.1041.(a) Discus throw. Men’s
(78 feet). Single match Court Size - water environments as the rivers, lakes, decathlon : Day 1 - 100 metres running,
Length (78 Feet), Width (27 feet). sea). Famous Olympic Swimmers - Long jump, Shot put, High jump, 400
Michael Phelps, Sajan Prakash, Krisztina metres running. Day 2 - 110 metres
Q.1032. What is the distance between Egerszegi, Virdhawal Khade, Shivani hurdles, Discus throw, Pole vault, Javelin
the goal line and the penalty spot in Kataria. throw, 1500 metres running. Women’s
football? decathlon : Day 1 - 100 metres running,
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd shift) Q.1037. The 'Glide Technique' is used in Discus throw, Pole vault, Javelin throw,
(a) 11 yards (b) 12 yards which track and field event ? 400 metres running. Day 2 - 100 metres
(c) 10 yards (d) 9 yards SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) hurdles, Long jump, Short put, High jump,
(a) Pole Vault (b) 4 x 100 m Relay 1500 metres running.
Sol.1032.(b) 12 yards. (c) Shot Put (d) Long Jump
Q.1033. The term ‘tackle point’ is Q.1042. What is the distance between
Sol.1037.(c) Shot Put. the hurdles in 100 m women's hurdles in
associated with ________. Sports Terminology : Wrestling -
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift) metres ?
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Freestyle, Bridge out, Breakdown. Weight SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) Football (b) Baseball Lifting - Snatch, Jerk.
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(c) Hockey (d) Kabaddi (a) 7.50 (b) 9.00 (c) 8.00 (d) 8.50
Q.1038. Who was the first American
Sol.1042.(d) 8.50 m. In sprint hurdle
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Sol.1033.(d) Kabaddi. Terminology in male athlete to win the Marathon gold

Sports : Kabaddi - All-out, Ankle hold, races for women, the first hurdle is 13 m
medal in the Olympic Games?
(42 ft 8 in) from the starting line. In the
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Bonus line, Frog Jump, Lona etc. SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th shift)
long hurdle events, whether for men or
(a) Abebe Bikila (b) Thomas Hicks
Q.1034. How many Gold medals India women, the first hurdle is 45 m (147 ft 8
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(c) Frank Shorter (d) John Hayes

won in the Olympics between 1928 and in) from the starting line and the distance
1980? Sol.1038.(b) Thomas Hicks. between hurdles is 35 m (114 ft 10 in).
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd shift) Top Marathon Runners : Kelvin Kiptum,
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(a) 7 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 8 Q.1043. What are the events in

Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay
powerlifting ?
Lemma, Birhanu Legese, Mosinet
Sol.1034.(d) 8. India has won 10 gold SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th shift)
Geremew, Dennis Kimetto, Evans Chebet,
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medals at the Olympics. The men’s (a) Squats, bench press and deadlift
Gabriel Geay, Lawrence Cherono.
hockey team itself accounts for eight of (b) Squats, lat pull down and curl
them. After Abhinav Bindra (men’s 10m Q.1039. In which year did India make its (c) Curls, bench press and squat
air rifle shooting - Beijing 2008), Neeraj One - Day International (ODI) debut? (d) Curls, over arm lift and deadlift
Chopra (men’s javelin throw - Tokyo SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st shift)
2020) is the second individual Olympic (a) 1971 (b) 1974 (c) 1975 (d) 1972 Sol.1043.(a) Squats, bench press and

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deadlift. Other events related to Sports : Q.1048. How many points are there in (Dibrugarh, Assam), Guru Gobind Singh
Swimming - Freestyle, Butterfly, the 4th set in volleyball? Sports College (Lucknow).
Backstroke. Athletics - Relay, Hurdles, SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)
Shot Put, High Jump. Cycling - Sprint, (a) 15 (b) 16 (c) 25 (d) 8 Q.1053. In which year was the 1st winter
Time trial, Track race, Point race. edition of the Olympic Games organised?
Shooting - Rapidfire Pistol, Standard rifle, Sol.1048.(c) 25. Volleyball : Number of SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)
Free pistol, Air rifle, Range, Bull’s players in each team - 6, Court - 18 (a) 1926 (b) 1920 (c) 1922 (d) 1924
eye.Weight Lifting - Jerk, Snatch. meters long and 9 meters wide. The net
is 2.43 meters high for men's games and Sol.1053.(d) 1924 (Chamonix, France).
Q.1044. Who among the following is the 2.24 meters high for women's games. American Charles Jewtraw became the
first Indian female football player to play Other games : Tennis - The first point is first Gold medalist in the 1st Winter
in Union of European FootballAssociation “15”. The second is “30. The third point is Olympic Games.
(UEFA)'s women's champions league? “40”. Badminton : The best of 3 games of Q.1054. The maximum distance covered
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st shift) 21 points. Terminologies (Volleyball) - in a marathon is___________.
(a) Shanti Mallick block, decoy, dig, dump, pancake, SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
(b) Bala Devi tandem, Stuff etc. (a) 40 km (b) 42.5 km
(c) Manisha Kalyan (c) 42.195 km (d) 41.5 km
(d) Oinam Bembem Devi Q.1049. Maximum how many overs can
a bowler bowl in ODI cricket matches? Sol.1054.(c) 42.195 km. This distance
Sol.1044.(c) Manisha Kalyan. She won SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift) was standardised at 26 miles 385 yards
the 2020-21 AIFF Women's Emerging (a) 11 (b) 9 (c) 10 (d) 8 (42.195km) in 1921. The first women’s
Footballer of the Year and the 2022–23 Olympic marathon took place at the 1984
AIFF Women's Player of the Year awards. Sol.1049.(c) 10. The minimum number
of bowlers in a 50 over ODI match has to Los Angeles Games. Half-Marathon :
Other Indian international footballers - 13.1 miles (approximately 21.0975
Sunil Chhetri, Bhaichung Bhutia, Shabbir be 5. The maximum number of overs per
bowler in T20 Cricket is 4. The first ODI kilometres). India’s Marathon players -
Ali, Climax Lawrence, Gouramangi Singh, Nitendra Singh Rawat, Ram Singh Yadav,
Subrata Pal, I. M. Vijayan, Mahesh Gawli, was played on 5 January 1971 between
Australia and England at the Melbourne Srinu Bugatha, Rashpal Singh.
Manitombi Singh.
Cricket Ground. Q.1055. Khelo India Winter Games
Q.1045. Which country came out with started in which year?
the first 'official' compilation of volleyball Q.1050. Sports Authority of India, the
apex body for sports promotion, was set SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
rules and was published by the YMCA? (a) 2022 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd shift) up in the year ________.
(a) Germany (b) The US SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) Sol.1055.(b) 2020. The first Khelo India
(c) The UK (d) Australia (a) 1990 (b) 1961 (c) 1984 (d) 1982 Winter Games were held in two legs at
Sol.1050.(c) 1984. Sports Authority of two different venues : Leh (Ladakh),
Sol.1045.(b) The US. William G. Morgan - Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir).
A YMCA physical education director, India (SAI): Headquarters - New Delhi.
created the game of volleyball in 1895, Associated Ministry - Ministry of Youth Q.1056. A football match lasts two equal
and he also wrote down the original rules Affairs and Sports. Sports Organization periods of_________.
for the sport. and Headquarters : Indian Olympic SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
Association (New Delhi) - 1927, All India (a) 40 minutes (b) 50 minutes
Q.1046. Which of the following countries Football Federation (New Delhi) - 1937. (c) 20 minutes (d) 45 minutes
has hosted the three Asian Games?
Q.1051. Which of the following states
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) Sol.1056.(d) 45 minutes. A football team
recognise the Dahi Handi as a sports
(a) South Korea (b) Philippines consists of 11 players on the field,
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event?
(c) Japan (d) India including 1 goalkeeper and 10 outfield
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
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players. Football Terminology : Back

Sol.1046.(a) South Korea (1986, 2002 (a) Maharashtra (b) Bihar
heel, cross, far post, futsal, Header,
and 2014). Asian Games: Organized by (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
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Inswinger. Games and their duration :

the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) after Hockey (two periods of 35 minutes),
Sol.1051.(a) Maharashtra. Dahi Handi
every 4 years. Headquarters - Kuwait.
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(Gopal kala) is celebrated during the Basketball (48 minutes or 12 minutes

New Delhi, India, hosted the first Asian each quarter), Kabaddi (two halves of 20
Krishna Janmashtami.
Games in 1951 and the second time in
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minutes).
1982. 20th Asian Games (2026) will be Q.1052. In which of the following states
held in Nagoya (Japan). is the National Sports University located? Q.1057. FTX Crypto Cup is associated
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift) with which of the following sports
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Q.1047. In the Olympic flag, the total events?

(a) Manipur (b) Punjab
number of rings are _________. SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Assam
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) Snooker (b) Chess (c) Billiards (d) Golf
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(a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 4 Sol.1052.(a) Manipur. National Sports

University : Inaugurated on 16 March Sol.1057.(b) Chess. Sports with other
Sol.1047.(b) 5. The Olympic rings were 2018, by Narendra Modi in Imphal. Cups/Trophies: Snooker - World Snooker
designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913 Sports universities : Lakshmibai National Championship, Scottish Open, World
with the coloured blue, yellow, black, Institute Of Physical Education (Gwalior), Grand Prix. Billiards - Arthur Walker
green, and red on a white field. Sri Sri Aniruddha Deva Sports University Trophy. Polo - Ezar Cup, President Cup.
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Tennis - Ambre Solaire Cup, ATP (c) Baseball (d) Handball (a) Sourabh Chaudhari (b) Manika Batra
President's Cup, Watson's Water Trophy, (c) Sankalp Gupta (d) Pankaj Advani
Wightman Cup. Football - African Sol.1062.(a) Basketball. Techniques -
Nations Cup, McDowell Cup, Merdeka Screen (blocking opponent player by Sol.1066.(d) Pankaj Advani. Awards and
Cup. standing beside), Shooting (To score), achievements : Arjuna Award (2004),
Dribbling (Move the ball in court), Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Q.1058. The term 'Straight drive' is defence, Rebounding (controlling missed (2005-06), Padma Shri (2009), Padma
related to which of the following sports? shots), passing. International Basketball Bhushan (2018), Rajyotsava Prashasti
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift) Federation (Headquarters - Mies, (2007). Sourabh Chaudhari (shooter) -
(a) Hockey (b) Cricket Switzerland) - Governs the sport of Gold medal (Asian Games 2018),
(c) Football (d) Badminton basketball worldwide. Famous players - Sankalp Gupta (Chess) - India's 71st
Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Grandmaster.
Sol.1058.(b) Cricket. LeBron James.
Other terminologies :Cricket - Beamer, Q.1067. When was the Duckworth -
Belter, Chinaman, Chucker, Dolly, Doosra, Q.1063. In hockey, _________ is awarded Lewis formula used for the first time in
Duck, Googly, Maiden, Mankad, Nurdle, if the ball goes over the back line after international cricket ?
Paddle etc. last being touched by a defender. Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 ( Shift - 2)
SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 4th shift) (a) 1 January 1998 (b) 1 January 1999
Q.1059. How many substitute players are (a) long corner (b) off side (c) 1 January 1996 (d) 1 January 1997
there in a Beach Volleyball team? (c) free hit (d) penalty comer
SSC CGL 24/07/2023( 3rd shift) Sol.1067.(d) 1 January 1997.
(a) 3 (b) 0 (c) 2 (d) 1 Sol.1063.(a) Long corner. Free hit - It calculates the target score for the team
Awarded to a team if the opposing team batting second in a limited overs cricket
Sol.1059.(b) 0. Beach Volleyball - Team - commits a foul outside the circle. match interrupted by weather or other
Two players. Terms related - Ace, Block, Penalty corner - Awarded to the circumstances. The method was devised
Attack, Chicken wing, Forearm pass, etc. opposition team when a player commits by Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis.
Q.1060. The Nehru trophy boat race was a foul within the striking circle. Players in
Hockey - 11 (10 field players and 1 Q.1068. In which of the following sports
organized by which of the following is the technique clean and jerk used?
states ? goalkeeper).
Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023( 4th shift) Q.1064. Deepika Pallikal is associated (a) Wrestling (b) Hammer throw
(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu with _____. (c) Bodybuilding (d) Weightlifting
(c) West Bengal (d) Kerala SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) squash (b) billiards Sol.1068.(d) Weightlifting. Clean and
Sol.1060.(d) Kerala. Nehru boat race - It jerk is a two-part weightlifting movement
is named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. (c) chess (d) cricket
: lifting the barbell to the shoulders
Conducted on the Punnamada lake, near Sol.1064.(a) Squash. She is the first (clean) and then lifting it overhead (jerk).
Alappuzha on the second Saturday of Indian to break into the top 10 in the The snatch - Weightlifter picks up the
August every year. Traditional Sports of Professional Squash Association barbell and lifts it above his head in one
Indian states : Seval Sandai or Women's rankings. The World Squash singular motion.
Cockfighting - Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Federation (WSF) - The global governing
Andhra Pradesh. Maramadi Bull Surfing - body for the sport of squash; Q.1069. In hockey, if the umpire indicates
Kerala. Kambala, Hori habba - Karnataka. Headquarters - Hastings (UK); the direction with one arm raised
Jallikattu, Pallanguzhi - Tamil Nadu. Establishment - 1967. horizontally, it Means___________ .
Bullock cart race - Maharashtra. Camel Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
racing - Rajasthan. Dhopkhel - Assam. Q.1065. The number of flights in a 110 m (a) Goal scored (b) Bully
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hurdle race is______. (c) Timing (d) Free hit

Q.1061. Who among the following is
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
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India's second GrandMaster after Sol.1069.(d) Free hit. Umpires Signal in

(a) 8 (b) 9 (c) 10 (d) 11
Viswanathan Anand ? Hockey : Time Start - Turn Towards the
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SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 2nd shift) Sol.1065.(c) 10. It is a track event in other umpire with one arm straight up in
(a) P. Harikrishna (b) Dibyendu Barua athletics. It is for both men and women. the air. Time Stopped - Turn towards the
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(c) Sasikran Krishnan (d) Abhijit Kunte Dimensions : Standard heights of the other umpire and cross fully extended
hurdle : Distance (110 m/100 m) - Men's arms at the wrists above the head. Hit for
Sol.1061.(b) Dibyendu Barua.
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(1.067 m), under 20 Women (0.838 m), behind the back-line (16-yard hit) - Extend
Grandmaster (GM) a title awarded to
under 20 Men (0.991 m). Distance (400 both arms horizontally sideways. Penalty
chess players by the world chess
m) - Men's (0.914 m), under 20 Women Stroke - One arm points to the penalty
organization FIDE (Federation
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(0.762 m), under 20 Men (0.914 m). spot, the other points straight in the air.
Internationale des Echecs). Formed on
There are 10 hurdles in the 400 m hurdle Obstruction - Hold crossed forearms in
20 July 1924. Headquarters - Lausanne
race. There are 28 hurdle jumps and 7 front of the chest. Kicks - Slightly raise a
(Switzerland).
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water jumps in 3000 m steeplechase leg and touch it near the foot or ankle
Q.1062. In which of the following sports, event. with the hand.
apart from volleyball, do players make
use of the Screen technique? Q.1066. Which of the following players is Q.1070. Which of the following
SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 3rd shift) associated with billiards ? weightlifting styles is used in
(a) Basketball (b) Cricket Graduate Level 28/06/2023 ( Shift - 3) powerlifting?

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Matric Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) started in 1905 AD. (a) Koneru Humpy
(a) Straight lift (b) Deadlift (b) Vishwanathan Anand
(c) Clean and jerk (d) Power lift Q.1074. The Corbillon Cup is associated (c) Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
with which of the following sports ? (d) P Harikrishna
Sol.1070.(b) Deadlift. Powerlifting - It is SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon)
a sport consisting of three lifts : Squat, (a) Golf (b) Hockey Sol.1078.(d) P Harikrishna. He became
bench press, and deadlift. Goal of the (c) Table Tennis (d) Badminton the youngest grandmaster from India
sport is to lift as much weight as after attaining the title in 2001, a record
possible. Wrestling styles - Greco Roman Sol.1074.(c) Table Tennis. The Corbillon now held by Gukesh D. He was
Wrestling, FreeStyle Wrestling, Folk Style Cup is awarded to the winning team of Commonwealth Champion in 2001,
Wrestling and Sumo Wrestling. Female the women's team event at the World World Junior Champion in 2004, and
weightlifters : Mirabai Chanu, Karnam Table Tennis Championships. Cups and Asian Individual Champion in 2011.
Malleswari, Kunjarani Devi. trophy : Golf - Ryder Cup, Aga Khan Gold
Cup. Hockey - Scindia Gold Cup, Q.1079. Who among the following is/was
Q.1071. Pommel Horse, Roman Rings, Murugappa Gold Cup. a famous track and field sprinter of India ?
Vaulting Table are few term which are SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)
related to _________ Q.1075. Who won India's first badminton (a) Major Dhyan Chand
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) medal in the Olympics games? (b) T. C. Yohannan
(a) Gymnastic (b) Swimming SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon) (c) Mahesh Bhupathi
(c) Riding (d) Polo (a) P.V.Sindhu (b) Prakash Padukone (d) Milkha Singh
(c) Saina Nehwal (d) Pullela Gopichand
Sol.1071.(a) Gymnastics - B-score, Sol.1079.(d) Milkha Singh (Flying Sikh) :
Back-to-back tumbling, Balance, Base, Sol.1075.(c) Saina Nehwal. She became He won Gold medals in 1958
Bib, Busnari. Football - Bending the Ball, the first Indian female to win a 4-star Commonwealth Games, 1958 Tokyo
Direct Free Kick, Dribble. Swimming - tournament in 2006. Medal Record - Asian Games (200m and 400m), 1962
Butterfly, Breaststroke. Polo - Chukker, Bronze (Olympics, 2012), Gold (2010 and Jakarta Asian Games (400 m and 4 х 400
Foul, Knock-in. Riding - Dressage, Bridle, 2018 Commonwealth). Awards - Arjuna m relay). Awards - Padma Shri (1959).
Reins. Award (2009), Padma Shri (2010), Major Famous players related to sports: Track
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2009–2010), and field sprinters - Hima Das, Dutee
Q.1072. In Table Tennis, the length of Padma Bhushan (2016). Chand, Amiya Kumar Mallick, Amlan
upper surface of the table is______ Borgohain.
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) Q.1076. The First Field Handball World
(a) 264 cm (b) 780 cm Championships were played in Germany Q.1080. Who was the first Indian and
(c) 274 cm (d) 270 cm in______. Asian tennis player to win an Olympic
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon) medal?
Sol.1072.(c) 274 cm. Dimensions of (a) 1958 (b) 1928 (c) 1938 (d) 1948 SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
table in table-tennis - 2.74 meters long, (a) Ankita Raina (b) PV Sindhu
1.525 m wide, and 0.76 m high. Table Sol.1076.(c) 1938. First Field Handball
World Championships was played on the (c) Purav Raja (d) Leander Paes
tennis (ping-pong /whiff-whaff) is the
national sport of China. Table tennis was 5th and 6th February 1938, hosted by Sol.1080.(d) Leander Paes. He won a
first played as an Olympic sport at the Germany, under the International bronze medal in men's single at the 1996
1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. The Amateur Handball Federation (IAHF). Summer Olympics in Atlanta. KD Jadhav
name table tennis was adopted in Only 4 teams participated : Germany, - The first athlete from independent India
1921–22. Table tennis was founded by Austria, Sweden and Denmark. Germany to win an individual Olympic medal. He
David Foster. Players - Sharath Kamal won this championship. won a bronze medal in wrestling at the
Achanta, Ma Long, Manika Batra, Liu Q.1077. In cricket, hitting the ball to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
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Guoliang. boundary along the ground is _____ runs.

Q.1081. The National Anti-Doping Bill,
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SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)

Q.1073. Which is the oldest tennis 2021 targets _________ sector of India
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 6
tournament in the world? SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)
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SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon) Sol.1077.(c) 4. If the ball crosses the (a) Sport (b) Agriculture
(a) French Open (b) US Open boundary line without touching the (c) Finance (d) Military
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(c) Wimbledon (d) Australian Open ground, 6 runs are scored. Five penalty
Sol.1081.(a) Sport. The National
runs are awarded to the batting team if
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Sol.1073.(c) Wimbledon - The Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 - The Bill prohibits

The ball strikes a fielder's helmet when it
tournament dates back to 1877. athletes, athlete support personnel, and
is on the field but not being worn. Types
Wimbledon is the oldest and most other persons from engaging in doping in
of out in cricket - Caught, Bowled, Leg
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prestigious grass court Grand Slam sport. National Anti-Doping Agency

Before Wicket (LBW), Stumped, Run-out,
tennis tournament, believed to be the (India) - Formation - 24 November 2005,
Obstructing the field, Hit Wicket, Timed
oldest active tennis tournament globally, Purpose - Anti-doping in sports,
Out, Hit the ball twice, Retired out.
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and is held from late June to early July Headquarters - New Delhi, Official
each year. US Open - This tournament Q.1078. Who among the following is the language - English, Hindi. Chairman -
was started in 1881 AD, French Open first Indian to win the under 10 World Minister of Sports (India).
(Roland Garros tournament) - This Chess Championship in Menorca, Spain
tournament was started in 1891, in the year 1996? Q.1082. The thickness of a wrestling mat
Australian Open - This tournament was SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening) should be between _______ centimetres.

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SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening) England in 1932. Sol.1091.(d) 2 min. A standard ring is
(a) 7 and 9 (b) 5 and 7 between 16 and 24 feet (4.9 and 7.3 m)
(c) 9 and 11 (d) 3 and 5 Q.1087. Olympic Games 1952 were held to a side between the ropes with another
in which of the following places? 2 feet (0.61 m) outside.
Sol.1082.(b) 5 and 7. Wrestling - At the SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)
Olympics there are two variations of (a) London (b) Helsinki Q.1092. What is the average
wrestling : Freestyle and Greco-Roman. (c) New York (d) Berlin circumference of the standard cricket
ball in international cricket ?
Q.1083. The Super Bowl, an annual Sol.1087.(b) Helsinki. Summer Olympics SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
championship game of Football, is held 1st Olympics (Athens, Greece, in 1896), (a) 7.89 inches - 8.45 inches
in _______ country. 2nd Olympics (Paris, France, in 1900), 32th (b) 10.46 inches - 10.90 inches
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening) Olympics (Tokyo Olympic 2020, Japan), (c) 9.45 inches - 10.20 inches
(a) Canada (b) Peru 33th Olympics (Paris, France, in 2024). (d) 8.81 inches - 9 inches
(c) United States of America (d) Mexico Headquarter of the International
Olympics committee (IOC) - Lausanne, Sol.1092.(d) 8.81 inches - 9 inches.
Sol.1083.(c) United States of America. Switzerland. Cricket pitch is 22 yd (20.12 m) long (1
The Super Bowl (Big Game) - One of the chain) and 10 ft (3.05 m) wide.
biggest annual sporting events, It is the Q.1088. Davis Cup is related with which
final championship game of the National of the following sports ? Q.1093. In Table Tennis, how many lets
Football League (NFL). SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) are allowed in a row on a serve?
(a) Table Tennis (b) Cricket SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
Q.1084. Which among the following is an (c) Basketball (d) Tennis (a) Three (b) Unlimited (c) Two (d) One
international level professional auto
racing sport? Sol.1088.(d) Tennis (Men). Other Cups Sol.1093.(b) Unlimited. There's no limit
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) related to Tennis : Wimbledon Trophy, on the number of times one can replay
(a) Formula One (b) Super Bowl Wightman Cup (Women). when it has hit the net.
(c) Tour de France (d) Wimbledon
Q.1089. Which of the following pairs of Q.1094. Players that stop dribbling in
Sol.1084.(a) Formula One - Highest "term-sports" is correct? handball have to pass or shot within:
class of international racing for open - I. Offside - Football , II. Par - Golf SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift)
wheel single-seater formula racing cars SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) 5 second (b) 30 second
sanctioned by the Fédération (a) Only II (b) Both I and II (c) 10 second (d) 3 second
Internationale de l'Automobile. (c) Neither I nor II (d) Only I
Sol.1094.(d) 3 seconds. If a handball
Q.1085. Judo has its origin in the ancient Sol.1089.(b) Both I and II. Terms related player takes more than three steps
_______ art of Ju-jitsu. with Golf : Hole , Bogey , Put , Stymie , without dribbling (bouncing the ball) or
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon) Caddie, Tee, Links, Putting the green. holds the ball for more than 3 seconds
(a) Malaysian (b) Korean Some prominent golfers of India are : without bouncing it, shooting or passing,
(c) Chinese (d) Japanese Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Jeev Milkha then that is deemed 'walking' and
Singh, Anirban Lahiri, Shubhankar possession is lost. Terminology used in
Sol.1085.(d) Japanese. Kano Jigoro
Sharma, Arjun Atwal, Shiv Kapur, Jyoti Handball : Court player, Goalie, Corner
invented Judo in 1882. Judo was
Randhawa, Udayan Mane, Gaganjeet Throw, Free throw, Penalty throw,
developed as a martial art for
Bhullar etc. Referee’s throw, Dive shot, Goal, Throw-in,
self-defense and personal development.
Throw-on, Throw out, etc.
It emphasizes throws, joint locks, and Q.1090. The term 'Back-stick' is used in
pins to subdue opponents. The terms which of the following games/sports ? Q.1095. The length of a Beach Volleyball
Kumi-Kata, Shintai, Ukemi are associated SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift) court is:-
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with judo. National games : Japan - (a) Basketball (b) Badminton SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
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Sumo Wrestling; South Korea - (c) Hockey (d) Volleyball (a) 12 m (b) 16 m (c) 20 m (d) 15 m
Taekwondo; Malaysia - Sepak Takraw
Sol.1090.(c) Hockey. Back stick is a Sol.1095.(b) 16 m long & 8 m wide. Two
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(Kick volleyball); China - Table Tennis

penalty for hitting the ball on the rounded teams of two or more players. An
(Ping Pong).
back side of the Stick. Other Olympic sport since the 1996 Summer
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Q.1086. In which country did the game of terminologies used in the game of Olympics (Atlanta). Beach Volleyball is
cricket start? hockey : Bully, Circle, Charging, Channel, the modified form of the game Volleyball.
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SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) Clear, Chip, Crumbs, The “D”, Drag flick, Volleyball - court is 18m long and 9m
(a) New Zealand (b) South Africa Flagrant foul, Flick, Flat-stick tackle, Foot, wide. Two teams of six players. An
(c) India (d) England Green Card, Hacking, Hooking, Indian Olympic sport since the 1964 Summer
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Dribble, Jink, Leading pass, Yellow Card, Olympics (Tokyo). Federation

Sol.1086.(d) England. The world's first
Tomahawk, Tackle, Sweep hit, Swatting, Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the
Cricket club - Hambledon, England.
Scoop, Red Card, Pitch, etc. international governing body for both of
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) - 1787.

the games.
First Cricket club in India - Calcutta Q.1091. In AIBA Boxing Junior Boys and
Cricket club (1792). First ever Girls Competitions, the bouts must Q.1096. Pivoting is related to which of
international cricket match - US vs consist of each round of _______ minutes. the following sports?
Canada in 1844. India played their first SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift)
International cricket match - Against (a) 5 min (b) 3 min (c) 1 min (d) 2 min (a) Hockey (b) Volleyball
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(c) Badminton (d) Basketball Sol.1101.(d) 1960. India has won 35 (a) front court (b) back court
medals at the Olympics since the 1900 (c) restricted area (d) middle court
Sol.1096.(d) Basketball. Pivoting in edition. Gold medal winners from India :
basketball is when a player stands still Jaipal Singh (1928 - Amsterdam), Lal Sol.1105.(b) Back court. The centre line
and steps with one foot. The foot that Bokhari (1932 - Los Angeles), Dhyan is marked parallel to the end lines from
stays on ground is called pivot foot. Chand (1936 - Berlin), Kishan Lal (1948 - the midpoint of the side lines. It extends
Basketball (court - 28 m × 15 m) - 2 London), K.D. Singh (1952 - Helsinki), 0.15 m beyond each sideline. The
teams of five active players each. In Balbir Singh Sr (1956 - Melbourne), backcourt is the half of the court that the
Olympics since 1936. Charanjit Singh (1964 - Tokyo), team with the ball advances the ball from
Vasudevan Bhaskaran (1980 - Moscow), into the frontcourt. In a basketball game,
Q.1097. In all AIBA Boxing competitions, the frontcourt is the side of the court on
the rest time between each round is Abhinav Bindra (2008-Beijing), and
Neeraj Chopra (2021-Tokyo). which the team with possession of the
________minutes. ball is attempting to score, and is also
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) Q.1102. Which of the following strokes in known as that team's offensive end of
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 swimming does NOT start with a dive the court.
Sol.1097.(a) 1. into the pool from outside?
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Q.1106. In which game/sport is the area
AIBA Boxing competitions - comprising of bout called a ring?
three rounds of three minutes in men, (a) Butterfly (b) Backstroke
(c) Breaststroke (d) Freestyle SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift)
and four rounds of two minutes in (a) Taekwondo (b) Judo
women. Sol.1102.(b) Backstroke : (c) Karate (d) Boxing
Q.1098. In Tennis which of the following The backstroke is unique because it’s the
only stroke done on the back. It’s the Sol.1106.(d) Boxing. Other Facts of
scores is a complete set? Boxing - Clinching refers to the act of
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) third-fastest competitive swimming
stroke – faster than the breaststroke but leaning excessively on the opponent for
(a) 5 - 3 (b) 6 - 4 (c) 6 - 6 (d) 6 - 5 support. Parrying refers to the act of
slower than the butterfly. Butterfly : Start
Sol.1098.(b) 6 - 4. A tennis match is by putting both of your arms straight in blocking a blow from the opponent using
composed of points, games, and sets. front of you at the 12 o’clock position, the glove. A knock out is an automatic
Tennis is played in points : Four points palms slightly tilted outward at about a win. Knockdown that happens when a
win a game, six games win a set, and two shoulder’s width apart. boxer falls to the ground.
or three sets win a match. A set consists Q.1107. Asiad is regulated by_________.
of a number of games (a minimum of Q.1103. In hockey, what is the meaning
of the signal if the umpire points both SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift)
six). A set is won by the first side to win (a) International Olympic Council
six games with a margin of at least two arms horizontally towards the goal?
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (b) Commonwealth Games Federation
games over the other side (e.g. 6-3, 6-4 (c) Indian Olympic Council
or 7-5). (a) Free hit (b) Penalty corner
(c) Penalty stroke (d) Goal scored (d) Olympic Council of Asia
Q.1099. The age range for the Youth Sol.1107.(d) Olympic Council of Asia
Boxer category is: Sol.1103.(b) Penalty Corner. Umpire
signals in Hockey : Free hit (Indicate the (OCA). Asiad (Asian Games) - Held every
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) four years. First held in 1951 in New
(a) 15 – 16 years (b) 19 – 20 years direction with one arm raised horizontally
and open hand at face level), Penalty Delhi. Indian Olympic Association -
(c) 17 – 18 years (d) 13 – 18 years governing body for the Olympic
stroke (One arm points to the penalty
Sol.1099.(c) 17 – 18 years. IBA Youth spot, the other points straight in the air), Movement and the Commonwealth
World Boxing Championships (began in Goal scored (point both arms horizontally Games in India. Commonwealth Games
1979 & held biennially since 1990). towards the center of the field). Federation - international organisation
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Q.1100. In football, when the ball strikes Q.1104. Which of the following sports of the Commonwealth Games.
the frame of the goal or the referee and was initially known as Poona? International Olympic Council -
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remains within the goal and touch lines, SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift) responsible for Olympic games.
it is: (a) Badminton (b) Baseball
Q.1108. What is the distance of the
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SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (c) Volleyball (d) Kho-Kho

(a) foul (b) still in play penalty mark from the midpoint of the
Sol.1104.(a) The modern version of goal post in football?
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(c) a misconduct (d) out of play

Badminton has its origins in the city of SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift)
Sol.1100.(b) still in play. Other terms Pune in India and was initially called (a) 10 m (b) 15 m (c) 11 m (d) 13 m
related to Football : Back of the net, 'Poona', which was played by British army
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Ball-to-hand, Bicycle kick, Box-to-box officers stationed in India in the 1860s. In Sol.1108.(c) 11m. Some Facts - All free
player, Chip shot, Clean sheet, Hoof, 1873 the duke of Beaufort introduced the kicks and corners are direct and
Dummy run etc. sport at his country estate, Badminton opposition must be 3 metres away.
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House, from which the game derives its Dribble is keeping control of the ball
Q.1101. In which of the following name. while running.
Olympic games did India NOT win Gold?
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) Q.1105. The Basketball centre line is part Q.1109. The first edition of the
(a) 1948 (b) 1928 (c) 1932 (d) 1960 of the: Commonwealth Youth Games was
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) organised in which of the following

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years? (c) warning for misconduct Sol.1117.(a) Assen, Netherlands. 2nd
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (d) disqualified for misconduct edition (France, 1998). 2022 - Spain.
(a) 2008 (b) 2012 (c) 2000 (d) 2016 2023 - Durban, South Africa. Bhavina
Sol.1113.(c) Warning for misconduct. Patel - 2022 - Birmingham
Sol.1109.(c) 2000. The first edition of Red Card - Fault for misconduct, Black Commonwealth Games, Gold, Tokyo
the Commonwealth Youth Games was Card - Disqualified for misconduct. The 2020 paralympic - Silver, Arjuna Award
held in Edinburgh (Scotland) from 10 to first badminton competition (All England (2021).
14 August 2000. 2nd edition (December Open Badminton Championships), for
2004) - Bendigo (Australia). 7th edition gentlemen's doubles, ladies' doubles, and Q.1118. In case of first false start in a
(2023) - Trinidad and Tobago. mixed doubles, was in 1899. running event, the athlete(s) shall be:
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.1110. In Tennis, what is the score Q.1114. Which of the following (a) disqualified (b) can restart
when the receiver wins the next point countries hosted the inaugural FIVB (c) Warned (d) suspended
after deuce? Volleyball Men's World Cup?
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift) SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) Sol.1118.(b) Can restart. Track and Field
(a) Advantage out (b) 30-40 (a) 1965, Poland (b) 1977, Japan Terminology : Annual Plan, Curb, Discus,
(c) Advantage in (d) 40-30 (c) 1969, East Germany (d) 1981, Japan Toe board, Dashes, Anchor Leg, Distance
runs, Middle Distance runs, Hurdling,
Sol.1110.(a) ‘Advantage out’ when the Sol.1114.(a) 1965, Poland. The 1965 Relays, Pole vaulting, High jump, Long
receiver wins the next point after the FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 13 Jump, Steeplechase, Baton, Throwing
deuce. Deuce : If a player and his to 19 September. Eleven nations were Sector, Trial, False start, Crossbar. The
opponent reach 40. The first point scored involved in the first edition of the rule states that only one false start per
after the deuce is known as an competition also known as the race is allowed without the
Advantage. "Tournament of the Continents". The disqualification of the athlete(s) making
International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) the false start. Any athlete(s) making
Q.1111. In cricket, if the umpire raises 2023 World Cup (Host - Brazil, China and
an index finger above the head it further false starts in the race shall be
Japan). disqualified.
means_________
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) Q.1115. When and where was the Q.1119. In which of the following
(a) dead ball (b) wide ball maiden Athletics World Cup organised, countries was the 1979 Asian Wrestling
(c) no ball (d) batsman is out that was discontinued after its first Championships organised by the Asian
edition? Associated Wrestling Committee (AAWC)
Sol.1111.(d) Batsman is out. SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)
Terminologies : Not out (waving the for the first time?
(a) London, 2018 (b) Seoul, 2019 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
arms in a sweeping motion out in front of (c) Tokyo, 2020 (d) Beijing, 2018
the chest), No ball (One arm fully (a) Lahore, Pakistan (b) Oarai, Japan
extended horizontally), Free hit (One Sol.1115.(a) London 2018. Eight teams (c) Jalandhar, India (d) Tehran, Iran
hand held above their head and making a participated in the maiden Athletics Sol.1119.(c) Jalandhar, India.
circular motion), Wide Ball (Both arms World Cup (China, France, Great Britain,
extended horizontally), Six runs (Both Jamaica, Poland, South Africa and the Q.1120. A FIBA sanctioned game of
arms held high above their head), dead United States). The 2022 World Athletics basketball typically consists of ______.
ball (crossing and uncrossing his arms in Championships held at Eugene, Oregon, SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon)
front of his body) etc. United States. The World Athletics (a) 4 quarters of 15 minutes each
headquarters are situated at Quai (b) 2 halves of 30 minutes each
Q.1112. In Triple Jump, white flag Antoine , Monaco. (c) 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
indicates: (d) 2 halves of 25 minutes each
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SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)/ Q.1116. Which was the first city in the
(a) trail is valid world to have hosted both the summer Sol.1120.(c) FIBA (Federation
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(b) trail is failure and winter editions of the Olympic Internationale de Basket-ball) : Playing
(c) trail with wind support Games? time (4 quarters of 10 minutes each, 5
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(d) allow to trial SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) minutes over-time). FIBA : Founded (18
(a) Tokyo (b) Sydney June 1932), Headquarters (Mies,
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Sol.1112.(a) trail is valid (a fair jump). (c) New York (d) Beijing Switzerland). National Basketball
The Triple jump (the hop, skip and jump) Association (playing time - 4 quarters of
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is a track and field event. The triple jump Sol.1116.(d) Beijing. The United States 12 minutes each, 5 minutes over-time),
was a part of the inaugural modern has hosted the most (eight) Olympic National Men’s Collegiate Athletic
Olympics in 1896 in Athens. The first Games, followed by France (five) and Association (2 quarters of 20 minutes
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modern Olympic champion was James Japan (four) editions. each, 5 minutes over-time).
Connolly (Triple jumper). Red Flag - a
foul jump. Q.1117. In which of the following places Q.1121. The first ICC Women's Cricket
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was the first edition of the World Para World Cup was held in the year_____
Q.1113. Yellow card in badminton Table Tennis Championships held in SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening)
indicates: 1990 ? (a) 1982 (b) 1978 (c) 1988 (d) 1973
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift) SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) fault for misconduct (a) Assen, Netherlands (b) Granada, Spain Sol.1121.(d) 1973. India hosted the
(b) suspension for misconduct (c) Beijing, China (d) Lasko, Slovenia women's world cup (1997). The first
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Men’s Cricket World Cup was held in Q.1127. In basketball, what can be the
England in 1975. India has never won maximum number of points that can be
the Women's Cricket World Cup. scored in a shot?
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
Q.1122. ‘Trump’ is a sports term used in (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2
__________.
Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) Sol.1127.(c) 4 points. Some terms
(a) Cycling (b) Bridge related to basketball include Slam dunk, SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning)
(c) Cricket (d) Snooker Full-court press, Alley-oop, Jump shot, (a) Chaupar (b) Gilli Danda
Playmaker, Point guard, Hoopster, Sixth (c) Malkhamb (d) Kho Kho
Sol.1122.(b) Bridge (Contract bridge) is man, etc.
a trick-taking card game using a Sol.1132.(c) Mallakhamb is the state
standard 52-card deck. Other Q.1128. What is the distance between game of Madhya Pradesh. The first
Terminologies - Chicane (a hand with no the stumps and the popping crease at national mallakhamb championships
trumps), Deadwood (unmatched cards the same end of a Cricket pitch? were held in 1962 at Gwalior. The name
remaining in the hand), Deck (may refer SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) mallakhamb derives from the terms
either to the pack), Flush (Cards of the (a) 1.50m (b) 1.34m (c) 1.62m (d) 1.22m Malla, meaning wrestler, and khamb
same suit), Kibitzer (Onlooker at a card which means pole.
game), Prial (a set of 3 cards of the same Sol.1128.(d) 1.22m. The dimensions of a
turf pitch are 20.12m long (from stump Q.1133. Which of the following is an
rank) etc.
to stump) plus a minimum of 1.22m adventure sport?
Q.1123. In which of the following behind the stumps to accommodate the SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning)
grounds did Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes in an return crease and bowler approach area. (a) Snow hockey (b) Cycling
over of a T20 International match? The width of a turf pitch is 3.05m. (c) Paragliding (d) Paralympics
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning)
Q.1129. Who among the following Indian Sol.1133.(c) Paragliding. Adventure
(a) Wanderers Stadium
players is also known as 'Dhing Express'? Sports - Air Based : Powered Hang
(b) Kingsmead Stadium
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) gliding, Parasailing, SkyDiving /
(c) Mabhida Stadium
(a) Dutee Chand (b) Neeraj Chopra Parachuting and Hot Air Ballooning. Land
(d) Newlands Cricket Ground
(c) Hima Das (d) PT Usha Based : Mountaineering, Trekking, Rock
Sol.1123.(b) Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes in Climbing, Sport Climbing, Camping, Snow
Stuart Broad's over in the 21st match of Sol.1129.(c) Hima Das, is an Indian Skiing, Mountain Biking and Zipline.
the first T20 world cup between India and sprinter from the state of Assam. She
holds the current Indian national record Q.1134. In which sport does the score
England at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in
in 400 metres with a timing of 50.79 s depend on putting the ball in a hole?
Durban, South Africa.
that she clocked at the 2018 Asian SSC CHSL 27/05/ 2022 (Afternoon)
Q.1124. In basketball, a free-throw is Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (a) Hockey (b) Baseball
worth how many points? (c) Squash (d) Golf
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening) Q.1130. How many number of players
are permitted to be substituted in a game Sol.1134.(d) Golf is a club-and-ball sport
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
of field hockey? in which players use various clubs to hit
Sol.1124.(a) 1 point. A traditional SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning) balls into a series of holes on a course in
basketball team has 12 players, with five (a) No limit (b) 3 (c) 10 (d) 5 as few strokes as possible. Trophies
basketball players on the court at any associated with Golf are FedEx Cup,
given time. Sol.1130.(a) no limit . All five skaters and Walker cup, Ryder Cup, Augusta Masters,
the goalie can be substituted at any time British open, Canada cup.
Q.1125. Who among the following is the during a hockey game.
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first Indian Grandmaster to become Q.1135. In which track and field event is
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Women's Chess World Rapid Champion? Q.1131. The equipment bolt is used in the baton used?
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Afternoon) which sport? SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening)
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(a) Tania Sachdev (b) Koneru Humpy SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon) (a) Hammer throw (b) Relay race
(c) Harika Dronavalli (d) Bhakti Kulkarni (a) Swimming (b) Mountaineering (c) High jump (d) Steeplechase
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(c) Cycling (d) Motor sports

Sol.1125.(b) Koneru Humpy is the first Sol.1135.(b) A relay race is an event
Sol.1131.(b) Mountaineering. More where a team of four athletes runs equal
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Indian Grandmaster to become women

Chess World rapid champion. equipment used in Mountaineering are predetermined distances in a sprint race,
Climbing pack, Rope(s) (dry preferred), each passing a rod-like object called the
Q.1126. What is the height of the goal - Helmet, Harness (with adjustable leg
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'baton' to the next person to continue the

post according to FIFA? loops), Crampons, Ice axe (with leash), race. The last runner in a relay is called
SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon) Belay/rappel device, Pulley. the 'anchor'.
(a) 6 ft (b) 8 ft (c) 10 ft (d) 12 ft
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Q.1132. What is the name of the Q.1136. In running events who counts
Sol.1126.(b) 8 ft. The standard traditional Indian sports shown in the the laps ?
soccer/football goal dimensions are 24ft picture below? SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning)
(7.32 metres) wide and 8 ft (2.44 metres) (a) Lap counter (b) Lap scorer
high. Both goalposts and the crossbar (c) Time keeper (d) Lap recorder
have the same width and depth of 12cm.
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Sol.1136.(b) Lap scorer counts the lap in place on a large floor mat? Q.1146. ______ is the first woman hockey
the running events. Running events SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening) player to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel
include : Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m), (a) Uneven parallel bar Ratna Award.
Middle distance (800m, 1500m), Long (b) Floor exercise SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening)
distance (3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, (c) Vaulting table (a) Rani Rampal (b) Vandana Katariya
10,000m), Hurdles (110/100m, 400m), (d) Balance beam Question (c) Nikki Pradhan (d) Sharmila Devi
Relays (4 x100m, 4 x 400m).
Sol.1141.(b) A floor exercise is a Sol.1146.(a) Rani Rampal. The new
Q.1137. What is the other name of trap gymnastics event in which movements name of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
shooting? are performed on the floor in an area of is Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) 12 metres (40 feet) square. Uneven
(a) Clay-pigeon shooting parallel Bar is an Olympic gymnastics Q.1147. Los Angeles Clippers and
(b) Crawl shooting event performed only by women. Portland Trail Blazers are ______ teams.
(c) Wood-pigeon shooting Vaulting is a gymnastics exercise in SSC CGL 18/04/2022(Morning)
(d) Pigeon shooting which the athlete leaps over a form that (a) Women’s Tennis (b) Men’s Basketball
was originally intended to mimic a horse. (c) Women’s Hockey (d) Men’s Volleyball
Sol.1137.(a) Clay-pigeon shooting is the The balance beam is one of the events
other name of trap shooting. The other Sol.1147.(b) Men’s Basketball. It is a
that comprise a total artistic gymnastics game played between two teams of five
disciplines are skeet shooting and program.
sporting clays. players each on a rectangular court.
Q.1142. Where is the JRD Tata Sports Basketball is the national game of Serbia,
Q.1138. Which kind of sport is bungee Complex located ? Lithuania and Estonia.
jumping? SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning) Q.1148. Participation in which of the
(a) Visakhapatnam (b) Ranchi following activities is NOT recommended
(a) Adventure sport (b) Recreational sport (c) Rourkela (d) Jamshedpur
(c) Para sport (d) Special sport for the motor development of a student?
Sol.1142.(d) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It SSC CGL 20/04/2022(Morning)
Sol.1138.(a) Adventure sports - Skiing, is used mostly for association football (a) Playing cricket
Dirt biking, Scuba diving, Zorbing, etc. matches and athletics competitions. (b) Joining a dance class
Recreational sport - swimming, cycling, Cricket stadium in Jamshedpur is (c) Attending Yoga sessions
football, yoga, etc. Para sport - Archery, Keenan Stadium. (d) Helping the visually challenge
Badminton, Equestrian, Goalball, etc.
Special sports are not usually related to Q.1143. What is the width of the tennis Sol.1148.(d) Examples of Motor
competitions, ex- Run for Cause court for Doubles? Development of students include being
Marathon competitions. SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning) able to run, hop, balance on one foot,
(a) 13.57 m (b) 9 m (c) 12 m (d) 10.97 m throw and kick a ball, climb up stairs or
Q.1139. In which sport is the term LONA playground equipment, ride a tricycle,
used? Sol.1143.(d) 10.97 m. A competitive pushing, climbing, bending, throwing,
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Afternoon) tennis court is rectangular in shape, scooping, crawling, kicking, bouncing,
(a) Kabaddi (b) Kho-Kho measuring 23.77 m long. The width, dancing.
(c) Volleyball (d) Soft ball however, differs for doubles (10.97 m)
and singles (8.23 m). There are four main Q.1149. The European Champions Cup
Sol.1139.(a) In Kabaddi When a team types of surface for tennis courts: Grass, or Heineken Cup is associated with
knocks out all the players of the other clay, hard and artificial grass. Which sport?
team, it gets a "Lona". Some other terms SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening)
used in the game are Cant, Raid, Q.1144. In which year was the Indian (a) Rugby (b) Cricket
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Successful raid, Struggle, To put out an Football Association established? (c) Football (d) Hockey
anti, etc. SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)
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Sol.1149.(a) Rugby. It is the top-tier

(a) 1853 (b) 1873 (c) 1883 (d) 1893
Q.1140. The World Badminton competition for clubs whose countries'
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Championship event 2026 will be Sol.1144.(d) 1893. The Indian Football national teams compete in the Six
organised by__________. Association (IFA) : Headquarters - Nations Championship.
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SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening) Kolkata. Calcutta FC was the first club to
Q.1150. Which of the following is NOT an
(a) Australia (b) India be established in 1872. The All India
Olympic event?
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(c) China (d) Indonesia Football Federation (AIFF) was formed in

SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
1937.
Sol.1140.(b) India. World Badminton (a) Rhythmic gymnastics
(b) Artistic gymnastics
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Championships, is a tournament Q.1145. Which of the following

sanctioned by Badminton World equipment is used in throwing events ? (c) Acrobatic gymnastics
Federation (BWF), founded in 1977. 2021 SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon) (d) Trampoline gymnastics
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: Host City- Huelva (Spain); Winner- (a) Iron rod (b) Indian club Sol.1150.(c) Acrobatic gymnastics. Acro
Japan, 2022 : Tokyo (Japan), 2023 : (c) Shot (d) Iron ring is not yet an Olympic sport. However,
Copenhagen (Denmark), 2025 : Paris acro is included in the World Games, the
(France), 2026 : India. Sol.1145.(c) Shot. The four standard
throwing events - Shot put, discus, European Games, and has its own
hammer, and javelin. Acrobatic World Championships held in
Q.1141. Which gymnastic event takes
even-numbered years.
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Q.1151. Who among the following was international cricket matches? behind the batsman on the off side of the
India's first world champion in any sport SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon) field. A first slip is alongside the
after independence? (a) Mohammad Azharuddin wicketkeeper, with second slip, third slip
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning) (b) Sachin Tendulkar etc following in the same direction. First
(a) Milkha Singh (c) Sourav Ganguly slip is normally about a foot or so behind
(b) Lila Ram (d) Mahendra Singh Dhoni the wicketkeeper.
(c) Ramanathan Krishnan
(d) Wilson Jones Sol.1156.(b) Sachin Tendulkar played Q.1162. With which of the following
664 international cricket matches in total, sports is the term ‘Chinaman’
Sol.1151.(d) Wilson Jones. He won both scoring 34,357 runs. He is the youngest associated?
the national billiards and snooker titles in to receive Bharat Ratna Award in 2014. SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Morning)
1952 and 1954. In London, he played his (a) Cricket (b) Table tennis
first World Billiards Championship in Q.1157. Which soccer player holds the (c) Polo (d) Swimming
1951. distinction of having the most wins of the
FIFA World Cup by any player? Sol.1162.(a) Cricket. Chinaman bowling
Q.1152. The La Liga Trophy is SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon) is a left-arm unorthodox spin, where the
associated with which sport? (a) Pele (b) Diego Maradona bowler spins the ball into a right-handed
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) (c) Zinedine Zidane (d) George Best batsman.
(a) Tennis (b) Football
(c) Weightlifting (d) Cricket Sol.1157.(a) Pele (Brazil) is known as Q.1163. With which of the following
‘The Black Pearl’, ‘The King of Football’. sports do you associate the term '16-yard
Sol.1152.(b) Football. Football trophies - Brazil won FIFA five times. Its hit'?
The FIFA World Cup, The UEFA headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland. SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Afternoon)
Champions League, UEFA European (a) Lawn tennis (b) Golf
Championship, Copa America, The Q.1158. Who among the following was (c) Field hockey (d) Cricket
English Premier League , etc. the first Indian swimmer to swim across
the English Channel in 1958 ? Sol.1163.(c) Field hockey. A 16-yard hit
Q.1153. The gymnast Dipa Karmakar SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening) is awarded to the defence when a foul is
belongs to the state of ______. (a) Shamsher Khan (b) Mihir Sen committed inside their striking circle by
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening) (c) Brojen Das (d) Virdhawal Khade the opposition or when the ball is hit over
(a) Maharashtra (b) Haryana the backline by the opposing team.
(c) Manipur (d) Tripura Sol.1158.(b) Mihir Sen. Arati Saha the
first Asian woman to swim across the Q.1164. In which of the following sports
Sol.1153.(d) Tripura. Dipa Karmakar is English Channel. Gertrude Ederle is the shakehand grip used?
an Indian artistic gymnast. She won a becomes the first woman to swim across SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Afternoon)
bronze medal at the 2014 the English Channel. Matthew Webb was (a) Badminton (b) Squash
Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. the first swimmer to swim across the (c) Cricket (d) Table tennis
English Channel.
Q.1154. Produnova is related to which of Sol.1164.(d) Table tennis. It is the typical
the following sports? Q.1159. Who is known as the ‘Wizard of European type grip where the head of the
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning) Hockey’ ? racket faces up, and your hand looks like
(a) cycling (b) Gymnastics SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) it's ready to shake a person's hand.
(c) Diving (d) Solitary swimming (a) Balbir Singh ‘Penhold grip’, ‘Common grip’ and
(b) Dhanraj Pillay ‘Forehand’ grip are some of the other
Sol.1154.(b) Gymnastics. Produnova is (c) Mohammed Shahid grips used in Table tennis.
related to women's artistic Gymnastics (d) Major Dhyan Chand
vault consisting of a front handspring Q.1165. Birdie, eagle and albatross are
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onto the vaulting horse and two front Sol.1159.(d) Major Dhyan Chand. all terms used in ______.
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somersaults in a tucked position off it. SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning)

Dipa Karmakar is one of five women Q.1160. With which of the following (a) golf (b) polo (c) baseball (d) football
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gymnasts in the world to have sports is the Ruia Gold Cup associated ?
successfully executed the highly-difficult SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Afternoon) Sol.1165.(a) Golf. Some Terms used in
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Produnova vault. Dipa Karmakar finished (a) Water polo (b) Bridge Golf - par, bogey, double bogey, triple
in fourth place at the Rio 2016 Olympics. (c) Badminton (d) Swimming bogey, ace, handicap, etc. terms used in
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Baseball- strikeout, base, walk, home run

Q.1155. Which state in India houses The Sol.1160.(b) Bridge. Other trophies hit, bat, batter, etc.
National Institute of Water Sports? associated with Bridge include Basalat
Jha Trophy, Holkar Trophy and Singhania Q.1166. With which sport are Vijay
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SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)

(a) Maharashtra (b) Goa Trophy. Amritraj and Anand Amritraj associated?
(c) Karnataka (d) Assam SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
Q.1161. In cricket, which of the following (a) Table tennis (b) Cricket
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Sol.1155.(b) Goa. The National Institute fielding positions is behind the batsman? (c) Lawn tennis (d) Football
of Water Sports was established in July SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening)
1990. (a) Mid-wicket (b) First slip Sol.1166.(c) Lawn tennis.
(c) Mid off (d) Cover
Q.1156. Which Indian cricketer has Q.1167. Which of the following animals
featured in the most number of Sol.1161.(b) A slip fielder is placed is made to race in the traditional sport

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called 'Kambala' in Karnataka? Wimbledon and the French, thus (a) Italy (b) Korea (c) Russia (d) Sweden
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning) becoming the first Indians to win a
(a) Horse (b) Dog (c) Buffalo (d) Goat doubles event at a Grand Slam. Sol.1176.(d) In 1976, the first Winter
Games in Paralympics history were held
Sol.1167.(c) Kambala is an annual Q.1172. At the 1992 Summer Olympics, in Sweden.
buffalo race held in the southwestern ______ became the first woman to carry
Indian state of Karnataka. the flag of India at the opening ceremony Q.1177. Who had proposed the motto of
of any Olympics. Olympics?
Q.1168. In which of the following cities is SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Evening) SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning)
the headquarters of the All India Chess (a) Karnam Malleswari (a) Didon (b) Pierre de Coubertin
Federation situated? (b) Shiny Abraham Wilson (c) Hirohito (d) Moon Jae-in
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon) (c) PT Usha
(a) New Delhi (b) Bengaluru Sol.1177.(b) Pierre de Coubertin. The
(d) Nilima Ghose Olympic motto is made up of three Latin
(c) Hyderabad (d) Mumbai
Sol.1172.(b) Shiny Abraham Wilson. She words: CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS -
Sol.1168.(a) New Delhi. AICF is the is an Asian Games gold medal winner COMMUNITER (FASTER, HIGHER,
central administrative body for the game and the first Indian woman to reach the STRONGER - TOGETHER).
of chess in India, founded in 1951 which semi-finals of an Olympic event.
is affiliated with Fédération Internationale Q.1178. ‘Tenpins’ refers to the game of
des Échecs (FIDE), the world body for Q.1173. Who among the following was a ______.
chess. The organisation is also in charge World War II veteran, also associated SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Morning)
of managing women's chess in India. with cricket? (a) baseball (b) basketball
SSC CHSL 5/8/2021 (Afternoon) (c) billiards (d) bowling
Q.1169. Who among the following was (a) Brad Friedel (b) Alan Burgess
the first para-athlete to receive the Rajiv Sol.1178.(d) bowling.
(c) Ivan Cordoba (d) Erik Karlsson
Gandhi Khel Ratna? Q.1179. To which of the following Indian
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon) Sol.1173.(b) Alan Burgess, New Zealand states does Mardani Khel, one of the
(a) Mariyappan Thangavelu first-class cricketer, and World War II famous martial art forms in India
(b) Devendra Jhajharia veteran. He was a tank driver in World belong?
(c) Varun Singh Bhati War II. In June 2020, Burgess became SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Morning)
(d) Naresh Kumar Sharma the world’s oldest living first-class (a) Maharashtra (b) Uttar Pradesh
cricketer. (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh
Sol.1169.(b) Devendra Jhajharia is the
first para-athlete to be honoured with the Q.1174. In which Olympic Games did Sol.1179.(a) Maharashtra. It is
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - the highest Shabana Akhtar, the first female athlete particularly known for its use of the
sports award in the country. He is an to represent Pakistan, participate? uniquely Indian patta (sword) and vita
Indian Paralympic javelin thrower SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Morning) (corded lance).
competing in F46 events. (a) Beijing Olympics
(b) Atlanta Olympics
Q.1170. ______ was the first Test cricket (c) Sydney Olympics
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captain of an independent Indian team. (d) Barcelona Olympics
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon) Q.1180. Who among the following is the
(a) Vijay Hazare (b) Hemu Adhikari Sol.1174.(b) Shabana Akhtar was author of the book 'The House of Blue
(c) Bishan Singh Bedi (d) Lala Amarnath Pakistan's first woman to compete at the Mangoes'?
Olympics when she took part in the SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning)
Sol.1170.(d) Lala Amarnath Bharadwaj,
women's long jump at the 1996 Summer (a) David Davidar
known as the father figure of Indian
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Cricket, captained India in the first Test
(c) Arvind Adiga
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series and won against Pakistan in 1952. Q.1175. Who among the following won a
(d) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
He was the first batsman to score a bronze medal at the World Athletics
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century for India in Test cricket. Championship in Paris in 2003? Sol.1180.(a) David Davidar. His Other
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Evening) Books: “The solitude of emperors”,
Q.1171. Which two Indians became the
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(a) Krishna Poonia (b) Seema Punia “Ithaca”, and “Nila amera kuṭhi”.
first pair to reach the finals of all Grand
(c) PT Usha (d) Anju Bobby George
Slams in a year in the Open era, winning Q.1181. Who among the following is the
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the French Open and Wimbledon as top Sol.1175.(d) Anju Bobby George is a author of the book ‘The Glassblower’s
seeds? retired Indian athlete. She made history Breath’?
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning) when she won the bronze medal in the SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Evening)
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(a) Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi long jump at the 2003 World (a) Bharati Mukherjee
(b) Yuki Bhambri and Leander Paes Championships in Athletics in Paris and (b) Sunetra Gupta
(c) Rohan Bopanna and Mahesh became the first Indian athlete ever to (c) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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Bhupathi win a medal in a World Championships in (d) Shobha De

(d) Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri Athletics jumping 6.70 m.
Sol.1181.(b) Sunetra Gupta. Her Other
Sol.1171.(a) Leander Paes and Mahesh Q.1176. Where were the first Winter Books: “Memories of Rain”, and “A Sin of
Bhupathi. In 1999, the duo reached the Paralympics Games held ? Color”. Authors and their books: Shobha
finals of all four Grand Slams, winning SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Morning) De - “Starry Nights”, “Speedpost”. Bharati
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Mukherjee - “Desirable Daughters”, “Miss Q.1185. Which of the following fictional Q.1189. The famous novel ‘The house of
New India”. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - towns is mentioned in the English novel blue mangoes’ is written by:
“The Palace of Illusions”, “The Last ‘In Custody’ written by Anita Desai? SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
Queen”. SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) Romila Thapar (b) Shashi Tharoor
(a) Kanthapura (b) Mirpore (c) David Davidar (d) Anees Salim
Q.1182. Who among the following is the (c) Malgudi (d) Lilliput
author of the book 'The Thousand Faces Sol.1189.(c) David Davidar is an Indian
of Night'? Sol.1185.(b) Mirpore. In Custody (1984) novelist his other books include “The
SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Afternoon) is a novel set in Delhi by Anita Desai. Her solitude of emperors” and “Ithaca”.
(a) Githa Hariharan (b) Urvashi Butalia other novels include “Journey to Ithaca”, Romila Thapar - “Somanatha”, “The Past
(c) Meena Alexander (d) Namita Gokhale “Clear Light of Day”, “Fasting, Feasting”, Before Us”. Shashi Tharoor - “The
“The Zigzag Way”, and “The Peacock Paradoxical Prime Minister”, “Riot: A
Sol.1182.(a) Githa Hariharan. Authors Garden”. Malgudi is a fictional town Love Story”. Anees Salim - “The Blind
and their books: Githa Hariharan - “When located in south India in the novels and Lady’s Descendants”, “Fly, Hasina, Fly”
Dreams Travel”, “Ghosts of Vasu Master”. short stories of R.K. Narayan. Lilliput and “Vanity Bagh”.
Urvashi Butalia - “The other side of fictional island nations that appear in the
silence”, “The Persistence of Memory”. novel Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Q.1190. ‘Running for My Life: One Lost
Meena Alexander - “Fault lines”, “Illiterate Swift. Boy’s Journey from the Killing Fields of
heart”. Namita Gokhale - “Things to Sudan to the Olympic Games’ an
Leave Behind”, “The Book of Shadows”. Q.1186. Who wrote the novel 'The autobiography depicting the struggle for
Catcher in the Rye'? life to success in life is written by who
Q.1183. The historical fiction ‘The Glory SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (3rd Shift) among the following personalities?
of Patan’ by KM Munshi was originally (a) HG Wells (b) Ernest Hemingway SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
written in which Indian language? (c) Mark Twain (d) JD Salinger (a) Noah Lyles (b) Jesse Owens
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (1st Shift) (c) Lopez Lomong (d) Arnold Palmer
(a) Malayalam (b) Bengali Sol.1186.(d) JD Salinger was an
(c) Tamil (d) Gujarati American author. His other works include Sol.1190.(c) Lopez Lomong is an
“Nine Stories”, “Franny and Zooey”, American track and field athlete.
Sol.1183.(d) Gujarati. Kanhaiyalal “Raise High the Roof Beam”. HG Wells - Autobiographies and sport person: “No
Maneklal Munshi, popularly known by his “The War of the Worlds”, “The Time Spin” - Shane Warne (Cricketer); “Faster
pen name Ghanshyam Vyas, was an Machine”, “The Invisible Man”. Ernest than Lightning: My Autobiography” -
Indian independence movement activist, Hemingway - “The Old Man and the Sea”, Usain Bolt (sprinter); “Ace against Odds” -
politician, writer from Gujarat state. “The Sun Also Rises”. Mark Twain - Sania Mirza (Tennis); “A Shot at History” -
Books by him: ‘’Krishnavatara II The “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, “The Abhinav Bindra (Shooter);
Wrath Of An Emperor’’, ‘’Atta Ke Svapna’’, Innocents Abroad”. “Controversially Yours” - Shoaib Akhtar
‘’Gaurava K Pratka’’, ‘’Lopamudra’’, (Cricketer).
‘‘Pratiodha’’, ‘’Akhand Hindustan’’, ‘’Gujarat Q.1187. Epic Poem, Savitri, described by
and Its Literature’’, ‘’The Book of its author as ‘A Legend and a Symbol’, Q.1191. Yashodhara Dalmia is the author
Satyabhama’’, ‘’The Ruin That Britain was written by _____. of which famous book?
Wrought’’, ‘’Kakani Raashi Ane Chiye Tej SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
Thik’’. (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (a) Paintings in the Kangra Valley
(b) Aurobindo Ghosh (b) Ajanta
Q.1184. Who among the following is the (c) Mahatma Phule (c) The Painted World of the Warlis
author of the book named (d) Baba Saheb Ambedkar (d) Indian Art
'Streepurushtulna'?
SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.1187.(b) Aurobindo Ghosh. Savitri Sol.1191.(c) The Painted World of the
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(a) Tarabai Shinde poem was based on the legend of Savitri Warlis. Her Other Books include “Amrita
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(b) Pandit Ramabai and Satyavan in the Mahabharata. His Sher-Gil: A Life”, “Sayed Haider Raza”.
(c) Rashasundari Devi other books include “The Life Divine”, Other Authors: Vijay Sharma - “Painting in
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(d) Sarojini Naidu “The Human Cycle”, “The Secret of the the Kangra Valley”. Walter M. Spink -
Veda” and “The Synthesis of Yoga”. “Ajanta, A Brief History and Guide”, “The
Sol.1184.(a) Tarabai Shinde was a
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axis of Eros”.
feminist activist who protested Q.1188. ‘Once a Dancer’ is the
patriarchy and caste in 19th century autobiography of ________________. Q.1192. Which book has been authored
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India. She is known for her published SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift) by Rabindra Bharali?
work, Stri Purush Tulana, originally (a) Yamini Krishnamurthy SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (1st Shift)
published in Marathi in 1882. Pandita (b) Audrey Hepburn (a) Indie 101
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Ramabai wrote the Stree Dharma-Neeti (c) Allegra Kent (b) The Forgotten Forms of Hindustani
(1882) book on the duties and moral (d) Sudha Chandran Music
obligations of women in India. (c) The Music Room
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Rassundari Devi wrote the autobiography Sol.1188.(c) Allegra Kent is an American (d) Music to my Ears
'Amar Jibon' (1876). Sarojini Naidu (first ballet dancer. Her other books include
Governor of United Provinces) - The “Ballerina Swan”, “Dancers' Body Book”. Sol.1192.(b) The Forgotten Forms of
Village Song, The Golden Threshold, The Other Options: Yamini Krishnamurthy Hindustani Music. Dr. Rabindra Bharali
Sceptred Flute. (Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi) - “A has been trained under the able guidance
Passion For Dance: My Autobiography”. of Pt. Deepak Chatterjee of Rampur
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Sahaswan Gharana and Pt. Mukul Governor ? Baniya: Peasants and Usurers in Western
Shiputra of Gwalior Gharana. Other SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) India’’. Sumit Sarkar - ‘’Writing Social
Books: ‘’Indie 101’’ - Ritnika Nayan, (a) Draupadi Murmu History’’, ‘’The Swadeshi Movement in
‘’Music to My Ears’’ - Celine L. A. (b) Baby Rani Maurya Bengal, 1903-1908’’.
Simpson, ‘’The Music Room’’ - Namita (c) Kiran Bedi
Devidayal. (d) Anandi ben Patel Q.1200. Which famous book was written
by ‘Haripala’?
Q.1193. Who among the following is the Sol.1196.(c) Kiran Bedi. She is the first SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
author of the autobiography 'Lone Fox woman in India to join the officer ranks of (a) Gita Govinda
Dancing: My Autobiography'? the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. (b) Sangeet Darpan
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Her other books: ‘It's always possible’, (c) Sangeet Ratnakara
(a) Khushwant Singh (b) Brij Mohan Kaul ‘Himmat Hai’, ‘Dare to Do! For the New (d) Sangeeta Sudhakara
(c) Ruskin Bond (d) John Dalvi Generation’.
Sol.1200.(d) Sangeeta Sudhakara. The
Sol.1193.(c) Ruskin Bond. His other Q.1197. ‘Ungalil Oruvan’ (One Among term ‘Carnatic’ and ‘Hindustani’ to
books: “The Room on the Roof”, “The You) is the autobiography of which of the classify musical styles first appeared in
Blue Umbrella”, “Roads to Mussoorie”. following chief ministers? it. The Gita Govinda is a work composed
Authors and Books: Khushwant Singh - SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift) by the 12th-century Hindu poet,
“Train to Pakistan”. Brij Mohan Kaul - (a) MK Stalin Jayadeva. Sangeet Darpan is a musical
“Confrontation with Pakistan”. John Dalvi (b) K Chandrashekhar Rao treatise on Indian classical music written
- “Himalayan Blunder”. (c) Basavaraj Bommai by Damodar Pandit. The
(d) Pinarayi Vijayan Sangita-Ratnakara (Ocean of Music and
Q.1194. Who among the following Dance) is one of the most important
authors wrote ‘Kamayani’, Sol.1197.(a) MK Stalin. Other Chief musicological texts from India.
‘Dhruvswamini’, ‘Kankal’, ‘Titli’, ministers’ books : Mamata Banerjee - ‘My
‘Skandagupta’, ‘Lahar’ and ‘Mamta’? Unforgettable Memories’, Yogi Q.1201. The famous book 'Sangraha
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Adityanath - ‘Hathyoga : Swaroop evam Choodamani', which deals with the
(a) Jaishankar Prasad Sadhna’, Arvind Kejriwal - ‘Swaraj’. current system of Carnatic music was
(b) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala written by:
(c) Bhisham Sahni Q.1198. Who has written the book SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(d) Krishna Sobti Sangeet Bal Prakash? (a) Damodara Misra (b) Haripala
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Matanga (d) Govindacharya
Sol.1194.(a) Jaishankar Prasad. Prasad (a) Pandit Narayan Rao
was his pen name. He was also known (b) Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Sol.1201.(d) Govindacharya. Matanga
as Chhayavadi kavi. Other Author and (c) Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande Muni authored the Brihaddesi, a
Books: Jaishankar Prasad - Iravati, Kānan (d) Bhimsen Joshi significant text in the study of Indian
kusum, Chandragupta. Suryakant Tripathi music. Bharata Muni is traditionally
Nirala - Ram Ki Shakti Pooja, Kukurmutta, Sol.1198.(b) Vishnu Digambar Paluskar attributed with the Natya Shastra, an
Parimal. Bhisham Sahni - Tamas, founded the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in ancient musical and dramatic treatise.
Kahaniyan, Madhavi. Krishna Sobti - Lahore in 1901. His notable works
Zindaginama - Zinda Rukh, Badalom ke include Baalbodh (Children's Knowledge) Q.1202. Who wrote the book ‘Gulamgiri’?
ghere. in five volumes, Raag Pravesh (Entry into SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
Raagas) in nineteen volumes, and (a) Swami Shraddhanand
Q.1195. In 1973, the first female high Mahilaa Sangeet (Ladies' Music). (b) Dwarkanath Tagore
court judge of India Anna Chandy Paluskar also innovated musical (c) BR Ambedkar
published her autobiography ____________ performances through enterprises like (d) Jyotiba Phule
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in Malayalam. Tablaa Tarang (Tabla Vibrations) and

Sol.1202.(d) Jyotiba Phule. He founded
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SSC MTS 05/11/2024 (1st Shift) Kaashtha Tarang (Wood Vibrations).

(a) The Test of My Life the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873.
Q.1199. Who is the author of the book Famous Books and Authors : Swami
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(b) Playing it My Way

(c) Atmakatha 'From Plassey to Partition and After : A Shraddhanand - “Hindu-Sangathan -
History of Modern India'? Savior of the Dying Race”. BR Ambedkar
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(d) The Race of My Life

SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift) - “The Annihilation of Caste”, “Thoughts
Sol.1195.(c) Atmakatha. Anna Chandy (a) Romila Thapar on Pakistan”, etc.
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was the first woman judge in India and (b) Devid Hardiman
the Commonwealth, appointed as a (c) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay Q.1203. Who among the following is the
munsif in 1937. She later became the (d) Sumit Sarkar author of the book 'The Guide'?
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first female High Court judge in India in SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift)
1959. Other Autobiographies: Yuvraj Sol.1199.(c) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay. His (a) Rohinton Mistry (b) RK Narayan
Singh - ‘’The Test of My Life’’, Sachin other Book: ‘’Caste and Partition in (c) Vikram Chandra (d) Shashi Tharoor
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Tendulkar - ‘’Playing it My Way’’, Milkha Bengal: The Story of Dalit Refugees,

1946-1961’’. Romila Thapar - Sol.1203.(b) RK Narayan. His other
Singh - ‘’The Race of My Life’’. books: ‘Malgudi Days’, ‘Swami and
‘’Somanatha’’, ‘’Sakuntala: Texts,
Q.1196. Who has written the book Readings, Histories’’. Devid Hardiman - Friends’, ‘The Vendor of Sweets’, ‘A Tiger
‘Fearless Governance’, published in ‘’Gandhi in His Time and Ours: The Global for Malgudi’, ‘The English Teacher’, ‘The
January 2021, describing her stint as Legacy of His Ideas’’, ‘’Feeding the Dark Room’ and ‘Mahatma Ka Intezaar’.

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Author and their notable works: Shashi Q.1208. Whose memoir is titled 'Once of My Heart’’, ‘’One Amazing Thing’’, ‘’The
Tharoor - ‘Why I Am a Hindu’, ‘The Upon a Life : Burnt Curry and Bloody Conch Bearer’’, ‘’The Mirror of Fire and
Paradoxical Prime Minister’, and ‘Pride Rags'? Dreaming’’, ‘’The Forest of
Prejudice & Punditry’. Vikram Chandra - SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) Enchantments’’. R. K. Narayan - ‘’Malgudi
‘Sacred Games’, ‘The Srinagar (a) Temsula Ao (b) Janice Pariat Days’’. Rohinton Mistry - ‘’A Fine Balance’’.
Conspiracy’. Rohinton Mistry - ‘A Fine (c) Easterine Kire (d) Patricia Mukim Indu Sundaresan - ‘’The feast of roses’’.
Balance’, ‘The Scream’.
Sol.1208.(a) Temsula Ao. Her Books : Q.1212. Who among the following wrote
Q.1204. Which actor's autobiography is ‘Laburnum for My Head : Stories’, ‘The the novel ‘Grimus’?
titled 'Bad Man'? Tombstone in my Garden’. Authors and SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift)
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) book: Janice Pariat - ‘Boats on Land’, (a) Amitav Ghosh (b) Salman Rushdie
(a) Gulshan Grover (b) Amrish Puri ‘Everything the Light Touches’. Easterine (c) Arvind Adiga (d) Vikram Seth
(c) Raza Murad (d) Ashish Vidyarthi Kire - ‘When the River Sleeps’, ‘Spirit
Nights’. Patricia Mukim - ‘Waiting for an Sol.1212.(b) Salman Rushdie is an
Sol.1204.(a) Gulshan Grover. Some Indian-born British-American novelist.
Equal World: Gender in India's Northeast'.
famous Autobiographies : Kishore Kumar Books by Him: ‘’Satanic Verses’’,
- ‘The Ultimate Biography’, Dilip Kumar - Q.1209. ‘Unladylike’ is a memoir by ____. ‘’Midnight's Children’’, ‘’Victory City’’, ‘’The
‘The Substance and the Shadow’, Manoj SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift) Enchantress of Florence: A Novel’’’, ‘’The
Bajpayee - ‘The Definitive Biography’. (a) Aditi Mittal Golden House’’.
Q.1205. Truth, Love and a Little Malice is (b) Supriya Joshi
(c) Aishwarya Mohanraj Q.1213. A Flight of Pigeons is a famous
the autobiography of: book written by _________________.
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) (d) Radhika Vaz
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Arjun Singh Sol.1209.(d) Radhika Vaz. Hilarious (a) Salman Rushdie (b) Vikram Seth
(b) Satyajit Ray Comedy Novels by Indian Writers: ‘The (c) Khushwant Singh (d) Ruskin Bond
(c) Phoolan Devi Unproposed Guy’ - Bhavik Sarkhedi and
(d) Khushwant Singh Suhana Bhambhani, ‘Mrs Funnybones’ - Sol.1213.(d) Ruskin Bond. His Other
Twinkle Khanna, ‘The Great Indian Novel’ books: ‘The Great Train Journey’, ‘The
Sol.1205.(d) Khushwant Singh. Books by Room on the Roof’, ‘The Blue Umbrella’,
Him: ‘’Train to Pakistan’’, ‘’Sex, Scotch & - Shashi Tharoor, ‘English, August’ -
Upamanyu Chatterjee, ‘Anything for You, ‘Delhi Is Not Far’. Other writer and book:
Scholarship’’, ‘’Land of Five Rivers’’, ‘’A Khushwant Singh - ‘The train to Pakistan’,
History of the Sikhs’’, ‘’I Shall Not Hear Ma’am’ - Tushar Raheja, ‘Tongue - in -
Cheek’ - Khyrunnisa A, ‘Dissected’ - ‘The end of India’, ‘The Company of
the Nightingale’’. Women’.
Naveen Kakkar, ‘Hostelitis’ - Srinivas
Q.1206. Whose autobiography is titled ‘A Addepalli, ‘The Backbenchers Series’ - Q.1214. Who among the following is the
Life Apart’? Sidharth Oberoi, ‘Page 6 and Beyond’ - author of the book ‘The Oath of the
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) Hureen Saghar Gandhi, ‘The Great Indian Vayuputras’?
(a) Prabha Khaitan (b) Bindu Bhatt Democracy’ - Manivannan K, ‘The White SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(c) Vinita Agarwal (d) Mannu Bhandari Tiger’ - Aravind Adiga, ‘The Rozabal Line’ (a) Indrapramit Das (b) Amish Tripathi
- Ashwin Sanghi, ‘Delhi Belly’ - Arijit Sen. (c) Vikram Chandra (d) Ravi Subramanian
Sol.1206.(a) Prabha Khaitan. She was an
Indian novelist, poet, entrepreneur and Q.1210. The book ‘A suitable Boy' was Sol.1214.(b) Amish Tripathi. His other
feminist. Bindu Bhatt is a Gujarati authored by _______________ in 1993. books: The ‘Immortals of Meluha’, ‘The
language novelist, storywriter, critic and SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift) Secret of the Nagas’, ‘The Shiva Trilogy’.
translator. Her books : ‘Chhinnmasta’, (a) Arundhati Roy (b) Kiran Desai Indrapramit Das - ‘The Devourers’, ‘Infinity
‘Anya Se Ananya’, ‘Peeli Aandhi’, etc. (c) Vikram Seth (d) David Davidar war’. Vikram Chandra - ‘Sacred Games’,
Autobiography of Mannu Bhandari - ‘Ek
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Sol.1210.(c) Vikram Seth. Some of his ‘Red Earth’ and ‘Pouring Rain’, ‘The
Kahaani Yeh Bhi’.
Srinagar Conspiracy’. Ravi Subramanian
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notable works include ‘The Golden Gate’,

Q.1207. ‘Anup Rag Vilas' is a book ‘The Frog and the Nightingale’, ‘An Equal - ‘Bankerupt’, ‘the Name of God’, ‘God is
written by which of the following a Gamer’.
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Music: A Novel’, ‘Beastly Tales’, ‘Two

musicians? Lives’, ‘All You Who Sleep Tonight’. Q.1215. Which of the following books is
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
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Q.1211. Which of the following books written by Rabindranath Tagore ?

(a) Pandit Kumar Gandharva
was written by Chitra Banerjee SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
(b) Pandit Jasraj
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Divakaruni? (a) Non - Violent Resistance

(c) Pandit Birju Maharaj
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) (b) The Essential Writings
(d) Pandit Dinkar Kaikini
(a) Malgudi Days (c) The Way to God
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Sol.1207.(a) Pandit Kumar Gandharva. (b) The Palace of Illusions (d) Nationalism
He was conferred the title ‘Kumar (c) A Fine Balance
Gandharva’ by the Shankaracharya. His Sol.1215.(d) Nationalism. His other
(d) The feast of roses
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Awards: Padma Bhushan (1977) and books: “Gitanjali”, “Gora”, “The

Padma Vibhushan (1990). Other books Sol.1211.(b) The Palace of Illusions. Postmaster”. “Non-Violent Resistance” or
and authors: Pandit Jasraj - ‘Rasraj’. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an (Satyagraha) written by Mahatma
Pandit Birju Maharaj - ‘The Master Indian-born American author. Books Gandhi. “The Way to God” written by
Through My Eyes’, ‘Rasgunjan’. Pandit authored by Her: ‘’Arranged Marriage: Dwight L. Moody.
Dinkar Kaikini - ‘Living Music’. Stories’’, ‘’The Mistress of Spices’’, ‘’Sister
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Q.1216. Who among the following is the Chakraborty - ‘Stranger Trilogy’, ‘Forever Sol.1223.(c) Milkha Singh, also known
author of the book ‘Those Pricey Thakur is True’, ‘Half Torn Hearts’. Samit Basu - as the Flying Sikh, was awarded the
Girls’ ? ‘The Simoqin Prophecies’, ‘The City Padma Shri in 1959. Other notable
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) Inside’, ‘Chosen Spirits’. Amish Tripathi - autobiographies by sports persons: PT
(a) Pratibha Ray (b) Preeti Shenoy ‘The Immortals of Meluha’, ‘The Secret of Usha (Golden girl), Sachin Tendulkar
(c) Anuja Chauhan (d) Anita Nair the Nagas’, ‘The Shiva Trilogy’. (Playing It My Way), Yuvraj Singh (The
test of my life), Saina Nehwal (Playing To
Sol.1216.(c) Anuja Chauhan. Books and Q.1220. Who among of the following is Win), Muhammad Ali (The Greatest: My
Authors: Anuja Chauhan - ‘Club You To the author of the book Making India Own Story), Sania Mirza (Ace against
Death’, ‘Battle for Bittora’, ‘The Fast And Awesome? Odds), Mary Kom (Unbreakable).
The Dead’ and ‘The Zoya Factor’. SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
Pratibha Ray - ‘Yajnaseni: The Story of (a) Chetan Bhagat Q.1224. Who is the author of the book 'A
Draupadi’, ‘Citadel of Love’. Preeti Shenoy (b) Vikram Seth Life Misspent'?
- ‘Life is what you make it’, ‘The Secret (c) Aravind Adiga Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Wish List’, ‘It Happens for a Reason’. (d) Siddhartha Mukherjee (a) Dushyant Kumar
Anita Nair - ‘Ladies Coupe’, ‘The Better (b) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Man’, ‘Lessons in Forgetting’, ‘Cut Like Sol.1220.(a) Chetan Bhagat. His other (c) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
Wound’. books: ‘One Indian girl’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, (d) Maithili Sharan Gupta
‘The 3 Mistakes of My Life’ and ‘2 States’.
Q.1217. The book Godaan was authored Other Authors and books: Vikram Seth - Sol.1224.(c) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala :
by ______________ in 1936. ‘A Suitable Boy’, ‘The Golden Gate’, ‘An Other notable Hindi poets and their
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) Equal Music’. Aravind Adiga - ‘The White works: Suryakant Tripathi Nirala: "Saroj
(a) Mahatma Gandhi Tiger’, ‘Selection Day’, ‘Last Man in Smriti", "Parimal", "Anaamika. Maithili
(b) Munshi Premchand Tower’. Siddhartha Mukherjee - ‘The Sharan Gupta: "Bharat-Bharati",
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru Emperor of All Maladies’, ‘Holding "Jayadrath Vadh". Harivansh Rai
(d) Mulk Raj Anand Broadband’, ‘Fatehpur Sikri and Agra’. Bachchan: "Madhukalash", "Milan
Yamini". Dushyant Kumar: "Saaye Mein
Sol.1217.(b) Munshi Premchand. His Q.1221. Which of the following novels Dhoop", "Ek Kanth Vishpayi".
other books : ‘Kaphan’, ‘Namak ka was written by George Orwell?
daroga’, ‘Nirmala’, ‘Gaban’, ‘Do Bailon Ki Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.1225. Which author wrote the
Katha’, ‘Poos Ki Raat’, ‘Shatranj ke (a) Brave New World autobiography 'Baluta' ?
Khiladi’, ‘Sevasadan’. Mahatma Gandhi - (b) Fahrenheit 451 Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
‘The Story of My Experiments with Truth’, (c) Animal Farm (a) Daya Pawar (b) Nirmal Verma
‘Hind Swaraj’. Jawaharlal Nehru - ‘The (d) Pride and Prejudice (c) Chitra Mudgal (d) Teji Grover
Discovery of India’, ‘Glimpses of World
History’, ‘India and the World’. Mulk Raj Sol.1221.(c) Animal Farm. George Sol.1225.(a) Daya Pawar was an Indian
Anand - ‘Untouchable’, ‘Coolie’, ‘Across Orwell's other notable works : “Burmese Marathi language author and poet known
the Black Waters’. Days (1934)”, “Coming Up for Air (1939)”, for his contributions to Dalit literature.
“Down and Out in Paris and London Other Authors and works : Nirmal Verma
Q.1218. ‘Along The Red River : A Memoir’ (1933)”. ‘Brave New World” is written by - Parinde, Jalti Jhari, London ki raat.
is a book about the life of _____. Aldous Huxley (1932), “Fahrenheit 451” is Chitra Mudgal - Ek Jamin Apni, Gilli
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift) written by Ray Bradbury (1953), “Pride gaddu, Bayan. Teji Grover - Sapne Mein
(a) Nirupama Borgohain and Prejudice” is written by Jane Austen Prem Ki Saat, Neela, Maine Ek Line
(b) Pushpalata Das (1813). Banai.
(c) Mitra Phukan
(d) Sabita Goswami Q.1222. “Why I Am An Atheist” is the Q.1226. ‘An Unsuitable Boy' is the
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Sol.1218.(d) Sabita Goswami. Author fighter ? personality ?

and Books : Nirupama Borgohain - Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
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‘Abhiyatri’. Pushpalata Das - ‘Rajarama (a) Bhagat Singh (a) Salman Khan (b) AR Rahman
Sukla rashtriyaatma varcasva evam (b) Subhash Chandra Bose (c) Karan Johar (d) Virat Kohli
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krtitva’. Mitra Phukan - ‘Chumki Posts a (c) Lala Lajpat Rai

Letter’, ‘The Biratpur Adventure’, ‘The (d) Sarojini Naidu Sol.1226.(c) Karan Johar.
Autobiographies by Bollywood actors:
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Collector's Wife’.
Sol.1222.(a) Bhagat Singh. ‘The Golden Naseeruddin Shah - “And Then One Day:
Q.1219. Who among the following wrote Threshold’ by Sarojini Naidu, ‘India A Memoir”, Dev Anand - “Romancing With
the book ‘Chanakya’s Chant’? Divided’ by Rajendra Prasad, ‘England's Life”, Satyajit Ray - “Jakhan Choto
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SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift) Debt to India’ by Lala Lajpat Rai. Chilam”.
(a) Novoneel Chakraborty
(b) Samit Basu Q.1223. Who authored the autobiography Q.1227. What is the title of the
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(c) Amish Tripathi 'The Race of My Life'? autobiography written by the renowned
(d) Ashwin Sanghi Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4) American professional boxer, Mike
(a) Mohinder Singh Gill Tyson?
Sol.1219.(d) Ashwin Sanghi. His other (b) PT Usha Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
books: ‘The Rozabal Line’, ‘The Krishna (c) Milkha Singh (a) The Greatest: My Own Story
Key’, ‘The Sialkot Saga’. Novoneel (d) Dutee Chand (b) Undisputed Truth: My Autobiography
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(c) Undisputed Life: My Story politician who served as the Deputy autobiography of Abul Kalam Azad, the
(d) Undeniable Story: My Life Prime Minister of India from 2002 to first Education Minister of free India?
2004. His Awards: Padma Vibhushan Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Sol.1227.(b) Undisputed Truth: My (2015), Bharat Ratna (2024). (a) The Test of My Life
Autobiography. His other important Autobiographies of Indian politicians: (b) The Road Ahead
books include ‘Undisputed Truth’, ‘Iron ‘Wings Of Fire’ (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), ‘An (c) Unbreakable
Ambition: My Life With Cus D'amato’, Autobiography: Toward Freedom’ (d) India Wins Freedom
‘CenterStage: Twelve of My Most (Jawaharlal Nehru), ‘India Wins Freedom’
Fascinating Interviews’ etc. (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad), ‘Atmakatha’ Sol.1235.(d) India Wins Freedom.
(Rajendra Prasad), ‘A Grain of Sand in the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was
Q.1228. Who among the following wrote posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna
the book ‘Straight from the Heart’ ? Hourglass of Time’ (Arjuna Singh).
in 1992 for his contributions to education
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Q.1232. Who among the following in India. His other books:
(a) Sachin Tendulkar (b) Mary Kom sportspersons is credited with the ‘Ghubar-e-Khatir’, and ‘Basic Concepts of
(c) Kapil Dev (d) Milkha Singh autobiography ‘Undisputed Truth’? the Quran’.
Sol.1228.(c) Kapil Dev. His Awards: Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) Kevin Pietersen (b) Muhammad Ali Q.1236. ‘Letters from a Father to his
Padma Bhushan (1991), Padma Shri Daughter’ was authored by whom among
(c) Matthew Hayden (d) Mike Tyson
(1982), Arjuna Award (1979-80). Indian the following freedom fighters ?
player and their Autobiographies: Sachin Sol.1232.(d) Mike Tyson. Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Tendulkar - ‘Playing It My Way’, Mary Autobiographies of sportspersons: (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Kom - ‘Unbreakable’, Yuvraj Singh - ‘The Cricket Delightful (Mushtaq Ali), Sunny (b) Subhas Chandra Bose
Test of My Life’, Milkha Singh - ‘The Race Days (Sunil Gavaskar), Playing with Fire (c) Mahatma Gandhi
of My Life’, Saina Nehwal - ‘Playing to (Nasser Hussain), Straight from the (d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Win’. Sania Mirza - ‘Ace against Odds’. Heart (Kapil Dev), Out of My Comfort
Zone (Steve Waugh), Portrait of a Rebel Sol.1236.(a) Jawaharlal Nehru. Other
Q.1229. Who among the following wrote Books by him : “The Discovery of India”,
(Kevin Pietersen).
the book ‘Long Walk to Freedom’? “An Autobiography”, “Glimpses of World
Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Q.1233. Who among the following is the History”. Other Authors and Books :
(a) Winston Churchill (b) Barack Obama author of the book ‘The Complete Subhas Chandra Bose - “Azad Hind”, “The
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) Mother Teresa Adventures of Feluda’? Indian Struggle”, “Dreams of a Youth”.
Sol.1229.(c) Nelson Mandela. He was Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Mahatma Gandhi - “The Story of My
South Africa's first democratically (a) Mrinal Sen (b) Ritwik Ghatak Experiments”, “Hind Swaraj”, “Satyagraha
elected President. Other books and their (c) Goutam Ghosh (d) Satyajit Ray in South Africa”. Chandrika Prasad
authors : Winston Churchill - “A History of Srivastava - “Lal Bahadur Shastri - A Life
Sol.1233.(d) Satyajit Ray received the
the English-Speaking Peoples”. Barack of Truth in Politics”.
Bharat Ratna in 1992, the Padma
Obama - “Dreams from My Father”, “The Vibhushan in 1976, the Padma Bhushan Q.1237. Who among the following is the
Audacity of Hope”, “Of Thee I Sing”, “A in 1965, and the Oscar Award for lifetime author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi' ?
Promised Land”. achievements in cinema in 1992. His Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Q.1230. Whom among the following notable books include Jakhan Choto (a) Rita Kumari (b) Geetanjali Shree
cricketers has co-written the book named Chilam (autobiography), Badshahi Angti, (c) Shashi Tharoor (d) Jhumpa Lahiri
'281 and beyond'? Sonar Kella, and Gangtokey Gondogol.
Other Author: Mrinal Sen - Always Being Sol.1237.(b) Geetanjali Shree. Her book
Higher Secondary 24/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
Born. 'Tomb of Sand (Ret Samadhi)' has
(a) Rahul Dravid (b) Ajay Jadeja
become the first Hindi novel to be
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(c) Saurav Ganguly (d) VVS Laxman

Q.1234. ‘Total Recall: My Unbelievably awarded the prestigious 2022
True Life Story’ was authored by whom
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Sol.1230.(d) VVS Laxman (Vangipurapu International Booker Prize. The book was
Venkata Sai Laxman) is a former Indian among the following personalities in translated in english by Daisy Rockwell.
addition to Peter Petre ?
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international cricketer. Rahul Dravid - Hamara Shahar Us Baras, Khali Jagah

“The Nice Guy Who Finished First”; Kapil Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2) and Pratinidhi Kahaniyan are other books
(a) Andre Agassi
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Dev - “Straight from the Heart”; Sunil by her. Other Authors and Books : Shashi
Gavaskar - “Sunny Days”; Sourav Ganguly (b) Pete Sampras Tharoor - The Great Indian Novel, A
(c) Malcom X
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- “A Century is Not Enough”; Suresh Wonderland of Words. Jhumpa Lahiri -

Raina - “Believe”. (d) Arnold Schwarzenegger The Namesake, The Lowland.

Q.1231. ‘My Country, My Life’ is an Sol.1234.(d) Arnold Schwarzenegger. He Q.1238. Which of the following novels is
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autobiographical text of which of the served as the 38th governor of California written by the Indian author Kiran Desai?
following Indian politicians? from 2003 to 2011. He is also a Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2) celebrated author, with notable works (a) The Inheritance of Loss
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(a) Narendra Modi including: Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, (b) The Circle of Reason
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee The New Encyclopedia of Modern (c) The Golden House
(c) Lal Krishna Advani Bodybuilding, Arnold: The Education of a (d) A Suitable Boy
(d) Sharad Pawar Bodybuilder.
Sol.1238.(a) The Inheritance of Loss.
Sol.1231.(c) Lal Krishna Advani. He is a Q.1235. Which of the following is the Other books by Kiran Desai: ’Hullabaloo
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in the Guava Orchard’, ‘Consumer Identity Raza - “A Village Divided”, “Neem Ka “The Unheard Cry for Meaning”, “Man's
and Fashion’, ‘Emblems of Ped”. Mohan Rakesh - “Another Life: Search for Ultimate Meaning”.
Transformation’. Amitav Ghosh - ‘The Thirteen Stories and a Play”. Harishankar
Circle of Reason’. Parsai - “Hum Ek Umra Se Waqif Hain”, Q.1248. Who among the following is the
“Rani Nagfani ki Kahani”. author of the book ‘India After Gandhi:
Q.1239. The novel ‘Raavan - Enemy of The History of the World's Largest
Aryavarta’ is written by whom among the Q.1244. Who wrote the book ‘If God Was Democracy’ ?
following writers? A Banker’? SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning) (a) Ramchandra Guha
(a) Kiran Desai (b) Amish Tripathi (a) Ravi Subramanian (b) Amitav Ghosh (b) Anuja Chauhan
(c) Ruskin Bond (d) Amitav Ghosh (c) Jhumpa Lahiri (d) Ashwin Sanghi (c) Ravinder Singh
(d) Sandhya Menon
Sol.1239.(b) Amish Tripathi. He is an Sol.1244.(a) Ravi Subramanian. His
Indian author and diplomat, best known books: “The Incredible Banker”, “In the Sol.1248.(a) Ramchandra Guha. Authors
for “The Shiva Trilogy” and “Ram Name of God”, “God Is A Gamer”, “I and their books: Ramchandra Guha -
Chandra” Series. His Other Books: “The Bought the Monk’s Ferrari”, “Don't Tell Gandhi Before India, Environmentalism:
Immortals of Meluha”; “The Secret of the The Governor”. A Global History, Rebels Against the Raj,
Nagas”, "The Oath of the Vayuputras”; Makers of Modern India, This fissured
“Scion of Ikshvaku”; “Sita: Warrior of Q.1245. Who among the following is the land, The Unquiet Woods, Democrats and
Mithila”. author of the novel 'Maila Anchal' ? Dissenters . Sandhya Menon - “When
SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) Dimple Met Rishi”, “There's Something
Q.1240. The novel 'The White Tiger' was (a) Kamleshwar about Sweetie”.
written by: (b) Phanishwar Nath 'Renu’
Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (c) Harishankar Parsai Q.1249. The novel ‘The Mountain of
(a) Aravind Adiga (b) Indu Sundaresan (d) Kashinath Singh Light’ is written by _____________.
(c) Amitav Ghosh (d) Vikram Chandra SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
Sol.1245.(b) Phanishwar Nath 'Renu’. (a) Anukrti Upadhyay
Sol.1240.(a) Aravind Adiga received the Other Novels - ‘’’Parti Parikatha’’, ‘’Kitne (b) Meena Kandasamy
Man Booker Prize in 2008 for his novel Chaurahe’’, ‘’Paltu Babu Road’’. Authors (c) Indu Sundaresan
‘The White Tiger’. His other novels and their books: Kamleshwar - ‘’Aagami (d) Zarreen Khan
include ‘Last Man in Tower’ and Atit’’, ‘’Partitions’’, ‘’Murdon Ki Duniya’’.
‘Selection Day’. Authors and their notable Harishankar Parsai - ‘’Viklang Shraddha Sol.1249.(c) Indu Sundaresan: Her other
works: Indu Sundaresan - ‘The Twentieth Ka Daur’’, ‘’Ghaayal Basant’’, ‘’Badchalan’’, books - “The twentieth wife”, “The feast
Wife’, ‘The Feast of Roses’. Amitav Ghosh ‘’Apni Apni Bimari’’, ‘’Tulsidas Chandan of roses”. Books and authors: Anukrti
- ‘Sea of Poppies’, ‘The Shadow Lines’. Ghise'’. Kashinath Singh - ‘’Rehan Par Upadhyay - “Bhaunri”, “Kintsugi”, “Daura”,
Vikram Chandra - ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Red Ragghu’’, ‘’Kashi Ka Assi’’. “The Blue Woman”. Meena Kandasamy -
Earth and Pouring Rain’. “Ms.Militancy”, “When I Hit You”, “The
Q.1246. 'The Last Song of Dusk’ is the Gypsy Goddess”. Zarreen Khan - “Koi
Q.1241. Who among the following debut novel of: Good News?”, “I Quit! Now What?”.
authored the book ‘Unbreakable’? SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening)
Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (a) Ravinder Singh Q.1250. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird
(a) Shantanu Naidu (b) Indra Nooyi (b) Ira Trivedi Sings’ is an autobiography of ________.
(c) Mary Kom (d) Kapil Dev (c) Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
(d) Nikita Singh (a) Dolly Alderton
Sol.1241.(c) Mary Kom. Indra Nooyi: "My (b) Michelle Obama
Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future". Sol.1246.(c) Siddharth Dhanvant (c) Patricia Lockwood
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Kapil Dev: "Straight from the Heart". Shanghvi. Other Books:- “AIDS Sutra: (d) Maya Angelou
Untold Stories From India”, “The Lost
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Q.1242. ‘Goal’ is the autobiography of Flamingoes of Bombay”. Other novel Sol.1250.(d) Maya Angelou.
_______. writers:- Ira Trivedi - “What Would You Do Autobiographies of famous personalities:
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SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning) To Save the World”, “Om the Yoga Dog”. Dolly Alderton - “Everything I Know About
(a) Cristiano Ronaldo (b) Mary Kom Nikita Singh - “Love @ Facebook”, “What Love” (memoir), Barack Obama -
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(c) Major Dhyan Chand (d) Mike Tyson Do You See When You Look In The “Dreams from my father: A story of Race
Mirror?”. and Inheritance”, Michele Obama -
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Sol.1242.(c) Major Dhyanchand.

“Becoming”, Anne Frank - “The Diary of a
Q.1243. Who among the following is the Q.1247. Who among the following is the young girl”.
author of the novel ‘Tamas’? writer of ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ ?
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SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning) SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening) Q.1251. Who is the author of ‘Harry
(a) Harishankar Parsai (b) Mohan Rakesh (a) Alfred Lansing (b) Elie Wiesel Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’?
(c) Rahi Masoom Raza (d) Bhisham Sahni (c) Viktor E Frankl (d) Edith Eger SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Evening)
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(a) Stephen King (b) George Eliot

Sol.1243.(d) Bhisham Sahni. His Other Sol.1247.(c) Viktor E Frankl. His other (c) J K Rowling (d) Salman Rushdie
books: “Balraj: My Brother”, “Madhavi”, books:- “The Doctor and the Soul”, “On
“Bhatakti Raakh”, “Pahala Path”, the Theory and Therapy of Mental Sol.1251.(c) J. K. Rowling. Other books -
“Patriyan”, “Today's Pasts: A Memoir”. Disorders”, “Psychotherapy and “The Casual Vacancy” and “the Cormoran
Authors and their books: Rahi Masoom Existentialism”, “The Will to Meaning”, Strike series”, “The Running Grave”, “The

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Ink Black Heart”, “The Cuckoo's Calling”. (c) Arjun Singh (d) LK Advani Sol.1261.(c) Ayushmann Khurrana.
Other Indian Actors and their books :
Q.1252. Which of the following books is Sol.1256.(c) Arjun Singh. Anupam Kher - “Aap khud hi best hai” ,
an autobiography of the former American Emraan Hashmi : “The Kiss of Life”,
president Bill Clinton? Q.1257. Which of the following is the
autobiography of the first Indian Nawajuddin Siddiqui - “An Ordinary Life:
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning) A memoir”, Karan Johar - “An Unsuitable
(a) Long Walk to Freedom President Dr. Rajendra Prasad ?
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon) Boy”, Sonu Sood - “I Am No Messiah”.
(b) My Country My Life
(c) My Life (a) A Shot at History Q.1262. Who among the following is the
(d) Becoming (b) My Country My Life author of the book, ‘Unfinished; A
(c) Atmakatha Memoir’ ?
Sol.1252.(c) My Life. Books by him: The (d) Atma Britanta SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
President is Missing, The President’s (a) Alia Bhatt
Daughter, Back to Work, Gone. Sol.1257.(c) Atmakatha. Dr. Rajendra
Prasad: Books - ‘’Satyagraha in (b) Priyanka Chopra
Q.1253. Who is the author of the novel Champaran’’, ‘’India Divided’’, “Enslaved in (c) Deepika Padukone
‘The Moor’s Last Sigh’? Paradise”, “ Champaran mein Mahatma (d) Kareena Kapoor
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon) Gandhi”. Sol.1262.(b) Priyanka Chopra : She was
(a) V.S. Naipaul (b) John Keay awarded Padma Shri in 2016. She won
(c) Kiran Doshi (d) Salman Rushdie Q.1258. Which of the following is an
autobiography of the international tennis Miss World pageant in the year 2000.
Sol.1253.(d) Salman Rushdie: Other player Andre Agassi ? Q.1263. ‘The Fall of a Sparrow' is an
Novels - “The Satanic Verses”, SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening) autobiography of ____________.
“Midnight's Children”, “Quichotte”, (a) Me SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
“Shame”, “Luka and the Fire of Life”, “The (b) Becoming (a) Salim Ali (b) Raj Kapoor
Golden House”. Famous V.S. Naipaul - (c) Too Many Reasons to Live (c) Kapil Dev (d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
“A House for Mr. Biswas”, “A Bend in the (d) Open: An Autobiography
River”, “In a Free State”. Sol.1263.(a) Salim Ali (Birdman of India).
Sol.1258.(d) Open: An Autobiography Other books by him - “The books of
Q.1254. Who is the author of the novel Another book by him: The Whirl. He is an Indian birds”, “Indian hill birds”, “A
'Before We Visit the Goddess'? American tennis player. pictorial guide to the birds of the Indian
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening) subcontinent”. Atal Bihari Vajpayee -
(a) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Q.1259. In which of the following
languages is 'Childhood Days - A Memoir' “Dynamics of an open society”, “Twenty
(b) Jhumpa Lahiri one poems”.
(c) Arundhati Roy by Satyajit Ray written?
(d) Kiran Doshi SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) Q.1264. Whose autobiography is titled
(a) Telugu (b) Hindi "Waiting for a Visa"?
Sol.1254.(a) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. (c) Bengali (d) Kannada SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
Her Other books: “The Palace of (a) Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Illusions”, “The Forest of Enchantments”, Sol.1259.(c) Bengali. Satyajit Ray was an
Indian Bengali filmmaker. His first film (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
“Mistress of Spices”, “The Last Queen” (c) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
and “Queen of dreams”. was Pather Panchali (1955), which won
eleven international prizes. Books: “The (d) Dr. Kamal Ranadive
Q.1255. Who among the following is the Incredible Adventure of Professor Sol.1264.(c) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. His
author of the book 'On Writing: A Memoir Shonku” (Bengali), “Sonar Kella” Other Books: “The Problem of the
of the Craft' ? (Bengali), “Jakhan Choto Chilam” Rupee”, “The Annihilation of Caste”,
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning) (Bangali).
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“Buddha Or Karl Marx”.

(a) F Scott Fitzgerald
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(b) Clive Staples Lewis Q.1260. Who is the author of the book Q.1265. Who among the following is the
(c) Ernest Hemingway ‘The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on author of the Hindi novel 'Raag Darbari' ?
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(d) Stephen King Life’s Journey’ ? SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) (a) Shrilal Shukla (b) Rahul Sankrityayan
Sol.1255.(d) Stephen King (American).
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(a) Muhammad Ali (b) Jake LaMotta (c) Premchand (d) Kashinath Singh
His Other Books - “Fairy Tale”, “Billy (c) Roberto Duran (d) Eugene J Bullard
Summers”, “It”, “The Shining”, “Carrie”.
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Sol.1265.(a) Shrilal Shukla . His notable

Other Authors: F. Scott Fitzgerald - “The Sol.1260.(a) Muhammad Ali. His Other works: Raag Darbari, Makaan, Bisrampur
Beautiful and Damned”, “The Great Book - “The Greatest: My Own Story”. Ka Sant and Sooni Ghaati Ka Sooraj.
Gatsby”. Clive Staples Lewis - “The
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Q.1261. Who among the following is one Q.1266. The film based on which of the
Chronicles of Narnia”, “Mere Christianity”.
of the co-authors of the book, 'Cracking following novels by Amrita Pritam won
Ernest Hemingway - “The Sun Also
The Code : My Journey in Bollywood' ? the National Film Award ?
Rises”, “A Farewell to Arms”.
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SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.1256. 'A Grain Of Sand In The (a) Harshvardhan Kapoor (a) Nagmani (b) Raseedi Ticket
Hourglass of Time' is an autobiography (b) Nawazuddin Siddique (c) Village No.36 (d) Pinjar
of which Indian politician ? (c) Ayushmann Khurrana
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning) (d) Rajkumar Rao Sol.1266.(d) Pinjar : Theme - Partition
(a) IK Gujral (b) Manmohan Singh and Communal Conflict. Based on -
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Violence done upon women at the time SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift) An Experiment in Autobiography - (Author
of the Partition of India in 1947. Amrita (a) Poonam Surie (b) Andy Marino - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas). Mai Ek Harfan
Pritam : Punjabi author and Poet. Books - (c) Daman Singh (d) Raghav Bahal Maula is the autobiography of A.K.
“Revenue Stamp- an autobiography”, Hangal.
“Rasidi ticket”, “ . Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Sol.1271.(b) Andy Marino. Books by
Nu”. him:- “Escape From Chernobyl”, “It Rides Q.1276. Which of the following
a Pale Horse”, “Escape from East Berlin”. autobiographies was written by the
Q.1267. Who authored the book ‘Poverty Indian female poet Kamala Das, who was
and Un-British Rule in India' in 1901, Q.1272. Who among the following is the nominated for Nobel Prize for literature
which was highly critical of the economic author of the book 'The Buddha and his in 1984?
impact of British Rule? Dhamma', which appeared in 1957 after Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) the death of its author? (a) My Story
(a) Pherozeshah Mehta SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift) (b) A Life Less Ordinary
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji (a) Subhas Chandra Bose (c) A Life Apart
(c) WC Bonnerji (b) BR Ambedkar (d) Smritichitre: The Memoire of a
(d) Badruddin Tyabji (c) Mahatma Gandhi Spirited Wife
(d) Motilal Nehru
Sol.1267.(b) Dadabhai Naoroji. Other Sol.1276.(a) My Story. “A Life Less
books by Him - “The Wants and Means of Sol.1272.(b) BR Ambedkar. His Other Ordinary” (Baby Halder). “A Life Apart”
India”, “The Manners and Customs of the Books - “Castes in India”, “The Problem (Neel Mukherjee). “Smriti Chitre: The
Parsees” “The European and Asiatic of the Rupee”, “Bahishkrit Bharat”, “The Memoirs of a Spirited Wife” (Lakshmibai
Race”. Annihilation of Caste”, “Federation Tilak). “How I Became a Hindu” (Sita
Versus Freedom”, “Thoughts on Ram Goel).
Q.1268. Who was the author of the Pakistan”, “Ranade, Gandhi and Jinnah” ,
famous book 'The Economic History of “Mr. Gandhi and Emancipation of Q.1277. 'Vikramarjuna - Vijaya'
India" ? Untouchables”, “Pakistan Or Partition Of composed by Pampa was written in
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th shift) India”, “Who were the Shudras”, “The which of the following languages?
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji (b) PC Dutta Untouchables”, “Buddha Or Karl Marx”. Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
(c) RG Bhandarkar (d) RC Dutt (a) Sanskrit (b) Tamil
Q.1273. Six Machine: I Don't Like Cricket (c) Telugu (d) Kannada
Sol.1268.(d) RC Dutt. Other Books: “The ... I Love It' is a book written by:
Epic Of The Bharatas Mahabharatas”, Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1) Sol.1277.(d) Kannada. Other ancient
“The peasantry of Bengal”. (a) Andre Russell (b) Kieron Pollard books and their writers - Panini-
(c) Chris Gayle (d) MS Dhoni (Ashtadhyayi), Patanjali (Mahabhasya),
Q.1269. Who is the author of the book
Shudraka (Mricchakatika), Kalhana
'The 7 Sins of Being a Mother' ? Sol.1273.(c) Chris Gayle (Jamaican (Rajatarangini).
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) cricketer).
(a) Twinkle Khanna Q.1278. ‘A Life of the Genius: The Man
(b) Tahira Kashyap Khurrana Q.1274. “Moonwalk”, a memoir written Who Knew Infinity' is a biography of
(c) Alia Bhatt by which famous music personality? Indian mathematician ______ .
(d) Kareena Kapoor Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3) SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) Michael Jackson (b) Stevie Wonder (a) Acharya Pingala (b) Aryabhata
Sol.1269.(b) Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, (c) Bob Dylan (d) Kurt Cobain (c) Srinivasa Ramanujan (d) Neena Gupta
writer and filmmaker, shines a light on
unspoken facets of being a mother. Sol.1274.(a) Michael Jackson . His
Sol.1278.(c) Srinivasa Ramanujan:- He
Books : “The 12 Commandments of books :- “Thriller Live “, “Dancing the
is also called 'mathematician of
Dream”, “We Are the World Sheet Music”.
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Being a Woman”, “Cracking the Code: My mathematicians' and 'magician of

Journey in Bollywood”, “Be Atmanirbhar”, Discography- “Got to Be There “, “Ben”,
numbers' for his amazing work on
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“Souled Out”, “I Promise…”. “Music & Me”. Filmography - “The Wiz”,

number theory. National Mathematics
“Bad 25” etc.
Day (celebrated on 22 December to
na

Q.1270. '2G Saga Unfolds' book was

Q.1275. Which of the following commemorate the birth anniversary of
written by______.
autobiographies was written by the Srinivasa Ramanujan).
ap

SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift)

Indian film actor Balraj Sahni?
(a) Mohsin Hamid (b) Tarun Vijay Q.1279. 'India's Struggle for
Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
:@

(c) Andimuthu Raja (d) Kanwaljit Singh Independence' is one of the notable
(a) The Act of Life
books written by ____ .
Sol.1270.(c) Andimuthu Raja. Famous (b) Main Ek Harfan Maula
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
Author - Book: Tarun Vijay - “Shakshat (c) Meri Filmi Atmakatha
TG

(a) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay

shiv de samvad: Kailash Mansarovar (d) I Am Not an Island
(b) R.K. Narayana
yatra”, “Vampanthi Kalush Katha”.
Sol.1275.(c) Meri Filmi Atmakatha. (c) R.C. Majumdar
Mohsin Hamid - “Moth Smoke”, “Exit
n

Balraj Sahni had composed famous (d) Bipan Chandra

West”, “The Last White Man”. Kanwaljit
travelogs like 'Mera Pakistani Safarnama'
Singh - “Sikh Granthi (My Life, My Sol.1279.(d) Bipan Chandra. Awards
and 'Rusii Safarnama. The Act of Life
Religion)”. -Padma Bhushan (2010), Most Popular
(Writer - Jyoti Sabharwal) is a 2006
Q.1271. "Narendra Modi: A Political autobiography by Indian theater and film Books - “History of Modern India”, “India
Biography” is written by __________. actor Amrish Puri. I Am Not an Island: since Independence“, “Freedom

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Struggle”, “Communalism in Modern Q.1284. Which of these is the title of the India”. Vijay Darda - “Kudedan me
India”, “India After Independence”, “In the first novel of Anand Neelakantan? bachpan”.
Name of Democracy”, “Indian National SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
Movement”, “Bharat me Upniveshvad aur (a) Asura: Tale of the Vanquished Q.1289. Who among the following is the
Rashtravad”. (b) Satya Ke Prayog author of "Flood of Fire"?
(c) The Immortals of Meluha SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)
Q.1280. 'Freedom in Exile' is the (d) Kadambari (a) Arunima Sinha (b) Tarun Khanna
autobiographical book of _____________. (c) Amitav Ghosh (d) Twinkle Khanna
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Afternoon) Sol.1284.(a) Asura : Tale of the
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Vanquished. Anand Neelakantan’s Sol.1289.(c) Amitav Ghosh. His other
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Notable works - ‘’Ajaya: Roll of the Dice’’, books by - ‘The Shadow Lines’, ‘The
(c) J.B. Kriplani ‘’Ajaya: Rise of Kali’’, ‘’The Rise of Hungry Tide’, 'The Nutmeg’s Curse’, ‘The
(d) Dalai Lama Sivagami’’, ‘’Penn Ramayanam’’, ‘’Valmiki's Glass Palace’, ‘River of Smoke’, ‘The
Women’’. Mahatma Gandhi - ’’Satya ke Calcutta Chromosome', ‘Gun Island’,
Sol.1280.(d) Dalai Lama. The Dalai Prayog’’. Amish Tripathi - ‘’The Immortals 'Jungle Nama’. Arunima Sinha - ‘Born
Lama wrote two autobiographies; the of Meluha’’. Banabhatta - “Kadambari”. Again on the mountain: A Story of losing
first was ‘My Land And My People’ and everything and Finding it back’. Tarun
the second was 'Freedom in Exile' . More Q.1285. Who is the author of the epic Khanna - ‘Winning in emerging markets’,
books by him:- “ The Art of Happiness”, poem 'Padmavat”? ‘Billions of Entrepreneurs’, ‘Foundations
“The Book of Joy”, “Ancient Wisdom, SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) of neural networks’, ‘Kumbh Mela:
Modern World”, “Beyond Religion”. (a) Kuldeep Nayyar (b) Kalidasa Mapping the Ephemeral megacity city'
(c) Malik Muhammad Jayasi (d) Al-Biruni and ‘Trust’. Twinkle Khanna - ‘Mrs.
Q.1281. 'Galpaguchchha', written by Funnybones’ and ‘Pajamas are forgiving’.
Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of Sol.1285.(c) Malik Muhammad Jayasi. It
______. was written in Awadhi language. Q.1290. Who wrote the book "A Brief
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) Kuldeep Nayar - “Beyond the Lines”, History of Time"?
(a) devotional songs (b) poems “India after Nehru” and “Emergency SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) English shayaris (d) short stories Retold”. Kalidasa - “Shakuntala”, (a) Stephen Hawking
“RituSamhara or The Six Seasons'' , “The (b) Albert Einstein
Sol.1281.(d) Short stories. Megha Duta”. Al - Biruni - “Kitab ul-Hind''. (c) John Watson
Galpaguchchha is a collection of sixty - Tulsidas - ‘Ramcharitrmans’. (d) Neil Degrasse Tyson
one of Tagore’s short stories. Other short
stories by Tagore - "Kabuliwala", Q.1286. "Wide Angle" is an Sol.1290.(a) Stephen Hawking.
“Kshudita Pashan''. Some novels - autobiography of which of the following Published in 1988. Other books - “Brief
‘Chaturanga’, ‘Shesher Kobita’, ‘Char sports persons? Answers To The Big Questions”, “The
Adhyay’, and ‘Noukadubi’. Poetry - SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening) Theory of Everything”, “Black Holes: The
Gitanjali (Nobel Prize in Literature in (a) Wasim Akram (b) Yuvraj Singh Reith Lectures”, “The Universe In A
1913). (c) Imran Khan (d) Anil Kumble Nutshell”. The Black Hole War - Written
by Leonard Susskind.
Q.1282. 'In The Afternoon of Time' is an Sol.1286.(d) Anil Kumble. Awards of Anil
autobiographical book by __________. Kumble - Arjuna award (1995) and Q.1291. Who wrote the novel "Life of Pi"?
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) Padma Shri (2005). SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
(a) Satyajit Ray (a) Jonathan Safran Foer
(b) Sam Pitroda Q.1287. Who wrote the Panchatantra, a (b) Khaled Hosseini
(c) Harivansh Rai Bachchan collection of fables? (c) Yann Martel
(d) P.T. Usha SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon) (d) Carol Birch
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(a) Rumi (b) Amar Singh

Sol.1282.(c) Harivansh Rai Bachchan. (c) Jaya Dev (d) Vishnu Sharma Sol.1291.(c) Yann Martel. ‘Life of Pi’ -
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He is best known for his early work This book was published in 2001 and
Madhushala. In 1976, he received the Sol.1287.(d) Vishnu Sharma was an
won the Man Booker Prize. Famous
na

Padma Bhushan. Indian scholar and author. The

Writer and Books - Jonathan Safran Foer
Panchatantra is a collection of
- "Everything is Illuminated". Khaled
ap

Q.1283. ___________ describe the idea of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit

Hosseini - "The Kite Runner" and "A
evolution in his book, "The origin of verse and prose, arranged within a frame
Thousand Splendid Suns".
:@

species". story.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.1292. Who is the author of the tragic
(a) Edward Jenner (b) Charles Darwin Q.1288. "India at Risk" is written by
story, "Othello" ?
TG

(c) Robert Brown (d) Aristotle which of the following authors?

SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) William Shakespeare
Sol.1283.(b) Charles Darwin. Famous (a) Jaswant Singh (b) Khushwant Singh
(b) William Wordsworth
n

books by Charles Darwin: “The Descent (c) Natwar Singh (d) Vijay Darda
(c) Johannes Gutenberg
of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex”,
Sol.1288.(a) Jaswant Singh. His Other (d) Charles Dickens
“The Expression of the Emotions in Man
and Animals”, “Insectivorous Plants”, “On books - “Defending India", “Travels in
Sol.1292.(a) William Shakespeare -
Natural Selection”, “The Voyage of the Transoxiana” , “Conflict And Diplomacy” ,
“Hamlet”, “The Merchant of Venice”, “The
Beagle”. “A Call to Honour: In Service of Emergent
Tempest”.
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Q.1293. Which among the following Q.1297. 'The Stars in My sky. Those Who Sol.1300.(c) Arundhati Roy. More books
books was written by Dr. Raghuram Brightened My Film Journey' is the by her:- “The God of Small Things”, “The
Rajan? second book by _____. End of Imagination”, “The Cost of Living”,
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning) SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) “The Algebra of Infinite Justice”,
(a) The Third Pillar (b) We are Displaced (a) Amitabh Bachchan (b) Divya Dutta “Walking with the Comrades”, “Kashmir:
(c) The India Story (d) My Life in Full (c) Neeti Mohan (d) Sonam Kapoor The Case for Freedom”. “Capitalism: A
Ghost Story”.
Sol.1293.(a) The Third Pillar. Books and Sol.1297.(b) Divya Dutta. Her first book,
Authors: Dr. Raghuram Rajan - ‘Fault “Me and Ma'' which was released in Q.1301. Who among the following wrote
Lines’, ‘Naan Seivathai Seikiren’, ‘I Do 2017. Amitabh Bachchan - ‘Soul Curry for "The Bench" ?
What I Do’, ‘Monetary Policy and Its You and Me - An Empowering Philosophy SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
Unintended Consequences’. Malala That Can Enrich Your Life’ (2002). (a) Amitav Ghosh (b) Meghan Markle
Yousafzai - ‘We Are Displaced’, ‘Malala's (c) Kalki Koechlin (d) Samir Soni
Magic Pencil’. Bimal Jalan - ‘The Future Q.1298. Which of the following books
was written by Swami Vivekananda? Sol.1301.(b) Meghan Markle. Kalki
of India’, ‘India's Economic Crisis: The Koechlin: “Skeleton Woman”, “The
Way Ahead’, ‘The India Story’. Indra Nooyi SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) Ancient India Elephant In The Womb”, Samir Soni: “My
- ‘My Life in Full’. Experiments with Silence”: “The Diary
(b) River of Smoke
Q.1294. Which among the following (c) The East and the West Of-An-Introvert”.
books is an autobiography of Mithali Raj? (d) No secrets Q.1302. Leo Tolstoy is best known for
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) his _______.
(a) All Round View (b) Unguarded Sol.1298.(c) The East and the West -
This book is a comparative study of SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) No Holding Back (d) One More Over (a) dance (b) acting
eastern and Western cultures. Books
Sol.1294.(b) “Unguarded”. Mithali Raj: written by Swami Vivekananda - ‘Raja (c) direction (d) novels
Awards - Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Yoga’, ‘Jnana Yoga’, ‘Karma Yoga and Sol.1302.(d) Novels. His major works
Shri (2015), Khel Ratna Award (2021). Bhakti Yoga’, ‘Pathways to Joy: The include the novels ‘War and Peace
An autobiography of players - ‘’All round Master’, ‘Meditation and Its Methods’, (1869)’, ‘Anna Karenina’, ‘Sevastopol
view’’ - Imran Khan. ‘’No Holding Back’’ - ‘Vedanta: Voice of Freedom’, ‘My India: Sketches’, ‘Resurrection’, ‘Childhood’, ‘My
Michael Holding. “One more over’’ - The India Eternal’, ‘Chicago Addresses’, confession’, ‘The Three Questions’, ‘Hadji
Erapalli Prasanna. ‘My Idea of Education’, ‘Pearls of Murat’, ‘Youth’, ‘Family Happiness’,
Wisdom’, ‘Religion of Love’. ‘Ancient ‘Boyhood’, ‘The Cossacks’, ‘The Devil’,
Q.1295. Who is the author of the novel, India’ - RC Majumdar, ‘River of Smoke’ -
"Oliver Twist"? ‘Ivan the Fool’ etc.
Amitav Ghosh, ‘No Secrets’ - Anuj Dhar.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon) Q.1303. Who is the author of the book
(a) Mark Twain (b) Charles Dickens Q.1299. Who wrote the famous novel 'Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020' ?
(c) Oscar Wilde (d) Jane Austen "Durgeshnandini" ? SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Vikram Sampath (b) Salman Rushdie
Sol.1295.(b) Charles Dickens. Novels of (a) Rabindranath Tagore (c) Kabir Bedi (d) Meghan Markale
Charles Dickens: ‘Great Expectations’, (b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
‘The Pickwick Papers’, ‘A Tale of Two (c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Sol.1303.(b) Salman Rushdie. He is an
Cities’, ‘David Copperfield’, ‘Little Dorrit’, (d) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Indian-born British-American novelist.
‘Bleak House’. Other Books: “Midnight's Children”,
Sol.1299.(c) Bankim Chandra “Quichotte”, “Victory City” etc. Vikram
Q.1296. Which of the following memoirs Chatterjee's first Bengali novel Sampath - “Savarkar : A Contested
is based on ex-Prime Minister Dr Durgeshnandini revolutionized Bengali Legacy, 1924-1966”. Meghan Markale
df

Manmohan Singh? prose writing. His other books: “The Bench”. Kabir bedi - “Stories I Must
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning) “Anandamath” (National Song ‘Vande
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Tell: The Emotional Life of an Actor”.

(a) A Prime Minister to Remember Matram’ is a part of it), “Kapalkundala” ,
(b) The Change We Choose “Mrinalini” , “Vishabriksha” (The Poison Q.1304. The 'Karmayodha Granth' book
na

(c) The Prime Minister Tree), “Indira” , “Chandrasekhar”, “Devi was released by which of the following
(d) The Accidental Prime Minister Chaudhurani”. Rabindranath Tagore politicians?
ap

(wrote the National Anthem) - “Gitanjali”, SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift)
Sol.1296.(d) The Accidental Prime (a) Amit Shah (b) Rahul Gandhi
“The Postmaster”, “Gora”, “Kabuliwala”.
:@

Minister (2014) - It was written by (c) Nitin Gadkari (d) Smriti Irani
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar - “Betaal
Sanjaya Baru. Other Books of Sanjay
Panchavinsati”, “Banglar Itihas”. Sarat
Baru - "1991: How P.V. Narasimha Rao Sol.1304.(a) Amit Shah. 'Karmayodha
Chandra Chattopadhyay - “Parineeta”,
TG

Made History", “India and the World: Granth' - written on the life of PM Modi.
“Choritrohin”, “Devdas”, “Pather Dabi",
Essays on Geoeconomics and Foreign Some important books and writers: ‘Amit
“Srikanta”, “Datta”.
Policy”, “India's Power Elite”, “A New Cold Shah and the march of BJP’ - Anirban
n

War: Henry Kissinger and the Rise of Q.1300. The book titled ‘The Ministry of Ganguly and Shiwanand Dwivedi, ‘Rahul
China”, “Beyond Covid's Shadow: Utmost Happiness’ has been written by Gandhi The great warrior of Indian
Mapping India's Economic Resurgence”, _______. politics’ - Lakshmi Priya, ‘Rahul’ - Jatin
“Power Shifts and New Blocs in the SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Gandhi and Veenu Sandhu, ‘Unmasking
Global Trading System”, etc. (a) Jia Pingwa (b) Dan Brown India’ - Nitin Gadkari, ‘Lal Salaam’ - Smriti
(c) Arundhati Roy (d) Sunita Narain Irani.
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Q.1305. ‘Imperfect’ is an autobiography Sol.1309.(c) Sudha Murty. Other books autobiographies: ‘My Country My Life’
of: by Sudha Murty:- “Wise and Otherwise”, (Lal Krishna Advani), ‘An Autobiography’
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) “The Mother I Never Knew”, “The Day I (Jawaharlal Nehru), ‘Autobiography of a
(a) Rahul Dravid (b) Ravi Shastri Stopped Drinking Milk”, “Gently Falls the Yogi’ (Paramahansa Yogananda),
(c) Milkha Singh (d) Sanjay Manjrekar Bakula”, “Three Thousand Stitches”, ‘Atmakatha’ (Anna Chandy), ‘All from
“House of Cards”, “Something Happened Memory’ (B. V. Acharya), ‘Courage and
Sol.1305.(d) Sanjay Manjrekar - Cricket on the Way to Heaven” etc. Books by Conviction’ (Vijay Kumar Singh), etc.
commentator and former cricketer. Ravi Khushwant Singh - “Delhi Through the
Shastri (‘Stargazing: The Players in My Seasons”, “Godmen and Godwomen of Q.1314. By whom among the following
Life’). Rahul Dravid ( ‘The Nice Guy Who India”, “The Sikhs” etc. personalities who lived in the White
Finished First’, ‘Timeless Steel’). House is ‘Living History’ a famous book
Q.1310. The autobiography of Nirad C written?
Q.1306. Manimekalai describes the story Chaudhari is____________. Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift - 4)
of which of the following? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (a) Ivanka Trump
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) The Autobiography of an Unknown (b) Hillary Rodham Clinton
(a) Kovalan and Madhavi’s Daughter Indian (c) Laura Bush
(b) Kovalan’s wife Madhavi (b) Matters of Discretion (d) Melania Trump
(c) Kovalan’s first wife Kannagi (c) The Race of My Life
(d) Kovalan and Madhavi’s Son (d) An Autobiography of a Yogi Sol.1314.(b) Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Ivanka Trump (Books) :- Trump Card,
Sol.1306.(a) Kovalan and Madhavi’s Sol.1310.(a) The Autobiography of an Women Who Work. Laura Bush (Books):-
Daughter. It is a Tamil-Buddhist epic Unknown Indian. Other books by him - Spoken from the Heart, Our Great Big
written by Kulavanikan Seethalai Sataar Hinduism: A Religion to Live By, ’Thy Backyard, Read All About It.
in the 6th century. Other Great Epics of Hand, Great Anarch! India, 1921-1952’, ‘A
Tamil Literature are Cilappatikaram Passage to England’, ‘To Live or Not to Q.1315. Which of the following novels is
(written by Ilango Adigal, story of Live’. ‘Matters of Discretion’ (Inder Kumar the first in the series of the trilogy written
Kannaki and Kovalan), Civaka Cintamani Gujral), ‘The Race of My Life’ (Milkha by Akshat Gupta?
(written by Tirutakkatevar, story of King Singh), Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift - 2)
Caccantan), Kundalakesi (composed by (a) The Hidden Hindu
Nagasena, story of Kundalakesi and Q.1311. ‘The Godfather of Soul’ is an (b) Scion of Ikshvaku
Kalan), and Valayapathi (story of a father autobiography of __________, who was (c) The Immortals of Meluha
who has two wives). one of the greatest singers. (d) Secrets of the Goddess
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.1307. In which year, James Mill (a) Tina Turner (b) Kurt Cobain Sol.1315.(a) ‘The Hidden Hindu’. ‘7
Published a massive three-volume work, (c) Johnny Cash (d) James Brown Secrets of the Goddess’ (Devdutt
"A History of British India"? Pattanaik), ‘Scion of Ikshvaku’ (Amish
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) Sol.1311.(d) James Brown books - ‘I Feel Tripathi), ‘The Immortals of Meluha’
(a) 1815 (b) 1807 (c) 1805 (d) 1817 Good: A Memoir of a Life of Soul’, ‘Soul (Amish Tripathi).
Classics’, ‘Roots of Rhythm Series’. Tina
Sol.1307.(d) 1817. James Mill was Turner (Autobiography - My Love Story), Q.1316. Who is the author of the book
among the founders of the Ricardian Kurt Cobain (‘Heavier Than Heaven’ ‘Modi Government: New Surge of
school of economics. He was the first biography written by Charles R. Cross). Communalism’?
writer to divide Indian history into three Johnny Cash (Autobiography - ‘Cash’). SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)
parts: Hindu, Muslim and British. Other (a) Pranab Mukherjee (b) Jaswant Singh
Works: Commerce Defended (1808), Q.1312. ‘Tess of the d'Urbervilles’ was (c) Sitaram Yechury (d) M J Akbar
Government (1820), Elements of Political written by:
df

Economy (1821), Liberty of the Press Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3) Sol.1316.(c) Sitaram Yechury. Books:
‘Socialism in a Changing World’, ‘Left
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(1825), etc. (a) Charles Dickens (b) DH Lawrence

(c) Leo Tolstoy (d) Thomas Hardy Hand Drive: Concrete Analysis of
Q.1308. ‘Mein Kampf’ of Adolf Hitler was Concrete Conditions’, ‘Communalism vs.
na

originally written in which of the following Sol.1312.(d) Thomas Hardy. Other Secularism’, and ‘Ghrina Ki Rajniti’.
languages? Books - ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’,
ap

SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) ‘Jude the Obscure’, ‘The Return of the Q.1317. Which of the following novels is
(a) Japanese (b) English Native’ etc. D.H. Lawrence - ‘Lady based on the Member of Parliament
:@

(c) German (d) French Chatterley's Lover’, ‘Women in Love’, (India), Phoolan devi, and written by the
‘Sons and Lovers’, ‘The Rainbow’ etc. author Roy Moxham?
Sol.1308.(c) German. Adolf Hitler, leader SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning)
TG

of the Nazi Party (from 1920/21) and Q.1313. ‘Courage and Commitment: An (a) Outlaw: India’s Bandit Queen and Me
chancellor and Fuhrer of Germany Autobiography’ is written by an Indian (b) Lilavati’s Daughters
(1933–45). Politician? (c) Spy Princess
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Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3) (d) The Woman Who Knew Infinity
Q.1309. ‘Dollar Bahu’ is written by whom (a) Margaret Alva (b) Rahul Gandhi
among the following Indian authors? (c) LK Advani (d) Shashi Tharoor Sol.1317.(a) ‘Outlaw: India's bandit
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) queen and me’. ‘Lilavati's Daughters’ -
(a) Kiran Desai (b) Arundhati Roy Sol.1313.(a) Margaret Alva. Famous Ramakrishna Ramaswamy and Rohini
(c) Sudha Murty (d) Khushwant Singh Indian personalities and their Godbole. ‘Spy Princess’ - Shrabani Basu.

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‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ - Robert (a) Elon Musk (b) Bill Gates (a) George Harrison (b) Justin Bieber
Kanigel. (c) Jeff Bezos (d) Cristiano Ronaldo (c) AR Rahman (d) Elton John

Q.1318. ‘Khullam Khulla’ is the Sol.1323.(b) Bill Gates. Sol.1328.(a) George Harrison. Justin
autobiography of whom among the The Unauthorized Autobiography - Elon Bieber- ‘First Step 2 Forever : My Story’, A
following persons? Musk. “Jeff Bezos - Biography of a R Rahman- ‘Notes of a Dream’, Elton
SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening) Billionaire Business Titan” - Elliolt Renold. John- ‘Me’.
(a) Shashi Kapoor (b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Rishi Kapoor (d) Shatrughan Sinha Q.1324. Who among the following is the Q.1329. 'The Man Who Made the
author of ‘Set the Boy Free’ ? Elephant Dance by Kurien’ is the audio
Sol.1318.(c) Rishi Kapoor. ‘Anything But SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon) autobiography of ____.
Khamosh’ - Shatrughan Sinha. "Shashi (a) David Niven (b) Johnny Marr SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Kapoor: The Householder, the Star" - (c) Paul Kalanithi (d) Bill Browder (a) M Karunanidhi (b) Dr. Verghese Kurien
Aseem Chhabra. ‘Amitabh Bachchan the (c) Temsula Ao (d) Saurabh Duggal
legend’ - Bhawna Soumya. Sol.1324.(b) Johnny Marr. David Niven-
‘The Moon's a Balloon’, ‘Bring on the Sol.1329.(b) Dr. Verghese Kurien (Father
Q.1319. Who is the author of the book Empty Horses’. Paul Kalanithi - ‘When of White Revolution). M. Karunanidhi-
'Slumdog Millionaire'? breath becomes air’. Bill Browder - ‘Red ‘Karunanidhi: The Definitive Biography’
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Afternoon) Notice’, ‘Freezing Order’. written by Vaasanthi. Saurabh Duggal-
(a) APJ Abdul Kalam (b) Vikas Swarup Akhada: ‘The Authorized Biography of
(c) Kiran Desai (d) R K Narayan Q.1325. _________’s ‘The Year of the Mahavir Singh Phogat’.
Runaways’ follows the lives of three
Sol.1319.(b) Vikas Swarup. His Famous migrant workers who flee India to look Q.1330. Who among the following is the
books: ‘Q & A: Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Six for work in England. author of the book ‘Boys Don’t Cry’?
Suspects’, ‘The Accidental Apprentice’. SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning)
(a) Neel Mukherjee (b) Sunjeev Sahota (a) Zuni Chopra (b) Meghna Pant
Q.1320. Who among the following is the (c) Shashi Tharoor (d) Khushwant Singh (c) Melita Tessy (d) Insiya Patanwala
author of 'Abhinaya Darpan'?
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening) Sol.1325.(b) Sunjeev Sahota - ‘The Year Sol.1330.(b) Meghna Pant - ‘Feminist
(a) Amar Singh (b) sushruta of the Runaways’ was shortlisted for Rani’, ‘One and a Half Wife’, ‘The Terrible,
(c) yask (d) Nandikeshwar 2015 Man booker prize. Other books- Horrible, Very Bad Good News’.
China Room (Long listed for 2021 Booker
Sol.1320.(d) Nandikeshwara. 'The Mirror Prize), ‘Ours are the street’. Q.1331. Which of the following novels
of Gesture'. It is a Sanskrit treatise on was written by the Indian author
Indian classical dances having a detailed Q.1326. Who is the author of the famous Anuradha Roy?
account of dance movements and Marathi novel ‘Mrityunjay’? SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Evening)
expressions. SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Afternoon) (a) Tell Her Everything
(a) Bhalchandra Nemade (b) Sleeping on Jupiter
Q.1321. Who is the author of the (b) Shivaji Sawant (c) Midnight’s Children
controversial novel ‘Lajja’ ? (c) Ranjit Desai (d) The Illicit Happiness of Other People
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) (d) Vishnu Khandekar
(a) Arundhati Roy (b) Taslima Nasrin Sol.1331.(b) Sleeping on Jupiter. Tell
(c) Shobhaa De (d) Kiran Bedi Sol.1326.(b) Shivaji Sawant. Her Everything - Mirza Waheed,
Some popular books by him are ‘Chhava’ ‘Midnight’s Children’ - Salman Rushdie,
Sol.1321.(b) Taslima Nasrin. Some of (Novel), ‘Yugandhar’ (Novel), ‘Kavadase’, ‘The Illicit Happiness of Other
her famous books are - ‘My Girlhood’, ‘Kanchan Kan’, ‘Ladhat’, ‘Ashi Mane Ase People’-Manu Joseph.
‘French Lover’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Selected Namune’.
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Q.1322. Which of the following Marathi an autobiography of the Indian story’?
writers was the author of the
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constitutional jurist Fali S Nariman? SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning)

autobiography ‘Majya Jalmachi SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening) (a) Vir Sanghvi (b) Pranoy Roy
Chittarkatha’ ?
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(a) Courage and Commitment (c) Vinod Dua (d) Karan Thapar
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon) (b) Before Memory Fades: An
(a) Kusumagraj Sol.1332.(d) Karan Thapar. His other
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Autobiography
(b) Sunita Deshpande (c) Wandering in Many Worlds books include “Face To Face India -
(c) Shivaji Sawant (d) All From Memory: An Autobiography Conversations With Karan Thapar”, “
(d) Shantabai Krushnaji Kamble Sunday Sentiments, Wisdom Tree”, “More
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Sol.1327.(b) Before Memory Fades: An Salt Than Pepper”, etc.

Sol.1322.(d) Shantabai Krushnaji Autobiography. ‘Wandering in Many
Kamble. She wrote the first female Dalit Worlds’- V. R. Krishna Iyer, ‘All From Q.1333. Surendranath Banerjee’s
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autobiography. Memory: An Autobiography’ - B. V autobiography is called ____________.

Acharya. SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.1323. Among the following famous (a) Hind Swaraj
personalities, whose autobiography is Q.1328. ‘I, Me, Mine’ is the autobiography (b) A Nation in the Making
‘The Road Ahead’ ? of which international musician? (c) Young India
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening) (d) Hints for Self Culture
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Sol.1333.(b) A Nation in the Making. Sol.1338.(d) Haruki Murakami. (d) Unstoppable: My Life So Far
‘Hind Swaraj’- Mahatma Gandhi, ‘Young Some more Popular Books by him -
India’ - ‘Lala Lajpat Rai, ‘Hints for Self "Kafka on the Shore", "Norwegian Wood", Sol.1343.(d) ‘Unstoppable: My Life So
Culture’ - Har Dayal. "1Q84", "After Dark", "A Wild Sheep Far’ (Maria Sharapova), ‘But Seriously’
Chase", "The Elephant Vanishes" etc. (John McEnroe), ‘Unbreakable’ (Mary
Q.1334. The famous novel ‘Anand Math’ Kom), and ‘Open’ (Andre Agassi).
was originally written in _________ Q.1339. Which of the following is 'George
language. David Roberts’ thriller novel that is based Q.1344. The historical fiction novel ‘The
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon) on his own experience in Mumbai? King Within’ is authored by:
(a) Bengali (b) Hindi (c) Sanskrit (d) Odia SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) Area of Darkness (b) Amrit Aur Vish (a) Krishna Sobti (b) Indu Sundaresan
Sol.1334.(a) Bengali. It was written by (c) Shantaram (d) Kurukshetra (c) Nandini Sengupta (d) Kiran Nagarkar
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and
published in 1882. India’s National Song Sol.1339.(c) Shantaram. George David Sol.1344.(c) Nandini Sengupta - ‘The
‘Vande Matram’ has been taken from Roberts - ‘The Mountain Shadow’, ‘The Poisoned Heart’, ‘The Ocean’s Own’, ‘The
Anand Math. Spiritual Path’, ‘Shantaram Part Two’, etc. Blue Horse and Other Amazing Animals
‘Area of Darkness’ (V.S. Naipaul), ‘Amrit from Indian History’, ‘Babies from the
Q.1335. Who among the following has Aur Vish’ (Amritlal Nagar) and Heart: A Complete Guide to Adoption’,
written ‘Sangeet Kala Prakash’ ? ‘Kurukshetra’ (Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'). etc.
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)
(a) Prabhu Atre Q.1340. Which Indian cartoonist’s Q.1345. ‘Finding My Way’ is a famous
(b) Pandit Jasraj autobiography is titled ‘The Tunnel of autobiography written by which of the
(c) Ramakrishnabuva Vaze Time’? following Gond artists of India with the
(d) Pandit Kumar Gandharva SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning) help of Mukul S Anand?
(a) Ajit Ninan (b) RK Laxman SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)
Sol.1335.(c) Ramakrishnabuva Vaze. He (c) OV Vijayan (d) Mario Miranda (a) Venkat Raman Singh Shyam
was a Hindustani classical musician of (b) Dhavat Singh Uikey
the Gwalior tradition. Pandit Jasraj Sol.1340.(b) RK Laxman. Most famous (c) Bhajju Shyam
(Mewati Gharana), Pandit Kumar books: OV Vijayan- Thalamurakal (d) Jangarh Singh Shyam
Gandharva (Singing Emptiness: Kumar (Generations; 1997), Mario Miranda- The
Gandharva Performs the Poetry of Kabir), Life of Mario 1950 and Ajit Ninan- “Like Sol.1345.(a) Venkat Raman Singh
and Prabha Atre (Kirana Gharana). That Only”. Shyam and Mukul S Anand. Dhavat Singh
Uikey- ‘Where has the Tiger Gone?’,
Q.1336. Who among the following is the Q.1341. Who among the following was Bhajju Shyam - ‘The Nightlife of Trees’,
author of the book ‘Sultry Days’? the author of the famous work “Sangita and ‘Jangarh Singh Shyam: The
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) Ratnakara” ? Enchanted Forest’ - Aurogeeta Das.
(a) Anita Nair (b) Nikita Singh SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning)
(c) Shobhaa De (d) Judy Balan (a) Sharngadeva (b) Lochan Kavi Q.1346. Which of the following is the
(c) Jaidev (d) Ramamatya debut novel of Indian novelist Chetan
Sol.1336.(c) Shobhaa De - ‘Sethji’, Bhagat, who received the Society Young
‘Bollywood Nights’, ‘Snapshots’, ‘Speed Sol.1341.(a) Sharngadeva. Authors and Achievers Award and the Publisher’s
Post’, ‘Socialite Evenings’, ‘Second their books: Lochan Kavi - “Raga Recognition award for his works?
Thoughts’, ‘Sisters’. Anita Nair - ‘The Tarangini”. Jaidev - “Gita Govinda”, and SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
Better Man’, ‘Mistress’, and ‘Lessons in “Love Song of the Dark Lord”. (a) The Three Mistakes of My Life
Forgetting. Ramamatya - “Swaramela Kalanidhi”. (b) Five Point Someone
(c) Revolution 2020
Q.1337. Whose autobiography is called Q.1342. Among the following, whose
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"half story"? autobiography is ‘Daughter of Destiny: An
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SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) Autobiography’? Sol.1346.(b) Five Point Someone (His
(a) Dayanand Saraswati SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning) first novel published in 2004; 3 Idiots
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(b) Banarasi Das Jain (a) Kamala Das (b) Urvashi Butalia movie was based on it ). Movies based
(c) Bhai Parmanand (c) Malala Yousafzai (d) Benazir Bhutto on his novels: Hello in 2008 ( One Night
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(d) Satyanand Agnihotri at the Call Center), Kai Po Che! in 2013

Sol.1342.(d) Benazir Bhutto. Urvashi
(The 3 Mistakes of My Life; won 59th
Sol.1337.(b) Banarasi Das Jain. It was Butalia- ‘The Other Side of Silence:
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composed in Braj Bhasa. It is the first Voices from the Partition of India’. Malala
States in 2014 (his novel of the same
autobiography written in an Indian Yousafzai- ‘I Am Malala: The Girl Who
name) and Half Girlfriend in 2017 (his
language. Banarasidas was the founder Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by
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novel of the same name).

of the Spiritual Revolution, known as the Taliban’. Kamala Das- ‘My Story’.
Terah-panth. Q.1347. Who among the following is the
Q.1343. Which of the following is the
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Q.1338. ‘What I Talk About When I Talk autobiography of the international athlete author of the book ‘Narcopolis’?
About Running’ is a book written by Maria Sharapova? SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
________. SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening) (a) Jeet Thayil (b) Shashi Tharoor
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) (a) Open (c) David Davidar (d) Anees Salim
(a) Suematsu Kencho (b) Yukio Mishima (b) Unbreakable Sol.1347.(a) Jeet Thayil. Books of Jeet
(c) Hiroaki Sato (d) Haruki Murakami (c) But Seriously
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Thayil - ‘The Book of Chocolate Saints’, (a) Chatursen Shashtri wrote ‘2001 : A Space Odyssey’ and held
‘Low’, ‘English: Poems’, ‘These errors are (b) Sumitranandan Pant the position of a Professor at the
correct’, ‘Names of the Women’, (c) Rangeya Raghav Physical Research Laboratory,
‘Collected Poems’, etc. (d) Vrindavan Lal Verma Ahmedabad?
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)
Q.1348. Which of the following novels is Sol.1352.(d) Vrindavan Lal Verma. (a) Isaac Asimov (b) Arthur C Clarke
set in the background of life in New Delhi Famous Novels by him- ‘Gadh Kundar’, (c) Jules Verne (d) HG Wells
after the declaration of Emergency in the ‘Virata ki Padmini’ ‘Musahibju’, ‘Jhansi ki
1970’s ? Rani’, ‘Kachnar’, ‘Madavji Sindhia’,’Tute Sol.1357.(b) Arthur C Clark - ‘Rama
SSC CHSL 08/06/ 2022 (Evening) Kante’, ‘Bhuvan Vikram’, ‘Ahilya Bai’ etc. Series’, 'Childhood Ends’, ‘City and the
(a) Such a Long Journey Stars’, ‘Fountains of Paradise’.
(b) The Heart Has its Reasons Q.1353. Who among the following is the
(c) Rich Like Us author of ‘A Movable Feast’ ? Q.1358. Which of the following sages of
(d) The House of Blue Mangoes SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon) ancient India wrote the ‘Mimamsa -
(a) Ernest Hemingway (b) William Faulkner sutras’ ?
Sol.1348.(c) ‘Rich Like Us’- Nayantara (c) George Orwell (d) Roald Dahl SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Morning)
Sahgal, ‘Such a Long Journey.’ - Rohinton (a) Jaimini (b) Charaka
Mistry, ‘The Heart Has Its Reasons’- Sol.1353.(a) Ernest Hemingway - ‘The (c) Badarayana (d) Panini
Maria Duenas, and ‘The House of Blue Old Man and the Sea’, ‘A Farewell to
Mangoes: A Novel’- David Davidar. Arms’ etc. William Faulkner - ‘A Fable’, Sol.1358.(a) Jaimini. Author and books:
‘The Reivers’ etc. Roald Dahl- ‘Matilda’, Charak - ‘Charaka Samhita’, Badarayana -
Q.1349. Who among the following has ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ etc. ‘Brahma Sutras’.
authored the famous novel ‘To kill a
mockingbird’? Q.1354. Which of the following Q.1359. Who among the following is the
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning) autobiographies is written by former author of the book ‘The Coalition Years’?
(a) Mary Shelley (b) George Orwell English footballer, David Beckham SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) Harper Lee (d) Charles Dickens published in 2003 ? (a) Giani Zail Singh (b) APJ Abdul Kalam
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening) (c) Pranab Mukherjee (d) KR Narayanan
Sol.1349.(c) Harper Lee - ‘Go Set a (a) A Shot at History
Watchman’, etc. .Mary Shelley- ‘The Last (b) The Greatest: My own Story Sol.1359.(c) Pranab Mukherjee - ‘The
Man’, ‘Mathilda’, ‘Frankenstein, A (c) My Side Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi
Longman Cultural Edition’, etc. (d) Standing my Ground Years’, ‘The Turbulent Years’, ‘Thoughts
and Reflections’.
Q.1350. Which of the following Sol.1354.(c) ‘My Side’. Personality and
autobiographies is written by the great their autobiography: Muhammad Ali - Q.1360. ‘Si-yu-ki’ or ‘The Records of the
Indian santoor player Shiv Kumar Sharma ‘The Greatest: My own Story’, Mathew Western World’ was written by:
in 2002? Hayden - ‘Standing My Ground’. SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening) (a) Marco Polo (b) Fa-Hien
(a) The Life of a Musician Q.1355. Who among the following is the (c) Abdur Razzak (d) Hiuen Tsiang
(b) That Long Silence author of the book ‘Social Harmony’?
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening) Sol.1360.(d) Hiuen Tsiang. Author and
(c) Journey with a Hundred Strings: My books: Marco Polo - “The Description of
Life in Music (a) HD Deve Gowda (b) PV Narsimha Rao
(c) Narendra Modi (d) Manmohan Singh the World '', “Travels in the Land of Kubilai
(d) Abba - God’s greatest Gift to Us Khan ''.
Sol.1350.(c) ‘The Life of a Musician’ - Sol.1355.(c) Shri Narendra Modi. Books
by Shri Narendra Modi - ‘Exam Warriors’, Q.1361. The book titled 'My Journey:
Book By Ferguson Lennox, ‘That Long Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an
‘Abode of Love’, ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka
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‘Abba - God’s greatest Gift to Us’ - Book Vikas’, ‘Nayan he Dhanya Re’, ‘Sangharsh
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Ma Gujarat’, ‘Sakshibhav’, ‘Aapatkal Mein SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening)

by Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan. (a) Pratibha Patil
Gujarat’, ‘Mann ki Baat’, etc.
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Q.1351. ‘Drawing From the City’ is a (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

visual autobiography of which of the Q.1356. Who among the following is the (c) APJ Abdul Kalam
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following Indian folk artists? author of the book ‘Myth = Mithya : (d) Lal Krishna Advani
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning) Decoding Hindu Mythology’?
Sol.1361.(c) APJ Abdul Kalam. Books -
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(a) Teju Behun (b) Jamini Roy SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Evening)
(a) Shashi Tharoor (b) Devdutt Pattanaik “Wings of Fire”, “Ignited Minds”, “Turning
(c) Bhajju Shyam (d) Baua Devi
(c) Vikram Seth (d) Amitav Ghosh Points”.
Sol.1351.(a) Teju Behun. Jamini Roy
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Sol.1356.(b) Devdutt Pattanaik. More Q.1362. Which of the following is a book

Famous Paintings- Three Pujarins,
famous books by him are ‘Jaya’, ‘My by former Prime Minister of India, Indira
Yashoda and Krishna etc. Bhajju Shyam
Gita’, ‘Krishna's Secret’, ‘7 Secrets of Gandhi ?
received international recognition for his
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Shiva’, ‘Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik’, SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning)

book The London Jungle Book in 2004.
‘How To Take Decisions’, ‘Sita’, ‘My (a) Discovery of India
Baua Devi is a Mithila painting artist.
Hanuman Chalisa’, ‘How to become Rich’. (b) Wings of Fire
Q.1352.Who among the following is the (c) My Experiments with Truth
author of the novel “Mrignayani” ? Q.1357. Who among the following (d) My Truth
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon) science fiction/ popular science writers
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Sol.1362.(d) My Truth. Her other books - author of ‘Being Gandhi’? Sol.1373.(d) Manmohan Singh.
“Freedom’s Daughter”, "Remembered SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) ‘Changing India’ was written by him.
Moments". (a) Ashis Ray (b) Paro Anand
(c) Nirupama Yadav (d) V Pattabhi Ram Q.1374. Who among the following wrote
Q.1363. Who among the following is the ‘The Light of Asia: The Poem that
author of the book ‘The Testaments’ ? Sol.1368.(b) Paro Anand. She won the Defined the Buddha’ that will narrate the
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Afternoon) Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in phenomenal poem ‘The Light of Asia’?
(a) Jokha Alharthi (b) Andrew Sean Greer 2017 for her anthology Wild Child and SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) Anna Burns (d) Margaret Atwood Other Stories (now published as "Like (a) Shashi Tharoor (b) Salman Rushdie
Smoke: 20 Teens 20 Stories''). (c) Chetan Bhagat (d) Jairam Ramesh
Sol.1363.(d) Margaret Atwood. ‘The
Testaments’ is a sequel to ‘The Q.1369. ‘Bhavartha Dipika’ and Sol.1374.(d) Jairam Ramesh. The Light
Handmaid Tales’. The Testaments was ‘Amritanubhava’ are the sacred books of of Asia is a biblio-biography of Edwin
joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize, the people of ______. Arnold’s palpably fresh grasp of a
alongside Bernardine Evaristo's novel SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) complex philosophy and a worthy
“Girl, Woman, Other”. (a) Haryana (b) Gujarat contribution to modern Buddhist studies.
(c) Maharashtra (d) Rajasthan
Q.1364. 'Boy : Tales of Childhood' is an Q.1375. Who is the author of the book
autobiographical book by ______. Sol.1369.(c) Maharashtra. The author of ‘Hit Refresh' ?
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening) the book ‘Bhavartha Dipika’ and SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)
(a) Mark Twain (b) Ruskin Bond ‘Amritanubhava’ is Sant Dyaneshwar. (a) Kazi Nazrul Islam
(c) Roald Dahl (d) Lewis Carroll (b) Jagmohan Bhanver
Q.1370. The first printed edition of the (c) Aishwarya Rai
Sol.1364.(c) Roald Dahl. Lewis Carroll : Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas was (d) Satya Nadella
‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’ (1865) published from ______ in 1810.
and ‘Through the Looking-Glass’, and SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning) Sol.1375.(d) Satya Nadella. “Hit Refresh:
‘What Alice Found There’ (1872). (a) Delhi (b) Calcutta/Kolkata The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul
(c) Madras/Chennai (d) Bombay/Mumbai and Imagine a Better Future for
Q.1365. Who is the author of the book Everyone” is a nonfiction book by Satya
'The Tales of Beedle The Bard' ? Sol.1370.(b) Calcutta (Kolkata). Nadella and co-authors Jill Tracie
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Afternoon) Nichols and Greg Shaw, with a foreword
(a) Lewis Carroll (b) EB White Q.1371. Willy Wonka is a fictional
character from the children's story book by Bill Gates, published in 2017.
(c) Roald Dahl (d) JK Rowling
'______'. Q.1376. Who is the author of the book
Sol.1365.(d) JK Rowling. Other novels: SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning) 'My Master' ?
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (a) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Evening)
Stone”, “The Ink Black Heart’’, “Troubled (b) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (a) Swami Vivekananda
Blood”. (c) Matilda (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(d) Charlotte's Web (c) Sri Aurobindo
Q.1366. Who among the following is the
author of the book titled 'Speaking Truth Sol.1371.(b) Charlie and the Chocolate (d) Rabindranath Tagore
to Power: My Alternative View' ? Factory written by Roald Dahl. Charlotte's Sol.1376.(a) Swami Vivekananda. Other
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Morning) Web (E. B White), Matilda (Roald Dahl). books - ‘Meditation and Its Methods’,
(a) Subramanian Swamy ‘Jnana Yoga’, ‘Work and Its Secret’,
(b) Mani Shankar Aiyar Q.1372. Who among the following is the
author of the book ‘The Anarchy: The ‘Thoughts of Power’.
(c) P Chidambaram
(d) Arun Shourie Relentless Rise of the East India Q.1377. Who among the following is the
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Sol.1366.(c) P Chidambaram. Other SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Afternoon) Philosophy of Spiritual life’?
books: “Fearless in Opposition”, (a) Shoshana Zuboff (b) Sumit Sarkar SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Evening)
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“Standing Guard”, Undaunted - “Saving (c) Shashi Tharoor (d) William Dalrymple (a) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
the Idea of India”. (b) Indira Gandhi
Sol.1372.(d) William Dalrymple. More
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Q.1367. Who among the following is the famous books by him are- ‘Kohinoor: The
(d) Rajendra Prasad
author of the Hindi poetry book Story of the World’s Most Infamous
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‘Chheelate Hue Apne Ko' ? Diamond’, ‘Return of a King’, ‘The Last Sol.1377.(a) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening) Mughal’, ‘Nine Lives’, ‘White Mughals’, Other books - ‘The Hindu view of life’,
(a) Nand Kishore Acharya (b) Javed Akhtar ‘From the Holy Mountain’. ‘The Pursuit of Truth’.
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Q.1373. Who wrote the book 'The Quest Q.1378. Who among the following had
Sol.1367.(a) Nand Kishore Acharya. for Equity in Development'? authored ‘Buddha Gaya: The Hermitage
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Other famous books by him- ‘Sanskriti ka SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning) of Sakya Muni’ in 1878 ?
Vyakarna’, ‘Sabhyata ka Vikalp’, ‘Gulam (a) Amartya Sen SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Morning)
Badshah’, etc. He was awarded Sahitya (b) Montek Singh Ahluwalia (a) Alexander Cunningham
Akademi Award 2019 in Hindi literature. (c) Raghuram Rajan (b) Rajendralala Mitra
(d) Manmohan Singh (c) HH Cole
Q.1368. Who among the following is the (d) John Marshall
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Sol.1378.(b) Rajendralala Mitra. More their Nicknames: Bihar Kesri - Sri Krishna (1875), Assam University, Banaras Hindu
books by him are ‘The Chandogya Sinha, Bihar Vibhuti - Dr. Anurag Narayan University (1916), Central University of
Upanishad’, ‘Antiquities Of Orissa’, ‘The Singh, Iron Man of India - Vallabhai Patel, Gujarat (2009).
Sanskrit Buddhist literature of Nepal’ etc. Biswa Kavi - Rabindranath Tagore,
HH Cole - appointed as the Curator of Netaji - Subhash Chandra Bose. Q.1386. Who was the first woman
Ancient Monuments in 1880. Lokmanya Tilak - Bal Gangadhar Tilak. graduate of Calcutta University ?
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st shift)
Q.1379. Which Nobel laureate wrote the Q.1383. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who (a) Sarojini Naidu
book ‘India: A Million Mutinies Now’ and was the first Home Minister of India, is (b) Annie Besant
Role in History'? known by which sobriquet? (c) Kadambini Ganguly
SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) (d) Rajkumari Amritkaur
(a) Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul (a) Father of Indian Unrest
(b) Olga Tokarczuk (b) Iron man of India Sol.1386.(c) Kadambini Ganguly and
(c) Peter Handke (c) Grand old man of India Chandramukhi Basu were the first BA
(d) Patrick Modiano (d) Morning star of Indian Renaissance graduates in the British empire in India.
She was the South Asia's first female
Sol.1379.(a) Vidiadhar Surajprasad Sol.1383.(b) Iron man of India. Sardar surgeon. Rajkumari Amritkaur - The first
Naipaul. Other novels - ‘A House for Mr Vallabhbhai Patel is popularly known as Health Minister of India (1947).
Biswas’, ‘A Bend in the River’, ‘Miguel the "Iron Man of India" due to his crucial
Street’, ‘In a Free State’. role in the unification and integration of Q.1387. Who among the following
Indian princely states such as advocated the ideology of "oru jati, oru
Q.1380. Who is the author of the book Travancore, Hyderabad, Junagadh, matam, oru daivam manushyanu" (one
'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'? Bhopal into the Indian Union. Other caste, one religion, one god for
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Afternoon) sobriquet personalities: Father of Indian humankind)?
(a) Krishna Sobti (b) Rita Kothari Unrest - Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Grand old SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
(c) Sugathakumari (d) Mahasweta Devi man of India - Dadabhai Naoroji, Morning (a) Birsa Munda
star of Indian Renaissance - Raja Ram (b) Narayana Guru
Sol.1380.(d) Mahasweta Devi-‘Imaginary (c) Swami Shraddhanand
Maps’, ‘Hazaar Chaurasi ki Maa,’ ‘Breast Mohan Roy.
(d) Keshub Chunder Sen
Stories’, ‘Chotti Munda and His Arrow’, Q.1384. Which of the following is an
‘Five Plays’, etc. autobiography of a Bengali illiterate Sol.1387.(b) Narayana Guru. He belongs
woman who secretly acquired literacy to Ezhava caste and was considered
‘avarna’. He built a temple dedicated to
Famous Personality skills to read sacred texts in an age when
girls and women were denied education Lord Shiva at Aruvippuram which was
and deemed fit only for household against the caste based restrictions of
Q.1381. Who among the following was a
chores ? the time. He established the Sree
poet who won the Nobel Prize for
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon) Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam
literature in 1913 ?
(a) Jina Amucha by Baby Kamble (SNDP), a charitable society. His Books:
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(b) Amar Jiban by Rassundari Devi “Advaitha Deepika”, “Asrama”and
(a) Aurobindo Ghose
(c) Smritichitre by Lakshmibai Tilak “Thevarappathinkangal”. He became the
(b) Rudyard Kipling
(d) Ente Katha by Kamala Das proponent of Advaita Vedanta (Principle
(c) bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
of non-duality) put forward by Adi
(d) Rabindranath Tagore
Sol.1384.(b) Amar Jiban by Rassundari Shankara.
Sol.1381.(d) Rabindranath Tagore. He Devi. She was the first Indian woman to
write an autobiography and the first Q.1388. Which of the following persons
was also referred to as ‘Gurudev’,
Bengali to write an autobiography. has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ?
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‘Kabiguru’, and ‘Biswakabi’. He got Nobel

Authors and Books: Baby Kamble - ‘’The SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
Prize for his work Gitanjali. He was a
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Prisons We Broke’’. Lakshmibai Tilak - (a) C. V. Raman (b) Kailash Satyarthi

Bengali poet, novelist, and painter, who
‘’Smritichitre’’. Kamala Suraiyya - ‘’The Old (c) Amartya Sen (d) Rabindranath Tagore
was highly influential in introducing
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Indian culture to the west. He was the Playhouse And Other Poems’’,
Sol.1388.(b) Kailash Satyarthi was
first non-European to receive the Nobel ‘’Padmavati the Harlot and Other Stories’’.
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014
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Prize. Q.1385. Who became the first "for the struggle against the suppression
Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru of children and young people and the
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Q.1382. Which Indian political leader was

University in 1969 ? right of all children to education". He
called as Lok Nayak?
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th shift) founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) BD Nagchaudhuri (b) G Parthasarathi (Save the Childhood Movement) in 1980.
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(a) Ram Manohar Lohia

(c) Y Nayudamma (d) KR Narayanan
(b) Jai Prakash Narayan Q.1389. In 2019, a minor planet between
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Sol.1385.(b) G Parthasarathi. Jawaharlal Mars and Jupiter was named after whom
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(d) Subhash Chandra Bose Nehru University (JNU): A public major among the following Indian musicians by
research university located in New Delhi, the International Astronomical Union
Sol.1382.(b) Jai Prakash Narayan. He
India. It was established in 1969 and (IAU) ?
received the Ramon Magsaysay Award
named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
(1965) and Bharat Ratna (1998,
first Prime Minister. Other Central (a) Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia
posthumously). Famous Personalities &
Universities : Aligarh Muslim University (b) Pt Ravi Shankar
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(c) Ustad Zakir Hussain Teacher. She was honoured with a Missile Development Program (IGMDP)
(d) Pt Jasraj doodle on her 191st birth anniversary by in India?
Google On 9 January 2022. India's First SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Sol.1389.(d) Pt Jasraj. The International
Female Engineer - Ayyalasomayajula (a) Har Gobind Khorana
Astronomical Union (IAU) has named
Lalitha. First Indian female doctor of (b) Vikram Sarabhai
minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -
western medicine - Anandi Gopal Joshi. (c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
300128), discovered on November 11,
(d) Homi J. Bhabha
2006, as 'Pandit Jasraj'. He became the Q.1394. Shiv Dayal Saheb, a banker from
first Indian musician to get honored with Agra founded the Radha Soami Satsang Sol.1398.(c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
this unique recognition. in _________. IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) Defence programme to research and
Q.1390. Which of the following
(a) 1842 (b) 1880 (c) 1861 (d) 1875 develop a comprehensive range of
architects designed the Gateway of
missiles. The project started in 1982 -
India? Sol.1394.(c) 1861. Shiva Dayal Saheb 1983 (completed in 2008) under the
Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3) founded the sect ‘Radha Soami Satsang’ leadership of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
(a) Herbert Baker (b) George Wittet on Basant Panchami. The sole purpose (missile man of India). Prithvi, Agni,
(c) Henry Irwin (d) Lauri Baker of this satsang is to experience the Trishul, Akash, Nag missiles have been
divinity of God who resides in all of us. developed under this.
Sol.1390.(b) George Wittet. Gateway of
India (1924). The foundation stone was Q.1395. Satyajit Ray was honoured with Q.1399. Who among the following is
placed in 1911 in Bombay. The Bharat Ratna in 1992. He was a famous famously called the Iron Lady of India?
monument was erected to ________ . SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
commemorate the landing of King SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon) (a) Mary Kom
George V and Queen Mary at Apollo (a) Physicist (b) Filmmaker (b) Deepika Padukone
Bunder in India. Other Architects and (c) Cricketer (d) Lawyer (c) Lata Mangeshkar
their works: Henry Irwin - Ambas Vilas
Sol.1395.(b) Filmmaker. Other Awards of (d) Indira Gandhi
Palace (Mysore). Lauri Baker - The Indian
Coffee House, Central for Development Satyajit Ray: Padam Shri (1958), Padam Sol.1399.(d) Indira Gandhi. She was the
Studies (Kerala). He was known as the Bhushan (1965), Dada Saheb Phalke third prime minister of India from 1966 to
“Brick Master of Kerala” and “Gandhi of award (1985), Ramon Magsaysay Award 1977 and from 1980 until her
Architecture”. (1967) and Bharat Ratna (1992). assassination in 1984. She was India's
Q.1396. Who is famously known as Bihar first and, to date, only female prime
Q.1391. To which state of India did
Kesari ? minister of India. Awards - Bharat Ratna
Fathima Beevi, the first woman Supreme
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) (1971), and Bangladesh Freedom Honour
Court Judge of India, belong ?
(a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Shri Krishna Sinha (2011). Mary Kom - The first Indian
Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
(c) Karpuri Thakur (d) Lala Lajpat Rai woman boxer to win an olympic medal
(a) Kerala (b) Andhra Pradesh
and a gold at Asian Games.
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka
Sol.1396.(b) Shri Krishna Sinha was
also known as Bihar Kesari and Shri Q.1400. Who among the following was
Sol.1391.(a) Kerala. Padma Bhushan
Babu. He served as the first Chief famously known as the "The parrot of
(2024). First female judge of India -
Minister of Bihar from 1946 to 1961. India"?
Justice Anna Chandy.
Nicknames of other personalities - SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.1392. Giorgia Meloni recently became Rajendra Prasad (Desh Ratna, (a) Amir Khusro (b) Lata Mangeshkar
the first Woman Prime Minister of which Ajatshatru), Karpuri Thakur (Jana Nayak), (c) Pandit Ravishankar (d) Kalidas
country ? Spacing 7 -Lala Lajpat Rai (Punjab
Sol.1400.(a) Amir Khusro: He was a poet
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SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) Kesari).

in Delhi Sultanate. He is sometimes
(a) Austria (b) Italy (c) Spain (d) Ukraine
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Q.1397. Who is famously known as the referred to as the "voice of India" or

Sol.1392.(b) Italy. First Female Prime father of the Indian nuclear programme? "Parrot of India" (Tuti-e-Hind), and has
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Minister of Some Countries: Austria - SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) been called the "Father of Urdu
Brigitte Bierlein. Spain - María Teresa (a) Homi J. Bhabha literature”. He was a mystic and a
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Fernández de la Vega. Ukraine - (b) Vikram Sarabhai spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of
Tymoshenko. India - Indira Gandhi. (c) C.V.Raman Delhi.
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Bangladesh - Sheikh Hasina Wazed. (d) Venkatraman Radhakrishnan

Q.1401. Which Indian cricketer is also
Pakistan - Benazier Bhutto.
Sol.1397.(a) Homi J. Bhabha. Bhabha known as Little Master ?
Q.1393. Fatima Sheikh was widely Atomic Research Centre (Mumbai - SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
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regarded as _______. 1954), Tata Institute of Fundamental (a) Umesh Yadav (b) Virat Kohli
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) Research (Mumbai - 1945), ISRO (c) Sunil Gavasker (d) Kapil Dev
(a) India's First Female Muslim (Bangalore - 1969), DRDO (New Delhi -
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Sol.1401.(c) Sunil Gavasker. Haryana

Entrepreneur 1958). Vikram Sarabhai - Father of Indian
Hurricane - Kapil Dev, Captain Cool -
(b) India's First Female Doctor Space Programme. APJ Abdul Kalam -
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, The Wall - Rahul
(c) India's First Female Muslim Teacher Missile Man of India.
Dravid, Jumbo - Anil Kumble, Turbanator -
(d) India's First Female Engineer
Q.1398. Who among the following was Harbhajan Singh, Master Blaster - Sachin
Sol.1393.(c) India's First Female Muslim the architect of the Integrated Guided Tendulkar, Hit - Man - Rohit Sharma,
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Nawab of Nazafgarh - Virendra Sehwag. Sol.1407.(c) Cartoonist. Mario de Marks the adoption of the Indian
Miranda : Awards - Padma Shri (1988), Constitution in 1950. Independence Day
Q.1402. Who among the following is Padma Bhushan (2002), Padma (August 15) - Commemorates India's
referred to as ‘Prince of Bhangra’, due to Vibhushan (2012). independence from British rule in 1947.
his Bhangra music? Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) - Celebrates
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening) Q.1408. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on the birth anniversary of Mahatma
(a) Diljit Dosanjh (b) Sukhbir Singh ______. Gandhi.
(c) Arijit Singh (d) Shaan SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening)
(a) 2 October 1869 (b) 12 October 1904 Q.1412. In India, Teachers’ Day is
Sol.1402.(b) Sukhbir Singh. He was (c) 12 October 1869 (d) 2 October 1904 celebrated annually on September 5 to
nominated and won the 1996 Channel V mark the birthday of:
Awards in three categories: Best Debut Sol.1408.(d) 2 October 1904. He was SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Album, Best Male Vocalist and Best born in Mughalsarai, UP. He served as (a) APJ Abdul Kalam
Music Video (for "Punjabi Munde") for his the second Prime Minister of India. The (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
first album ‘New Style’. Iconic slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan” (c) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
was given by him. (d) Subash Chandra Bose
Q.1403. The Open Hand Monument in
Chandigarh was designed by ______. Q.1409. Veteran freedom fighter, social Sol.1412.(c) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening) reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule He served as India's first Vice-President
(a) Matthew Nowicki (b) Maxwell Fry hailed from which of the following states from 1952 to 1962. He was awarded the
(c) Le Corbusier (d) Albert Mayer of India? Bharat Ratna in 1954. APJ Abdul Kalam :
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Morning) He was an Indian aerospace scientist
Sol.1403.(c) Le Corbusier. Chandigarh
(a) Maharashtra (b) Odisha and the 11th President of India. His
city was designed by Le Corbusier .
(c) Rajasthan (d) Gujarat birthday on October 15 is celebrated as
Matthew Nowicki was chief architect of
the new Indian city of Chandigarh. Albert Sol.1409.(a) Maharashtra. She was the World Students' Day to honor his
Mayer known for plan of Chandigarh. first female teacher of India. dedication to education. Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel : His birthday (October
Q.1404. Who among the following was 31) is celebrated as National Unity Day or
the prime minister of India in 1978 ? Important Days Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India. Subhas
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Morning) Chandra Bose : His birthday (January 23)
(a) Gulzari Lal Nanda (b) Charan Singh Q.1410. On which of the following dates
is celebrated as Parakram Diwas in India.
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri (d) Morarji Desai does India celebrate its Constitution
Day? Q.1413. In November 2021, the
Sol.1404.(d) Morarji Desai. He was SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) government declared November 15 as
leading the government formed by the (a) 26th January (b) 26th November ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’. It happens to be
Janata Party. He is the oldest person to th
(c) 15 August (d) 2nd October the birth anniversary of which of the
hold the office of prime minister, at the following freedom fighters?
age of 81, in the history of Indian politics. Sol.1410.(b) 26th November.
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
The Constitution of India was adopted on
Q.1405. How is Dhanpat Rai Srivastava (a) Birsa Munda (b) Kanhu Murmu
26 November 1949, that is why
better known? (c) Arjun Munda (d) Veer Narayan Singh
Constitution Day is celebrated on 26
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning) November. 15th August : Independence Sol.1413.(a) Birsa Munda. Janjatiya
(a) Agyeya (b) Dinkar Day (commemorating India’s Gaurav Divas celebrations begin with
(c) Nirala (d) Premchand independence from British rule in 1947). President Murmu paying tribute to
Sol.1405.(d) Premchand was an Indian 2nd October : Gandhi Jayanti (the Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Khunti district,
birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated Jharkhand. Birsa Munda (1875-1900)
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writer known for his modern Hindustani

literature. as a national holiday and also observed was born into a Munda family, a tribal
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as International Day of Non-Violence). group residing in Chotanagpur. He led the

Q.1406. With which of the following 26th January : Republic Day (the Munda Rebellion, a significant tribal
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literary magazines was poet and writer Constitution of India came into force on uprising in the region south of Ranchi,
Amrita Pritam associated? 26 January 1950). between 1899 and 1900.
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SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning)

Q.1411. The birth anniversary of Q.1414. National Sports Day is
(a) Shabad (b) Nagmani
celebrated on the birthday of _______.
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(c) Awaaz (d) Preetlari Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated as the

national festival of India. In which of the SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.1406.(b) Nagmani. Amrita Pritam (a) Kapil Dev (b) Roop Singh
following years was Gandhi ji born ?
was an Indian novelist, essayist and poet, (c) Major Dhyan Chand (d) MS Dhoni
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SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift)

who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi. She
(a) 1885 (b) 1869 (c) 1890 (d) 1877 Sol.1414.(c) Major Dhyan Chand.
edited Nagmani, a monthly literary
magazine in Punjabi for several years. National Sports Day is celebrated on
Sol.1411.(b) 1869. 2nd October is also
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August 29th to honor the legendary

observed globally as the International
Q.1407. Mario de Miranda was a ______ hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who is
Day of Non-Violence in recognition of his
from the state of Goa. regarded as one of the greatest field
contributions to peace and non-violent
SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening) hockey players. Other Personalities and
movements. India's three national
(a) designer (b) vocalist Days Celebrated: Mahatma Gandhi:
festivals are: Republic Day (January 26) -
(c) cartoonist (d) poet Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October), Jawaharlal
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Nehru: Children's Day (14 November), Q.1418. Independence Day is celebrated Muslims around the world fast and focus
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: National Unity every year in Pakistan on _________. their attention on giving to charity
Day (31st October), APJ Abdul Kalam: SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (known as Zakat), observed?
World Students' Day (15th October). (a) 30 January (b) 14 August SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(c) 31 December (d) 23 March (a) Ninth (b) Second (c) Seventh (d) Sixth
Q.1415. When is National Javelin Day
celebrated in India ? Sol.1418.(b) 14 August. India - 15 Sol.1422.(a) Ninth. Ramadan begins and
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) August 1947. Independence Day of other ends with the appearance of the crescent
(a) 12th January (b) 7th August Countries: Bangladesh - 26 March 1971, moon. Islamic months- (1) Muharram,
(c) 6th August (d) 29th August Sri Lanka - 4 February 1948, Nepal - 21 (2) Safar, (3) Rabi al-Awwal, (4) Rabi
December 1923, China - 1 October 1949, al-Thani, (5) Jumada al-Awwal, (6)
Sol.1415.(b) 7th August. National Myanmar - 4 January 1948, America - 4 Jumada al-Thani, (7) Rajab, (8) Shaban,
Javelin Day is celebrated in India on July 1776, Canada - 1 July 1867. (9) Ramadan, (10) Shawwal, (11) Dhu
August 7th to commemorate Neeraj al-Qadah, (12) Dhu al-Hijjah (month of
Chopra's gold medal in the men's javelin Q.1419. When was the International Day Hajj). Other festivals of muslims:
throw event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. of the Girl Child 2021 celebrated? Muharram, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Mawlid
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift) an-Nabi and Eid ul-Azha.
established the day to celebrate Chopra's (a) 14 October (b) 12 October
achievement and promote the sport of (c) 13 October (d) 11 October Q.1423. When was the International Day
javelin throwing in India. Other Important for Elder Persons 2021 celebrated?
Days: 12th January: National Youth Day Sol.1419.(d) 11 October. International SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 3rd shift)
(Swami Vivekananda's birthday), 29th Girl Child Day - First time celebrated in (a) 1 October (b) 3 October
August: National Sports Day (birth 2012. It is celebrated by the United (c) 4 October (d) 2 October
anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand). Nations General Assembly. Other
important Days: 5 October - World Sol.1423.(a) 1 October. Important Days
Q.1416. The National Youth Day or the Teachers' Day, 2 October - Gandhi in October : 2 October - International day
‘Yuwa Diwas’ is celebrated on which day Jayanti, 23 March - Sahid Diwas, 22 April of non-violence, 9 October - World Post
in India ? - Earth Day, 5 June - Environment Day. Day, 10 October - World Mental Health
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Day, 16 October - World Food Day, 17
(a) 26 January (b) 12 January Q.1420. According to the Indian calendar, October - International Day for the
(c) 14 April (d) 26 November Vasanta Season falls in which months? Eradication of Poverty, 24 October -
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift) World Polio Day.
Sol.1416.(b) 12 January. The day is (a) Chaitra-Vaisakha
observed to commemorate the birth (b) Jyaistha-Asadha Q.1424. The first day of the Tamil
anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. (c) Margashirsa-Pausa calendar on 14 April is celebrated as ____
Important Dates and Days : 31st October (d) Sravana-Bhadra SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)
- National Unity Day (Celebrates the birth (a) Mahamaham (b) Onam
of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel), 5th Sol.1420.(a) Chaitra-Vaisakha. Seasons (c) Pongal (d) Puthandu
September - Teachers' Day (Celebrates according to the Hindu Calendar:
the birth of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan), Grishma ritu - Jyeshtha and Aashaadha, Sol.1424.(d) Puthandu. Mahamaham is
14th November - Children's Day Varsha ritu - Shravana and Bhadrapada, a Hindu festival celebrated every 12
(Celebrates the birth of Jawaharlal Sharad ritu - Ashwin and Kartik, Shishir or years during the Tamil month of Masi.
Nehru), 30th January - Martyrs' Day Shita ritu - Magha and Phalguna. Hindu
months in chronological order: Chaitra, Q.1425. Easter is celebrated on which of
(Observed to commemorate the death of
Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Aashada, Shraavana, the following days of the week?
Mahatma Gandhi).
Bhadra, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha, Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
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Q.1417. International Yoga Day is Pausha, Magha, Phalgun. (a) Wednesday (b) Monday
celebrated on ________. (c) Sunday (d) Tuesday
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SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Evening) Q.1421. According to the Indian calendar,

Hemanta season falls in which months? Sol.1425.(c) Sunday. Easter Sunday :- It
(a) 20 June (b) 23 June
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SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift) is a religious Christian holiday that is

(c) 22 June (d) 21 June
(a) Sravana - Bhadra observed globally to celebrate the
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Sol.1417.(d) 21 June. The International (b) Chaitra - Vaisakha resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Day of Yoga has been celebrated across (c) Jyaistha - Asadha
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the world annually since 2015, following Q.1426. On which day of the Hindu
(d) Margashirsa - Pausa calendar is the festival of Holi celebrated ?
its inception in the United Nations
General Assembly in 2014. Important Sol.1421.(d) Margashirsa - Pausa. Other Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
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days and Dates :- 9th Jan - Pravasi Seasons according to the Hindu (a) Chaitra Poornima (b) Chaitra Saptami
Bhartiya Diwas, 12th Jan - National Youth Calendar: Basant ritu - Chaitra and (c) Falgun Poornima (d) Falgun Amavasya
Day, 2nd Feb - World Wetlands Day, 28th Vaisakha, Grishma ritu - Jyeshtha and Sol.1426.(c) Falgun Poornima. The
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Feb - National Science Day, 8th Mar - Aashaadha, Varsha ritu - Shravana and festival is celebrated for two days: First
International Women’s Day, 7th Apr - Bhadrapada, Sharad ritu - Ashwin and Day - Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi.
World Health Day, 31st May - World Kartik. Second Day - Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi or
Anti-Tobacco Day, 5th June - World Phagwah.
Environment Day, 16th Sep - World Ozone Q.1422. In which month of the Islamic
Day, 4th Dec - Indian Navy Day. calendar is 'Ramadan', a holy time when Q.1427. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in
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Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2) celebrated on __________ . SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Kartika (b) Ashadha SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon) (a) 5th June (b) 1st January
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Sol.1427.(c) Bhadrapada. Festival (c) 1 October (d) 31 October Sol.1436.(a) 5th June . 1st January -
according to Hindu Calendar: Chaitra - Global Family Day. 1st July - National
Sol.1431.(d) 31st October. A holiday
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami. Doctors' Day in India in memory of Dr.
widely observed particularly in the United
Jyeshtha - Ganga Dussehra. Ashada - Bidhan Chandra Roy.
States and Canada. 24th November:
Jagannath Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima.
Thanksgiving Day (in the United States). Q.1437. International Day for the
Shravana - Raksha Bandhan. Bhadrapada
25th December: Christmas Day. 18th preservation of the Ozone layer is
- Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej. Kartik -
December - International Migrants Day. 1 observed on.
Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai
December - World AIDS day. SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Dooj, Chhath Puja. Phalguna - Holi. Other
festivals of Maharashtra - Gudhi Padwa, (a) September 13 (b) September 10
Q.1432. Which is the first month in the
Narali Pournima, Bhau Beej, Ellora (c) September 16 (d) September 18
Islamic lunar calendar (Islamic lunar
Festival, Pola, Banganga Festival. calendar)? Sol.1437.(c) September 16. The ozone
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon) layer (found in the stratosphere) is a thin
Q.1428. In India, National Voters' Day is
(a) Shawwal (b) travel part of Earth's atmosphere that absorbs
celebrated on ____________
(c) Ramzan (d) Muharram almost all of the sun's harmful ultraviolet
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
(a) 26 March (b) 24 February light. 18 September - World Bamboo Day,
Sol.1432.(d) Muharram has a 10-day
(c) 27 December (d) 25 January 21 September - International Day of
period when Muslims mourn the
Peace (UN), 26 September - World
martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, son
Sol.1428.(d) 25 January. Other Environmental Health Day, 10 September
of Hazrat Ali and Grandson of Prophet
important days - 1 January - Global - World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD).
Muhammad.
Family Day. 9 January - Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas. 12 January - National youth day. Q.1438. In which month, Hiroshima Day
Q.1433. International Tiger Day is
15 January - Thal Sena Divas (Army Day). is observed across the world?
observed on_
25 January - Indian Tourism Day. 21 SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)
February - International Mother Language (a) October (b) August
(a) July 5th (b) July 30th
Day. 24 February - Central Excise Day. 1 (c) January (d) July
(c) July 29th (d) July 4th
March - World Civil Defence Day. Sol.1438.(b) August. Hiroshima Day is
Sol.1433.(c) July 29th - Celebrate with
Q.1429. How many Indian states observed on 6 August (Little Boy) to
the aim of conserving tigers and saving
celebrate their formation on November commemorate the atomic bombing of
their endangered species.
1st ? Hiroshima Japan in the year 1945 and 9
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning) Q.1434. In India, National Statistics Day August (Fat Man) of Nagasaki, at the end
(a) Eight (b) Seven (c) Five (d) Six is celebrated on of World War II (1939 - 1945). World War
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) I - 1914 to 1918. The atomic bomb is
Sol.1429.(b) Seven. States formed on (a) 22nd June (b) 15th June based on the principle of nuclear fission.
1st November : Andhra Pradesh (1956), (c) 28th June (d) 29th June
Karnataka (1956), Kerala (1956), Madhya Q.1439. "World Refugee Day" is observed
Pradesh (1956), Haryana (1966), Punjab Sol.1434.(d) 29th June (Celebrated as every year on______.
(1966), Chhattisgarh (2002). Two Union the birth anniversary of Prof. P. C. SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Territories also formed on this day : Mahalanobis who worked in the field of (a) 20th june (b) 22th june
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Puducherry (1954) and Lakshadweep Statistics and planning commission). 1 (c) 18th june (d) 17th june
June - World Milk Day, 5 June - World
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(1956). Sol.1439.(a) 20th June. World Refugee

Environment Day, 7 June - World Food
Q.1430. Engineer's Day in India is Day 2023 Theme: “Whoever, Whatever,
Safety Day, 20 June - World Refugee Day ,
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celebrated in the memory of _______. Whenever.” First time: 2001. It is

23 June - International Olympic Day and
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning) designated as an International Day by the
United Nations Public Service Day. 15
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(a) Kalpana Chawla UN (United Nations). It celebrates the

June - World Wind Day.
(b) Dr. M. Visvesvaraya strength and courage of people who have
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(c) Satish Dhawan Q.1435. International Women's Day been forced to flee their home country to
(d) A.P.J Abdul Kalam celebrated on? escape conflict or persecution.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
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Sol.1430.(b) Dr. M. Visvesvaraya. He Q.1440. Swami Vivekananda’s death

(a) 12th march (b) 8th march
was Chief Engineer of Mysore State anniversary is observed on _______ .
(c) 8th july (d) 12th july
(1909) and the 19th Dewan of Mysore SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(1912 to 1918). Books: “Reconstructing Sol.1435.(b) 8th march. 12th March- (a) July 1 (b) July 4
India” and “Planned Economy of India”. National Girl Scout Day and National (c) August 1 (d) August 4
Engineer's Day (15 September) in India is Napping Day. 26th August - Women’s
Sol.1440.(b) July 4. Swami Vivekananda
celebrated for their contribution. Awards Equality Day.
was born on 12 January 1863. January
- Order of the Indian Empire (1911);
Q.1436. World Environment Day is held 12 is observed as National Youth Day.
Bharat Ratna (1955).
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Vivekananda Title - Maharaja Ajit singh was proclaimed by the General Assembly Q.1450. When is Martyr’s Day observed
of Khetri. Established - RamaKrishna of the United Nations as the International in India every year?
Mission in 1897. He Introduced Indian Decade for action on ‘Water for life’? SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Morning)
philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon) (a) 12 March (b) 19 September
(a) 1994 - 2004 (b) 1972 - 1982 (c) 25 October (d) 30 January
Q.1441. When did the Constitution of (c) 1983 - 1993 (d) 2005 - 2015
WHO come into force - a date which we Sol.1450.(d) 30th January. The date was
now celebrate World Health Day every Sol.1445.(d) 2005 - 2015. The decade chosen as it marks the assassination of
year ? of 1994-2004:- Decade of the world’s Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948,
SSC CGL Tier II 07/03/2023 Indigenous People. The decade of by Nathuram Godse.
(a) 5 April 1948 (b) 7 April 1948 1983-1993 : Second Decade to Combat
(c) 6 April 1948 (d) 8 April 1948 Racism and Racial Discrimination. Q.1451. Which day in May 2020 was
2021-2030:- United Nation Decade on observed as 'International Tea Day' ?
Sol.1441.(b) 7 April 1948. WHO (World Ecosystem Restoration. 2014 - 2024:- SSC CHSL 9/8/2021 (Morning)
Health Organisation): responsible for United Nations Decade of sustainable (a) 21 May (b) 1 May
international public health. Its decision Energy for all. (c) 15 May (d) 23 May
-making body is the World Health
Assembly (WHA). Headquarter - Geneva, Q.1446. When is National Consumer Day Sol.1451.(a) 21 May.
Switzerland. observed in India? Q.1452. On which of the following days is
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Evening) World Computer Literacy Day observed?
Q.1442. In honor of an Indian musician, (a) 26th December (b) 24th December
the US state of Massachusetts SSC CHSL 9/8/2021 (Evening)
(c) 24th November (d) 26th November (a) 5 June (b) 2 December
proclaimed 20 April as__________ in 1984.
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) Sol.1446.(b) 24th December. On this day (c) 13 May (d) 30 September
(a) Sakhawat Hussain Day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had Sol.1452.(b) December 2. June 5: World
(b) Sharan Rani Backliwal Day received the assent of the president. Environment Day. 30 September:
(c) Amjad Ali Khan Day World Consumer Rights Day - 15 March. International Translation Day.
(d) Allauddin Khan Day
Q.1447. When is National Handloom Day Q.1453. World Thyroid Day is observed
Sol.1442.(c) Amjad Ali Khan Day (sarod celebrated? on ______.
player) - 21st Rajiv Gandhi National SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) SSC CHSL 10/8/2021 (Afternoon)
Sadbhavna Award, Padma Shri (1975), (a) 23rd August (b) 18th November (a) 30th April (b) 17th June
Padma Bhushan (1991), Padma (c) 15th September (d) 7th August (c) 25th May (d) 23rd March
Vibhushan (2001), Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award (1989), Fukuoka Asian Sol.1447.(d) 7th August (Celebrated Sol.1453.(c) 25th May. 17th June - World
Culture Prize in 2004. Since 2015). National Handloom Day is Day to Combat Desertification and
celebrated to mark the beginning of Drought. 23rd March- World
Q.1443. Which of the following Swadeshi Andolan on August 7, 1905. Meteorological Day.
environment events is observed by Aim - To encourage indigenous
switching off all lights at homes, industries including handloom weavers. Q.1454. On which date International Day
business establishments, landmarks and of Biological Diversity is celebrated?
so on for an hour ? Q.1448. When is World Nature SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning)
SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Morning) Conservation Day observed? (a) 22nd June (b) 20th May
(a) World Environment Day SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) (c) 17th May (d) 22nd May
(b) Earth Hour Day (a) 12th July (b) 5th August
(c) Earth Charter Day (c) 28th July (d) 30th May Sol.1454.(d) 22nd May. Proclaimed by
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(d) Earth Day the United Nations in December 2000 to

Sol.1448.(c) July 28. Objective - Raise commemorate adoption of the final draft
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Sol.1443.(b) Earth Hour Day. It is awareness about the importance of of Convention on Biological Diversity on
observed on 26 March every year. Earth protecting our natural resources and the 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of
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Day is an annual event on April 22 to environment. World Environment Day the Conference.
demonstrate support for environmental (5th June). International Day for
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protection. Theme- Invest In our Planet. Biological Diversity (22nd May). Q.1455. The birth anniversary of _____ is
celebrated as 'International Nurses Day'
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Q.1444. Which day has been declared by Q.1449. When is the Hindi Diwas every year.
the World Health Organization as Hand observed annually ? SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)
Hygiene Day? SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Afternoon) (a) Clara Barton (b) Alice Walker
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SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon) (a) 14 March (b) 6 April (c) Florence Nightingale (d) Mother Teresa
(a) 5th May (b) 18th August (c) 14 September (d) 2 October
(c) 21st July (d) 14th June Sol.1455.(c) Florence Nightingale (the
Sol.1449.(c) 14 September (Celebrated
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foundational philosopher of modern

Sol.1444.(a) 5th May. National Ice Since 1953). On 14 September 1949, the nursing). International Nurses Day (12th
Cream Pie Day is observed annually on Constituent Assembly accepted Hindi in May) is celebrated to commemorate her
August 18th. 14th June- World Blood the Devanagari script as the official birth in 1820. The event was established
Donor Day. language of India. World Hindi Day - in 1974 by the International Council of
January 10. Nurses (ICN).
Q.1445. Which of the following decades
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States G.K. Burman language spoken by the Tripuri Sol.1465.(a) Madhya Pradesh. The
people of the Indian state of Tripura and Sanchi Stupa was declared a world
Q.1456. Sama Chakeva is a folk dance neighboring areas of Bangladesh. The heritage site by UNESCO in 1989. Sanchi
based on the mythological story of the official languages of Tripura are Bengali, is a Buddhist complex, famous for its
siblings Sama and Chakeva, in which the English and Kokborok. Tripura : Capital - Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town
brother goes to an extreme extent to Agartala. State Animal - Phayre's langur. in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. It
save his sister. With which State of India State bird - Green imperial pigeon. State was originally commissioned by the
is this folk dance associated? tree - Agar. State flower - Nageshwar. Mauryan emperor Ashoka. UNESCO
SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (3rd Shift) World Heritage Sites in India: Ajanta
Q.1461. Which state hosts the Nehru Caves (1983), Group of Monuments at
(a) Assam (b) Haryana
trophy boat race? Mahabalipuram (1984), Mahabodhi
(c) Bihar (d) Punjab
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002).
Sol.1456.(c) Bihar. Sama Chakwa (a) Kerala (b) Goa
festival is celebrated in the Mithila (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu Q.1466. ‘Lai-Phi’ and ‘Chin-Phi’ are the
Region (Bihar and some parts of Nepal). cultural costumes of which state?
Sol.1461.(a) Kerala. The Nehru Trophy SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Q.1457. Which of the following Boat Race is an annual event held in the (a) Nagaland (b) Uttarakhand
states/UTs has the first 100% fully digital Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha district of (c) Manipur (d) Sikkim
literate Panchayat in India? Kerala. The race was first held in 1952 to
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift) commemorate a visit by India's first Sol.1466.(c) Manipur.
(a) Kerala (b) Puducherry Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to the Manipur Traditional Costumes: For
(c) Maharashtra (d) Delhi state. Women - Innaphi, Phanek, Mayek Naibi,
Kanap Phanek. For Men - Dhoti with a
Sol.1457.(a) Kerala. Pullampara grama Q.1462. Lal Thanhawla holds the record jacket, white turban, Khamen Chatpa,
panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram has for the longest-serving Chief Minister of Ningthoupee dress.
become the first digitally literate ________, occupying the position for five
panchayat in Kerala. The Digi Pullampara terms. Q.1467. Match the states in column A
project was started on August 15, 2021. SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift) with their official languages in column B.
(a) Meghalaya (b) Manipur Column A Column B
Q.1458. Which of the following states (c) Mizoram (d) Sikkim (States) (Official Languages)
launched the first Migration Monitoring 1. Andhra Pradesh a. Malayalam
System in the year 2022? Sol.1462.(c) Mizoram : Formation - 20
2. Kerala b. Telugu
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) February 1987; 1st Governor - Hiteswar
Saikia; First Chief Minister - C. Chhunga. 3. Karnataka c. Konkani
(a) Maharashtra (b) Karnataka
4. Goa d. Kannada
(c) Kerala (d) Goa
Q.1463. Baiga is a folk music of Baiga SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.1458.(a) Maharashtra. Migration Tribe from which of the following states? (a) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d (b) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
Monitoring System provides updated SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c (d) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
information on migrant pregnant women, (a) Assam (b) Bihar
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Madhya Pradesh Sol.1467.(b) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c. States
lactating mothers, and children. It is
and their official languages: Punjab -
developed by the Department of Women
Sol.1463.(d) Madhya Pradesh. Other Punjabi, Rajasthan - Hindi, Uttar Pradesh -
and Child Development.
Baiga tribe dances include Faag, Saila, Hindi, Bihar - Hindi, Odisha - Odia, Assam
Q.1459. Which city is referred to as the Karma, and Bilma. - Assamese, West Bengal - Bengali,
‘Manchester of India’? Maharashtra - Marathi, Tamil Nadu -
Q.1464. Which of the following states is
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) Tamil, Gujarat - Gujarati. India has two
famous for celebrating the festival of
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(a) Kanpur (b) Kolkata official languages: Hindi and English.

Vijaya Dashami, which marks the end of
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(c) Ahmedabad (d) Mumbai

Durga puja? Q.168. Guntapalle Chaitya Buddhist cave
Sol.1459.(c) Ahmedabad. It is located in SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) is situated in which of the following
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Gujarat on the banks of the Sabarmati (a) West Bengal (b) Rajasthan states?
river. The first mill was established in (c) Telengna (d) Chhattisgarh Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
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1859. It soon became the second largest (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Bihar
Sol.1464.(a) West Bengal.
textile city of India, after Mumbai. It is (c) Maharashtra (d) Himachal Pradesh
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Vijayadashami (also known as Dussehra)

referred to as the "Manchester of India"
is a major Hindu festival celebrated every Sol.1468.(a) Andhra Pradesh.
because of its similarities to the
year at the end of Durga Puja and The Guntapalle Chaitya Buddhist cave is
well-known cotton textile center of
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Navratri. It is observed on the tenth day a rock-cut temple complex, featuring

Manchester, Great Britain.
of the month of Ashvin. both chaityas and viharas. Indian States
Q.1460. Which of the following is the and Caves: Andhra Pradesh - Belum
Q.1465. In which of the following states
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official language of Tripura? Caves, Borra Caves, Guttikonda Bilam.

is the Sanchi Stupa UNESCO world
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) Maharashtra - Ajanta and Ellora caves,
heritage site located?
(a) Mizo (b) Kokborok Aurangabad Caves, Bhaja Caves,
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift)
(c) Khasi (d) Garo Pitalkhora Caves, Ghorawadi Caves,
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
Kanheri Caves. Bihar - Barabar Caves,
(c) Bihar (d) Punjab
Sol.1460.(b) Kokborok is a Tibeto - Nagarjuna Caves.
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Q.1469. Amaravati stupa is situated in in summer along with the pre-monsoonal Sol.1477.(c) Delhi. Famous Memorials in
which of the following states? showers and harvested in autumn. Boro: Delhi : Shanti Van (Jawaharlal Nehru),
Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Rice sown in winter and harvested in Vijay Ghat (Lal Bahadur Shastri), Shakti
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Odisha summer. This is also called spring rice. Sthal (Indira Gandhi), Sadaiv Atal (Atal
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh Bihari Vajpayee), Vir Bhumi (Rajiv
Q.1473. Bharhut Stupa is located in Gandhi), Samta Sthal (Babu Jagjivan
Sol.1469.(c) Andhra Pradesh. Amaravati which of the following states ? Ram), Sangharsh Sthal (Chaudhary Devi
Stupa is situated in the Guntur district of SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Lal).
Andhra Pradesh. It was built by the (a) Punjab (b) Madhya Pradesh
Satavahana dynasty. Life and teaching of (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Bihar Q.1478. Where is the Vivekanand Rock
Buddha are carved out in the stupa. It Memorial situated?
was discovered by Colin Mackenzie in Sol.1473.(b) Madhya Pradesh. Bharhut SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)
1797. is famous for the ruins of a Buddhist (a) Port Blair (b) Vishakhapatnam
stupa (shrine) discovered there by Major (c) Kanyakumari (d) Chennai
Q.1470. Sriharikota island is located in General Alexander Cunningham in 1873.
which of the following states? Sol.1478.(c) Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu).
Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Q.1474. In which state of India is Vivekananda Rock Memorial - Its
(a) West Bengal (b) Tamil Nadu Kaziranga National Park located ? construction was completed in 1970.
(c) Odisha (d) Andhra Pradesh SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Swami Vivekananda visited Kanyakumari
(a) Assam (b) Gujarat in 1892. He was a disciple of
Sol.1470.(d) Andhra Pradesh. Satish (c) Karnataka (d) West Bengal Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the
Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) or founder of Ramakrishna Mission. The
Sriharikota Range (SHAR) is a rocket Sol.1474.(a) Assam. Kaziranga National
Park - A UNESCO world heritage site of memorial consists of two main
launch center (spaceport) operated by structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam
the Indian Space Research Organisation India and known for one horned
Rhinoceros. National Parks in India : Jim and the Shripada Mandapam.
(ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota, district
Nellore. Other space center: Vikram Corbett National Park - Uttarakhand, Q.1479. Rann Utsav is celebrated in
Sarabhai Space Centre: Located in Ranthambore National Park - Rajasthan, which of the following states?
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Indian Blackbuck National Park, Gir National SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd shift)
Institute of Space Science and Park - Gujarat. Kanha National Park - (a) Goa (b) Punjab (c) Gujarat (d) Haryana
Technology (IIST): Located in Madhya Pradesh, Bhitarkanika National
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Dr. Abdul Park - Odisha. Sol.1479.(c) Gujarat. Rann Utsav - It was
Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island): conceptualised as a three-day festival,
Q.1475. According to the Ministry of which progressively evolved into a
Located off the coast of Odisha. Commerce and Industry (2018-19), which 100-day celebration at Dhordo, a village
Q.1471. Pakyong airport is located in state of India is the largest producer of near Rann of Kutch.
________. Rubber?
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2) SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.1480. Which of the following states
(a) Sikkim (b) Assam (a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat has the honour of being India's first
(c) Nagaland (d) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Kerala (d) Uttar Pradesh carbon-free state?
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st shift)
Sol.1471.(a) Sikkim. Pakyong Airport is Sol.1475.(c) Kerala (490460 tonnes). (a) Arunachal Pradesh
one of the five highest airports in India. Top Natural Rubber producing Indian (b) Himachal Pradesh
Airports in India: Lokpriya Gopinath States: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, (c) Madhya Pradesh
Bordoloi International Airport (Assam), Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, (d) Kerala
Pasighat Airport (Arunachal Pradesh), Mizoram.
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Dimapur Airport (Nagaland), Netaji Sol.1480.(b) Himachal Pradesh (India's

Q.1476. In which state is Vijay Stambh first and the world's second carbon-free
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Subhas Chandra Bose International situated?

Airport (Kolkata), Rajiv Gandhi state). A state is carbon-free if all of its
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) electricity is from clean energy sources
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International Airport (Hyderabad), Veer (a) Rajasthan (b) Punjab

Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair), like wind, solar, and nuclear. First carbon
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat neutral district - Majuli (Assam). First
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International

Airport (Nagpur). Sol.1476.(a) Rajasthan. Vijay Stambh carbon free panchayat - Pali Village
(Tower of Victory) was built by Maharana (Jammu and Kashmir). Bhutan is the first
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Q.1472. In which of the following states Kumbha between 1440 AD and 1448 AD carbon negative country in the world.
are Aus, Boro and Aman paddy crops to commemorate his victory over the
grown in a year? Q.1481. Which Indian state is renowned
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combined armies of Gujarat and Malwa

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) for the traditional canal irrigation method
led by Mahmud Khilji. It is situated inside
(a) Odisha (b) Uttarakhand known as 'Kulh'?
Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh. This tower is
(c) Haryana (d) Punjab SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd shift)
dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu.
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(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Odisha

Sol.1472.(a) Odisha. Aman, Aus and Q.1477. In which city is the Rajghat (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Boro are rice varieties. Rice is usually memorial situated?
sown thrice in a year. Aman: This variety SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) Sol.1481.(a) Himachal Pradesh. Kuhls
is sown in the rainy season (July-August) (a) Ahmedabad (b) Surat are shallow surface channels diverting
and harvested in winter. Aus: Rice sown (c) Delhi (d) Agra water from naturally flowing streams or

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springs, to cultivated fields, and mainly amended the Representation of the Sol.1489.(b) Mumbai. NABARD (National
used for flood irrigation. Water People Act, 1951 to create a provision for Bank for Agricultural and Rural
Harvesting Structures found in other the use of EVMs in the elections. EVM Development) is administered by the
states : Kerala and Karnataka (Kattas, consists of two units - Control Unit (CU) Government of India. It was instituted on
Surangams), Maharashtra (Bandharas and Balloting Unit (BU). the recommendations of B.Sivaraman
and Tals), Tamil Nadu (Eris), Uttar Committee on 12 July 1982 by
Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Bundhis). Q.1486. The Ravan Phadi cave in is implementing the National Bank for
an example of the early Chalukya style Agriculture and Rural Development Act
Q.1482. Which Indian state was the first architecture which is known for its 1981.
to make it mandatory for all homes to distinct sculptural style.
have rooftop rainwater harvesting SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.1490. Bagh Caves, which has 9
structures? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala Buddhist caves, was developed around
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st shift) (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Karnataka the 6th Century AD situated on the Bagh
(a) Sikkim (b) Tamil Nadu river in_________.
(c) Odisha (d) Haryana Sol.1486.(d) Karnataka. Ravana Phadi SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Cave Temple is one of the jewels in the (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh
Sol.1482.(b) Tamil Nadu. Rooftop Aihole monuments. Other Historic Caves: (c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat
rainwater harvesting is a technique used Maharashtra - Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves,
for the conservation of water. The Elephanta Caves. Kerala - Edakkal caves, Sol.1490.(b) Madhya Pradesh. Bagh
rainwater that has fallen on the roof of Maniyoor caves, Ezhuthupara cave. Caves - These are a group of nine
houses or buildings is collected in Andhra Pradesh - Erravaram Caves, Buddhist caves, first discovered in 1818,
storage or underground tanks through Belum Caves, Akkanna Madanna Caves. located on the bank of the Baghani River
the help of pipes in this technique. This in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Other
helps in recharging the groundwater Q.1487. The famous Dhamek Stupa is caves: Madhya Pradesh - Udayagiri
levels. Rainwater harvesting is already a located in which of the following states? Caves (Vidisha), Pandav Caves
common practice in Mizoram. SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) (Pachmarhi), Dharmrajeshwar Caves
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (Mandsaur), Bhimbetka Caves (Bhojpur
Q.1483. Lotia is a regional music form of (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Himachal Pradesh Raisen), Lohani Caves (Mandu) etc.
which state ?
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd shift) Sol.1487.(b) Uttar Pradesh. Dhamek Q.1491. Which Indian state is home to
(a) Odisha (b) Rajasthan Stupa - It is located at Sarnath, in the Buddhist cave temples known as
(c) Assam (d) Bihar Varanasi. It was built in 249 B.C. by Barabar Caves?
Ashoka the Great. It was made to SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)
Sol.1483.(b) Rajasthan. Lotia - It is sung commemorate the event of Lord Buddha (a) Bihar (b) West Bengal
by the peasants while working in the giving the first sermon to his first five (c) Sikkim (d) Uttar Pradesh
fields on the occasion of Lotia festival in disciples. Other stupas: Swayambhunath
the Chaitra month according to the Hindu Stupa - Kathmandu (Nepal), Bharhut Sol.1491.(a) Bihar. The Barabar Hill
calendar. Stupa - Satna District (Madhya Pradesh), Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut
Kesariya Stupa - East Champaran District caves in India. These are supposed to
Q.1484. In which state is the Maski (Bihar), Sanchi Stupa - Raisen District have been constructed by emperor
inscription located at present? (Madhya Pradesh), Chaukhandi Stupa - Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift) Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). These caves are situated in the twin hills
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Andhra Pradesh of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjuni
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Karnataka Q.1488. Which among the following (three caves). Most caves at Barabar
Buddhist Universities is located in Bihar, consist of two chambers, carved entirely
Sol.1484.(d) Karnataka. Maski India? out of granite.
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inscription : Ashoka's minor rock edict. It SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)

is situated on the banks of the Muski
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(a) Vallabhi University Q.1492. The rock - cave temple of

River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra (b) Somapuri University _______ is the largest monolithic structure
River. The inscription is written in the
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(c) Nalanda University in the world.

Brahmi script. The edict was the first of (d) Nabadwip University SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Emperor Ashoka to include the name
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(a) Udaygiri (b) Ajanta

Ashoka and not by his usual title Sol.1488.(c) Nalanda University (The (c) Ellora (d) Badami
‘Devanampiya Piyadasi’. Discovered by - world’s first residential University) - Built
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C. Beadon in 1915. by Kumaragupta (Gupta dynasty). Sol.1492.(c) Ellora. The caves are
Prominent rulers - Harshavardhana of dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and
Q.1485. Which of the following states Kannauj, Pala Rulers, and many scholars Jainism. The Kailasa Temple (Ellora): It
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used EVMs for the first time in the patronized Nalanda. is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is
general elections held in May 1982 ? located in the Aurangabad district of
Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) Q.1489. The head office of National Bank Maharashtra, India. It is dedicated to
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(a) Kerala (b) Andhra Pradesh for Agricultural and Rural Development is Lord Shiva and is the largest and most
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Maharashtra located in ________. impressive cave in the Ellora complex. It
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (afternoon) is a monolithic structure (carved out of a
Sol.1485.(a) Kerala (Ernakulam, Parvur (a) Pune (b) Mumbai
Vidhan Sabha). Electronic Voting single rock).
(c) Chennai (d) Kolkata
Machine (EVM) - In 1989, the Parliament Q.1493. The Elephanta Caves are located
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in which state? Sol.1497.(b) Maharashtra. Pandavleni Diamond - Asansol (West Bengal), City of
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) Caves - These are built on the Tri Rashmi Peace - Bardhaman (West Bengal),
(a) Gujarat (b) Rajasthan hill about 3004 feet above sea level. Temple City of India - Bhubaneswar
(c) Maharashtra (d) Karnataka These caves are a group of old Buddhist (Odisha), The Venice of the East -
caves (250 B.C. - 600 A.D.). Alappuzha (Kerala), Garden City of India -
Sol.1493.(c) Maharashtra. Elephanta Bengaluru (Karnataka), Detroit of Asia -
Caves: Declared a UNESCO World Q.1498. Dhuska is the most popular food Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Manchester of
Heritage Site in 1987. item of state of __________ . South India - Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu),
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) Scotland of India - Coorg (Karnataka),
Q.1494. Which city in India is associated (a) Punjab (b) Jharkhand
with the tea industry? School Capital of India - Dehradun
(c) Kerala (d) Andhra Pradesh (Uttarakhand), Queen of the Hills -
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) Panipat, Haryana Sol.1498.(b) Jharkhand. Other Foods of Darjeeling (West Bengal).
(b) Ahmedabad, Gujarat Jharkhand- Handia, Litti Chokha, Mirchi Q.1502. Which among the following is an
(c) Darjeeling, West Bengal Ka Salan, Mitha Khaja, Rugra. Punjab: Indian martial art from Manipur ?
(d) Madurai, Tamil Nadu Sarso ka saag and Makki di Roti, Lassi, SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Gobhi - Shalgam- Gajar Pickle, Pinni. (a) Muay Thai (b) Kalaripayattu
Sol.1494.(c) Darjeeling, West Bengal. Kerala: Erissery, Sadya, Appam With
Darjeeling Tea was the first product to (c) Tháng Tại (d) Gatka
Ishtu, Idli Sambar, Nadan Kozhi
get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag Varuthathu. Andhra Pradesh: Pulihora, Sol.1502.(c) Thang-Tai (sword and
in India, in October 2004. Kangra Tea Gutti vankaya kura, Chepa Pulusu, spear) - It is dedicated to fighting skill
from Himachal Pradesh also has GI tag Gongura Pickle Ambadi, Pesarattu, Gutti and worship. The Meitei creation of
status. GI tag is regulated by the Vankaya Koora, Punugulu, Bobbatlu, Thang-ga goes back to antiquity.
Geographical Indications of Goods Medu Vada, Uppindi.
(Registration and Protection) Act of Q.1503. India's First open Rock Museum
1999. Q.1499. Kye Gompa, the largest centre of is located in which city ?
Buddhist learning in the Western SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Q.1495. The Ganesh-rath is one of the Himalayas, is situated in the state/union (a) Varanasi (b) Chennai
finest monolithic temples located in territory of___________. (c) Mysuru (d) Hyderabad
______. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon) (a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh Sol.1503.(d) Hyderabad. Other Famous
(a) Somnath (b) Mahabalipuram (c) Punjab (d) Jammu & Kashmir monuments : Char- Minar, Makka Masjid
(c) Varanasi (d) Nagpur both built by Quli Qutub Shah.
Sol.1499.(b) Himachal Pradesh. Famous
Sol.1495.(b) Mahabalipuram. The Buddhist monasteries: Hemis Monastery Q.1504. Nasik is also known as _____
Ganesh - rath - It is one of ten rathas - Ladakh, Tabo Monastery - Himachal capital of India.
("chariots") carved out of pink granite Pradesh, Tsuglagkhang Monastery - SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
within the group of monuments of the Himachal Pradesh, Thiksey Monastery - (a) Wine (b) Gold (c) Orange (d) Cotton
Pallava Period at Mahabalipuram, a Leh, Ladakh, Tawang Monastery -
UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage Site Sol.1504.(a) Wine. Nashik ("Wine Capital
Arunachal Pradesh, Bylakuppe of India") holds almost half of the
since 1984. Monastery (Namdroling) - Karnataka, wineries in India. Wine is composed of
Q.1496. Which state became the first to Ghoom Monastery - West Bengal, ethanol (12%). Nashik is situated on the
implement "New Education Policy" at pre Lingdum Monastery - Sikkim. banks of river Godavari. The Godavari
- primary level? Q.1500. Aga Khan Palace is located in starts from Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) _______ city of Maharashtra. and flows to the Bay of Bengal. It is also
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(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Haryana SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) known for hosting the Kumbh Mela every
(c) Kerala (d) Uttarakhand 12 years.
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Sol.1496.(d) Uttarakhand. National (c) Ahmednagar (d) Mumbai Q.1505. Which among the following is
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Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was Sol.1500.(a) Pune. This Palace was built the official sport of Maharashtra, as of
announced by the Ministry of Education. in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga 2022?
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It was based on the recommendation of Khan III in the district of Pune SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)
the ‘Kasturiranjan committee’. Aim - (Maharashtra). (a) Mallakhamb (b) Kalaripayattu
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Transform the Indian education system (c) Sand sculptures (d) Dahi-Handi
to meet the needs of the 21st Century. Q.1501. Which Indian city is also known
Karnataka became the first state to as Queen of Deccan? Sol.1505.(d) Dahi - Handi. It is an
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adopt NEP in higher education. SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) entertainment and competitive event
(a) Ahmedabad (b) Pune celebrated with Hindu festival Krishna
Q.1497. The famous Pandav Leni Caves (c) Amritsar (d) Puducherry Janmashtami (birth of God Krishna).
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is located in which of the following Madhya Pradesh (Mallakhamb), Kerala

states? Sol.1501.(b) Pune. Some Indian Cities (Kalaripayattu). Puri Beach (Odisha) -
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon) and Sobriquets : City of Taj - Agra (Uttar Here, Sudarsan Pattnaik showcases his
(a) Odisha (b) Maharashtra Pradesh), Boston/Manchester of India - sand arts. Mysore Sand Sculpture
(c) Kerala (d) Bihar Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sangam City - Museum - It is home to several sand
Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Land of Black models and was founded by M N Gowri.

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Q.1506. "Living root bridges" is an iconic (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Gujarat Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT).
structure found in which state? IOC - Headquarters: Lausanne
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Sol.1510.(b) Rajasthan. Launched by (Switzerland), Founded: 23 June 1894
(a) Meghalaya (b) West Bengal National Legal Services Authority (Paris, France).
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Assam Chairman, Uday Umesh Lalit. About
Rajasthan (northwest) - Capital: Jaipur. Q.1515. In which district of Maharashtra
Sol.1506.(a) Meghalaya. Living root is Ralegan Siddhi, a small village that has
bridges (Jing Kieng Jri) - The aerial Q.1511. Which of the following is the become an example for watershed
bridges, built by weaving and adjusting first 'smoke-free state' in India? development, situated?
the roots of the Indian rubber tree. Other SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
Famous root bridges - Riwai Root Bridge (a) Rajasthan (b) Uttarakhand (a) Yavatmal (b) Nashik
and Umshiang Double Decker Bridge. (c) Bihar (d) Himachal Pradesh (c) Ahmednagar (d) Pune
Properties - Elastic, easily combined, Sol.1511.(d) Himachal Pradesh. This
grows in rough and rocky soils. Grown by Sol.1515.(c) Ahmednagar. Extra Facts -
was achieved due to the Ujjwala Scheme Integrated Watershed Development
Khasi and Jaintia tribes of Meghalaya. (2016, by centre) and Grahini Suvidha Programme (IWMP) objective is to cover
Q.1507. Surat is also known as ________ Yojana (2018, by Himachal Pradesh 55 million hectares of rain fed land by
of India. Government). Chandigarh is the first 2027. Other Initiatives - Hariyali (Central
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) smoke-free city in India. Government), Neeru-Meeru programme
(a) Diamond city (b) Blue city Q.1512. The Government of________ (Andhra Pradesh) and Arvary Pani
(c) Pink City (d) City of Lakes launched Mukhyamantri Chaa Srami Sansad (Alwar, Rajasthan). Tamil Nadu
Kalyan Prakalpa Scheme for tea garden has made water harvesting structures in
Sol.1507.(a) Diamond city. It is also the houses compulsory.
known as “The silk city”, and “The green workers.
city”. Surat (located on the River Tapi) SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) Q.1516. In which state in India is
has been called “The gateway to Mecca”. (a) Kerala (b) Assam Chandratal wetland located?
Old name of Surat - Suryapur. (c) Tripura (d) Andhra Pradesh Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift - 2)
Sol.1512.(c) Tripura (5th largest tea (a) Jammu and Kashmir
Q.1508. Which of the following sites do (b) Himachal Pradesh
"Not" have nuclear power plants? producing State in India). Assam is the
largest tea-producing state in India (c) Uttarakhand
SSC CGL 01/12/20`22 (1st Shift) (d) Uttar Pradesh
(a) Vijayawada (b) Naraura followed by West Bengal. Jorhat has the
(c) Tarapur (d) Rawat Bhata world famous Tocklai Experimental Sol.1516.(b) Himachal Pradesh.
Centre. China (1st) and India (2nd) are Important Wetlands - Pong dam, Renuka
Sol.1508.(a) Vijayawada. Nuclear power the largest tea producing countries in the Wetland (Himachal Pradesh), Tampara
plants in India: Kakrapar Atomic Power world. Lake (Odisha), Yashwant Sagar (Madhya
Station (1993, Gujarat), Kalpakkam, Pradesh), Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary
Madras (1984, Tamil Nadu), Narora Q.1513. The Kashi Yatra Scheme was
introduced by the government of …… (Tamil Nadu), Shallbugh Wetland
(1991, Uttar Pradesh), Kaiga (2000 ; (Jammu and Kashmir) Thane Creek
Karnataka), Rawatbhata (1973, SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) Karnataka (b) Uttar Pradesh (Maharashtra), Kanjirankulam Bird
Rajasthan), Tarapur (1969, Maharashtra), Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) etc.
Kudankulam (2013, Tamil Nadu). Under (c) Punjab (d) Kerala
Construction: Chutka (Madhya Pradesh), Sol.1513.(a) Karnataka government has Q.1517. Which state of India has set up
Gorakhpur (Haryana), Bhimpur (Madhya launched the Kashi Yatra scheme. It District Investment Promotion Agencies
Pradesh), Mahi Banswara (Rajasthan), offers cash assistance of Rs 5,000 to (DIPA) ?
Haripur (West Bengal), etc. pilgrims who visit the Kashi Vishwanath SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Morning)
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Temple (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh). The (a) Karnataka (b) Haryana

Q.1509. In which of the following states
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlingas) (c) Odisha (d) West Bengal

was 'Kudumbashree,' women-oriented,
community-- based, poverty-reduction is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The current Sol.1517.(c) Odisha Government has set
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programme implemented ? structure was built by the Ahilyabai up District Investment Promotion
SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) Holkar of Indore (Maratha ruler) in the Agencies (DIPA) to promote and
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(a) Maharashtra (b) Kerala year 1780. facilitate investment across the State.
(c) Bihar (d) Uttar Pradesh
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Q.1514. India's first Olympic Values Q.1518. The Janjira Fort is situated on a
Sol.1509.(b) Kerala. Education Programme (OVEP) was small island in the Arabian sea, off the
The name Kudumbashree in Malayalam launched in _____. coast of______.
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language means 'prosperity of the SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening)
family'. The 'Kudumbashree' SHG (Self (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Punjab (a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra
Help Groups) was started in 1998. (c) Odisha (d) Haryana (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka
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Q.1510. India’s First AI-powered, end - to Sol.1514.(c) Odisha. The Olympic Values Sol.1518.(b) Maharashtra. Janjira fort is
- end digital Lok Adalat was launched in Education Programme (OVEP) of the situated on an oval-shaped rock off the
________. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Arabian Sea coast near the port town of
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift) was launched in Odisha by Chief Minister Murud, 165 km south of Mumbai,
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Rajasthan Naveen Patnaik, in collaboration with the Maharashtra. Some other forts in

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Maharashtra: Lohagad fort, Daulatabad (a) Golden Temple Q.1528. Janapada Geete, which includes
fort, Raigad fort, Shaniwarwada fort (b) Paonta Sahib the vachanas of Basavanna, is
pune, Sindhu Garh fort, Pratapgarh fort, (c) Patna Sahib associated with the state of ______.
Rajmachi fort, Korigad fort, Sinhagad fort (d) Gurudwara Bangla Sahib SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning)
etc. (a) Odisha (b) Kerala
Sol.1523.(a) Golden Temple. Shri Guru (c) West Bengal (d) Karnataka
Q.1519. Which of the following is a Hargobind Singh laid the foundation
limestone cave in India? stone of the Akal Takht building in 1605. Sol.1528.(d) Karnataka. Janapada
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening) Paonta Sahib was founded by the Tenth Geete, Jana means people or tribe and
(a) Undavalli Caves (b) Varaha Cave Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Patna pada means verse/rhyme.
(c) Borra Caves (d) Bhimbetka Caves Sahib was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is known for its Q.1529. Pochampally Ikat sarees and
Sol.1519.(c) Borra Caves is a limestone association with the eighth Sikh Guru, dress materials, famous for their
cave located in the Ananthagiri hills of Guru Har Krishan. traditional geometric patterns belong to
the Araku Valley of the Alluri Sitharama the state of ______.
Raju district in Andhra Pradesh. Undavalli Q.1524. Litti Chokha is a famous cuisine SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning)
Caves- Amravati, Andhra Pradesh. of which of the following states? (a) Telangana (b) Tamil Nadu
Varaha Cave- Mahabalipuram, Tamil SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon) (c) Karnataka (d) Kerala
Nadu. Bhimbetka Caves - Amcha khurd, (a) Maharashtra (b) Bihar
Madhya Pradesh. (c) Gujarat (d) Odisha Sol.1529.(a) Telangana. Traditional
Sarees and States: Banarasi Saree - Uttar
Q.1520. Agumbe, a biodiversity-rich Sol.1524.(b) Bihar. Litti Chokha Pradesh, Kanjivaram Silk Saree - Tamil
region that receives 7640 mm of average basically consists of wheat and sattu. It Nadu, Nauvari Saree - Maharashtra, Tant
annual rainfall in South India, is located originated centuries ago as a staple food Saree - West Bengal.
in which state? in the court of Magadha.
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning) Q.1530. 'Muya Awandru' is a traditional
Q.1525. In the context of the culture of food of this Indian state.
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka
Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a: SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning)
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala
SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening) (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka
Sol.1520.(b) Karnataka. Agumbe ( 'Cobra (a) cuisine (b) folk dance (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Tripura
Capital' of India) is registered as a (c) festival (d) style of painting
UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Sol.1530.(d) Tripura. Muya awandru is a
Sol.1525.(a) cuisine. Kafuli is a delicacy dish prepared with bamboo shoots,
famous for its rich biodiversity, waterfalls
of Uttarakhand prepared out of leafy berma (fermented fish), parsley, and
(Onake Abbi, Bakarna, and Jogi Gundi
greens such as palak (spinach) and green chilies. It is a rice flour-based
fall), and red-hazy sun-set over the
methi (fenugreek) leaves. It is also gravy.
Arabian Sea.
known as Dhapdi in Garhwal.
Q.1521. In which of the following Indian Q.1531. Bombay state was split along
states will you find the Buxa Fort? Q.1526. In which of the following states linguistic lines, forming Maharashtra and
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening) of India is the buffalo breed named ______, in the year 1960.
(a) Odisha (b) Karnataka 'Banni' mainly reared? SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) West Bengal (d) Tamil Nadu SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening) (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka
(a) Kerala (b) West Bengal (c) Rajasthan (d) Goa
Sol.1521.(c) Buxa Fort is located in the (c) Gujarat (d) Odisha
Buxa Tiger Reserve, Alipurduar district, in Sol.1531.(a) Gujarat. The States
West Bengal. Kurumbera Fort is located Sol.1526.(c) Gujarat. Banni buffalo is Reorganisation Committee report was to
also known as "Kutchi" or "Kundi". It is a be implemented in 1956.
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at Gagneswar, West Bengal. Fort William,

Kolkata, West Bengal. breed of buffalo found primarily in the
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Kutch district of Gujarat, India. Q.1532. In which of the following states

Q.1522. In which city of Gujarat will you is the Stanley Reservoir located?
Q.1527. Which of the following palaces
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find the Uparkot Buddhist Caves ? SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening)

is located in Thiruvananthapuram ? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Goa
SSC CGL 12/04/2022(Afternoon)
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
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(a) Bhavnagar (b) Vadodara (c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh

(a) Chowmahalla Palace
(c) Junagadh (d) Anand
(b) Amber Palace Sol.1532.(a) Tamil Nadu. Stanley
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Sol.1522.(c) Junagadh. Some of the (c) Ujjayanta Palace Reservoir (Mettur dam) is one of the
famous Buddhist Caves in India are (d) Kanakakunnu Palace largest fishing reservoirs in South India.
Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Kanheri Its main source of water is the River
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Sol.1527.(d) Kanakakunnu Palace is Kaveri.

Caves, Bhaja Caves, Junnar Caves, Karla
situated in Thiruvananthapuram near the
Caves in Maharashtra, Barabar Caves in
Napier museum, India. Chowmahalla Q.1533. In which Indian state is the
Bihar, Nagarjunakonda Caves in Andhra
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Palace is the palace of the Nizams of 'Pookode Lake' located?

Pradesh, Dhauli Caves, Lalitgiri Caves,
Hyderabad. Amber Fort is a fort located SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
Ratnagiri Caves in Orissa.
in Amber, Rajasthan. The Ujjayanta (a) Punjab (b) Gujarat
Q.1523. What is located inside the Palace is a museum and the former (c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu
premises of Akhal Takht Sahib? palace of the Kingdom of Tripura
SSC CGL 21/04/2022(Morning) situated in Agartala. Sol.1533.(c) Kerala. 10 Famous Lakes

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in Kerala : Ashtamudi Lake, Periyar Lake, SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning) you find the Meguti temple?
Vembanad Lake, Pookode Lake, Vellayani (a) Karnataka (b) Uttarakhand SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Morning)
Lake, Paravur Lake, Punnamada Lake, (c) Goa (d) Punjab (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Odisha
Sasthamkotta Lake, Mananchira Lake, (c) Karnataka (d) Kerala
Veeran Puzhal Lake. Sol.1539.(c) Goa. Famous dishes of Goa
are - Goan Fish Curry, Prawn Balchao, Sol.1544.(c) Karnataka. Megudii Jain
Q.1534. In which state of India does the Fish Recheado, Chicken, Xacuti, Chicken temple is a monument in Aihole,
'Weinia Falls' lie? Cafreal, Shark Ambot Tik, Pork Sorpotel, constructed in 634 AD in Dravidian style
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) Mussel, Rawa Fry, Caldeirada, Pork of architecture.
(a) Sikkim (b) Himachal Pradesh Vindaloo.
(c) Meghalaya (d) Goa Q.1545. Which of the following is the
Q.1540. ‘Tolu Bommalata’ (leather most literate district in India as per
Sol.1534.(c) Meghalaya. Weinia Falls is shadow puppet show) is a traditional art Census 2011?
also known as Kshaid Weinia. Kunchikal form from the state of: SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning)
Falls in Shimoga District of Karnataka is SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening) (a) Ernakulam (b) Kottayam
the highest waterfall in India and the (a) Karnataka (b) Kerala (c) Serchhip (d) Champhai
second biggest waterfall in Asia. (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Andhra Pradesh
Sol.1545.(c) Serchhip (Mizoram,
Q.1535. Churahi, Mandeali and Keonthali Sol.1540.(d) Andhra Pradesh. Tholu 97.91%). As per Census 2011 : State with
are dialects spoken in the state of: means leather in Telugu and bommalu highest literacy rate - Kerala. State with
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) means dolls. Traditional Art Forms of lowest literacy rate - Bihar.
(a) Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh: Kuchipudi, Kalamkari
(b) Arunachal Pradesh Paintings, Buta Bommalu, Lambadi Q.1546. Which of the following Indian
(c) Uttar Pradesh Nirmal Painting, Kolattam states has the famous tourist destination
(d) Himachal Pradesh Bhamakalapam, Veeranatyam, called Pamban Island?
Burrakatha, Dhimsa. SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
Sol.1535.(d) Himachal Pradesh. Other (a) Kerala (b) Andhra Pradesh
Pahari dialects spoken here - Chambiali, Q.1541. Which of the following is a site (c) Odisha (d) Tamil Nadu
Churahi, Mandeli, Himachali and Kuluhi. of archaeological importance in Jammu
and Kashmir? Sol.1546.(d) Tamil Nadu. Pamban
Q.1536. Which of the following is the SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning) Island or Rameswaram Island is an
State Tree of Maharashtra ? (a) Maski (b) Burzahom island located between peninsular India
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning) (c) Brahmagiri (d) Watkal and Sri Lanka, on the Adam's Bridge
(a) Mango (b) Jammi archipelago.
(c) Banyan (d) Ashok Sol.1541.(b) Burzahom. Maski is a town
and an archaeological site in the Raichur Q.1547. In which state is India’s least
Sol.1536.(a) Mango. Scientific name - district of the state of Karnataka. densely populated district Dibang Valley
Mangifera indica. Amba (Marathi), Brahmagiri is a mountain range in the located as per Census 2011 ?
Family: Anacardiaceae. Western Ghats of south India. SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) Himachal Pradesh
Q.1537. Which of the following is the Q.1542. Chutka Atomic Power Plant is (b) Nagaland
state bird of Rajasthan? situated in which of the following states? (c) Telangana
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning) SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Evening) (d) Arunachal Pradesh
(a) Indian Roller (a) Haryana (b) Gujarat
(b) Crane Crane (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan Sol.1547.(d) Arunachal Pradesh. Dibang
(c) Asian Cuckoo is named after the Dibang River or the
(d) Son Chiraiya (Great Indian Bustard) Sol.1542.(c) Madhya Pradesh (in Mandla Talon as the Mishmis. It has an area of
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district). Presently, India has 22 nuclear 9,129 square kilometers (3,525 sq mi).
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Sol.1537.(d) Son Chiraiya (Great Indian power reactors. Kudankulam Nuclear

Bustard). State Animal: Chinkara and Power Plant is the largest nuclear power Q.1548. Where is the Kudremukh iron ore
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Camel. State Dance- Ghoomer, State tree- station in India, situated in Kudankulam mine located?
Khejri (Prosopis Cineraria), State Flower- Tamil Nadu. Tarapur Atomic Power SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)
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Rohida (Tecomella Undulata). Station (1969) is located in Tarapur, (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Bihar
Maharashtra is the first atomic power (c) Odisha (d) Karnataka
Q.1538. Which state among the following
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is the largest producer of coffee? plant in India. Sol.1548.(d) Karnataka (Panambur,

SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening) Q.1543. 'Panche' is a traditional sarong Mangalore). Other Iron Ore mine states -
(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
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worn by the men in the state of ______.

(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning) Q.1549. In which of the following
Sol.1538.(a) Karnataka. Kodagu (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka states/union territories is India’s highest
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Chikmagalur and Hassan districts are (c) Assam (d) Sikkim Meteorological Centre situated?
major coffee producer regions of the Sol.1543.(b) Karnataka. Panche (Dhoti) - SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Morning)
state. This unstitched cloth is wrapped around (a) Assam (b) Meghalaya
the legs and knotted around the waist. (c) Ladakh (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Q.1539. ‘Balchao’ and ‘Sorpotel' are the
traditional culinary dishes of: Q.1544. In which present-day state will Sol.1549.(c) Ladakh. Districts in the

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Union Territory of Ladakh - Two (Kargil Q.1555. Which present day Indian state SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Evening)
district and Leh district). came into existence as the Mysore state (a) Uttarakhand (b) Jammu & Kashmir
in 1953? (c) Lakshadweep (d) Assam
Q.1550. In which of the following states SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning)
is the famous Chitradurga Fort located? (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka Sol.1560.(b) Jammu and Kashmir. Dogri
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening) (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Andhra Pradesh is spoken by approximately 2.3 million
(a) Kerala (b) Karnataka people. It is an officially recognized
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Rajasthan Sol.1555.(b) Karnataka (renamed in language in India.
1973). Karnataka is the largest state in
Sol.1550.(b) Karnataka (In Chitradurga South India and the sixth-largest (area Q.1561. ‘Aloo Posto’ is a traditional
District). The fort was built in stages wise) in India. Mysore was formed on 1 delicacy of which state of India?
between the 11th and 13th centuries by November 1956. SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)
the dynastic rulers of the region, (a) Haryana (b) Uttarakhand
including the Chalukyas and Hoysalas, Q.1556. 'Rahide' is a long scarf worn by (c) Gujarat (d) West Bengal
later the Nayakas of Chitradurga of the the women of ______ to protect their head
Vijayanagar Empire. from the cool breeze as well as to show Sol.1561.(d) West Bengal. A traditional
their traditional social affinity. Bengali lunch - bhaat (rice), aloo bhaja
Q.1551. In which of the following states SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) (fried potato), begun bhaja (fried
is Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple (a) Madhya Pradesh eggplant), dal (lentils), chingri macher
located? (b) Himachal Pradesh malaikari (prawn in coconut gravy),
SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Evening) (c) Uttar Pradesh mutton, chatni, papad, and mishti
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Odisha (d) Arunachal Pradesh (sweets).
(c) Maharashtra (d) Tamil Nadu
Sol.1556.(b) Himachal Pradesh. Woven Q.1562. ‘Ramoji Film City’ is located
Sol.1551.(a) Andhra Pradesh. in all shapes and sizes, Rahide comes in close to which of the following cities?
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is different fabrics and patterns. SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
located in Srisailam, district Kurnool, in (a) Pune (b) Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh. Sri Bhramaramba Q.1557. Which modern-day Indian state (c) Mumbai (d) Gurugram
Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam Temple is was created on 1 April 1937 as the
a historic temple dedicated to Shiva and United Provinces by the Britishers? Sol.1562.(b) Hyderabad. It is the largest
Parvati. SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning) integrated film city in the world and it has
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh been certified by the Guinness World
Q.1552. The Sufi shrine Charar-e-Sharief (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh Records as the largest studio complex in
(or Sharif) is located near ______ city. the world.
SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Afternoon) Sol.1557.(c) Uttar Pradesh came into
(a) Srinagar (b) Mumbai existence on 1 April 1937 as a result of Q.1563. Vailankanni (Velankanni) is a
(c) Hyderabad (d) Lucknow the shortening of "United Provinces of pilgrim centre located in the ______
Agra and Oudh". Arunachal Pradesh - 20 district of Tamil Nadu.
Sol.1552.(a) Srinagar. Charar-e-Sharief, February 1987 - 55th constitutional SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
famous for the shrine of Sufi saint - amendment act, 1986. Sikkim - 16 May, (a) Theni (b) Salem
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani. 1975 - 36th constitutional amendment (c) Nagapattinam (d) Madurai

Q.1553. Which of the following is the act, 1975. Sol.1563.(c) Nagapattinam. This city is
state flower of Manipur? Q.1558. In which year did the state of famous for the church of Mother Mary
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) Himachal Pradesh come into existence? and handlooms and silk. Vailankanni
(a) Foxtail Orchids (b) Shirui Lily SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening) (Velankanni) is also known as the
(c) Pink Rhododendron (d) Retusa Lourdes of the East.
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Sol.1553.(b) Shirui Lily (Lilium Sol.1558.(a) 25th January 1971. The Q.1564. The longest continuous wall in
mackliniae). Foxtail Orchids State of Himachal Pradesh Act was India, the second longest in the world, is
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(Rhynchostylis retusa) or Kopou Flower passed by Parliament on 18th December at ______ Fort.
is a flower of Assam. Pink Rhododendron 1970. Thus it emerged as the eighteenth SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
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is a flower of Himachal. state of the Indian Union. (a) Kumbhalgarh (b) Chittorgarh
(c) Mehrangarh (d) Kangra
Q.1554. Which of the following states
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Q.1559. 'Sandalwood' is the state tree of

emerged as a separate state in 1963 ? ______. Sol.1564.(a) Kumbhalgarh (Rajasthan).
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening) The Great Wall of China is the longest
(a) Nagaland (b) Mizoram wall in the world.
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(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Karnataka

(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Tripura (c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan Q.1565. Salsette Island is situated in
Sol.1554.(a) Nagaland became the 16th Sol.1559.(b) Karnataka. Mysore city which state of India ?
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state of India on 1 December 1963. Other (Karnataka) is also known as SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Afternoon)
states were conferred statehood on ‘Sandalwood city of India’ . (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Andhra Pradesh
Mizoram (20 February 1987), Arunachal (c) Maharashtra (d) Kerala
Pradesh (20 February 1987), Tripura (21 Q.1560. Dogri language is mainly spoken
January 1972). in which of the following states/union Sol.1565.(c) Maharashtra (on India’s
territories? west coast). The highest point is the

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conical peak of Kanheri in Borivali SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) Q.1574. National Sports University is
National Park on the northern reaches of (a) Mumbai (b) Kolkata situated in ________.
Salsette island. (c) New Delhi (d) Chennai SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Mizoram (b) Tripura
Q.1566. Which state in India was the first Sol.1570.(a) Mumbai. BCCI is the
(c) Meghalaya (d) Manipur
to introduce the 'Mid-day Meal Scheme' principal national governing body of the
for school children? sport of cricket in India established in Sol.1574.(d) Manipur. National Sports
SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning) 1928. RE Grant Govan was the first University: Established in 2018. Other
(a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat president and De Mello was the first Sports Universities : Netaji Subhas
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala Secretary of the BCCI. International National Institute of Sports (Patiala),
Cricket Council (ICC) - Headquarters Lakshmibai National College of Physical
Sol.1566.(c) Tamil Nadu . The basic (Dubai, United Arab Emirates). Education (Kerala), and Tamil Nadu
objective of this scheme is to enhance Physical Education and Sports University
enrolment in schools. Nodal Ministry: Q.1571. In which of the following states
is Govindji Nartanalaya located? (Chennai).
Ministry of Education.
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Q.1575. In which year was the National
Q.1567. Which of the following is NOT a (a) Manipur (b) Assam Institute of Kathak Dance established?
twin city of India? (c) Nagaland (d) Tripura SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Afternoon) (a) 1964 (b) 1961 (c) 1954 (d) 1969
Sol.1571.(a) Manipur.
(a) Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
Govindji Nartanalaya is a well-known
(b) Hubli and Dharwad Sol.1575.(a) 1964. National Institute of
cultural institution dedicated to
(c) Thrissur and Thiruvalla Kathak Dance is also known as Kathak
promoting Manipuri classical dance and
(d) Cuttack and Bhubaneswar Kendra. It is a unit of the Sangeet Natak
other traditional art forms. This institute
Akademy. Other renowned Dance
Sol.1567.(c) Thrissur and Thiruvalla. was founded by Manipuri dancer and
Institutes : Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur
Famous twin cities of India: Hyderabad choreographer Guru Bipin Singh. Some
Dance Academy (Manipur), Nalanda
and Secunderabad, Vijayawada and notable dance institutions established by
Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya (Mumbai),
Amaravati, Kochi and Ernakulam, Kolkata famous dancers : Kalakshetra
Ballet Repertoire Academy of India
and Howrah, Jalpaiguri and Siliguri. Foundation (Tamil Nadu) - Rukmini Devi
(Mumbai), Sri Thyagaraja College of
Arundale; Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala
Q.1568. Which city of India is known as Music and Dance (Hyderabad), and
Kendra (New Delhi) - Sumitra Charat
'Athens of the East' ? Nrityanjali Institute of Performing Arts
Ram; Nrityabharti Kathak Dance
SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Afternoon) (Mumbai).
Academy (Maharashtra) - Rohini Bhate.
(a) Allahabad (b) Patna Q.1576. When was the Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Madurai (d) Kochi Q.1572. In which of the following states
is the Nrityagram, an Odissi dance Manipur Dance Academy established?
Sol.1568.(c) Madurai (Tamil Nadu). It is institution, located? SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
located on the banks of River Vaigai. SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) 1951 (b) 1953 (c) 1954 (d) 1952
(a) Kerala (b) Karnataka Sol.1576.(c) 1954. Other renowned
Organisation (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Maharashtra Dance Institutes: National Institute of
Sol.1572.(b) Karnataka. The Nrityagram : Kathak Dance (1964) - New Delhi.
Q.1569. Which of the following Established - 1990; Founder - Protima Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya
organisations in India provides facilities Gauri. Other dance Academy: Bhartendu (1973) - Mumbai. National Ballet
for acquisition of satellite data and its Natya Academy (Lucknow), National Academy of India (2002). Sri Thyagaraja
processing? Dance Academy (Delhi). Government College of Music & Dance
SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (3rd Shift) (1952) - Hyderabad. Nrityanjali (1963) -
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(a) National Remote Sensing Centre Q.1573. In which of the following cities Mumbai.
of Manipur is the Jawaharlal Nehru
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(NRSC)
(b) Forest Research Institute (FRI) Manipur Dance Academy located ? Q.1577. Who established Shantiniketan
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift) and when?
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(c) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

(IIRS) (a) Imphal (b) Ukhrul SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(d) Wildlife Institute of India (WII) (c) Chandel (d) Thoubal (a) Mahatma Gandhi, 1910
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(b) Ravindranath Tagore, 1901

Sol.1569.(a) National Remote Sensing Sol.1573.(a) Imphal. Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Ravindranath Tagore, 1905
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Centre (NRSC) is a premier organization Manipur Dance Academy, a unit of the (d) Devendranath Tagore, 1915
located in Hyderabad, under the Indian Sangeet Natak Academy in New Delhi, is
Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is dedicated to teaching Manipuri dance Sol.1577.(b) Ravindranath Tagore, 1901.
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responsible for remote sensing satellite and music. Established in 1954. Other Shantiniketan Initially founded as an
data acquisition and processing, data renowned Dance Institutes : National ashram by Debendranath Tagore in 1863
dissemination, aerial remote sensing and Institute of Kathak Dance (New Delhi), and later expanded by Rabindranath
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decision support for disaster Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya Tagore into a center for learning and
management. (Mumbai), Ballet Repertoire Academy of culture, it evolved into Visva-Bharati
India (Mumbai), Sri Thyagaraja College of University in 1921. In 2023, Shantiniketan
Q.1570. The head office of Board of Music and Dance (Hyderabad), and was recognized as India's 41st UNESCO
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is Nrityanjali Institute of Performing Arts World Heritage Site. Other Institutes and
located in ________. (Mumbai). Founders : Rishi Valley (1926, Andhra
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Pradesh) - J. Krishnamurti; Auroville annual music conferences, leading to the Sol.1584.(d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
(1968, Tamil Nadu) - Sri Aurobindo; December Music Festival of Madras, one The G20, or Group of 20, is an
Sabarmati Ashram (1915, Gujarat) - of the world's largest cultural events. intergovernmental forum consisting of
Mahatma Gandhi. Sangita Kala Acharya : This award was 19 sovereign countries, the European
instituted in 1993 and is given to those Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It
Q.1578. Which of the following institutes who have contributed by bringing several addresses major global economic
was founded by Mrinalini Sarabhai who disciples to the concert platform. issues, including international financial
was a Bharatanatyam and Kathakali stability, climate change, and sustainable
dancer? Q.1581. Sports Authority of India comes development. India hosted the 18th G20
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift) under which ministry? summit in New Delhi on 9 September
(a) Sri Thyagaraja College of Music and SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) 2023, with the theme "One Earth, One
Dance (a) Ministry of Education Family, One Future," inspired by ancient
(b) Nrityanjali Institute of Performing (b) Ministry of Social Justice Sanskrit texts. Brazil will host the G20 in
Arts (c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2024, followed by South Africa in 2025.
(c) Darpana Academy of Performing Arts (d) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(d) Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya Q.1585. The ICAR – Sugarcane Breeding
Sol.1581.(d) Ministry of Youth Affairs Institute is located at:
Sol.1578.(c) Darpana Academy of and Sports. Sports Authority of India : SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Performing Arts. It is a school for Formed in - 1984. Headquarters - (a) Vellore (b) Coimbatore
performing arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, (c) Tirunelveli (d) Cuddalore
established by Mrinalini Sarabhai and Delhi. Ministry of Education - Department
Vikram Sarabhai in 1949. Mrinalini of School Education & Literacy, Sol.1585.(b) Coimbatore. The Sugarcane
Sarabhai’s Awards : Padma Bhushan Department of Higher Education. Breeding Institute (SBI): Established in
(1992) and Padma Shri (1965). Ministry of Health and Family welfare - 1912. The Indian Council of Agricultural
Department of Health & Family welfare, Research (ICAR) , an autonomous body,
Q.1579. Which of the following is India’s and Department of Health Research. coordinates agricultural education and
national academy of dance ? research in India and reports to the
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Q.1582. Where was the first official Department of Agricultural Research and
(a) Lalit Kala Akademi summit of the Non-Aligned movement Education, Ministry of Agriculture,
(b) Centre for Cultural Resources and held? established on July 16, 1929, in New
Training SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Delhi.
(c) Centre for Indian Classical Dances (a) India (b) Yugoslavia
(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi (c) New York (d) Egypt Q.1586. Which of the following
organisations is associated with the
Sol.1579.(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi Sol.1582.(b) Yugoslavia. The development of the web version: e -
was set up in 1953. It has three Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was GOPALA application?
constituent units, two of these being founded in 1961 with the view to SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
dance-teaching institutions: the advancing the interests of developing (a) National Dairy Development Board
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance countries in the context of Cold War (NDDB)
Academy (JNMDA) at Imphal, and confrontation. The first summit was (b) Indian Council of Agricultural
Kathak Kendra in Delhi. Lalit Kala attended by 25 countries. Research
Akademi is India's national academy of (c) National Dairy Research Institute
fine arts established in 1954. Centre for Q.1583. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya,
which was founded by Pandit Vinaya (NDRI)
Cultural Resources and Training, (d) National Institute of Agricultural
established in 1979, works in the field of Chandra Maudgalya, is located at _____.
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Extension Management
linking education with culture.
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Q.1580. Sangeet Kala Acharya Award is (c) Kolkata (d) Mumbai Board (NDDB). It is a statutory body
given by which organisation every year established by an Act of the Parliament
Sol.1583.(a) New Delhi. Gandharva
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since 1993? of India and recognized as an Institution

SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Mahavidyalaya was established in 1939.
of National Importance. Founded on July
It is one of the oldest and most
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(a) Madras Music Academy 16, 1965, and located in Anand, Gujarat, it
(b) Calcutta School of Music distinguished cultural institutions of
operates under the Ministry of Fisheries,
Delhi. Its role in imparting training to
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(d) Subramaniam Academy of entire generations of music lovers and
Government of India.
Performing Arts bringing Indian classical music and
dance into the cultural mainstream is Q.1587. National Institute of
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Sol.1580.(a) Madras Music Academy : It well acknowledged. Mountaineering and Adventure Sports
was established as an offshoot of the All (NIMAS) is located at_______
India Congress Session in December Q.1584. Who was the chief coordinator
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift)
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1927 and inaugurated on August 18, for the G20 summit hosted by India?
(a) Nagaland (b) Arunachal Pradesh
1928, by Sir CP Ramaswami Aiyar at the SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(c) Mizoram (d) Himachal Pradesh
YMCA Auditorium, Esplanade. Its (a) S Jaishankar
mission was to set the standard for (b) Vijay Gokhale Sol.1587.(b) Arunachal Pradesh. NIMAS
Carnatic music. In 1929, it initiated (c) Vinay Kwatra was established in 2013 and is located in
(d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla the picturesque Dirang Valley within the
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West Kameng district of Arunachal SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) operates through a network of 50
Pradesh. Other Mountaineering Institutes (a) 1922 (b) 1926 (c) 1901 (d) 1919 Regional Directorates located at various
in India: Himalayan Mountaineering parts of the country.
Institute, Darjeeling (West Bengal). Sol.1591.(b) 1926. Bhatkhande Music
National Institute of Mountaineering and Institute University, formerly known as Q.1595. Where is the Atal Bihari
Adventure Sports, Dirang (Arunachal “Marris College of Hindustani Music” Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and
Pradesh). Indian Institute of Skiing and was established by Pt. Vishnu Narayan Allied Sports situated?
Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg Bhatkhande. The purpose of its SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift)
(Kashmir). Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute establishment was to liberate music (a) Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, from the monopoly of Gharanedar (b) Darjeeling, West Bengal
Manali (Himachal Pradesh). Musicians and make music education (c) Manali, Himachal Pradesh
accessible to all. Location - Lucknow (d) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Q.1588. Nehru Institute of (Uttar Pradesh).
Mountaineering is located at ________. Sol.1595.(c) Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) Q.1592. The headquarters of the Indian Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of
(a) Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Tourism and Travel Mountaineering and Allied Sports
(b) Himachal Pradesh Management are located at: (ABVIMAS) is an Indian institute, which
(c) Uttarakhand SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) provides specialized training in skiing,
(d) Leh (a) Guwahati (b) Bhuvneshwar mountain rescue and mountaineering,
(c) Gwalior (d) New Delhi founded in 1961.
Sol.1588.(c) Uttarakhand. The Nehru
Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) was Sol.1592.(c) Gwalior. The Indian Institute Q.1596. To mark the celebration of
founded in 1965. The Himalayan of Tourism and Travel Management, an Gandhi Jayanti, the _________ celebrates
Mountaineering Institute, located in autonomous body, operates under the it as International Day of Non-Violence.
Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was founded Ministry of Tourism, Government of SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
on November 4, 1954, by Pandit India. Other institutes include: Rajeev (a) United Nations
Jawaharlal Nehru to commemorate the Gandhi National Youth Development (b) BRICS Nations
first successful ascent of Mount Everest (Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu), Swami (c) South Asian Association for Regional
by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Vivekanand National Institute of Cooperation
Edmund Hillary. Rehabilitation Training and Research (d) Group of 20
(Cuttack), Marine Engineering and
Q.1589. Lakshmibai National Institute of Research (Kolkata), and Aryabhatta Sol.1596.(a) United Nations passed a
Physical Education (LNIPE) is located at Research Institute (Nainital). resolution in 2007 to observe Gandhi
______. Jayanti (October 2) as the International
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift) Q.1593. Lakshmibai National College of Day of Non-Violence every year. BRICS
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Haryana Physical Education is located at ______. Nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Punjab SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) South Africa. Established - 2009. The
(a) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala South Asian Association of Regional
Sol.1589.(c) Madhya Pradesh. LNIPE (b) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Cooperation (SAARC): Headquarters -
(located in Gwalior) is a higher education (c) Shahdara, Delhi Kathmandu (Nepal). Established - 8
institute deemed-to-be-university, under (d) Patiala, Punjab December, 1985. G-20: Established -
the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs 1999.
and Sports. It is committed to excelling Sol.1593.(a) Thiruvananthapuram,
in physical education, coaching and Kerala. LakshmiBai National College of Q.1597. Indian Industrialists reacted
sports in the country. Former names - Physical Education (LNCPE): It was against colonial policies that restricted
Lakshmibai College of Physical founded in 1985 under the auspices of business activities and formed an
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Education. Established - 1957. Campus - the Department of Youth Affairs and organization in 1927. What was it called?
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Shaktinagar. Sports, Ministry of Human Resource SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
Development, Government of India. (a) Indian Industrial and Commercial
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Q.1590. Where is the ITC Sangeet Congress (IICC)

Research Academy located? Q.1594. In which year was Dattopant (b) Organization of Industries of India
Thengadi National Board for Workers
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SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) (OII)

(a) Kolkata (b) Delhi Education and Development established (c) Federation of the Indian Chamber of
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
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(c) Bengaluru (d) Indore Commerce and Industries (FICCI)

(a) 1978 (b) 1968 (c) 1948 (d) 1958 (d) Confederation of Indian Industries
Sol.1590.(a) Kolkata. ITC Sangeet (CII)
Research Academy (ITCSRA) is a Sol.1594.(d) 1958. The Dattopant
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Hindustani classical music academy run Thengadi National Board for Workers Sol.1597.(c) FICCI: It is the largest and
by the corporate house, ITC Limited. Education and Development (DTNBWED) oldest apex business organisation in
Formation - 1978. Objective - The is an autonomous body under the India. Founded: 1927, Headquarters: New
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creation of an effective training system, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Delhi. IICC: Founded - 1920,
to rationalise traditional data with the Government of India. Its objective is to Headquarters - New Delhi. CII: Founded -
help of modern research methods. promote education and development 1895, Headquarters - New Delhi.
programs for workers in both organized
Q.1591. In which year was the Marris and unorganized sectors. The Board has Q.1598. Which of the following
College of Music established in India ? its Headquarters at New Delhi. It ministries of the Government of India has
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under it the Council of Scientific & SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) 1982. Role - Development of agriculture,
Industrial Research (CSIR)? (a) 1948 (b) 1958 (c) 1975 (d) 1981 small-scale industries and other allied
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd shift) economic activities in rural areas. Other
(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sol.1601.(b) 1958. Defence Research Institutions, Establishment Year and
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences and Development Organisation (DRDO) : Headquarters : Indian Council of
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology The Research and Development wing of Agricultural Research (ICAR), 1929 - New
(d) Ministry of Education the military's research and development, Delhi. The National Institute for Rural
headquartered in Delhi. Achievements of Development (NIRD), 1977 - Hyderabad.
Sol.1598.(c) Ministry of Science and DRDO : Agni and Prithvi series of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) April 1, 1935
Technology. Council of Scientific & missiles, Light combat aircraft (Tejas), - Mumbai.
Industrial Research (CSIR): The largest Multi-barrel rocket launcher (Pinaka)
research and development (R&D) Mk-I, Pilotless Target Aircraft ‘Lakshya-I. Q.1605. One of the important institutes
organization in India. Established - 1942, associated with the green revolution is
Headquarters - New Delhi. Founder(s) - Q.1602. Indian Academy of Sciences, the Indian Agriculture Research Institute.
Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar, Shanti founded in 1934 by CV Raman, is Where is it located?
Swaroop Bhatnagar. President: Prime situated in__________ SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Minister of India. Motto - “CSIR-The SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th shift) (a) Mumbai (b) Ludhiana
Innovation Engine of India”. Parent (a) Mumbai (b) Hyderabad (c) New Delhi (d) Patna
institution - Ministry of Science and (c) Bangalore (d) New Delhi
Technology, Government of India. Sol.1605.(c) New Delhi. The Green
Sol.1602.(c) Bangalore. The Indian revolution started in the 1960s, using
Q.1599. Which of the following countries Academy of Sciences - Registered as a high yielding variety (HYV) seeds,
is NOT a member of SAARC (South Asian society in 1934 with the aim of mechanised farm tools, irrigation
Association for Regional Cooperation)? promoting the progress and upholding facilities, pesticides, and fertilisers.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th shift) the cause of science, in both pure and Agricultural Institute - National Academy
(a) Pakistan (b) Myanmar applied branches. C.V. Raman, won the of Agricultural Research Management
(c) Afghanistan (d) Bhutan Nobel Prize in Physics (1930) for his (NAARM) - Hyderabad. Established -
work on the scattering of light. India 1976. Central Potato Research Institute
Sol.1599.(b) Myanmar. SAARC (South celebrates National Science Day on 28 (CPRI) - Shimla. Indian Institute of
Asian Association for Regional February of every year to commemorate Horticultural Research - Bangalore,
Cooperation) is the regional the discovery of the “Raman effect”. Established - 1967. Indian Agricultural
intergovernmental organization and Research Institute (IARI): Establishment -
geopolitical union of states in South Q.1603. The Indian National Science
Academy is situated in _____. 1 April 1905.
Asia. Member states : Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st shift) Q.1606. Which of the following trade
Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Founded : (a) New Delhi (b) Hyderabad agreements aims to 'strengthen intra
8 December 1985, Dhaka (Bangladesh). (c) Allahabad (d) Bangaluru -SAARC economic cooperation to
Objectives - To promote economic Sol.1603.(a) New Delhi. The Indian maximize the region's potential for trade
cooperation, social progress, and cultural National Science Academy (formerly and achieve development for their
development among its member states. known as The National Institute of people'?
Sciences of India). Established - January SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Q.1600. Indian council of Historical
1935 at Calcutta. Headquarters - Delhi. (a) APTA (b) SAFTA (c) NAFTA (d) LAIA
Research, an autonomous organization,
was set up by the Government of India in Aim: Promotion of scientific knowledge. Sol.1606.(b) SAFTA (South Asian Free
_______. Institutions and Place - The Defence Trade Area) - Formed in 2004 at 12th
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd shift) Research and Development Organisation SAARC convention held in Islamabad,
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(a) 1991 (b) 1982 (c) 1972 (d) 1962 (DRDO) - New Delhi; Indian Space Pakistan. Member countries -
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Research Organisation (ISRO) - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,

Sol.1600.(c) 1972. Indian Council of Bengaluru; Indian Institute of Sciences
Historical Research (ICHR) - It is a Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
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(IISC) - Bengaluru; Council of Scientific Headquarter - Kathmandu (Nepal).

captive body of the Ministry of Education, and Industrial Research (CSIR) - New
Government of India established by an NAFTA - North American Free Trade
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Delhi; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Agreement. APTA - Asia-Pacific Trade

administrative order. Aim - To promote (BARC) - Trombay, Mumbai.
and give directions to historical research Agreement. LAIA - Latin American
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and to encourage and foster objective Q.1604. Which of the following Integration Association. SAARC - South
and scientific writing of history. institution has been accredited as Asian Association for Regional
Headquarters - New Delhi. Regional National Implementing Entity for Cooperation.
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centers - Pune (Maharashtra), Bengaluru Adaptation Fund under United Nations Q.1607. Where is the National Dope
(Karnataka), and Guwahati (Assam). Framework Convention on Climate Testing Laboratory located?
Founded : 27 March 1972. First Change (UNFCCC) in India?
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SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)

chairman - Ram Sharan Sharma. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st shift) (a) Mumbai (b) Bangalore
(a) ICAR (b) NIRD (c) NABARD (d) RBI (c) Punjab (d) New Delhi
Q.1601. Defence Research Development
Organisation (DRDO), which is under the Sol.1604.(c) NABARD (National Bank for
Sol.1607.(d) New Delhi. National
Ministry of Defence Government of India, Agriculture and Rural Development): A
Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was set up
was formed in the year _______. Statutory body. Established - July 12,
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as a registered society under the Ministry of Road Transport and (MHA) banned PFI for five years. All
Societies Registration Act of 1860 to Highways. However, since 2015, it has Tripura Tiger Force {founded on 11 July
regulate dope control programmes to been overseen and operated by the 1990, Headquarters (Bangladesh)}.
promote education and research and Ministry of Defence. The BRO Raising Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front
create awareness about doping and its ill Day is held every year on May 7. {founded in June 1976, Headquarters
effects. The World Anti-Doping Agency (Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied
(WADA, 1999) was set up under the Q.1611. Which is the governing body for Kashmir (Pakistan)}.
International Olympic Committee and Badminton in India ?
recognised by the UNESCO International SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon) Q.1615. The headquarters of the National
Convention against Doping in Sport (a) Indian Badminton Agency Institute of Oceanography of India is
(2005). (b) Indian Badminton Association located at:
(c) Badminton Association of India SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift)
Q.1608. Forest Research Institute, (d) Badminton Agency of India (a) New Delhi (b) Hyderabad
Dehradun was established as Imperial (c) Kanyakumari (d) Goa
Forest Research Institute. In which year Sol.1611.(c) Badminton Association of
was it established as "Imperial Forest India - An association registered under Sol.1615.(d) Goa. National Institute of
Research Institute"? the societies act. It was formed in 1934, Oceanography (NIO) of India -
Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3) and has been holding national-level headquartered at Dona Paula, Goa.
(a) 1905 (b) 1908 (c) 1907 (d) 1906 tournaments in India since 1936. regional offices in Kochi, Mumbai, and
Headquarter - New Delhi. Badminton Vizag. It is one of the 38 constituent
Sol.1608.(d) 1906. Forest Research Tournaments: Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, laboratories of the Council of Scientific &
Institute (FRI), DehraDun began as Forest Sudirman cup, Premier Badminton Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.
School in 1878. Wildlife Institute of India League, Yonex All England Open. NIO was founded on 1 January 1966.
(1982) headquarter - Dehradun. Central
Tobacco Research Institute (1947) - Q.1612. Which institution launched a list Q.1616. The Indian Institute of remote
Rajahmundry, All Indian Institute of of 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles? sensing was established at:
Medical Science (1956) - New Delhi, SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Central Rice Research Institute (1946) - (a) Ministry of textile (b) NITI Aayog (a) Khadakwasla (b) Shimla
Cuttack, Central Leather Research (c) Ministry of Culture (d) UNESCO (c) Dehradun (d) Kochi
Institute (1948) - Chennai, Central Potato
Sol.1612.(d) UNESCO (United Nations Sol.1616.(c) Dehradun. Aryabhatta
Research Institute (1949) - Shimla,
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Research Institute of Observational
National Sugar Institute (1936) - Kanpur.
Organization). Established - 16 Sciences (ARIES) in Nainital,
Q.1609. Where is the headquarters of the November 1945. Headquarters - Paris. Uttarakhand. National Remote Sensing
Spices Board of India located? Some important Indian Heritage Textiles: Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad. Space
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening) Toda embroidery and Sungadi (Tamil Applications Centre (SAC) in
(a) Bengaluru (Karnataka) Nadu), Himroo weaves (Hyderabad), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Satish Dhawan
(b) Kochi (Kerala) Bandha tie and dye weaving (Sambalpur, Space Centre SHAR (SHAR or SriHarikota
(c) Pune (Maharashtra) Odisha), Kunbi weaves (Goa). Range) in Nellore district, Andhra
(d) Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) Pradesh.
Q.1613. "Advanced Light Helicopter
Sol.1609.(b) Kochi (Kerala). Spices (ALH) MK III" has been manufacturer by Q.1617. Who has become the first
Board is a statutory body constituted which organization? woman director general of the Council of
since 1987 under the Spices Board Act, SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) Scientific and Industrial Research?
1986 by merging the erstwhile (a) ISRO (b) HAL (c) DRDO (d) BHEL SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift)
Cardamom Board and Spices Export (a) Sanjay Verma
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Sol.1613.(b) HAL. The ALH Mk-III (b) Vinod Aggarwal

Promotion Council under the
helicopters, indigenously manufactured
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administrative control of the Department (c) Nallathamby Kalaiselvi

by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). (d) Prakash Chand
of Commerce. Kerala is known as the
HAL: Established - 23 Dec 1940.
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spice garden of India.

Headquarters - Bengaluru. Sol.1617.(c) Nallathamby Kalaiselvi.
Q.1610. Which organisation is Council of Scientific and Industrial
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responsible for the development and Q.1614. Which political organization was Research (CSIR): Founded: 26 September
maintenance of the roads on the Indian banned in September 2022 by 1942, Headquarters: New Delhi.
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borders? Government of India under the Unlawful

SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) Activities (Prevention) Act ? Q.1618. The abbreviation “CPCL” is
(a) Border Roads Organisation SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) associated with the petroleum industry in
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(b) Western Roadways Organisation (a) Khalistan Zindabad Force India. Expand “CPCL”:
(c) National Green Highways Project (b) Popular Front of India (PFI) SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(d) Eastern Roadways Organisation (c) All Tripura Tiger Force (a) Central Petroleum Corporation Limited
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(d) Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front (b) Coimbatore Petroleum Corporation
Sol.1610.(a) Border Roads Organisation. Limited
It was founded in 1960 with the goal of Sol.1614.(b) Popular Front of India (PFI). (c) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
developing critical highways in the This political party was Founded on 22 (d) Corporation of Petroleum and
northern and northeastern border November 2006, Headquarters (New Chemicals Limited
territories. The BRO was once part of the Delhi). The Ministry of Home Affairs

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Sol.1618.(c) Chennai Petroleum (c) Manali (d) Uttarkashi innovative learning organization created
Corporation Limited (CPCL) is a to improve the quality of education in
subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Sol.1622.(b) Gulmarg, Jammu and India. HelpAge India is an Indian
which is under the ownership of the Kashmir. The best mountaineering organization focused on the concerns of
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of institutes in India. Nehru Institute of elders. Goonj is channelising the unused
the Government of India. Headquarters: Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. material lying idle in urban homes, to the
Chennai, Founded: 18 November 1965. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, far-flung villages of India as an important
Darjeeling (West Bengal), Atal Bihari economic resource.
Q.1619. ____ is the centre for the Indian Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and
Institution of Soil Science. Allied Sports, Manali (Himachal Q.1626. In which year was the National
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Pradesh), Jawahar Institute of Archives of India established?
(a) Porbandar (b) Bhopal Mountaineering & Winter Sports, SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) Visakhapatnam (d) Bhubaneswar Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir), (a) 1840 (b) 1830 (c) 1891 (d) 1835
National Institute of Mountaineering and
Sol.1619.(b) Bhopal. The Indian Institute Allied Sports, Dirang (Arunachal Sol.1626.(c) 1891. The National
of Soil Science (IISS) was established in Pradesh), Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Archives of India is the custodian of the
1988 under the umbrella of the Indian Institute, Gangtok (Sikkim) etc. records of the enduring value of the
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Government of India. Established at
by the Ministry of Agriculture. Location: Q.1623. When was the Lalit Kala Calcutta (Kolkata) as the Imperial Record
Bhopal. Indian Institute of Rice Research Akademi established? Department. It is the biggest archival
- Hyderabad. Indian Institute of Wheat SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Evening) repository in South Asia.
and Barley Research - Karnal. (a) 1965 (b) 1956 (c) 1951 (d) 1954
Q.1627. What is the name of the Centre
Q.1620. GATT was established in 1948 Sol.1623.(d) 1954. Lalit Kala Akademi, for the Study of Culture and Civilization in
with ______ countries as the global trade National Academy of Art, New Delhi was Shimla?
organization to administer all multilateral set up by the Government of India as an SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)
trade agreements by providing equal autonomous body, on 5th August 1954 (a) International Centre
opportunities to all countries in the by the then Honourable Minister for (b) Abdul Kalam Centre
international market for trading Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. (c) Tagore Centre
purposes. (d) Nehru Centre
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) Q.1624. Which organisation was created
(a) 29 (b) 23 (c) 35 (d) 28 in 1988 by the World Meteorological Sol.1627.(c) Tagore Centre. It was
Organization (WMO) and the United established in 2013. Former President
Sol.1620.(b) 23. The General Agreement Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated it at the
on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) (1947) assess the science related to climate Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
covers international trade in goods. change? (IIAS, established - 1964) in Shimla
GATT became WTO (World Trade SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Evening) (Himachal Pradesh).
Organisation) on 1st January 1995 (a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
following the 1994 Marrakesh Change (IPCC) Q.1628. In which year did India become a
Agreement. WTO (Headquarters - (b) International Climate Action Network signatory to the CITES (Convention on
Geneva, Switzerland). Membership - 164 (ICAN) International Trade in Endangered
Members. (c) Global Climate Growth Institute (GCGI) Species on Wild Fauna and Flora)?
(d) Australian Youth Climate Coalition SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning)
Q.1621. ______ was established in 1948 (AYCC) (a) 1980 (b) 1983 (c) 1976 (d) 1975
with 23 countries as a global trade
organization to administer all multilateral Sol.1624.(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Sol.1628.(d) 1975. It is also known as
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trade agreements. Climate Change (IPCC)- Headquarters: the Washington Convention which is a
multilateral treaty to protect endangered
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SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) Geneva; Founder: Bert Bolin; Founded:

(a) World Trade Organization 1988. ICAN- Formation: 1989; plants and animals. Location- Geneva,
Switzerland.
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(b) International Reciprocal Trade Headquarters: Bonn; Founder: Michael

Association Oppenheimer. Global Green Growth Q.1629. Where is the headquarters of the
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(c) General Agreement on Tariffs and Institute- Formation: 2010; International Hockey Federation (FIH)
Trade Headquarters: Seoul. AYCC- Formation : located?
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(d) World Chamber of Commerce 2006; Headquarters : Melbourne. SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Afternoon)
Sol.1621.(c) General Agreement of Q.1625. Which of the following is an (a) Australia (b) Nepal
Tariffs and Trade. Its purpose was to Indian ‘not for profit’ organization, (c) Switzerland (d) Bhutan
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liberalize trade by reducing tariffs and working on sustainable solutions to make Sol.1629.(c) Switzerland.
reducing quotas among member sanitation and water accessible to all? The International Hockey Federation is
countries. It was replaced by the World SSC CGL 13/04/2022(Afternoon)
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the governing body for the sport of

Trade Organisation in 1995. (a) Pratham (b) Helpage India hockey. Founded: 1924 in Paris (France).
(c) Goonj (d) Sulabh International The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF):
Q.1622. Where is the Indian Institute of
Skiing and Mountaineering situated ? Sol.1625.(d) Sulabh International was Formed - 1925, Headquartered in New
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) founded by Bindeshwar Pathak (Padma Delhi.
(a) Dalhousie (b) Gulmarg Vibhushan 2024). Pratham is an
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Q.1630. In which of the following states (a) May 1946 (b) December 1945 Sol.1639.(b) Myanmar. Ethnic Groups:
is the headquarters of IDBI (Industrial (c) October 1945 (d) February 1946 Nepal (Chhetri, Bahun, Magar, Rana
Development Bank of India) located? Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Gurung).
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Morning) Sol.1635.(c) October 1945. India joined Afghanistan (Pashtun, Hazaras,
(a) Haryana (b) Maharashtra the United Nations and was among the Turkemens, Uzbeks, Nuristanis).
(c) Karnataka (d) West Bengal 50 countries to sign it. SriLanka (Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Moors,
Q.1636. India signed Panchsheel Treaty Sri Lanka Kaffirs).
Sol.1630.(b) Maharashtra (Mumbai).
IDBI was constituted under the Industrial with which country ? Q.1640. Match India’s neighbouring
Development Bank of India Act, 1964. An SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon) countries in column A with their official
industrial bank is a state-chartered, (a) Nepal (b) Pakistan languages in columnB.
financial institution, owned by a (c) China (d) Bangladesh Column A Column B
commercial firm, that is not regulated by Sol.1636.(c) China. The Five Principles (Country names) (Official Languages)
a federal banking agency. of the Panchsheel Agreement (April 29, 1. Sri Lanka a. Mandarin
1954) - Mutual respect for each other’s 2. China b. Burmese
Q.1631. Where is the headquarters of the 3. Myanmar c. Tamil
Badminton World Federation located? territorial integrity and sovereignty,
Mutual non-aggression, Mutual non 4. Bhutan d. Dzongkha
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning) SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Malaysia (b) Japan -interference in each other’s internal
affairs, Equality and mutual benefit, (a) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c (b) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
(c) Singapore (d) Switzerland (c) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d (d) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
Peaceful co - existence.
Sol.1631.(a) Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur). Sol.1640.(d) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d. Official
International Badminton Federation: World G.K. languages of India's neighboring
Founded in 1934 with nine member countries: Afghanistan - Dari and Pashto,
nations (Canada, Denmark, England, Q.1637. Match the following Bangladesh - Bengali, Nepal - Nepali,
France, Ireland, Netherlands, New neighbouring countries with their official Pakistan - Urdu, Sri Lanka - Sinhala and
Zealand, Scotland and Wales). languages correctly. Tamil, Maldives - Dhivehi.
Q.1632. Which of the following Country name Official Languages
Q.1641. Who is known as the 'Father of
organizations releases the Global 1. Afghanistan a. Dzongkha
Bangladesh' from the following options ?
Innovation Index? 2. Bhutan b. Burmese
SSC Stenographer12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning) 3. Pakistan c. Dari
(a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
(a) WEF 4. Myanmar d. Urdu
(b) Ataur Rahman Khan
(b) INSEAD, Cornell University, WIPO SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Muhammad Habibur Rahman
(c) UNDP (a) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d (b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b (d) Sheikh Hasina
(d) WTO (c) 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b (d) 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
Sol.1641.(a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sol.1632.(b) The Global Innovation Index Sol.1637.(b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b. Country (First President of Bangladesh).
was started in 2007 by INSEAD and and Official language: Bangladesh Bangladesh: First Prime Minister -
World Business. (Bengali), Israel (Hebrew), Maldives Tajuddin Ahmad. First female prime
(Dhivehi), Netherlands (Dutch), Portugal minister - Khaleda Zia. Personalities and
Q.1633. In which of the following
(Portuguese), Saudi Arabia (Arabic), Sri their nicknames - Grand Old man of India
countries is the headquarters of the
Lanka (Sinhala and Tamil). (Dadabhai Naoroji), Indian Einstein
International Table Tennis Federation
(Nagarjuna), Man of Peace (Lal Bahadur
situated? Q.1638. Which country’s national game
Shastri), Morning Star of India
SSC CHSL 12/8/2021 (Afternoon) is Chinlone (Caneball)?
Renaissance (Raja Ram Mohan Roy),
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Machiavelli of India (Chanakya), Bengal
(c) England (d) Switzerland (a) Myanmar (b) China
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Kesari (Ashutosh Mukherji).

(c) Afghanistan (d) Bhutan
Sol.1633.(d) Switzerland.
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Q.1642. Soparrkar and the logo of his

The International Table Tennis Sol.1638.(a) Myanmar. The Chinlone
worldwide initiative 'Dance for a Cause'
Federation (ITTF) was founded in 1926 game is non-competitive, with typically
are being printed on an official postage
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by William Henry Lawes. six people playing together as one team.

stamp issued by the __________
Other countries' National Game : China -
Q.1634. National Rifle Association of government.
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Table tennis; Afghanistan - Buzkashi;

India was founded in: SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
Bhutan - Archery; Pakistan - Field Hockey;
SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Evening) (a) Nepal (b) Bangladesh
Bangladesh - Kabaddi; Nepal - Volleyball.
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(a) 1956 (b) 1964 (c) 1951 (d) 1948 (c) Sri Lanka (d) Bhutan
India had not declared any sport or game
Sol.1634.(c) 1951. National Rifle as the national sport. Sol.1642.(d) Bhutan. In 2008 Sandip
Association of India (NRAI) a view to Soparrkar had launched his Initiative
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Q.1639. In which country do Kachin, Dance for a Cause at the World

promote and popularize the shooting
Karen, Karenni, Chin and Mon ethnic Economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.
sports in India.
groups belong? The First Stamp of Independent India
Q.1635. India joined the United Nations SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift) was issued on 21 November 1947. It
after ratifying the UN Charter in ______. (a) Nepal (b) Myanmar depicts the Indian Flag with the patriots'
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning) (c) Afghanistan (d) Sri Lanka slogan, Jai Hind. The first postal stamp
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in India was introduced on 1 July 1852 Switzerland. (a) 7000 (b) 3000 (c) 9000 (d) 5000
under the Governor General Lord
Dalhousie. Q.1648. One of the major hubs of Sol.1652.(a) 7000. The production of silk
information technology is Silicon valley. originated in Neolithic China {Yangshao
Q.1643. Which religion has the maximum which is situated in ___________ . culture (4th millennium BCE)}. Silk is a
number of followers in Bhutan? SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) natural protein fiber (fibroin). Highest
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Tokyo (b) London silk-producing country - China. Karnataka
(a) Hindu (b) Islam (c) New york (d) California (highest producer state of silk). The
(c) Buddhism (d) Christian best-known silk is obtained from the
Sol.1648.(d) California. Silicon Valley is cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry
Sol.1643.(c) Buddhism. Other religions the biggest hub of the IT industry in the silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity
in Bhutan: 2nd largest religion in Bhutan world (Presence of biggest technology (sericulture).
- Hinduism followed by Christianity. companies). Silicon valley of India -
Bengaluru. Q.1653. Which of the following
Q.1644. Which of the following ethnic neighbours of India has the highest
groups are the largest in Myanmar ? Q.1649. Which continent of the world is population density?
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd shift) referred to as a "Continent, Dedicated to SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning)
(a) Karen (b) Bamar Science" ? (a) Bangladesh (b) Sri Lanka
(c) Rohingya (d) Shan SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening) (c) China (d) Pakistan
(a) Africa (b) Antarctica
Sol.1644.(b) Bamar. Myanmar ethnic (c) North America (d) Asia Sol.1653.(a) Bangladesh. According to
groups - Karen, Shan, Mon, Chin, Kachin, the United Nations Department of
Rohingya, Rakhine. Other largest Ethnic Sol.1649.(b) Antarctica (the Economics and Social Affairs (UN -
Groups : Punjabis - Pakistan, Pashtuns - southernmost continent) - It is the only DESA), India overtakes China as the
Afghanistan, Yamato - Japan, Inuit - continent with no permanent human world’s most populous country (As of
Greenland, Khalkh - Mongolia, Bantu - habitation. There are 7 continents in the April 2023).
Central, East and Southern Africa, Han - world: Asia, Europe, Africa, North
China. America, South America, Antarctica and Q.1654. Before being renamed, Mount
Australia. India is located in the southern Everest was simply known as ______.
Q.1645. Which is the national fruit of part of the Asian continent. SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Morning)
Bangladesh ? (a) Peak IX (b) Peak XV
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) Q.1650. What is the national sport of (c) Peak XII (d) Peak VI
(a) Pomegranate (b) Mango Bhutan?
(c) Apple (d) Jackfruit SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) Sol.1654.(b) Peak XV. Mount Everest is
(a) Ice Hockey (b) Cricket a peak in the Himalayan mountain range.
Sol.1645.(d) Jackfruit. National fruits (c) Archery (d) Volleyball It is located between Nepal and Tibet.
and Countries: India (Mango), Nepal The mountain was named after George
(Raspberry), Saudi Arabia (Dates), Serbia Sol.1650.(c) Archery - It is a game of Everest, a former Surveyor General of
(Plum), Singapore (Durian), Ukraine shooting arrows using a bow. Related India. The Tibetan name is
(cherry), Vietnam (Dragon fruit), Canada - facts regarding Bhutan :- Capital Chomolungma, which means “Mother
(Blueberries), Afghanistan (Thimphu), National flower (Blue poppy), Goddess of the World.” The Nepali name
(Pomegranate), New Zealand (Kiwifruit), National Tree (Himalayan cypress), is Sagarmatha. In 1953 Edmund Hillary
Pakistan (Mango - Summer and Guava - National animal (the takin), National and Tenzing Norgay were the first
Winter). Anthem (Druk Tsendhen). National persons to climb Mount Everest .
sports of other countries - Cricket
Q.1646. Which of the following cities of (Australia, England, Jamaica, Barbados), Q.1655. The town of Paro is a famous
Nepal does NOT have a branch of 'Indian
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Volleyball (Sri Lanka and Nepal) and Ice tourist destination of ______.
Citizens Association of Nepal'? Hockey (Canada). SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning)
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SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) Sri Lanka (b) Bangladesh
(a) Pokhara (b) Lalitpur Q.1651. Which country is the leading
(c) Bhutan (d) India
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(c) Bhairahawa (d) Damak producer of jute?

SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Sol.1655.(c) Bhutan. Paro is a valley
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Sol.1646.(b) Lalitpur. An Indian Citizens' (a) Brazil (b) China town in Bhutan, west of the capital,
Association (ICA) of Nepal was formed (c) India (d) Columbia Thimphu. This town is famous for its
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on 14 September 1990. Druk Choeding temple which was built by

Sol.1651.(c) India is the largest producer
Q.1647. According to the World Ngawang Chogyel, the prince-abbots of
of jute (golden fiber) in the world
Meteorological Organization report Ralung in Tibet in 1525.
followed by Bangladesh, China, and
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reviewed during 2010-2012, the highest Thailand. West Bengal followed by Bihar, Q.1656. In which of the following
registered shade temperature of ________ Assam, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, neighbouring countries of India is the
was recorded at Al Aziziyah, Libya. and Meghalaya are the largest producers
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famous Katas Raj Temples complex, with

SSC CGL 24/07/2023( 3rd shift) in India. shrines of multiple faiths, located ?
(a) 58°C (b) 68°C (c) 50°C (d) 72°C SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
Q.1652. Techniques of making silk were
Sol.1647.(a) 58°C. WMO (World first invented in China around _____ years (a) Pakistan (b) Sri Lanka
Meteorological Organization): Formation ago. (c) Afghanistan (d) Myanmar
- 23 March 1950, Headquarters - Geneva, SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
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Sol.1656.(a) Pakistan. Katas Raj has a a multilateral development bank of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
collection of buildings and ruins that established in 2014. How many countries
stretch in an unbroken line from the are members of NDB? Q.1668. New Delhi's Lotus Temple was
Buddhist era down to British rule. SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Morning) designed by an architect from ______.
(a) 25 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 5 SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)
Q.1657. In which of the following years (a) Germany (b) Iran (c) UAE (d) Japan
was ADB (Asian Development Bank) Sol.1662.(d) 5. The five founding
established? members of the New Development Bank Sol.1668.(b) Iran. The Bahai Lotus
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning) include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and temple (1986) in New Delhi was
(a) 1978 (b) 1980 (c) 1966 (d) 1959 South Africa. Headquarters: Shanghai, designed by Iranian architect Fariborz
China. Sahba in the shape of a lotus as it is
Sol.1657.(c) 1966. Asian Development common to several religions including
Bank (ADB) - Headquarters: Manila, Q.1663. In which year did Gongsa Ugyen Hinduism and Buddhism.
Philippines. Wangchuck become the first monarch of
Bhutan? Q.1669. Which of the following is the
Q.1658. A gold lion passenger holding a SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Morning) second largest artificial lake in Asia?
sword in its right forepaw, is the national (a) 1901 (b) 1910 (c) 1905 (d) 1907 SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon)
symbol of ______. (a) Chilika Lake in Odisha
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) Sol.1663.(d) 1907. Ugyen Wangchuck (b) Chandubi Lake in Assam
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Bhutan was the first Druk Gyalpo (King of (c) Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh
(c) Myanmar (d) Pakistan Bhutan) from 1907 to 1926. (d) Dhebar Lake in Rajasthan

Sol.1658.(a) Sri Lanka. The Sinha Flag or Q.1664. Which one of the following is the Sol.1669.(d) Dhebar Lake in Rajasthan.
Lion Flag consists of a golden lion largest valley in Asia? Miyun Reservoir is the largest artificial
holding a kastane sword in its right SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Morning) lake in Asia.
fore-paw in a maroon background with (a) Alai valley (b) Dang valley
four gold box leaves, one in each corner. (c) Chuy valley (d) Fergana valley Q.1670. The ______ in China is the world’s
longest man-made waterway.
Q.1659. The international agreement Sol.1664.(b) Dang valley. It lies between SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon)
Montreal Protocol is related to: the Mahabharat Range in the north and (a) Corinth Canal (b) Kiel Canal
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) the Churia Range in the south. (c) Suzhou Canal (d) Grand Canal
(a) Wildlife
(b) Ramsar sites Q.1665. In the context of the Sri Lankan Sol.1670.(d) Grand Canal. The waterway
(c) the ozone layer Civil War, what does the first ‘T’ in LTTE is the link of the Yellow river and Yangtze
(d) World Heritage sites stand for? River.
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
Sol.1659.(c) Ozone Layer. Montreal (a) Tamil (b) Tigers
Computer
Protocol is an international agreement (c) Tarantulas (d) Triumph
made in 1987. It was designed to stop
Sol.1665.(b) Tigers. LTTE stands for The Q.1671. Which of the following protocols
the production and import of ozone
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. LTTE is commonly used for data encapsulation
-depleting substances and reduce their
was a military separatist group fighting in WANs ?
concentration in the atmosphere to help
for an independent homeland for Hindu SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
protect the earth's ozone layer.
Tamils in Northeastern Sri Lanka. (a) High-Level Data Link Control
Q.1660. Which one of the following was (b) TCP/IP
the last imperial dynasty to rule China ? Q.1666. Which is the largest uranium (c) Ethernet
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) producing country in the world? (d) Wi-Fi
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(a) Ming dynasty (b) Qing dynasty SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning)
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(a) Uzbekistana (b) Kazakhstan Sol.1671.(a) HDLC (High-Level Data Link

(c) Yuan dynasty (d) Sui dynasty
(c) USA (d) India Control) is a group of data link layer
communication protocols that transmit
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Sol.1660.(b) Qing dynasty or the Qing

Empire, officially the Great Qing. It was Sol.1666.(b) Kazakhstan. About two - data between network nodes.
thirds of the world's production of
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established in 1636 and ruled China from

uranium from mines is from Kazakhstan, Q.1672. What does QR in 'QR code' stand
1644 to 1912.
Canada and Australia. for?
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Q.1661. In which year was Bank of SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024

Bhutan Limited, the oldest bank of Q.1667. Tummalapalle, believed to have (a) Quick Response (b) Quick Resolution
Bhutan, established? one of the largest uranium reserves in (c) Quantum Read (d) Query Response
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SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) the world, is situated in which of the

(a) 1956 (b) 1971 (c) 1947 (d) 1968 following states? Sol.1672.(a) Quick Response. A QR code
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning) is a type of barcode that can be read
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Sol.1661.(d) 1968. Bank of Bhutan (BoB) (a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu easily by a digital device and which
was established by a Royal Charter. (c) Telangana (d) Andhra Pradesh stores information as a series of pixels in
Bhutan is a landlocked country in South a square-shaped grid.
Asia and its capital is Thimphu. Sol.1667.(d) Andhra Pradesh. The
Tummalapalle Mine is a uranium mine in Q.1673. Which browser extension could
Q.1662. New Development Bank (NDB) is Tummalapalli village located in Kadapa be used to download an entire web page
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for offline use? Q.1678. In symmetric encryption, how (b) Insert function
SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 many keys are used to encrypt and (c) Financial function
(a) Grammarly (b) Evernote decrypt data? (d) Auto Sum function
(c) AdBlock (d) Web ScrapBook SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
(a) Three Keys (b) No Key Sol.1681.(d) Auto Sum function. The
Sol.1673.(d) Web ScrapBook. It captures (c) One Key (d) Two Keys Average function is typically listed in the
web pages to local devices or backend AutoSum function drop-down menu in
servers for future retrieval, organization, Sol.1678.(c) One Key. Symmetric spreadsheet software like Microsoft
annotation, and editing. encryption (or “private key” encryption) is Excel. The AutoSum function provides a
called “private key” because the use of a quick way to calculate common
Q.1674. Which of the following is single encryption key necessitates that functions like Sum, Average, Count, Max,
considered the first mechanical the key is always kept private. and Min.
computer designed by Charles Babbage?
SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 Q.1679. What is the function of the CPU Q.1682. Which of the following are
(a) ENIAC (b) Analytical Engine after the DMA transfer starts? needed for Skype to function on a
(c) Abacus (d) UNIVAC SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 computer?
(a) As long as the transfer is handled by 1) A web cam
Sol.1674.(b) Analytical Engine. It was the DMA controller, it is free to 2) A microphone
proposed in 1837. It featured an perform other tasks. 3) A speaker
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), (b) It plays a role in the entire data SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
programmatic flow control (like loops transfer. (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3
and conditional branching), and used (c) It remains inactive until the DMA (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3
punched cards for programmability. transfer is completed.
(d) It actively manages each byte Sol.1682.(c) 1, 2 and 3. Skype is a
Q.1675. Which of the following keyboard communication platform that allows
shortcuts is commonly used to rename a transferred.
users to make voice and video calls,
file or folder in Windows OS? Sol.1679.(a) Direct Memory Access send instant messages, and share files
SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 (DMA) is a technique that allows data to over the internet.
(a) F2 (b) Alt + Enter be transferred between memory and
(c) Ctrl + R (d) Ctrl + F5 input/output devices without involving Q.1683. The default width of a column in
the processor. MS-Excel is:
Sol.1675.(a) F2. A standard PC SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
keyboard has 12 function keys, labeled Q.1680. Which of the following best (a) 6 characters (b) 7 characters
F1 through F12, in the top row of the describes the primary difference (c) 9 characters (d) 8 characters
keyboard. between broadband and dial-up Internet
connections? Sol.1683.(d) 8 characters. In Microsoft
Q.1676. Keyboard shortcut to Save as Excel, the default width of a column is
document in MS Word 2019 is: SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
(a) Dial-up requires a cable connection, set to accommodate 8.43 characters,
SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 which is approximately 64 pixels. Here
(a) F10 (b) F11 (c) F12 (d) F9 while broadband does not.
(b) Broadband is only available in urban are some of the default settings in
Sol.1676.(c) F12. Shortcut Keys in MS areas, while dial-up is available Microsoft Excel: Row Height: 15 points
Word 2019: F1: Opens Help, F2: Moves everywhere. (or about 20 pixels). Font: Calibri, Font
text or objects (similar to Cut), F3: Inserts (c) Dial-up uses a telephone line, while Size: 11. Cell Alignment: Horizontal
the AutoText entry, F4: Repeats the last broadband uses various technologies Alignment- General , Vertical Alignment-
action, F5: Opens the Find and Replace for higher speeds. Bottom. Cell Fill Color: No fill (white
dialog box with the Go To tab active. (d) Broadband is slower than dial-up. background). Page Margins: 1 inch (2.54
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Sol.1680.(c) Dial-up: Uses a traditional
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Q.1677. What application software is

utilised for managing extensive data telephone line to connect to the internet. Q.1684. In MS Word, which option allows
This method is slow and can be you to align text in a way that it appears
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collections and executing queries?

SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024 interrupted by phone calls. Broadband: vertically at the bottom of a cell or text
Uses various technologies like cable, box?
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(a) Antivirus software

(b) Database management system fiber optic, or DSL to provide high-speed SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift)
internet access. It offers significantly (a) Center Alignment
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software
(c) Word processing software faster speeds than dial-up and is not (b) Justify Alignment
(d) Paint interrupted by phone calls. Examples of (c) Bottom Alignment
Internet Service Providers (Broadband): (d) Distributed Alignment
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Sol.1677.(b) Popular DBMS Software: Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, Atria Convergence
Relational DBMS (RDBMS) - Oracle Sol.1684.(c) Bottom Alignment.
Technologies, Hathway, Exitel
Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft This option ensures that the text is
Broadband.
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SQL Server. NoSQL DBMS positioned at the bottom edge, leaving

(Non-Relational Databases) - MongoDB, Q.1681. Average function is listed in the space above it. Center Alignment:
Cassandra, Redis. Cloud-Based DBMS - drop - down menu of which of the Centers text horizontally in the cell or text
Amazon RDS, Google Cloud Firestore, following tools? box. Justify Alignment: Aligns text evenly
Azure SQL Database. SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift) along both the left and right margins.
(a) Move function Distributed Alignment: Distributes text
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evenly across the width, with equal of cells organized in rows and columns. that is printed above the baseline,
spacing between characters and words. It is the working surface you interact with smaller than the regular text. It is often
to enter data. Each worksheet contains used to represent exponents, footnotes,
Q.1685. Symmetric encryption is also 1048576 rows and 16384 columns and or endnotes. Examples: 10̣2 - 2 above 10
known as: serves as a giant table that allows you to is called the superscript.
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) organize information.
(a) public-key encryption Q.1693. The moderate margin of a page
(b) hybrid encryption Q.1689. What will happen when you in MS Word can be applied to the page
(c) conventional encryption select the cell contents of a particular from which of the following?
(d) asymmetric encryption row in MS-Excel and then click the Delete SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
button? (a) View Tab (b) Page Layout Tab
Sol.1685.(c) conventional encryption. SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) (c) Review tab (d) Design Tab
Public key encryption, also known as (a) First five cell entries will be deleted
public key cryptography. The Hybrid (b) Only first three cells will be deleted Sol.1693.(b) Page Layout Tab : This is
Encryption primitive combines the (c) Entire row will be deleted where you adjust the layout settings of
efficiency of symmetric encryption with (d) Entries in all the selected cells will be your page, including margins, orientation,
the convenience of public key deleted and size.
(asymmetric) cryptography. Asymmetric
encryption is a security technique that Sol.1689.(d) Microsoft Excel is a Q.1694. In Microsoft Excel, which chart
uses two different keys to encrypt and spreadsheet editor developed by type is best suited for comparing
decrypt data. Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android, proportions or percentages of a whole?
iOS and iPadOS. It features calculation or SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
Q.1686. Which kind of computer security computation capabilities, graphing tools, (a) Line Chart (b) Bar Chart
requires verifying the genuineness of the pivot tables, and a macro programming (c) Scatter Chart (d) Pie Chart
individuals or organisations that want to language called Visual Basic for Sol.1694.(d) Pie Chart: A circular chart
access a system? Applications (VBA). Excel forms part of divided into sectors, each representing a
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) the Microsoft 365 suite of software. proportion or percentage of the whole.
(a) Authentication (b) Non-repudiation
(c) Availability (d) Confidentiality Q.1690. Which of the following is the Q.1695. Which of the following occupies
maximum file size that can be attached less memory when saving an MS-Word
Sol.1686.(a) Authentication. Computer to an email message in Gmail? file?
security (Cybersecurity), is the protection SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
of computer systems and information (a) 100 MB (b) 200 MB (a) .docx (b) .docm (c) .doc (d) .docc
from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. (c) 25 MB (d) 50 MB
Sol.1695.(a) .docx file is a Microsoft
Q.1687. In MS Word, which feature Sol.1690.(c) 25 MB. Email (electronic Word document saved in the Open XML
allows you to create different headers mail) is the exchange of computer-stored format. The .docx file extension is a
and footers for odd and even pages in a messages from one user to one or more combination of the words "doc" and "xml"
document? recipients via the internet. and is an evolution of the older .doc
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift)
format.
(a) Different Odd & Even Pages Q.1691. In Microsoft PowerPoint, what
(b) Page Breaks is the shortcut key combination to insert Q.1696. Which was the first
(c) Section Breaks a new slide in a presentation? programmable general purpose
(d) Different First Page SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift) computer in the world ?
(a) Ctrl + I (b) Ctrl + N SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Sol.1687.(a) Different Odd & Even (c) Ctrl + D (d) Ctrl + M (a) ENIAC (b) Mark I
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Pages. Microsoft Word is a word

(c) Napier's bones (d) Pascaline
processor program developed by Sol.1691.(d) Ctrl + M. Microsoft
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Microsoft. It was first released on PowerPoint is a presentation program, Sol.1696.(a) ENIAC. Designed by John
October 25, 1983, under the name created by Robert Gaskins, Tom Rudkin Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert. Mark I
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Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Initial and Dennis Austin at a software was designed in 1937 by Harvard
release - October 25, 1983. company named Forethought, Inc. graduate student Howard H. Aiken to
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Shortcut keys in Microsoft Powerpoint : solve advanced mathematical physics

Q.1688. On what type of data can MS Ctrl + I - Add or remove italics to problems. Napier's bones is a manually -
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Excel functions operate? selected text. Ctrl + N - Create a new operated calculating device created by
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) slide. Ctrl + D - Duplicate the selected John Napier. Pascaline world's first
(a) External data sources only object or slide. calculator invented by mathematician
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(b) Entire worksheets only

Pascal.
(c) Range of cells or groups of cells Q.1692. In MS-Word, a number printed
(d) Individual cells only above the base line is called ___________ . Q.1697. Which feature in MS Word
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SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift) allows you to see a document's layout
Sol.1688.(c) Range of cells or groups of (a) superscript (b) strikethrough and formatting as it will appear when
cells. MS Excel, a worksheet, also known (c) subscript (d) above BL printed?
as a spreadsheet, is a table into which SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
you enter data and data label. Worksheet Sol.1692.(a) superscript. In Microsoft (a) Screen View (b) Draft View
used in Excel documents is a collection Word, a superscript is a number or text (c) Print Preview (d) Reading View
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Sol.1697.(c) Print Preview. Draft View: SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) transitions, and focus on a single slide
Simplified view for editing, without layout (a) timings (b) letters without distractions.
details. Reading View: Optimized for (c) numbers (d) numbers with letters
on-screen reading, not editing. Q.1707. Which of the following
Sol.1702.(c) Numbers. In MS Excel, rows represents the Two - Factor
Q.1698. In a spreadsheet, page are named after numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4 Authentication (2FA)?
orientation is changed through etc. and the columns are named with SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
___________. capital letters A, B, C etc. (a) The use of two different credentials
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) to verify identity
(a) paper dialog box Q.1703. In Microsoft Word, which option (b) A tool for optimising system
(b) print dialog box allows you to exclude specific sections resources
(c) page setup dialog box or types of text from the spelling and (c) A security measure to prevent
(d) format dialogue box grammar check? physical damage to a PC
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) (d) A technique for organising files and
Sol.1698.(c) page setup dialog box. This (a) spell check (b) Thesaurus folders on a PC
dialog box allows you to adjust various (c) Exclusion Dictionary (d) AutoCorrect
page settings, including: Page orientation Sol.1707.(a) Two-Factor Authentication
(landscape or portrait), Paper size, Sol.1703.(c) Exclusion Dictionary. (2FA) is a security process that requires
Margins, Headers and footers, Print area. MS-WORD: It is an application two different credentials to verify an
component of MS-Office which is used to individual's identity.
Q.1699. Which of the following steps is do document, brochure, invitation and
used to format a cell in an MS Excel book preparation. It enables us to Q.1708. What enables IoT devices to
Spreadsheet? prepare, modify, design and edit the gather data and exchange it over the
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) desired documents. It was first released network?
(a) Select cell → Right click → Format in 1983, under the name Multi-Tool Word SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
cell for Xenix systems. (a) Biochip transponders
(b) View Select cell → Format (b) Data encryption techniques
(c) Select cell → View → Format cell Q.1704. Which MS Excel function can be (c) Human interaction
(d) Menu → Select cell → Format used to sum up the numbers entered in a (d) Actuators and sensors
group of cells?
Sol.1699.(a) In Excel, cell alignment is SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.1708.(d) Actuators and sensors. The
how your text or numbers are positioned (a) AVERAGE (b) COUNT Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the
in the cell. You can align vertically, (c) SUM (d) MAX interconnected network of physical
meaning towards the top, the middle or devices, vehicles, appliances, and other
the bottom. And also align horizontally, Sol.1704.(c) SUM. Example of SUM objects embedded with sensors,
meaning to the left, the center or to the function: =SUM(A1:A10) adds up the software, and connectivity capabilities.
right. values in cells A1 through A10.
Q.1709. Which of the following
Q.1700. Which of the following is NOT an Q.1705. The process of merging data extensions is used to save MS-Power
alignment option for text in a cell ? from a data source into a main document Point applications?
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) in a word-processing application is SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) Justified (b) Center called: (a) .doc (b) .docx (c) .txt (d) .ppt
(c) Left (d) Right SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) data accumulation Sol.1709.(d) .ppt. Microsoft PowerPoint
Sol.1700.(a) Justified alignment is (b) mail merge is a presentation program that allows
typically used in paragraph formatting to (c) data concatenation users to create slideshows and
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align text to both the left and right (d) data integration presentations using slides, images,
margins. Common shortcut keys related videos, animations, and other features.
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Sol.1705.(b) Mail Merge. Data

to line alignment in MS Word: Horizontal
Accumulation: Refers to the process of Q.1710. Which of the following is an
Alignment: Ctrl + L = Left align, Ctrl + E =
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collecting and storing data. Data example of system software ?

Center align, Ctrl + R = Right align, Ctrl +
Concatenation: Means linking or SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift)
J= Justify align (in some applications).
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combining data from multiple sources (a) Microsoft Word

Q.1701. How can we add text to a slide into a single sequence. Data Integration: (b) Adobe Photoshop
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in MS-PowerPoint ? Involves combining data from multiple (c) Windows operating system
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) sources into a unified view. (d) Google Chrome
(a) Note box (b) Dialogue box
Q.1706. Which view in MS PowerPoint is Sol.1710.(c) Windows operating system.
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(c) Notes page (d) Textbox

useful for editing or formatting a single Some examples of operating systems
Sol.1701.(d) Textbox. In Microsoft slide at a time? include Apple macOS, Microsoft
PowerPoint, a Text Box is a graphical SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) Windows, Google's Android OS, Linux OS,
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element that allows you to add text to a (a) Normal view (b) Reading view and Apple iOS.
slide. It's a container that holds text, and (c) Outline view (d) Slide Sorter view
Q.1711. In MS Word, which option allows
you can position it anywhere on the slide.
Sol.1706.(a) Normal view: Allows you to you to insert a new column in a table
Q.1702. Rows in MS-Excel are identified edit text and images, format slide while simultaneously shifting the existing
by: elements, add animations and columns to the right ?
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SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) Sol.1715.(b) Ctrl + P. Other important Gmail is the email service provided by
(a) Insert Table shortcut keys: Ctrl + X - Cuts selected Google. Created by - Paul Buchheit.
(b) Insert Column to the Right text or files and copies them. Ctrl + V - Launched - April 1, 2004.
(c) Insert Columns Pastes the contents of your clipboard
(d) Insert Column to the Left into the current cursor location on a PC. Q.1720. Which keyboard key is used to
Ctrl + C - Copies highlighted text or jump the cursor to the next cell of the
Sol.1711.(b) Insert Column to the Right. images. Ctrl + N - Creates a new page. table in MS Word?
In Microsoft Word: To add a column to Ctrl + B - Bolds selected text. Ctrl + Z - SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift)
the left of the cell, click Insert Left in the Undoes a change made to a document. (a) Tab (b) Home (c) Ctrl (d) Shift
Rows and Columns group. Ctrl + Y - Redoes an action. Sol.1720.(a) Tab. In MS Word, pressing
Q.1712. When a new text document is Q.1716. To create a new MS Word Tab moves the cursor to the next cell in
created in MS-Office 2016, the default document, which of the following steps the row, while pressing Shift+Tab moves
text size of the document is _____. is correct? the cursor to the previous cell.
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) 14 points (b) 10 points Q.1721. Which Excel feature allows you
(a) File Tab → Start to simultaneously edit the same cell or
(c) 12 points (d) 11 points (b) File Tab → Recent range of cells with multiple users in
Sol.1712.(d) 11 points. 11 point size (c) File Tab → Open real-time?
means it is approximately 0.152778 (d) File Tab → New SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
inches. 72 points size means the text Sol.1716.(d) File Tab → New. Some (a) co-authoring
size equals 1 inch. The default font style Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl (b) Track Changes
in MS Word 2016 is Calibri. The default + O - Opens a document, Ctrl + W - (c) Conditional Formatting
font and size can be changed in the Word Closes a document, Ctrl + B - Applies or (d) Data Validation
Options or by selecting a different font or removes bold formatting, Ctrl + I -
size for the document. Sol.1721.(a) Co-authoring. Microsoft
Applies or removes italic formatting, Ctrl Excel is a spreadsheet editor developed
Q.1713. Which of the following is an + U - Applies or removes underline by Microsoft for Windows, macOS,
input device? formatting. Android, iOS and iPadOS. It features
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift) Q.1717. Application software includes a calculation or computation capabilities,
(a) Keyboard (b) Speaker variety of programs that are designed to graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro
(c) Monitor (d) Printer meet the information processing needs programming language called Visual
of _____________. Basic for Applications (VBA). Excel
Sol.1713.(a) Keyboard. Input devices forms part of the Microsoft 365 suite of
provide data to the computer, while SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) customers (b) programmers software. Initial release date -
output devices receive data from the September 30, 1985. Written in - C++
computer and present it to the user. (c) team leaders (d) end users
(back-end).
Examples of Input devices : keyboards, Sol.1717.(d) End users. Application
computer mice, scanners, cameras, software is a term used for software Q.1722. Which key can be pressed to
joysticks, and microphones, etc. created for a specific purpose. Examples initiate a slide show in MS PowerPoint ?
Examples of Output devices : Monitor, of application software include: Word SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Printers, Headphone, Computer Speaker, Processing Software, Graphics Software, (a) Function key F2 (b) Function key F8
Projector. Spreadsheet Software, Presentation (c) Function key F4 (d) Function key F5

Q.1714. How can you access the Step by Software, Web Browsers. Sol.1722.(d) Function key F5. Some
Step Mail Merge Wizard in Microsoft Q.1718. Where can you find the options other function keys: F2 - Selects the text
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Word? ‘From Beginning’ and ‘From Current Slide’ box that contains an object or text, F3 -
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) When used with Shift, toggles between
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to run a slide show in MS PowerPoint?

(a) Clicking on the Mailings tab SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift) lower case, sentence case, and upper
(b) Pressing Ctrl + M case for selected text. F7- Opens the
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(a) Slide Show tab (b) Home tab

(c) Pressing F12 (c) View tab (d) Slide Sorter tab Spelling dialog box to identify and correct
(d) Clicking on the File menu spelling errors. F9 - When used with Shift,
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Sol.1718.(a) Slide Show tab. Microsoft shows or hides gridlines.

Sol.1714.(a) Ctrl + M in Microsoft Word PowerPoint is a presentation program,
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is used to indent a paragraph, not to start created by Robert Gaskins and Dennis Q.1723. How does the CPU distinguish
the Mail Merge Wizard. F12 opens the Austin. It was released on April 20, 1987. between each memory cell ?
"Save As" dialog box in Microsoft Word, SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift)
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not developer tools (which happens in Q.1719. What should you click to choose (a) By its byte size (b) By its capacity
web browsers). the date for sorting in Gmail? (c) By its address (d) By its data item
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift)
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Q.1715. In MS-Word, a document may (a) The filter icon Sol.1723.(c) By its address. The Central
be printed using ______________. (b) The ‘Date within’ field Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift) (c) The ‘1 Day’ dropdown menu component of a computer that acts as
(a) Ctrl+X (b) Ctrl+P (d) The calendar icon its “control center.” It has three main
(c) Ctrl+V (d) Ctrl+C parts: Arithmetic logic unit (ALU), control
Sol.1719.(b) The ‘Date within’ field. unit (CU), and memory unit.

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Q.1724. In PPT What method can be (d) To calculate the hash value of the Q.1732. Formulas in MS-Excel always
used to move among slides if your hands message or file content start with which of the following
are already on the keyboard ? symbols?
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.1727.(b) In digital signature SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Scrolling with the mouse wheel verification, the sender encrypts the hash (a) ! (b) - (c) = (d) ==
(b) Using the keyboard directional keys of the message with their private key to
(c) Clicking on the slide thumbnail in the create the digital signature. Sol.1732.(c) =.
Slides tab Q.1728. Which of the following is an Q.1733. In Microsoft Word, the Mail
(d) Pressing the Esc key to exit the example of multi-factor authentication Merge Wizard is located under the
presentation for PC security? _________ tab.
Sol.1724.(b) PowerPoint (PPT) is a SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
presentation program that allows users (a) Firewall protection (a) Review (b) Home
to create, edit, and share multimedia (b) Fingerprint scan (c) Mailings (d) Insert
presentations on their computer or (c) Antivirus software
(d) OS protection Sol.1733.(c) Mailings. In MS Word,
mobile device. Mailings tab, manage mail merges with
Q.1725. In MS Word, which icon from the Sol.1728.(b) Fingerprint scan. options to select recipients, insert fields,
icons below the Menu Bar is commonly Multi-factor authentication (MFA) preview, and finish merges.
used to save the current document? involves using two or more
authentication methods to verify a user's Q.1734. Which of the following is the
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift)
identity. fastest way to open the Help window in
(a) The undo icon
Microsoft Word?
(b) The envelope icon
Q.1729. In MS Word, which option allows SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
(c) The printer icon
you to quickly remove all formatting from (a) Click the Help button on the ribbon
(d) The floppy disk icon
selected text while retaining the (b) Click the Microsoft Office button and
Sol.1725.(d) The floppy disk icon. It is underlying text content ? then, click Help
on the upper-left corner of the Word app SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Type ‘help’ in the search bar and then,
is the Save As button. It will open a file (a) Clear Formatting (b) Paste Special press Enter
location tab where we can select and (c) Format Painter (d) Cut (d) Press F1
save our documents.
Sol.1729.(a) Clear Formatting. Paste Sol.1734.(d) Press F1. Function keys in
Q.1726. In addition to using the arrow Special: It lets us paste content with Microsoft Word: F2 - Moves selected text
keys and mouse clicks, what other source formatting, destination or object to another location. F3 -
method can be used to move around a formatting, or as plain text. Format Toggles the "AutoText" feature on/off. F4:
table in Microsoft Word? Painter: It is used to copy formatting Repeat last action. F5 - Go to a specific
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) from one section of text and apply it to page, bookmark, or section (similar to
(a) Pressing the ‘Ctrl’ key and clicking on another. It's helpful for maintaining Ctrl + G). F6 - Move cursor to task pane
the cell consistency in document formatting. (e.g., Navigation, Styles).
(b) Pressing the ‘Enter’ key or using the Q.1730. In Microsoft Office, how is the Q.1735. Which function is used to
scroll wheel font size determined? calculate the maximum value in a
(c) Using the Tab key or double-clicking SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) selected column in MS Excel?
on the cell (a) Pixels (b) Points SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
(d) Right-clicking on the cell and (c) Inches (d) Centimetres (a) Auto max (b) Max
selecting ‘Move to Next Cell’
(c) Auto high (d) High
Sol.1730.(b) Points. Microsoft Office
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Sol.1726.(b) Some commonly used

was Initial release - October 1, 1990. It Sol.1735.(b) Max.
shortcuts in Microsoft Word for
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navigating the document: Ctrl + Left Q.1736. What is ‘Phishing’ in the context
Arrow: Move the cursor one word to the Q.1731. The slide number can be added
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of network security?
left. Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move the cursor to each slide of the MS PowerPoint SSC CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024
one word to the right. Ctrl + Up Arrow: presentation from which of the
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(a) A type of computer worm that

Move the cursor up by one paragraph. following? spreads through email attachments.
Ctrl + Home: Move the cursor to the SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift)
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(b) An attack that floods a network with

beginning of the document. Ctrl + End: (a) Footer (b) Page Formatting excessive traffic to disrupt its
Move the cursor to the end of the (c) View (d) Table Design operation.
document. Ctrl + Page Up: Moves the
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Sol.1731.(a) Footer. Microsoft Power (c) A social engineering attack that tricks
cursor to the top of the previous page. users into revealing sensitive
Point is a presentation program, created
Q.1727. What function does the public by Robert Gaskins, Tom Rudkin and information.
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key serve in digital signature verification? Dennis Austin at a software company (d) A type of malware that spreads
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) named Forethought, Inc. It was released through infected USB drives.
(a) To encrypt the digital signature on April 20, 1987, initially for Macintosh
Sol.1736.(c) Four types of phishing :
(b) To decrypt the digital signature computers only. Operating system -
Spear Phishing, Whaling, Vishing, Email
(c) To ensure confidentiality during Microsoft Windows. Written in - C++
Phishing. More types of cyber attacks:
transmission (back-end).
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Malware (short for “malicious software”) (c) SMPT (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) packets?
is a file or code, typically delivered over a (d) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023
network, that infects, explores, steals or Protocol) (a) Packet filtering
conducts virtually any behavior an (b) Application - level gateway
attacker wants. Spoofing is the act of Sol.1740.(d) DHCP . It is a network (c) Circuit - level gateway
disguising a communication from an protocol that is used to configure (d) Network filtering
unknown source as being from a known, network devices to communicate on an
trusted source. IP network. An Internet Protocol (IP) Sol.1744.(a) packet filtering. It is a
address is the unique identifying number powerful security technique against
Q.1737. What protocol is commonly assigned to every device connected to intrusions from external networks. An
used for sending and receiving emails? the internet. IP (version 4) addresses are application-level gateway (ALG) is a type
SSC CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024 32-bit integers that can be expressed in of firewall that filters traffic at the
(a) SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) hexadecimal notation. An IPv6 address is application layer of the OSI (open
(b) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) 128 bits long compared with the 32 bit systems interconnection) model.
(c) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) address of IPv4.
(d) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Q.1745. Which of the following
Q.1741. In MS-Excel 365, you can use statements is/are correct for email ?
Sol.1737.(b) The Secure Shell (SSH) _________ when you want to change a cell I. A user can check the email header prior
protocol is a method for securely reference within a formula without to downloading.
sending commands to a computer over changing the formula itself. II. A user can partially download an
an unsecured network. SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023 email.
(a) INDIRECT (b) VLOOKUP SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023
Q.1738. What is the purpose of the (c) TRANSPOSE (d) MATCH (a) Only II (b) Only I
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a Central (c) Neither I nor II (d) Both I and II
Processing Unit (CPU)? Sol.1741.(a) INDIRECT. Other functions:
SSC CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024 VLOOKUP - Looks for a value in the Sol.1745.(d) Both I and II. Different Parts
(a) It executes program instructions by leftmost column of a table, and then of Email: Sender/from, subject line,
performing calculations and logical returns a value in the same row from the pre-header, salutation, email body,
comparisons. column we specify. TRANSPOSE - Closing line, Signature, Call to Action
(b) It manages the data flow between the Converts a vertical range of cells to a (CTA), Attachments. A call to action
CPU fan. horizontal range, or vice versa. MATCH - (CTA), if defined, is an instruction to the
(c) It controls the speed of the CPU fan. Returns the relative position of an item in reader that encourages them to take
(d) It connects the CPU to peripheral an array that matches a specified value immediate action.
devices. in a specified order.
Q.1746. In File Explorer of Windows 11,
Sol.1738.(a) Logical operations: Q.1742. In computer memory __________ to reduce the space between files, select
comparisons (greater than, less than, bus is used to transfer addresses view > _________ view.
equal to), AND, OR, NOT. The primary between CPU and the main memory. SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023
function of an ALU is to store and SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023 (a) Cloud (b) Wide
retrieve data from memory. There can be (a) status (b) control (c) Compact (d) Stretch
more than one ALU in a CPU. (c) data (d) address
Sol.1746.(c) Compact. In Windows 11
Q.1739. Which keyboard shortcut opens Sol.1742.(d) address bus. A computer under View menu (Tiles, content, details
File Explorer (previously known as bus is a set of conductors that enable pane, preview pane, show). Under Show
Windows Explorer) in Windows 10? information to be transmitted between menu (Navigation pane, compact view,
SSC CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024 computer components, such as printers, item check boxes, file name extensions,
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(a) Ctrl + P (b) Win + E modems, and monitors. hidden items).

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Q.1743. Which of the following parts of Q.1747. A _________ is a program that
Sol.1739.(b) Win + E. File explorer given URL is a 'domain name' ? can self - replicate and propagate over
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shortcuts in Windows 11: Alt + D: Select http://www.india.in/tallybook/tallybook.x the network.

the address bar. Ctrl + E: Select the yz SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023
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search box. Ctrl + N: Open a new window. SSC CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023 (a) worm (b) trojan horse
Num Lock + asterisk (*): Display all (a) http: (b) www.india.in (c) boot sector virus (d)macro virus
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subfolders under the selected folder. (c) tallybook (d) tallybook.xyz

Num Lock + plus (+) : Display the Sol.1747.(a) Worm. A boot sector virus
contents of the selected folder. Num Sol.1743.(b) www.india.in. A URL is a type of malware that infects a
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Lock + minus (-): Collapse the selected (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique system's boot partition or the Master
folder. identifier used to locate a resource on Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk. A
the Internet. http: This is the protocol macro virus is a computer virus written in
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Q.1740. Which networking protocol is used for communication, in this case, the same macro language used to create
used to assign IP addresses dynamically indicating Hypertext Transfer Protocol. software programs such as Microsoft
to devices on a network? Excel or Word.
SSC CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024 Q.1744. Which of the following types of
(a) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) firewall operates at the Network layer to Q.1748. When the sender and receiver of
(b) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) examine incoming and outgoing an email are on the same system, we
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need only ______ user agents. connects two or more packet-switched files and folders.
SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 networks. (b) A type of malware that spreads
(a) two (b) three (c) four (d) six through email attachments.
Q.1752. Which backup device provides a (c) A security mechanism that filters and
Sol.1748.(a) two. When the sender and convenient way to create system images controls network traffic.
the receiver of an e-mail are on different and complete backups, but may require a (d) A hardware device used to boost
systems, we need two UAs (User Agents) lengthy restoration process? network performance.
and a pair of MTAs (client and server). SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023
MTAs- Message transfer agents. (a) Tape drive Sol.1755.(c) A firewall is defined as the
(b) Network-attached storage (NAS) system which analyzes and filters
Q.1749. What is the primary purpose of (c) Solid-state drive (SSD) incoming or outgoing data packets
RAM (Random Access Memory) in a (d) DVD-RW disc based on predefined rules.
computer?
SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 Sol.1752.(a) A tape drive is a device that Q.1756. In computer registers, MAR
(a) Storing permanent data and files stores computer data on magnetic tape, stands for ______.
(b) Providing long-term storage for especially for backup and archiving SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023
programs purposes. DVD Rewritable (DVD RW) (a) Main Access Register
(c) Providing temporary storage for data discs are designed to store up to 4.7GB (b) Memory Access Register
that the CPU is currently processing or 120 minutes of DVD-quality video. (c) Memory Address Register
(d) Managing peripheral devices (d) Main Address Register
Q.1753. Which of the following is not an
Sol.1749.(c) RAM is a computer or example of a web browser? Sol.1756.(c) MAR (Memory Address
laptop’s short-term memory. It’s where SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 Registers). It holds the address of the
the data is stored that the computer (a) Facebook (b) Apple Safari location to be accessed from memory.
processor needs to run applications and (c) Google Chrome (d) Opera MAR and MDR (Memory Data Register)
open files. The information stored in together facilitate the communication of
RAM can be checked with the help of Sol.1753.(a) Facebook (social the CPU and the main memory. Memory
BIOS (Basic Input / Output System). BIOS networking site). Examples of social Data Registers: It contains data to be
is the program a computer's networking sites: Twitter, Instagram, written into or to be read out from the
microprocessor uses to start the Linkedin, Snapchat, Google meet. A web addressed location. More types of
computer system after it is powered on. browser is an application for accessing registers : AC (accumulator), DR (Data
RAM is volatile in nature, which means websites and the Internet. Examples: registers), PC (Program counter), IR
the data is lost when the device is Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, (index registers), MBR (Memory buffer
switched off. Safari, Microsoft Edge, Netscape registers).
Navigator, Mosaic.
Q.1750. What is a cell in Microsoft Q.1757. What is a ‘Trojan’ in the context
Excel? Q.1754. What is the function of the of network security?
SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 cache memory in a computer’s memory SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023
(a) A separate file used to store data. hierarchy? (a) A protocol used for secure
(b) A single worksheet within a SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 communication between devices on a
workbook. (a) To provide permanent storage for network.
(c) The intersection of a row and a data and files. (b) A program that monitors network
column in a worksheet. (b) To store frequently used data for traffic for security breaches.
(d) A small diagram or chart. faster access by the CPU. (c) A type of firewall that protects against
(c) To control the flow of data between viruses and malware.
Sol.1750.(c) Cells are the basic building the CPU and memory. (d) Malicious software disguised as
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blocks of a worksheet. A worksheet (also (d) To manage the allocation of memory legitimate software to gain
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cells in which we can enter and calculate
Sol.1754.(b) Cache memory is a chip -
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data. The active cell is the selected cell Sol.1757.(d) A Trojan virus spreads
in which data is entered when we begin based computer component that makes through legitimate-looking emails and
retrieving data from the computer's
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typing. A range is a group of two or more files attached to emails, which are
cells in a worksheet. memory more efficient. It is an extremely spammed to reach the inboxes of as
fast memory type that acts as a buffer
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many people as possible.

Q.1751. Which networking device between RAM and the CPU. It holds
operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and frequently requested data and Q.1758. In File Explorer of Window 10,
forwards data based on MAC addresses? instructions so that they are immediately the keyboard shortcut ‘Num Lock +
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SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023 available to the CPU when needed. It is Asterisk sign (*)’ is used to ______.
(a) Switch (b) Hub (c) Firewall (d) Router costlier than main memory or disk SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023
memory but more economical than CPU (a) display all subfolders under the
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Sol.1751.(a) Switch. A network switch

registers. selected folder
connects devices in a network to each
(b) open the properties dialog box for the
other, enabling them to talk by Q.1755. What is a ‘Firewall’ in the context
selected item
exchanging data packets. A hub is a of network security?
(c) display the contents of the selected
device that links multiple computers and SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023
folder
devices together. A router is a device that (a) A software application for managing
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(d) collapse the selected folder could be for a business card, brochure, Q.1766. A ___________ is an electronic
resume, presentation. device that receives a weak signal and
Sol.1758.(a) File explorer keyboard regenerates it.
shortcuts: Num Lock + plus (+): Display Q.1762. Which of the following types of SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
the contents of the selected folder. Num hackers, also known as crackers, hack to (a) hub (b) router (c) repeater (d) switch
Lock + minus (-) : Collapse the selected gain unauthorised access to a system
folder. Ctrl + Shift + E: Display all folders and harm its operations or steal sensitive Sol.1766.(c) Repeater operates at the
above the selected folder. Ctrl + Shift + N: information? physical layer. It is a powerful network
Create a new folder. SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 hardware device that regenerates an
(a) White hat (b) Black hat incoming signal from the sender before
Q.1759. In Windows 10, which of the (c) Red hat (d) Gray hat retransmitting it to the receiver.
following keyboard shortcuts is used to
display and hide the desktop? Sol.1762.(b) Black Hat. A white hat Q.1767. Which of the following shortcut
SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 (ethical hacker) is an individual who uses keys is used to make the contents of a
(a) Windows logo key + D hacking skills to identify security cell underlined in MS-Excel 365?
(b) Windows logo key + H vulnerabilities in hardware, software or SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) Windows logo key + C networks. A red hat is a hacker who (a) Ctrl + 6 (b) Ctrl + 3
(d) Windows logo key + G takes aggressive steps to stop black hat (c) Ctrl + 2 (d) Ctrl + 4
hackers. A gray hat is a computer
Sol.1759.(a) Windows logo key + D. security expert who sometimes violates Sol.1767.(d) Ctrl + 4. Some other
Windows logo key + G - It is used to open ethical standards but doesn't have shortcut key in MS-Excel 365: Ctrl + 0 -
Xbox Game Bar when a game is open. malicious intentions. To hide the selected column, Ctrl + 1 -
Windows logo key + C - It is used to open Open the Format Cells dialog box, Ctrl + 2
chat from Microsoft Teams. Windows Q.1763. Which of the following is a mini - - Bold text or remove bold formatting, Ctrl
logo key + H - It is used to Launch voice DIN connector used to connect a + 3 - Italicize text or remove italic
typing. keyboard and mouse to a PC compatible formatting, Ctrl + 5 - Apply or remove
computer ? strikethrough formatting, Ctrl+6 Hides
Q.1760. Which of the following is NOT a SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 and shows hidden objects, Ctrl + 8 -
part of an email address? (a) Ethernet port (b) VGA port Display and hide the outline symbols, Ctrl
SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 (c) PS/2 port (d) RS232 port + 9 -To hide a row.
(a) Email service provider's domain
(b) '@' symbol Sol.1763.(c) PS/2 port:- The PS/2 port is Q.1768. In a star network, how many
(c) Username a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for lines are required for connecting N nodes
(d) Photo connecting keyboards and mice to a PC to the host node?
compatible computer system. It is also SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)
Sol.1760.(d) Photo. Parts of an email called a mouse port. (a) N+1 (b) N/2 (c) (N/2) - 1 (d) N-1
address are :- Username- The username
is the name we choose to be identified Q.1764. What is the diameter of a Blu-ray Sol.1768.(d) N-1. Network topology -
with for e-mail purposes and that we Disc? Arrangement of a network, comprising
have provided to the email host to create SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 nodes and connecting lines. There are 6
our email account. '@' symbol- @ (a) 115 mm (b) 100 mm types of topology, Bus Topology - Every
(pronounced "at the rate of" ) is the (c) 110 mm (d) 120 mm computer is connected to a common bus
symbol in an Email address that (single cable), Ring Topology - Every
separates the name of the user from the Sol.1764.(d) 120 mm. Blu-ray Disc is node is connected to two other nodes,
user's Internet address. Mail Server - A 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, forming a loop. Tree Topology - A central
mail server transfers and delivers email the same size as DVDs (digital root node from which all other nodes
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messages between two or more mail versatile/video disks) and CDs (Compact branch out, Star Topology - Each device
disks). Currently, 50GB and 25GB
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clients. Domain - A domain name forms on the network is connected to a central

part of the Uniform Resource Locator capacity, Blu-ray Disc media is available hub, Mesh Topology ({n(n-1)/2})- Each
in both the BD-RE rewritable and BD-R
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(URL) and is the address for a webpage. node is connected to every other node in
Example:- ssccglpinnacle@gmail.com. recordable formats. the network, Hybrid Topology - It is a
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Q.1765. The _______ unit is that part of combination of two or more network
Q.1761. Identify whether the following topologies.
statements are true or false with the CPU which controls or directs the
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reference to MS-Word 2010. operations of the processor. Q.1769. Which of the following shortcut
(i) A template can be selected while SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 keys is used to move the cursor one
creating a new document. (a) control (b) memory word to the left in MS-Word 365 ?
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(ii) The keyboard shortcut for going to (c) arithmetic logic (d) data SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
the end of a document is Shift + End. Sol.1765.(a) Control. A control unit (a) Ctrl + PageUp
SSC CHSL Tier - II 26/06/2023 (b) Ctrl + Left arrow key
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handles all processor control signals.

(a) (i) False (ii) False (b) (i) True (ii) True The control unit is made up of flip-flops, (c) Shift + Left arrow key
(c) (i) True (ii) False (d) (i) False (ii) True logic gates, digital circuits and encoder (d) Shift + PageUp

Sol.1761.(c) (i) True (ii) False. In and decoder circuits that are wired in a Sol.1769.(b) Ctrl + Left arrow key. Ctrl +
Microsoft Word, templates are pre specific and fixed way. Page Up - Moves the cursor one Line Up.
-designed documents. The template The Shift + left arrow and Shift + right
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arrow combinations - moving the cursor Q.1774. IBM 360 was developed in which Q.1777. The CPWD along with the
to the beginning and the end of a line of the following generations of computer ? Ministry of Road Transport and
respectively. SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift) Highways works for public infrastructure.
(a) Second Generation What is the full form of CPWD?
Q.1770. Sam wants to share his (b) First Generation Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
presentation with larger audience via (c) Third Generation (a) Central Public Welfare Department
emails. Which feature of MS PowerPoint (d) Fourth Generation (b) Central Public Welfare Design
365 can he use for it? (c) Central Political Welfare Design
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) Sol.1774.(c) Third generation. First (d) Central Public Works Department
(a) Save As (b) Print (c) Share (d) Info Generation (1940 - 56): Vacuum tubes
were used. Example: ENIAC (Electronic Sol.1777.(d) The Central Public Works
Sol.1770.(c) Share. Features of Numerical Integrator And Computer), Department (CPWD) operates under the
Microsoft Powerpoint 365 - Designer, EDVAC (Electronic Discrete Variable Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of
Smart Lookup, QuickStarter, New charts, Automatic Computer), EDSAC (Electronic India. It acts as the builder, developer,
Morphing, Real-time collab, Version Delay Storage Automatic Calculator), and manager of Central government
History, Zoom for non-sequential UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer properties. Over time, its operations have
presentations. I), IBM 701, IBM 650 etc. expanded to include roadways and
Q.1771. Natural language processing bridge engineering. Established in 1854,
(NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence Full Forms its headquarters is located in the Central
that helps computers _______ human Secretariat in New Delhi.
language. Q.1775. What does SAARC stand for?
Q.1778. What is the full form of RIDF ?
I. understand SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
II. Interpret (a) South Asian Association of Regional
(a) Rural Infrastructure Development
III. manipulate Climate change
Forum
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (b) South Asian Association for Regional
(b) Rural Infrastructure Development
(a) I, II and III (b) only I and III Cooperation
Fund
(c) only I and II (d) only II and III (c) South Asian Association of Regional
(c) Road Infrastructure Development
Cartography
Sol.1771.(a) I, II and III. Natural Fund
(d) South Asian Association of Regional
Language Processing (NLP) refers to the (d) Rural Industries Development Fund
Corporation
branch of Artificial Intelligence that gives Sol.1778.(b) Rural Infrastructure
the machines the ability to read, Sol.1775.(b) South Asian Association
Development Fund created in 1995-96
understand and derive meaning from for Regional Cooperation - Established in
under National Bank for Agriculture and
human languages. Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
Rural Development (NABARD) with an
Afghanistan became the newest member
Q.1772. Which of the following is NOT an initial corpus of Rs.2,000 crore. There are
of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in
application software ? 39 eligible activities under RIDF. Eligible
2005. Headquarters - Kathmandu, Nepal.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) activities are classified under three broad
Eight member States : Afghanistan,
(a) Entertainment software categories: Agriculture and related
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives,
(b) Education software sector, Social sector, Rural connectivity.
Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
(c) Programming language translator Q.1779. What is the full form of IADP?
software Q.1776. What is the full form of
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
(d) Personal assistance software ‘PM-SYM’?
(a) Intensive Agricultural District
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift)
Sol.1772.(c) Programming language Programme
(a) Pradhan Mantri Sanyukt Yojana
(b) India Agricultural Development
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translator software. Software is a set of Man-dhyan

instructions. Softwares are majorly Programme
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classified into two categories: System (c) Integrated Agricultural District plan
Yojana
Software and Application Software. (d) Intensive Agricultural Development
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Project
Maan-dhan
Q.1773. Sheetal wants to create financial
(d) Pradhan Mantri Shrestha Yojana
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statements for her business. Which Sol.1779.(a) Intensive Agricultural

Mulyankan District Programme (Launched in 1960) -
among the following software should
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she use for the same ? Also known as a “package program”; Aim
Sol.1776.(c) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift) - To provide loans for seeds and
Maan-Dhan: It is a Central Sector
(a) Presentation software fertilisers to farmers.
Scheme announced in the Interim Budget
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(b) System software of 2019. Nodal Ministry - Ministry of Q.1780. What does 'F' stand for in FRBM
(c) Multimedia software Labour and Employment. Aim - To Act, 2003 of the Indian economy?
(d) Spreadsheet software provide social security and old age SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)
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protection to unorganized workers in (a) Fiscal (b) Financial

Sol.1773.(d) Spreadsheet software. It
India. A minimum monthly pension of Rs (c) Freedom (d) Functional
helps a user perform numerical functions
3,000 after the beneficiary turns 60 years
and analyze numbers through a Sol.1780.(a) Fiscal. The FRBM Act
old.
computerized version of an accounting (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget
worksheet. An Example - Excel. Management Act), enacted in August
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2003. Aim - To promote fiscal discipline, Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws Kailasa Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva)
transparency, and accountability in the (SLL). Headquarters - New Delhi. Ministry was built by Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta
management of India's finances. - Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). dynasty. It is the largest single-rock
Established - 1986. It implementes excavation in the world. Yadava dynasty
Q.1781. With respect to sports, NADA Crime and Criminal Tracking Network built many of the Jain caves. The Ellora
stands for ______. System (CCTNS). Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon) The caves include 12 Buddhist caves, 17
(a) National Anti - Doping Association Q.1785. What is the full form of RPG? Hindu caves, and 5 Jain caves.
(b) National Autonomous Doping Agency SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) National Anti - Doping Agency (a) Report Program Generator Q.1789. Brihadiswara Temple which
(d) National Autonomous Doping (b) Random Program Generator exhibits Dravidian temple architecture is
Association (c) Report Process Generator located in__________.
(d) Random Process Generator SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.1781.(c) National Anti-Doping (a) Dharmapuri (b) Thiruvananthapuram
Agency - It is India's national Sol.1785.(a) Report Program Generator. (c) Madurai (d) Thanjavur
organisation responsible for promoting, It is a high-level programming language
coordinating, and monitoring the doping for business applications, introduced in Sol.1789.(d) Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu).
control program in sports in all its forms. 1959 for the IBM 140. Some Major High Brihadeshwara Temple (also known as
Established - November 2005. Language - Python, Java, C++, JavaScript Thanjai Periya Kovil and Rajarajeswaram)
Headquarters - New Delhi. and C#. is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It
was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I.
Q.1782. With respect to social groups in Q.1786. A balanced diet should meet the The temple is part of the UNESCO World
India, PVTGS stands for_______________ . RDAs for an individual. State the full form Heritage Site known as the “Great Living
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening) of RDA. Chola Temples”, with the other two being
(a) Periodic Vulnerable Tribal Groups SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) Gangaikonda Cholapuram and
(b) Periodic Various Tribal Groups (a) Request Diet Allowances Airavatesvara temple.
(c) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (b) Recommended Dietary Allowances
(d) Particularly Various Tribal Groups (c) Request Dietary Allowances Q.1790. The Sun Temple at Konark was
(d) Recommend Diet Allowances built under the rule of which dynasty?
Sol.1782.(c) Particularly Vulnerable SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Tribal Groups. It is a sub-classification of Sol.1786.(b) The Recommended Dietary (a) Pandya Dynasty
a Scheduled Tribe or section of a Allowance (RDA) is the average daily (b) Pallava Dynasty
Scheduled Tribe that is considered more dietary intake level that is sufficient to (c) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
vulnerable than a regular Scheduled meet the nutrient requirement of nearly (d) Eastern Ganga Dynasty
Tribe. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one all (97 to 98 percent) healthy individuals
union territory. in a particular gender and life stage Sol.1790.(d) Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
group. Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE
Q.1783. With respect to sports, WADA Sun temple at Konark in Puri district,
stands for______________ . Q.1787. In the context of the banking Odisha. This temple is attributed to King
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening) sector, what does ‘F’ stand for in IFSC? Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga
(a) World Anti-Doping Association SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning) Dynasty.Temple is a classic illustration of
(b) World Anti-Doping Agency (a) Functional (b) Forum Great Kalinga Architecture. It is
(c) Wrestling Anti-Doping Association (c) Fiscal (d) Financial dedicated to the God Surya. The famous
(d) World Autonomous - Doping Agency Chandrabhaga Mela takes place here
Sol.1787.(d) Financial. IFSC stands for
Sol.1783.(b) World Anti-Doping Agency - every year in the month of February. This
Indian Financial system Code. It is an 11
temple is also called "Black Pagoda". The
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international independent agency temple was declared a UNESCO World
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identify bank branches within the

composed and funded equally by the Heritage Site in 1984.
National Electronic Funds transfer
sport movement and governments of the (NEFT) network by the central bank.
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Q.1791. Lad Khan Temple at Aihole in

world. The First World Conference on Karnataka is an example of which of the
Doping in Sport held in Lausanne
Religious Places
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following styles of temple architecture?

(Switzerland) in 1999. Headquarter - Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
Montreal, Canada.
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Q.1788. At which place was the (a) Dravida (b) Nagara

Q.1784. What is the full form of NCRB? magnificent temple of Saiva constructed (c) Vesara (d) Pagoda
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) by the great Rashtrakuta King ‘Krishna I’?
Sol.1791.(c) Vesara style of temples is a
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(a) National Currency Records Branch SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
combination of both Nagara (North
(b) National Capital Register Bureau (a) Badami (b) Kanchi
India) and Dravida (South India), its
(c) National Criminal Records Bureau (c) Kannauj (d) Ellora
superstructure is bell-shaped. Examples
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(d) National Crime Records Bureau of Vesara Style temples in Karnataka:

Sol.1788.(d) Ellora. The temples at Ellora
Sol.1784.(d) National Crime Records Caves (Maharashtra) were built by the Mahadeva temple (Ittagi);
Bureau is an Indian government agency Rashtrakuta and Yadava dynasties. Kasivisvesvara temple (Lakkundi);
responsible for collecting and analyzing Rashtrakuta dynasty built the Hindu and Kallesvara Temple (Kukkanur).
crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Buddhist caves during their reign. The
Q.1792. The Trimbakeshwar Temple,
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which is situated in Nashik, Maharashtra, the four holy sites related to the life of (c) Maldives (d) Sri Lanka
was built by : the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the
Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) attainment of Enlightenment. First Sol.1799.(a) Nepal. Pashupatinath
(a) Maharaja Ganga Singh temple was established in the 3rd Temple (Dedicated to Lord Shiva):
(b) Maharana Pratap century BC by Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Stretches on both sides of the Bagmati
(c) Balaji Baji Rao Famous Temples in Bihar: Vishnupad River. It was conferred the status of a
(d) Shivaji Mandir and Mangala Gowri Temple World Heritage Site in 1979 by the United
(Gaya), Pawapuri Jal Mandir (Nalanda) Nations Educational, Scientific and
Sol.1792.(c) Balaji Baji Rao. and Mithila Shakti Peeth (Darbhanga). Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Trimbakeshwar Temple, a renowned
religious center, houses one of the twelve Q.1796. Bhitargaon Brick temple is a Q.1800. The Sirpur Shrine is situated in
Jyotirlingas and is located at the foot of good example of architecture of which of which of the following states?
Brahmagiri Hill in the city of Trimbak. the following periods? SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
Other notable temples and their builders SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Odisha (b) Uttar Pradesh
include the Brihadeeswara Temple (Raja (a) Mughal period (b) Gupta period (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Bihar
Raja Chola I of the Chola dynasty), (c) Maurya period (d) Chola period Sol.1800.(c) Chhattisgarh. Temples in
Konark Sun Temple (King Chhattisgarh: Maa Bamleshwari Devi
Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Sol.1796.(b) Gupta Period. Bhitargaon
Temple: It is situated in Kanpur (Uttar Temple, Mahamaya Temple,
Dynasty), and the Kailasa Temple at Chandrahasini Devi temple,
Ellora (Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta Pradesh) and is one of the earliest
surviving brick temples of India. It was BhoramdeoTemple, Danteshwari Temple.
dynasty).
built during the 5th century AD. Other Q.1801. The lofty gates erected in the
Q.1793. Select the correct combination Gupta period Architectures: Ajanta, courtyard of the temples in south India
of the temple and the state in which it is Ellora, Sarnath. Temples built during were called ____________ .
located. Gupta Period: Dashavatara Temple SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st shift)
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Evening) (Deogarh), Bhitari Temple (Ghazipur). (a) mandap (b) ardhmandap
(a) Mahakaleshwar (c) vimana (d) gopuram
Jyotirlinga-Uttarakhand Q.1797. The ‘Mukteshwar’ dance festival
(b) Somnath Jyotirlinga is held from 14th to 16th January at the Sol.1801.(d) Gopuram - A monumental
Temple-Maharashtra Mukteswar temple in the state of _______. entrance tower, built in the Dravidian
(c) Kamakhya Temple-Assam SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Style. Tallest Gopuram -
(d) Jagannath Temple-West Bengal (a) Uttarakhand Ranganathaswamy Temple (Tamil Nadu).
(b) Odisha Southern Indian temples : Shikhara -
Sol.1793.(c) Kamakhya Temple - (c) Madhya Pradesh crowning element at the top of the
Assam. Other temples and locations : (d) Himachal Pradesh temple. Vimana - shape of the main
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga - Madhya temple tower.
Pradesh, Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple - Sol.1797.(b) Odisha. Temples in Odisha:
Gujarat, Jagannath Temple - Odisha, Jagannath Temple (Puri), Sun Temple Q.1802. Builders of which of the
Badrinath Temple - Uttarakhand, Golden (Konark), Maa Tara Tarini Temple following temples had constructed a 4
Temple - Punjab, Meenakshi Temple - (Purusottampur), Lingaraj Temple km long incline for placing 90 tonnes of
Tamil Nadu. Hoysaleswara Temple - (Bhubaneswar), Brahmeswara Temple stone on top of the tallest shikhara
Karnataka. (Bhubaneswar). amongst temples of its time?
Q.1798. The most famous of all Jain Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
Q.1794. In which state is the Bhitari (a) The Sun Temple
temple situated? festivals, Mahamastakabhisheka is
performed every 12 years at the (b) Rajarajeshvara Temple
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
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Digambara sacred complex at _______ in (c) Kandhariya Mahadeva Temple

(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Odisha (d) Gangadikondha Temple
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(c) Jharkhand (d) Bihar Karnataka.

SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Sol.1802.(b) Rajarajeshvara Temple. It
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Sol.1794.(a) Uttar Pradesh. The Victory (a) Keelakuilkudi (b) Jinanathapura was built by Rajaraja Chola I, in
of Skandagupta over the Huns is (c) Shravanabelagola (d) Puliyarmala Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to
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mentioned in Bhitari Inscription. Other Lord Shiva.

Religious Sites of Uttar Pradesh: Sarnath, Sol.1798.(c) Shravanabelagola (Hassan
district of Karnataka) - Gomateshwara
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Temple, ISKCON Vrindavan, Banaras statue located in this place and built depicts which Indian classical dance
Ghats. under the Ganga dynasty. Karuppanna form?
Swamy Temple (Keelakuilkudi, Madurai),
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Q.1795. Where is the Mahabodhi temple Shantinatha Basadi temple (a) Kuchipudi (b) Bharatanatyam
situated? (Jinanathapura), Puliyarmala Jain (c) Kathak (d) Odissi
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Temple (Kalpetta Wayanad - Kerala).
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(a) Varanasi (b) Bodh Gaya Sol.1803.(d) Odissi. Lord Jagannath is

(c) Patna (d) Agra Q.1799. The famous 'Pashupatinath worshipped as Vishnu or Narayana or
Temple' is located in which country from Krishna and deity Balabhadra as Shesha.
Sol.1795.(b) Bodh Gaya (Bihar). The the following?
Mahabodhi Temple (located on the SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) Q.1804. In which of the following
banks of the Niranjana River) is one of (a) Nepal (b) Bhutan countries is the Hindu religious place
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'Chandranath Hill' located? Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple. situated in Tamil Nadu ?
Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1) SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Bhutan (b) Nepal Q.1808. Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu, (a) Shore temple
(c) Bangladesh (d) Sri Lanka Rajasthan is an example of _______ (b) Kailasa temple
temple architecture. (c) Virupaksha temple
Sol.1804.(c) Bangladesh. Chandranath SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening) (d) Jagannatha temple
Temple :- It is located on top of the (a) Buddhist (b) Jain
Chandranath Hill, is a famous Shakti (c) Mughal (d) Dravida Sol.1812.(a) The Shore Temple
Peeth located near Sitakunda in (Dravidian style). It is located in
Bangladesh. Sol.1808.(b) Jain. Dilwara Temple Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu). It was
(Nagara Style of Architecture): Built by designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Q.1805. In North Indian temple Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala. site in 1984. It was built in the reign of
architecture , which element denotes the Other Jain Architecture: Ellora Caves Narasimhavarman II.
superstructure or tower above the (Maharashtra), Hathi Gumpha.
sanctum and the pillared mandapas? Q.1813. Which among the following is
Matric Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1) Q.1809. ______ was considered as the NOT a component of Lion Capital at
(a) Kalasha (b) Amalaka most important part of some of the Sarnath, India?
(c) Shikhara (d) Antarala earliest Hindu temples. SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) (a) Carved cow representing South
Sol.1805.(c) Shikhara - A tower, in (a) Shikharas (b) Garbhagriha direction
elevation, which is progressively inclined (c) Gatas (d) Mandapa (b) Figures of 4 lions
in a convex curve. The three most (c) Dharma Chakras
common temple architecture are: Nagara Sol.1809.(b) Garbhagriha - Inner
chamber of the temple where the main (d) Lotus base bell
in the north (between the Himalayas and
Vindhyas), and Dravidian in the south. deity was placed. It is also known as Sol.1813.(a) Carved cow representing
The Vesara style of temples is an Sanctum Sanctorium. Other parts of South direction. The top of the
admixture of Nagara and Dravidian Hindu Temple : Mandapa - Incorporates column—the capital—has three parts.
styles. space for a large number of worshippers, First, a base of a lotus flower (ubiquitous
Shikhar - Mountain-like spire, Vahan - symbol of Buddhism). Then, a drum on
Q.1806. Which of the following temples Vehicle of the temple’s main deity, which four animals are carved represents
is built in the style of the Rekha Deula or Amalak and Kalash - Crowning elements. the four cardinal directions: a horse
the one with a curvilinear superstructure? (west), an ox (east), an elephant (south),
Matric Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) Q.1810. The Virupaksha Temple is
situated at _______. and a lion (north). Four lions stand at top
(a) Kailasanathar Temple in Tamil Nadu of the drum, each facing in the four
(b) Sri Jagannath Temple in Odisha SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) Surat (b) Sanchi (c) Hampi (d)Jaipur cardinal directions.
(c) Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in
Kerala Sol.1810.(c) Hampi. Virupaksha Temple Q.1814. In the Kandariya Mahadeva
(d) Kandariya Mahadev Temple in (Pampapathi Temple) was built by Temple, _______ was the place of ritual
Madhya Pradesh Lakhan Dandesha in Dravidian style on worship, where only the king, his family
the south bank of the river Tungabhadra members and the priests used to gather.
Sol.1806.(b) Sri Jagannath Temple in SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening)
Odisha. It was built by Anantavarman at Hampi (Capital of Vijayanagara).
Dedicated to Lord Siva. It is designated (a) sanctum sanctorum (b) Mahamandap
Chodaganga Deva In Kalinga - Style (c) antraal (d) Amalak
architecture. The temple was called the as a UNESCO World Heritage site (1986).
“White Pagoda” and is a part of Char Other Monuments at Hampi - Vittala Sol.1814.(a) sanctum sanctorum.
Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Temple, Ganigatti Jain temple, Krishna Garbha griha (Temple's innermost part
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Puri, Rameswaram). Temple and Lotus Mahal. where the Murti of the deity is kept).
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Q.1807. Ramappa Temple is dedicated (greater hall). Antarala (small
to which God? which of the following states of India?
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SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) antechamber or foyer between

SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning) garbhagriha and mandapa). Amalaka
(a) Lord Rama (b) Lord Vishnu (a) Odisha (b) Karnataka
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(c) Lord Indra (d) Lord Shiva on the rim, that sits on the top temple's
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Temple (Rudreshwara Temple or Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Karnataka: The (Nagara Style of Architecture) (Madhya
Ramalingeswara Temple) - Situated in Chalukya Shiva Temple (LadKhan Pradesh) was constructed by king
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Palampet in (Warangal) Telangana. It is a Temple) in Aihole. Maharashtra: Ter Dhaṇgadeva (Chandela dynasty) in 999
masterpiece of the Kakatiyan style of Temple, is a temple of Vamana (an CE.
temple architecture. In July 2021, incarnation of Vishnu), Trimbakeshwar
Q.1815. In which state of India is the Sri
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Ramappa Temple was declared as a Temple of Lord Shiva in Nashik. Tamil

Nadu: Murugan Temple at Brahmapureeswarar temple situated?
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
famous temples (Telangana) - Chilkur Saluvankuppam, Brihadeeswarar Temple
(Thanjavur), Iravatanesvara temple. (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu
Balaji Temple, Sanghi Temple, Gnana (c) Rajasthan (d) Manipur
Saraswathi Temple, Surendrapuri Temple, Q.1812. Which of the following temple is
Karmanghat Hanuman Temple, Sol.1815.(b)Tamil Nadu . Other famous
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temples of Tamil Nadu: Meenakshi Gorakhnath Math Temple, Kashi 1966 in New York City by A. C.
Temple, Rameshwaram Temple, Kumari Vishwanath Temple, Banke Bihari Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its
Amman Temple, Nagannathaswamy Temple, Vrindavan, Sarnath temple, etc. core beliefs are based on Hindu
Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad Gita
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Nataraja Q.1820. Which of the following is correct and the Bhagavata Purana, and the
Temple, Arunachaleswarar Temple, about Nagara or North Indian Temple Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
Ekambareswarar, Mahabalipuram Shore, Style Architecture?
etc. SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) Q.1824. Phodong Monastery is located
(a) There were no tower or shikhara in ______.
Q.1816. Kardang Monastery which is a (b) It has elaborate boundary walls SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Evening)
Buddhist Pilgrimage is situated in which (c) There was no Kalasha, the topmost (a) Ladakh (b) Bihar
state of India? part of the temple (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Sikkim
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) (d) The garbhagriha is always located
(a) Jharkhand (b) Goa directly under the tallest tower. Sol.1824.(d) Sikkim.
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Kerala Phodong Monastery (or Phodang) is a
Sol.1820.(d) Features of Nagara style Buddhist monastery. Hemis Monastery
Sol.1816.(c) Himachal Pradesh. It is temple: It is built on a stone platform is situated 45 Kms away from Leh in
situated on the left bank of River Bhaga. with steps leading up to it, It does not Ladakh.
It was renovated in 1912 CE by Lama usually have elaborate boundary walls or
Norbu Rinpoche. gateways, Amalaka or Kalash which is Q.1825. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi
installed on Shikhara, etc. Sub divisions : (Moinuddin Chishti) dargah is situated in
Q.1817. What is the stone-like disc seen Rekha-Prasad or Latina, Shekari, Bhumija, which of the following cities?
at the top of the temple in Odisha and Valabhi , and Phamsana. SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Morning)
nearby district's Temple architecture (a) Jalandhar (b) Ajmer
called? Q.1821. Harmandir Sahib is situated in (c) Panipat (d) Patna
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Morning) which city of Punjab?
(a) Kalasha (b) Antarala SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening) Sol.1825.(b) Ajmer. Dargah Sharif of
(c) Amalaka (d) Jagati (a) Bathinda (b) Amritsar Ajmer Sharif is a Sufi tomb (dargah) of
(c) Kapurthala (d) Patiala the revered Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti,
Sol.1817.(c) ‘Amalaka’ is one of the located at Ajmer, Rajasthan. The shrine
important elements of Temple Shikhara Sol.1821.(b) Amritsar, Punjab. Golden has Chishti's grave (Maqbara).
(Tower) in Nagara Shaili usually found in Temple (Sri Harmandar Sahib) is the
Uttara Bharatha. A mandir ‘kalash’ is a preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism. Q.1826. In which of the following states
metal or stone spire used to top the Some other spiritual sites of Sikhism are is Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha
domes of Hindu temples. In Hindu the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Temple located?
temple architecture, the ‘jagati' is the Kartarpur (Pakistan), and Gurdwara SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Morning)
raised surface of the platform or terrace Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib (a) Karnataka (b) Telangana
upon which some Buddhist or Hindu (Pakistan), etc. (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala
temples are built. Sol.1826.(d) Kerala. The temple is
Q.1822. A 7 meter high sculpture known
Q.1818. Khajuraho temple in Madhya as 'Sadashiva', representing three dedicated to Lord Ayyappa Swamy.
Pradesh is an example of ___________ aspects of Lord Shiva is found at ______ Kerala's renowned Sabarimala Temple is
style of temple architecture. Caves. to be renamed Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Evening) SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning) Swamy Temple.
(a) Dravida (b) Vesara (a) Khandagiri (b) Udayagiri Q.1827. Kadam Rasul Mosque, whose
(c) Nagara (d) Hoysala (c) Bhimbetka (d) Elephanta construction is characterized by the use
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Sol.1818.(c) Nagara. The Khajuraho Sol.1822.(d) Elephanta Caves. The of bricks and black marble, is situated at
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temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur Shiva: identified as the Creator, the SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)
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district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are Preserver, and the Destroyer, respectively, (a) Purnea (b) Alwar
a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1986). along with Aghora or Bhairava (left half), (c) Mandu (d) Gaur
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Taptapurusha or Mahadeva (central full Sol.1827.(d) Gaur, Malda (West Bengal).

Q.1819. Madan Mohan temple is a face), and Vamadeva or Uma (right half).
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centrally protected monument. It is Kadam Rasool Mosque was built by

situated in which state of India? Q.1823. Who established the Sultan Nasseruddin Nusrat Shah in the
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) International Society for Krishna year 1530-31.
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(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Uttarakhand Consciousness (ISKCON)? Q.1828. In which of the following places
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Karnataka SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning) is the Govardhan Math located?
(a) Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
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Sol.1819.(c) Uttar Pradesh (in (b) Sri Chaitanya

Vrindavan). Madan Mohan temple was (a) Badrinath (b) Dwarka
(c) Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati (c) Sringeri (d) Puri
built by Sanatana Gosvami in 1580 AD. (d) Sri Ramakrishna
Some other famous temples of Uttar Sol.1828.(d) Puri (Orissa). Govardhan
Pradesh are Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Sol.1823.(a) Bhaktivedanta Swami Math or Govardhan Peetham is one
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir, Prabhupada. ISKCON was founded in amongst the four cardinal peethams
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established by the 8th century Sol.1833.(c) Rai Bhoi di Talvandi. Guru in a year (excluding posthumous awards
philosopher-saint Adi Shankara to Nanak was the founder of the Sikh and to NRI/foreigners/OCIs) should not
preserve and propagate Sanatana religion and was born on 15th April 1469 be more than 120. The award does not
Dharma. in Pakistan. amount to a title and cannot be used as a
suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name.
Q.1829. Which of the following temples Q.1834. The Biraja Temple, the Rajarani
has Panchayatana Style of architecture? Temple and the Samaleswari Temple are Q.1838. Which television channel
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Evening) all located in ? presents the IMMIES Awards every year
(a) Sun Temple SSC CGL 4/3/2020 (Morning) with an aim to reward the best talent in
(b) Kashi Vishwanath temple (a) Odisha (b) Tamil Nadu the Indian music industry?
(c) Brihadeeswara Temple (c) Assam (d) Kerala SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(d) Dashavatara Temple (a) B4U Music (b) MTV
Sol.1834.(a) Odisha. (c) Channel V (d) 9XM
Sol.1829.(d) Dashavatara Temple.
Q.1835. ‘Dharmaraja (Yudhishthir) Ratha’,
Panchayatana is an architectural style Sol.1838.(b) MTV. The MTV Immies are
‘Bhima Ratha’, ‘Arjuna Ratha’ and ‘Nakula
where the main shrine is built on a held every year with an aim to award the
Sahadeva Ratha’ are four of the Panch
rectangular plinth with four smaller best talents in the Indian music industry.
Rathas at Mahabalipuram. What is the
subsidiary shrines at the four corners, The Mirchi Music Awards, or IMMIES, are
name of the fifth Ratha?
making it a total of five shrines. presented annually by Radio Mirchi to
SSC CGL 5/3/2020 (Afternoon)
honor the best in Hindi film music. The
Q.1830. Where is Bishnupur, which is (a) Draupadi Ratha (b) Bhishma Ratha
first ceremony took place on March 28,
famous for terracotta temples, located? (c) Krishna Ratha (d) KarnaRatha
2009, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, hosted
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon) by Shaan and Tulip Joshi.
Sol.1835.(a) Draupadi Ratha.
(a) Rajasthan (b) Gujarat
(c) West Bengal (d) Assam Q.1836. Which tales are related with the Q.1839. Norman Ernest Borlaug was
painting and sculptures of the Ajanta awarded the _____ in 1970 for his
Sol.1830.(c) West Bengal. Terracotta contributions to the green revolution.
caves?
temples are known for their Hindu SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)
temples made from local terracotta, such (a) Nobel Prize in Physics
(a) Hitopadesha Tales
as the pyramid-shaped Rasmancha, (b) Nobel Peace Prize
(b) Panchatantra Tales
established around 1600. (c) Nobel Prize in Chemistry
(c) Pentamerone Tales
Q.1831. Which of the following cities is (d) Jataka Tales (d) Nobel Prize in Physiology
home to one of the famous Sol.1839.(b) Nobel Peace Prize. Norman
Sol.1836.(d) Jataka tales. These are
Swaminarayan Akshardham temples in Borlaug was a renowned American
Buddhist legends describing the previous
India? agronomist and humanitarian, often
births of the Buddha. These fables
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon) referred to as the Father of the Green
embed ancient morals and cultural lores
(a) New Delhi (b) Madurai Revolution. Norman E Borlaug Award :
that are also found in the fables and
(c) Vadodara (d) Mysore recognizes exceptional scientists under
legends of Hindu and Jain texts.
Sol.1831.(a) New Delhi. Swaminarayan 40 and someone who works in the field
of food and nutrition security and hunger
Akshardham is the world's largest Awards
comprehensive Hindu temple. It eradication. It is given in the honor of
measures 356 ft (109 m) in length, 141 ft Norman Borlaug.
Q.1837. Identify the correct statement
high and 356 ft in width. It was with reference to the Padma awards. Q.1840. In which year was the first
inaugurated on 6 November 2005. SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (1st Shift) Arjuna Award given to a woman hockey
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Q.1832. Kartarpur Sahib corridor
suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name
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connects Dera Baba Nanak Shrine in SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(b) The total number of Padma awards to (a) 1963 (b) 1964 (c) 1962 (d) 1961
Gurdaspur, India to Kartarpur Gurudwara
be given in a year should not more
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in Pakistan, which is located near the

than 150. Sol.1840.(d) 1961. Arjuna Award:
banks of the river _____.
(c) The Padma Awards are given Awarded for consistent good
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annually. performance in sports over 4 years. The
(a) Ravi (b) Jhelum (c) Sutlej (d) Chenab
(d) The names of the awardees are never winners of the Arjuna Award receive a
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Sol.1832.(a) Ravi. Kartarpur Corridor published in the Gazette of India. statuette of Arjuna, a certificate and a
was first proposed in early 1999 by Atal cash prize 15 lakhs. First woman hockey
Sol.1837.(c) Padma Awards, which were player awarded - Anne Lumsden. Football
Bihari Vajpayee and Nawaz Sharif, the
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instituted in the year 1954, are Olympian PK Banerjee was the first
Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan
announced every year on the occasion of footballer to win the prestigious
respectively at that time.
Republic Day. The award is given in 3 accolade.
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Q.1833. Birthplace of Guru Nanak, categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan

known as Nankana Sahib today, was for exceptional and distinguished Q.1841. In which year was MS Dhoni
earlier called. service; Padma Bhushan for awarded Padma Shri Award?
SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Morning) distinguished service of a high order; and SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) Roda (b) Umarkot Padma Shri for distinguished service. (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2007 (d) 2012
(c) Rai Bhoi di Talwandi (d) Luni The total number of awards to be given
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Sol.1841.(a) 2009. The Padma Shri, is Sports”. The award comprises a Q.1848. The _________ is/are given for
the fourth-highest civilian award of the medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize outstanding performance in sports and
Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, of Rs. 25 lakh. First recipient (1991-92) - games over a period of the previous four
the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Viswanathan Anand (Chess). Rani years and for showing qualities of
Bhushan. Established - 1954. Mahendra Rampal is the first woman Hockey Player leadership, sportsmanship and a sense
Singh Dhoni: Awards - Padma bhushan to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna of discipline.
(2018), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Award in 2020. Winner (2022) - Achanta SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift)
(2007). Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis). (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA)
Trophy
Q.1842. Which of the following awards is Q.1845. The government of India (b) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar
presented for lifetime achievement in recently changed the name of Rajiv (c) Arjuna Awards
sports and games? It was instituted to Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Dhyan (d) Dronacharya Awards
honour those sportspersons who have Chand Khel Ratna Award, Dhyan Chand
contributed to sports by their served in the Indian army as a : Sol.1848.(c) Arjuna Awards : Instituted
performance and continue to contribute SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift) in 1961; Cash prize - ₹15 lakh; First
to the promotion of sports even after (a) Major General (b) Major awarded to football Olympian PK
their retirement from an active sporting (c) General (d) Field Marshal Banerjee; First woman awardee - Anna
career. Lumsden (Hockey). Arjuna Awards 2023 :
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.1845.(b) Major. The Major Dhyan Aditi Gopichand Swami (archery),
(a) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Chand Khel Ratna Award is India's Mohammed Shami (cricket), Aishwary
(b) Arjuna Award highest sporting honor, awarded annually Pratap Singh Tomar (shooting), among
(c) Dhyanchand Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and others. MAKA (The Maulana Abul Kalam
(d) Dronacharya Award Sports. Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey Azad) Trophy : Given to an institution or
player, received the Padma Bhushan, university for top performance in
Sol.1842.(c) Dhyan Chand Award. It is India's third highest civilian award, in inter-university tournaments.
awarded annually by the Ministry of 1956. His birthday, August 29, is Dronacharya Award : India's highest
Youth Affairs and Sports. Instituted in celebrated as National Sports Day. The sports honor for coaches. Rashtriya Khel
2002. The first recipients - Shahuraj Khel Ratna award comes with a prize of Protsahan Puraskar : Awarded to
Birajdar (Boxing), Ashok Diwan (Hockey), ₹25 lakh, recognizing outstanding organizations and individuals for sports
and Aparna Ghosh (Basketball). Major achievements in sports. promotion and development.
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (previous name
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award): Q.1846. Prof M Yunus won the Nobel Q.1849. Which Indian award was
Instituted in 1991-1992. peace prize in which year ? established in the year 1982, to promote
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) and encourage scientific efforts in the
Q.1843. Most major sports awards are (a) 2002 (b) 2006 (c) 2004 (d) 2001 field of environment and ecology ?
accompanied by a cash reward. Which of Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
the following is the only national sports Sol.1846.(b) 2006. Prof M Yunus won
the Nobel Peace Prize for founding the (a) Pitambar Pant National Environment
award that does NOT include a cash Fellowship Award
reward? Grameen Bank and pioneering the
concepts of microcredit and (b) Sanjay Gandhi Award for Environment
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) and Ecology
(a) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna microfinance. The Prathama Bank of
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, was the first (c) B P Pal National Environment
(b) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar Fellowship Award for Biodiversity
(c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy Regional Rural Bank established on 2
October 1975. (d) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
(d) Dronacharya Award
Q.1847. Who among the following was Sol.1849.(b) The Sanjay Gandhi Award
Sol.1843.(b) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan
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awarded the Bharat Ratna for his for Environment and Ecology is awarded
Puruskar. An honour given by the annually to an individual citizen of India
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The contribution to the Green Revolution in
India? engaged in scientific work in the field. It
award was launched in 2009. Awards includes a cash prize of ₹100,000, with
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and their cash prize: Major Dhyan Chand SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Govind Ballabh Pant the announcement made in May or June
Khel Ratna - 25 lakh; Dronacharya Award of the following year. Eligibility is open to
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Regular -10 lakh; Dronacharya Award (b) PV Kane

(c) C Subramaniam all Indian citizens.
Lifetime - 15 lakh; Arjuna Award - 15 lakh.
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(d) APJ Abdul Kalam Q.1850. Who among the following wrote
Q.1844. In which year was the Rajiv the novel ‘Kitne Pakistan’, which won the
Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed as Sol.1847.(c) C Subramaniam. He
received Bharat Ratna award in 1998. Sahitya Akademi Award ?
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Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
which is the highest sporting honour in The first Bharat Ratna was given to the
three members in 1954: Shri Chakravarti (a) Rajeshwar Singh (b) Kamleshwar
the nation? (c) Shrilal Shukla (d) Amrita Pritam
Rajagopalachari, Dr. Sarvapalli
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(a) 1991 (b) 2019 (c) 2021 (d) 2014 Radhakrishnan, Dr. Chandrasekhara Sol.1850.(b) Kamleshwar. He was
Venkata Raman. Other awardee: awarded the 2003 Sahitya Akademi
Sol.1844.(c) 2021. Major Dhyan Chand GovindBallabh Pant (1957), Pandurang Award. Other novels: “Pati Patni Aur
Khel Ratna Award : It is awarded annually Vaman Kane (1963), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Woh”,, “Samagra Upanyas”.
by the “Ministry of Youth Affairs and Kalam (1997).

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Q.1851. Dronacharya Award was started Sol.1854.(a) 1954. Linus Carl Pauling (a) Rabindranath Tagore
in _______. was also awarded with the Nobel Peace (b) Dwarka Nath Tagore
SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon) Prize (1962). Some Scientists who won (c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(a) 1990 (b) 1985 (c) 1961 (d) 1980 Nobel Prize in Chemistry :- Otto Paul (d) Abanindranath Tagore
Hermann Diels and Kurt Alder (1950) -
Sol.1851.(b) 1985. Dronacharya Award: “for their discovery and development of Sol.1857.(a) Rabindranath Tagore :-
The award comprises a bronze statuette the diene synthesis”. Sir Cyril Norman Mystic, artist and Bengali polymath
of Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial Hinshelwood and Nikolay Semenov (great poet, philosopher, music
dress, and a money prize of Rs 15 lakh (1956) - “for their research into the composer and a leader of Brahma
(lifetime) and 10 Lakh (regular). The first mechanism of chemical reactions”. Samaj). Books written by Rabindranath
recipients of the award were Frederick Sanger (1958)- “for his work on Tagore - Gora (Fair-Faced) and Ghare
Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat the structure of proteins, especially that -Baire (The Home and the World).
(Wrestling), Om Prakash Bhardwaj of insulin”. National anthem of India composed by
(Boxing), and O. M. Nambiar (Athletics), Rabindranath Tagore.
who were honored in 1985. Q.1855. For which discovery did William
Bradford Shockley, John Bardeen and Q.1858. Who among the following is a
Q.1852. When was Kapil Dev awarded Walter Houser Brattain jointly receive the Nobel Laureate who is also known as the
with Padma Shri Award? Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956? father of micro finance systems?
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift) SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift) SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 2nd shift)
(a) 1981 (b) 1980 (c) 1982 (d) 1983 (a) Discovery of transistor effect (a) Raghuram Rajan (b) Sandra Rotman
(b) Discovery of thermionic emission (c) Amartya Sen (d) Muhammad Yunus
Sol.1852.(c) 1982. Kapil Dev (The
Haryana Hurricane) : He was the captain (c) Discovery of electromagnetic Sol.1858.(d) Muhammad Yunus. He is a
of the Indian cricket team when India induction Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker,
lifted a World Cup trophy (1983). Awards (d) Discovery of receptors for economist and civil society leader who
- Padma Bhushan (1991), Arjuna Award temperature and touch was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
for Cricket (1979), C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Sol.1855.(a) Discovery of transistor 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and
Achievement Award (2013). effect. Nobel Prize: Started in 1901, work to “create economic and social
Alfred Nobel (discovered the Dynamite in development from below”.
Q.1853. Who received the Nobel Prize in
1901 for 'recognition of the extraordinary 1867). Indian who recieved Nobel prize: Q.1859. Who along with Arthur Compton
services rendered by the discovery of the First - Rabindra Nath Tagore - 1913 received the Nobel Prize in 1927 for the
laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic (Literature), Chandrashekhara Venkat development of the cloud chamber for
pressure in solutions'? Raman - 1930 (Physics), Har Gobind the detection of charged particles?
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift) Khorana - 1968 (Physiology or Medicine), SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) Hermann Emil Fischer Amartya sen - 1998 (Economics), Kailash (a) Charles Wilson (b) Frederick Soddy
(b) Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff Satyarthi - 2014 (Peace). (c) Ernest Lawrence (d) Harold Urey
(c) Svante August Arrhenius Q.1856. Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra
(d) Henri Moissan Sol.1859.(a) Charles Wilson. Frederick
and Vir Chakra are presented during the Soddy - A British chemist, won the 1921
Sol.1853.(b) Jacobus Henricus van't celebration of which day ? Nobel Prize in chemistry for his research
Hoff. Nobel Prize - 1902 - Hermann Emil SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift) on radioactive decay and his formulation
Fischer “in recognition of the (a) Republic Day of the concept of isotopes. Ernest
extraordinary services he has rendered (b) Independence Day Lawrence - Nobel Prize in Physics in
by his work on sugar and purine (c) Gandhi Jayanti 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron.
synthesis’”. 1903 - Svante August (d) Indian Air Force Day Harold Urey - Nobel Prize in Chemistry in
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Arrhenius “in recognition of the Sol.1856.(a) Republic Day. Post 1934 "for his discovery of deuterium, a
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extraordinary services he has rendered to -independence, the first three gallantry heavy isotope of hydrogen".
the advancement of chemistry by his awards were Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Q.1860. Who received a Nobel Peace
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electrolytic theory of dissociation”. 1906 Chakra, and Vir Chakra, instituted on 26th
- Henri Moissan “in recognition of the Prize for dismantling apartheid in South
January 1950 (effective from 15th Africa?
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great services rendered by him in his August 1947). Later, Ashoka Chakra
investigation and isolation of the element SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Class-I, Class-II, and Class-III were (a) Nelson Mandela
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fluorine, and for the adoption in the instituted on 4th January 1952, renamed
service of science of the electric furnace (b) Rabindranath Tagore
as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and (c) Mahatma Gandhi
called after him”. Shaurya Chakra in January 1967. Order (d) Albert John Lutuli
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Q.1854. When did Linus Carl Pauling of precedence is Param Vir Chakra,
receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Ashoka Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Kirti Sol.1860.(a) Nelson Mandela and
'his research into the nature of the Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra. Frederik Willem de Klerk received the
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chemical bond and its applications to the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Mahatma
Q.1857. Who among the following was Gandhi (Symbol of non violence):
elucidation of the structure of complex the first non-European to win a Nobel
substances'? Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in
prize in 1913 in literature for his work 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947 and 1948 but
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift) 'Gitanjali' ?
(a) 1954 (b) 1950 (c) 1956 (d) 1958 never awarded the prize. Albert John
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) Lutuli: Awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace
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Prize for his role in leading the Q.1865. Bessie Award is a dance award (At Night All Blood Is Black).
non-violent anti -apartheid movement. given in which country?
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Morning) Q.1870. Who among the following was
Q.1861. Which citizen of the Republic of the first Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
(a) Germany (b) Norway
India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize awardee?
(c) Australia (d) USA
in the year 2014 ? SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Morning)
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) Sol.1865.(d) U.S.A. Bessie Awards (The (a) MN Saha (b) KS Krishnan
(a) Amartya Sen New York Dance and Performance (c) CV Raman (d) S Chandrasekhar
(b) C. V. Raman Awards; Established in 1983) are
(c) Kailash Satyarthi awarded annually to dance artists Sol.1870.(b) KS Krishnan. Dr Shanti
(d) Rabindranath Tagore presenting their work in New York City. Swarup Bhatnagar award: The purpose
of the award is to recognise outstanding
Sol.1861.(c) Kailash Satyarthi. The Q.1866. Which Indian actress was also Indian work in science and technology.
Nobel Peace Prize 2014 was awarded one of the dancers to be honoured with
jointly to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala the 'Padma Shri' award in 1968? Q.1871. In which discipline is the Bidhan
Yousafzai "for their struggle against the SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Afternoon) Chandra Roy Award given
suppression of children and young (a) Hema Malini (b) Sridevi SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)
people and for the right of all children to (c) Vyjayanthimala (d) Madhubala (a) Law (b) Architecture
education". (c) sports (d) medicine
Sol.1866.(c) Vyjayanthimala. Award:
Q.1862. The first woman to win the Padma Vibhushan (2024). Sol.1871.(d) Medicine.
Dronacharya Award was weightlifting The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award was
coach _______ in 2000. Q.1867. The South Indian film dance instituted in 1962. Legal Era Awards
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) choreographer, K Shivashankar, won given in the field of law. The Pritzker
(a) Sunita Sharma (b) Renu Kohli which of the following prestigious Prize award is given in the Architecture
(c) Purnima Mahato (d) Hansa Sharma awards in 2010 for the best field.
choreography in the Telugu film
Sol.1862.(d) Hansa Sharma. The Magadheera? Q.1872. The Gitanjali Literary Prize is
Dronacharya award contains a medallion, SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Afternoon) awarded in association with which
a certificate, and a money prize of Rs 15 (a) National Film Award country?
lakh (lifetime) and 10 Lakh (regular). (b) Filmfare Award SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Afternoon)
First awarded (1985) - Bhalachandra (c) International Film Academy Award (a) Germany (b) England
Bhaskar Bhagwat (Wrestling), Om (d) Guild Award (c) France (d) The US
Prakash Bhardwaj (Boxing), O. M.
Nambiar (Athletics). Sol.1867.(a) National Film Award. The Sol.1872.(c) France.
most prominent film award ceremony in The Gitanjali Literary prize has two aims:
Q.1863. Who was conferred with the to contribute to the promotion of the
India. Established in 1954. It has been
Ashok Chakra for his gallantry in 26/11 French language in India and also to the
administered by the Indian government's
Mumbai terrorist attacks ? promotion of Indian works in France.
Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Mohan Chand Sharma Q.1868. Who was awarded the Nobel Q.1873. The 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi
(b) Hemant Karkare Prize in Physics in 1926, ‘for his work on National Award' is given for :
(c) R P Diengdoh the discontinuous structure of matter’? SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Morning)
(d) Mohit Sharma SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening) (a) environment protection
(a) Charles Wilson (b) energy protection
Sol.1863.(b) Hemant Karkare was the (b) Murray Gell-Mann (c) wildlife protection
chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad (d) biodiversity protection
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(c) Jean Baptiste Perrin

(ATS). He was killed in action during the (d) Owen Willans Richardson
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2008 Mumbai attacks. In 2009, he was Sol.1873.(c) wildlife protection.

posthumously given the Ashoka Chakra, Sol.1868.(c) Jean Baptiste Perrin. The 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award '
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India's highest peacetime gallantry Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (1927; for is in remembrance of Amrita Devi
decoration. his invention of the cloud chamber). Bishnoi, who died in the 1730 Khejarli
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Murray Gell- Mann (1969; for the massacre while trying to protect a grove
Q.1864. Which Indian music director was classification of elementary particles and of Khejri trees in Khejarli, Rajasthan.
awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize - 2016
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their interactions). Owen Willans

for his outstanding contribution in Richardson (1928; for his work on the Q.1874. Who among the following was
creating, preserving and showcasing thermionic phenomenon and especially the first recipient of Padma Vibhushan?
South Asian traditional fusion music? SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
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for the discovery of the law named after

SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift) him). (a) JRD Tata
(a) Vishal Bharadwaj (b) Satyendra Nath Bose
(b) Pritam Chakraborty Q.1869. In which year was the (c) Hargobind Khorana
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(c) AR Rahman International Booker Prize established? (d) John Matthai

(d) MM Keeravani SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening)
(a) 2005 (b) 1969 (c) 1981 (d) 1918 Sol.1874.(b) Satyendra Nath Bose along
Sol.1864.(c) A.R. Rahman. Padma Shri with Nandalal Bose, Zakir Husain,
(2000), Padma Bhushan (2010), two Sol.1869.(a) 2005. 2022- Geetanjali Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, V. K. Krishna
Grammy Awards (both in 2010). Shree (Tomb of Sand), 2021 - David Diop Menon, and Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
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(Bhutan), who were honoured with SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening) (c) Lucknow (d) Kolkata
Padma Vibhushan in 1954. (a) Indian National Congress
(b) Ministry of Human Resource Sol.1883.(b) Jodhpur. The first G20
Q.1875. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Development, Government of India Employment Working Group (EWG)This
was established in the year ______. (c) Ministry of Home Affairs, Government meeting was part of India's presidency of
SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening) of India the G20, which focused on addressing
(a) 1957 (b) 1982 (c) 1962 (d) 1965 (d) Indira Gandhi National Open employment challenges and promoting
University inclusive labor markets among member
Sol.1875.(a) 1957. Ramon Magsaysay countries. The G20, an intergovernmental
Award is an annual award established to Sol.1879.(a) Indian National Congress. forum of 19 countries and the EU, was
perpetuate former Philippine President This award was given for the first time in founded in 1999 in response to global
Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity 1985. It is given on Indira Gandhi’s economic crises.
in governance, courageous service to the martyrdom day (31st October) and it
people, and pragmatic idealism within a carries an amount of 10 lakh in cash and Q.1884. In which year was the first
democratic society. a citation. underground section (Vishwavidyalaya -
Kashmere Gate) of the Golden Route
Q.1876. The ICTP Ramanujan Prize is Q.1880. Which American President won opened in New Delhi?
awarded annually for excellence in _____. the Nobel Peace Prize? SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening) SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Evening) (a) 2004 (b) 2000 (c) 1998 (d) 1997
(a) Chemistry (b) Physics (a) Bill Clinton
(c) Mathematics (d) Biology (b) George Washington Sol.1884.(a) 2004. The Red Line, the
(c) Barack Obama inaugural line of the Delhi Metro, was
Sol.1876.(c) Mathematics. The prize is officially opened in December 2002, by
(d) Abraham Lincoln
named after the Indian mathematician the then Prime Minister of India, Atal
Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was founded in Sol.1880.(c) Barack Obama. He was Bihari Vajpayee.
2004 and was first awarded in 2005. awarded in 2009 for his “extraordinary
Another Award, SASTRA Ramanujan efforts to strengthen international Q.1885. In which year did the Bhopal gas
Prize was established in 2005. diplomacy and cooperation between tragedy occur?
people.” SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift)
Q.1877. Which of the following (a) 1984 (b) 1982 (c) 1988 (d) 1985
organizations awards the Nobel Q.1881. Who among the following was
Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences? the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Sol.1885.(a) 1984. The Bhopal disaster
SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Evening) Ratna Award? or Bhopal gas tragedy was a chemical
(a) Norwegian Nobel Committee SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon) accident in December 1984. Over 40 tons
(b) Karolinska Institute (a) Vijay Amritraj of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the
(c) The Royal Swedish Academy (b) PT Usha Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL)
Sciences (c) Sachin Tendulkar pesticide plant in Bhopal (Madhya
(d) Swedish Academy (d) Viswanathan Anand Pradesh). Other Major Industrial
disasters in India: Chasnala Mining
Sol.1877.(c) The Royal Swedish Sol.1881.(d) Viswanathan Anand. He is Disaster - In 1975, a coal mine in
Academy Sciences. It was first awarded an Indian chess grandmaster and also Jharkhand experienced the Chasnala
in 1969 to Dutch economist Jan the former world champion. Rajiv Gandhi mining accident. Jaipur Oil Depot Fire -
Tinbergen and Norwegian economist Khel Ratna Award (Dhyanchand Khel The oil store owned by the Indian Oil
Ragnar Frisch "for having developed and Ratna) is given for the spectacular and Company in Rajasthan had this industrial
applied dynamic models for the analysis most outstanding performance in the accident in 2009.
of economic processes. field of sports by a sportsperson over a
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period of four years. The award was Q.1886. In which year did Swami
Q.1878. Who is the first Indian to have
Vivekananda give his speech at the
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won the Pulitzer Prize? started in the year 1991-92.

Chicago Parliament of Religions?
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning) Q.1882. Name the first actor to win the SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift)
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(a) Gobind Behari Lal Oscar Awards? (a) 1893 (b) 1892 (c) 1891 (d) 1890
(b) Sanghamitra Kalita SSC CGL 9/03/2020 (Morning)
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(c) Jhumpa Lahiri (a) Warner Baxter (b) Emil Jannings Sol.1886.(a) 1893. Swami Vivekananda
(d) Geeta Anand (c) Lionel Barrymore (d) Charlie Chaplin was born Narendra Nath Datta, on 12th
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January 1863 in Calcutta. He was the

Sol.1878.(a) Gobind Behari Lal. He was Sol.1882.(b) Emil Jannings. The first foremost disciple of Ramakrishna
an Indian-American journalist and Academy Awards ceremony was held in Paramahamsa and a world
independence activist. He won the
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Hollywood on May 16, 1929. spokesperson for Vedanta. He founded

Pulitzer in 1937 in the journalism
the Ramakrishna Mission in May 1897,
category. Pulitzer Prize - First awarded -
1917. Presented by - Columbia
Important Events after his guru Ramakrishna
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Paramahamsa. His books are

University. Awarded for - Excellence in
Q.1883. Where was the first meeting of 'Jnanayoga’, ‘Bhaktiyoga’, ‘Rajayoga’, ‘To
newspaper journalism, literary
the Employment Working Group of G20 the youth of India’ etc. He established the
achievements, musical composition.
conducted ? Belur Math in Belur, Howrah district. He
Q.1879. The Indira Gandhi Award for SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift) died in 1902 in Belur Math in West
National Integration is accorded by the: (a) Jaipur (b) Jodhpur Bengal.
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Q.1887. The Beating Retreat Ceremony Sol.1890.(d) Mame Khan - An Indian Sol.1894.(b) 1962. The National
during Republic Day is held every year at Rajasthani folk singer who is known for Integration Council (NIC) is a group of
which of the following places? his Sufi and folk music performances. senior politicians and public figures in
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Cannes Film Festival (Festival de India that looks for ways to address the
(a) Hyderabad (b) Jaipur Cannes) - A film festival held annually in problems of communalism, casteism,
(c) New Delhi (d) Bengaluru Cannes (France). First held - 1946. The and regionalism.
festival came to provide a rendezvous for
Sol.1887.(c) New Delhi. The Beating those interested in the art and influence Q.1895. In which of the following years
Retreat Ceremony is held every year at of the movies. was the National Food Security Act
the Vijay Chowk on January 29, marking enacted in India?
the conclusion of the Republic Day Q.1891. Reni Village in Garhwal was SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
celebrations. The first Beating Retreat known for what environmental (a) 2013 (b) 2009 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
ceremony in India was held in 1955, movement in 1970?
during the state visit of Queen Elizabeth SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.1895.(a) 2013. National Food
II and Prince Philip. It was conceived by (a) Save Silent Valley Movement Security Act - The Act legally entitled
Major GA Roberts and commissioned by (b) Chipko Movement 75% of the rural population and 50% of
then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. (c) Jungle Bachao Andolan the urban population to receive
(d) Appiko Movement subsidized food grains under Targeted
Q.1888. Who takes the salute during the Public Distribution System.
Republic Day parade at New Delhi? Sol.1891.(b) Chipko movement.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) Sunderlal Bahuguna gave the movement Q.1896. In which year was ‘Ramlila’
(a) Chief Justice (b) Governor the proper direction. Save Silent Valley inscribed on the UNESCO Representative
(c) President (d) Prime Minister was a social movement (in 1973) aimed List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
at the protection of Silent Valley, Humanity ?
Sol.1888.(c) President. Republic Day Palakkad district of Kerala, India. In the SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
parade takes place every year on 26 early 1980s, the Jungle Bachao Andolan (a) 2010 (b) 2008 (c) 2006 (d) 2012
January at Kartavya Path (Former Raj (Singhbhum District, Jharkhand) and the
Path), New Delhi. The parade marches Sol.1896.(b) 2008. UNESCO Intangible
Appiko Movement forest-based Cultural Heritage India - Ramman (2009),
from the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the environmental movements (Uttara
Kartavya Path to India Gate and from Chhau dance, Kalbelia, Mudiyettu (2010),
Kannada district of Karnataka in the Buddhist chanting of Ladakh (2012),
there to Red Fort. It opens with the Western Ghats).
unfurling of the national flag by the Sankirtana (2013), Traditional brass and
President of India. This is followed by Q.1892. Which Indian finance minister copper craft of utensil making among the
marching from several regiments of the was India’s delegate to the World Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab
Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with Monetary Conference at Bretton Woods (2014), Nouroz, yoga - (2016), Kumbh
their bands. tableaux from various states in 1944? Mela (2017), Durga puja (2021).
signifying their cultures are displayed. A SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning) Q.1897. When was the Indian Reform
beating retreat ceremony signifies the (a) KC Neogy Association formed?
end of the parade. (b) CD Deshmukh SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon)
(c) John Mathai (a) 1885 (b) 1870 (c) 1860 (d) 1865
Q.1889. The Rajpath was decided to be a
(d) RK Shanmukham Chetty
permanent venue for the Republic Day
Sol.1897.(b) 1870. Kesava Chandra Sen
parade from which of the following year Sol.1892.(d) RK Shanmukham Chetty. was the founder of the Indian Reform
onwards? He was an Indian lawyer, economist, and Association. He joined the Brahmo
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) politician who served as independent Samaj in 1857.
(a) 1955 (b) 1959 (c) 1958 (d) 1951 India's first finance minister from 1947 to
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1948. Q.1898. When was the construction of

Sol.1889.(a) 1955. The initial four
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the Rashtrapati Bhavan completed?

Republic day parades were held at
Q.1893. In which year the post of SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon)
different places that were Irwin
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National Security Advisor created in (a) 1929 (b) 1953 (c) 1949 (d) 1959
Amphitheatre, Kingsway, Red Fort and
Ramlila Maidan respectively between India?
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Sol.1898.(a) 1929. Rashtrapati Bhavan:

1950 to 1954. The French army was the SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Afternoon)
The official residence of the President of
first foreign army to participate in India’s (a) 2000 (b) 1998 (c) 2003 (d) 1999
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India. Designed by Edwin Landseer

Republic Day Parade in 2016 (67th Lutyens. It took 17 years to complete it.
Sol.1893.(b) 1998. Brajesh Mishra was
Republic day). The chief guest of the first
appointed as the first National Security
Republic Day Parade was the President Q.1899. When was the Rovers Cup
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Advisor of India. Ajit Kumar Doval is the

of Indonesia Sukarno was the chief started?
current National Security Advisor of
guest. SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Afternoon)
India.
(a) 1891 (b) 1952 (c) 1981 (d) 1931
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Q.1890. Who among the following

Q.1894. In which year was the first
singers became the first Indian folk artist Sol.1899.(a) 1891. The Rovers Cup was
meeting of the National Integration
to attend the Cannes Film Festival 2022 ? a football tournament held in India. It
Council held?
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift) was started by British football
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) Gurudas Man (b) Daler Mehndi enthusiasts in Bombay.
(a) 1955 (b) 1962 (c) 1951 (d) 1965
(c) Teejan Bai (d) Mame Khan
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Q.1900. When was WhatsApp (a) 1950 (b) 1952 (c) 1956 (d) 1947 (a) 1991 (b) 1994 (c) 1993 (d) 1992
incorporated?
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Afternoon) Sol.1906.(b) 1952. Freedom fighter Potti Sol.1912.(d) 1992. National Stock
(a) 2008 (b) 2007 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 Sriramulu wanted the capital of Andhra Exchange of India Limited is the leading
Pradesh to be built in Rayalaseema. It stock exchange of India, located in
Sol.1900.(c) 2009. WhatsApp was was due to his 58 day fast, a separate Mumbai. It was the first dematerialized
founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum . Andhra state was carved out of the electronic exchange in the country.
erstwhile Madras Presidency with
Q.1901. When was the Secretariat of the Kurnool as its capital. Q.1913. In which year was the
SAARC set up? foundation stone for the Gateway of
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Evening) Q.1907. When was the PIN Code (Postal India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?
(a) 1987 (b) 1984 (c) 1986 (d) 1985 Index Code) introduced in India? SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Afternoon) (a) 1913 (b) 1915 (c) 1905 (d) 1920
Sol.1901.(a) 1987. The SAARC (a) 1949 (b) 1969 (c) 1972 (d) 1963
Secretariat was established in Sol.1913.(a) 1913 (by then governor of
Kathmandu. Its role is to coordinate and Sol.1907.(c) 1972. Postal Index Number Bombay, Sir George Sydenham Clarke). It
monitor the implementation of SAARC code - Also known as Zip code or area was built in greeting the arrival of
activities, service the meetings of the postal code, Pin code is the post office King-Emperor George V and Queen Mary,
association and serve as the channel of numbering code system used by the the first British monarch to visit India.
communication between SAARC and postal service of India, India Post.
other international organizations. Q.1914. In which period was the
Q.1908. When was the Human legendary Victoria Terminus Station
Q.1902. When was the Eden Gardens Development Report first published? (currently Chhtarpati Shivaji Maharaj
Stadium, Kolkata established? SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning) Terminus), Mumbai built?
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Evening) (a) 1980 (b) 2000 (c) 1990 (d) 1981 SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (afternoon)
(a) 1875 (b) 1854 (c) 1885 (d) 1864 (a) 1878 to 1883 (b) 1843 to 1853
Sol.1908.(c) 1990. Human Development (c) 1933 to 1943 (d) 1911 to 1921
Sol.1902.(d) 1864. Eden Gardens Report is an annual report published by
Stadium is the oldest cricket stadium in the Human Development Report Office of Sol.1914.(a) 1878 to 1883.
India. the United Nations Development The Chhatrapati Shivaji station, formerly
Programme. known as Victoria Terminus, was
Q.1903. When was Safari first released designed by the British architect F.W.
by Apple? Q.1909. Telangana became the 29th Stevens.
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Evening) state of India in which year?
(a) 1998 (b) 2003 (c) 2001 (d) 2002 SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon) Q.1915. In which year was the Currency
(a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 Building in the BBD Bagh or Dalhousie
Sol.1903.(b) 2003. A mobile version has area of Kolkata constructed?
been bundled with iOS devices since the Sol.1909.(b) 2014. In February 2014, SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Morning)
iPhone’s introduction in 2007. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, (a) 1900 (b) 1833 (c) 1850 (d) 1910
2014 bill was passed by the Parliament
Q.1904. In which year did UNESCO of India for the formation of Telangana Sol.1915.(b) 1833. The beautiful colonial
include Yoga in its Intangible Cultural state comprising ten districts from building was designed in Italian style
Heritage list? north-western Andhra Pradesh. with Venetian windows. This building
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Morning) was the office of the Reserve Bank of
(a) 2014 (b) 2016 (c) 2018 (d) 2015 Q.1910. In which year was the ‘Ramnath India till the year 1937.
Goenka Excellence in Journalism’ award
Sol.1904.(b) 2016. UNESCO List of instituted in India? Q.1916. In which of the following years
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Intangible Cultural Heritage includes SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Evening) were two additional Commissioners
those intangible elements that help
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(a) 2010 (b) 2006 (c) 2008 (d) 2007 appointed to the Election commission of
demonstrate diversity of cultural heritage India for the first time?
and raise awareness about its Sol.1910.(b) 2006. Ramnath Goenka
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importance. Excellence in Journalism’ awards are (a) 1989 (b) 1991 (c) 1990 (d) 1998
given for both print journalism as well as
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Q.1905. In which year did the Dalai Lama

broadcast journalism. Sol.1916.(a) 1989.
cross over into India and take asylum?
Originally the commission had only a
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SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon) Q.1911. In which year was the Rigveda
Chief Election Commissioner. It currently
(a) 1957 (b) 1959 (c) 1962 (d) 1952 manuscript included in the UNESCO's
consists of the Chief Election
Memory of the World Register?
Sol.1905.(b) 1959. Dalai Lama fought Commissioner and two Election
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SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Afternoon)

his way through the snow to reach Commissioners.
(a) 2005 (b) 2006 (c) 2004 (d) 2007
Chutangmu, a tiny Assam Rifles outpost
Q.1917. Which of the following years is
near Tawang, to request asylum in India. Sol.1911.(d) 2007. The Rigveda, the
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called the Year of the Great Divide in the

oldest among the four Vedas (Rigveda,
Q.1906. In which year was a separate demographic history of India?
Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda).
Andhra state formed after the linguistic SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning)
reorganization of the then Madras Q.1912. When was the National Stock (a)1951 (b)1921 (c)1931 (d)1911
province? Exchange of India established?
SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Morning) SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening) Sol.1917.(b) 1921 is a “year of the great

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divide” in the demographic history of Sol.1921.(b) Mahendra Lal Sircar. Sol.1926.(b) Premchand Roychand.
India when mortality started to decline Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay founded the
leading to acceleration in the rate of Calcutta Mathematical Society in 1908. Schemes
population growth (the second stage). Prafulla Chandra Roy is known as the
father of Indian Chemistry. A Q.1927. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar
Founder crescograph is a device for measuring Yojana was implemented through which
the growth in plants was invented by organisation?
Q.1918. In 1990, who established Jagadish Chandra Bose. SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning)
Nrityagram, a dance school in (a) India Post Payments Bank
Q.1922. Who among the following made
Bengaluru? (b) HDFC Bank
the first compound microscope?
SSC MTS 04/11/2024 (3rd Shift) (c) Employees Provident Fund
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) Madhavi Mudgal Organisation
(a) William Gilbert (b) Zacharias Jansen
(b) Protima Gauri Bedi (d) Life Insurance Corporation
(c) John Harrington (d) Galileo Galilei
(c) Mukti Mohan
Sol.1927.(c) Employees Provident Fund
(d) Rekha Raju Sol.1922.(b) Zacharias Jansen.
Organisation. Aatmanirbhar Bharat
A compound microscope has multiple
Sol.1918.(b) Protima Gauri Bedi. She Rojgar Yojana (ABRY): Launched in 2020
lenses: The objective lens is
was an Indian model turned Odissi under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat 3.0
compounded (multiplied) by the eyepiece
exponent. Other Odishi Exponents: package, it aims to boost the economy,
lens to obtain a high magnification.
Kelucharan Mohapatra, Guru Pankaj generate employment during the
Charan Das, Sujata Mohapatra, Ratikant Q.1923. Who among the following Sikh post-COVID recovery phase, and
Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, Nandita Gurus founded the Tarn Taran Sahib ? incentivize new job creation.
Behera, Sanchita Bhattacharyaa, SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)
Q.1928. During the Green Revolution
Sharmila Biswas. (a) Guru Ram Das
period in India, child nutrition-focused
(b) Guru Arjan Dev
Q.1919. The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak scheme, the Integrated Child
(c) Guru Nanak Dev
was founded by ___________ , a devotee Development Scheme (ICDS) was
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
of the Bhakti movement who lived in launched in ________.
southeast Uttar Pradesh. Sol.1923.(b) Guru Arjan Dev. He was the SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) fifth Sikh Guru and laid the foundation of (a) 1972 (b) 1977 (c) 1975 (d) 1976
(a) Ram Kumar (b) Bhagwan Ram Tarn Taran Sahib in 1596.
Sol.1928.(c) 1975. The ICDS scheme
(c) Ishwari Prasad (d) Shyam Kumar
Q.1924. Who among the following provides services to children under 6
Sol.1919.(c) Ishwari Prasad. Some invented the aeroplane? years of age, pregnant and lactating
Important gharanas and their founders: SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon) mothers, and women aged 16–44. The
Kirana gharana - Ustad Abdul Karim (a) Auguste and Louis Lumière program's goals are to improve the
Khan. Mewati gharana - Ustad Ghagge (b) Alexander Graham Bell health, nutrition, and education of the
Nazir Khan and Ustad Wahid Khan. (c) Orville and Wilbur Wright target community.
Indore gharana - Amir Khan. (d) Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming Q.1929. In Pradhan Mantri Gramin
Jaipur-Atrauli gharana - Alladiya Khan. Awaas yojana, the cost of unit assistance
Sol.1924.(c) Orville and Wilbur Wright
Q.1920. Who among the following was is shared between Central and State
(Wright brothers). Auguste and Louis
the founding member of Sri Sai Nataraja Governments in the ratio ___________ in
Lumiere invented cinematograph and
Academy of Kuchipudi that offers plain areas.
autochrome (a photography process).
training and higher studies in Kuchipudi? SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
The first practical telephone and
(a) 60 : 40 (b) 40 : 60
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(a) P Ramadevi (c) 90 : 10 (d) 30 : 70
Graham Bell.
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(b) Kaushalya Reddy Sol.1929.(a) 60 : 40. The Pradhan Mantri

Q.1925. Which of the following was
(c) Yamini Krishnamurthy Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) :
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invented by Walter Hunt?

(d) Aparna Satheesan Launched on November 20, 2016. It aims
SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon)
to provide housing with basic amenities
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Sol.1920.(a) P Ramadevi. (a) Ship (b) Safety pin

to houseless families and those living in
Natya Tarangini Institute of Kuchipudi (c) Scooter (d) Safety lamp
dilapidated or kutcha houses. Targeting
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Sol.1925.(b) Safety pin. Walter Hunt also 2.95 crore houses by March 2024. In the
Reddy in New Delhi (1976).
invented a sewing machine in 1833. Northeastern and Himalayan States, the
Safety Lamp invented in 1815 by Sir cost-sharing ratio is 90 : 10. This scheme
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Q.1921. Who among the following was

the founder of the Indian Association for Humphry Davy. restructured the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)
the Cultivation of Science? from 1985.
Q.1926. Who among the following
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founded the Bombay Stock Exchange? Q.1930. Which state initiated the
(a) Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay
SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Evening) implementation of the Mid-day Meal
(b) Mahendra Lal Sircar
(a) Ashishkumar Chauhan scheme in elementary schools?
(c) Prafulla Chandra Roy
(b) Premchand Roychand SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(d) Jagadish Chandra Bose
(c) Vikramjit Sen (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Roychand Deepchand (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Karnataka
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Sol.1930.(a) Tamil Nadu. Mid-day Meal remittance, credit, insurance, pension in (a) 2003 (b) 1983 (c) 1993 (d) 2013
Scheme : Introduced in 1956 by Tamil an affordable manner?
Nadu's Chief Minister K. Kamaraj, the SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.1938.(c) 1993. Objective : The
scheme aimed to reduce school dropout (a) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana Member of Parliament Local Area
rates and increase enrollment by (b) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Development Scheme (MPLADS) aims to
providing free meals to students. Kaushalya Yojana empower MPs to recommend
(c) Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana developmental projects that focus on
Q.1931. In which year was the PM (d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana creating durable community assets in
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure areas such as drinking water, primary
Mission launched? Sol.1934.(d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan education, public health, sanitation, and
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) Yojana (PMJDY) is a National Mission road infrastructure, primarily within their
(a) 2020 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2023 for Financial Inclusion launched on constituencies. Each year, MPs receive
August 28, 2014. ₹5 crore in two installments of ₹2.5 crore
Sol.1931.(c) 2021. Prime Minister Shri each. Notably, the funds allocated under
Narendra Modi inaugurated the PM Q.1935. In which year was the Digital MPLADS are non-lapsable.
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure India mission launched?
Mission, which aims to be one of the SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Q.1939. Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal
largest initiatives in India focused on (a) 2014 (b) 2016 (c) 2015 (d) 2017 Bima Yojana, the maximum premium
improving healthcare infrastructure. payable by the farmers will be _________
Sol.1935.(c) 2015. The Digital India for all kharif food and oilseeds crops.
Q.1932. Consider the following programme was launched by Prime SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
statements and choose the correct Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Aim : To (a) 4% (b) 2% (c) 6% (d) 8%
statement(s) from the following: transform India into a knowledge-based
1. The UDAN scheme has completed five economy and a digitally empowered Sol.1939.(b) 2%. The Pradhan Mantri
years since its implementation in 2017. society by ensuring digital services, Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched on
2. It is the flagship scheme of the digital access, digital inclusion, digital 18 February 2016 by Prime Minister
Ministry of Science and Technology. empowerment and bridging the digital Narendra Modi, is an insurance service
3. The Airports Authority of India is the divide. Coordinated by : Ministry of for farmers' crops. It follows the "One
implementing agency of this scheme. Electronics and Information Technology. Nation–One Scheme" concept, replacing
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) the earlier National Agriculture Insurance
(a) Only statement 3 Q.1936. In which year was Smart Cities
Scheme and Modified National
(b) Only statement 2 Mission launched?
Agricultural Insurance Scheme.
(c) Only statements 2 and 3 SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(d) Only statements 1 and 3 (a) 2015 (b) 2013 (c) 2019 (d) 2018 Q.1940. What is the primary objective of
the 'Standup India' initiative?
Sol.1932.(d) Only statements 1 and 3. Sol.1936.(a) 2015. It is a Centrally
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Sponsored Scheme to enhance the
(a) To boost the manufacturing sector
scheme is an initiative by the Indian quality of life in 100 selected cities by
(b) To promote digital transactions
government aimed at enhancing providing efficient services, robust
nationwide
connectivity to remote and regional areas infrastructure, and a sustainable
(c) To facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and
while making air travel more affordable. environment. The Central Government
women entrepreneurs
The scheme was introduced in 2016 as has decided to extend the deadline for
(d) To support all types of startups
part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. Smart Cities Mission till 31st March
2025. Sol.1940.(c) Stand-Up India, launched on
Q.1933. Which of the following schemes April 5, 2016, promotes entrepreneurship
enables students mobility across Higher Q.1937. In Pradhan Mantri Kisan
among women and SC/ST communities.
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Education Institutions? Samman Nidhi Yojana, beneficiaries are

It offers bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1
provided with how much amount every
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SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift) crore for setting up greenfield enterprises
(a) National Educational Technology year?
in manufacturing, trading, or services
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Forum sectors. The initiative aims to foster

(b) PM Umeed scheme (a) ₹6,000 (b) ₹4,000
economic growth and create jobs by
(c) ₹5,000 (d) ₹3,000
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(c) Structured Assessment for Analysing supporting marginalized groups in

Learning Levels (SAFAL) Sol.1937.(a) ₹6,000 - per year in three business ventures.
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Q.1941. Which is the joint digital skills
Sol.1933.(d) Academic Bank of Credits transferred into the bank accounts of
initiative for employability through digital
(ABC) is the initiative of the Ministry of farmers’ families across the country
skills by National Career Service and
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Electronics and Information Technology through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Microsoft India?
(MeitY) and Ministry of Education (MoE) mode. Implemented by the Ministry of
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
respectively. It was launched in July Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
(a) Digisaksham (b) Vidyadaan
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(c) Shiksha Vani (d) Swayam
Yojana launched on 24th February, 2019.
Q.1934. Which is the National Mission Sol.1941.(a) Digisaksham.
for Financial Inclusion to ensure access Q.1938. In which year was the MPLADS The DigiSaksham program was launched
to financial services, namely, a basic scheme implemented? in 2021. The program was a
savings and deposits accounts, SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift) collaboration between the Ministry of
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Labour and Employment (MoLE) and (d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Provide housing for the rural poor in
Microsoft India. Goal : To help job India. The cost of unit assistance is to be
seekers become more employable by Sol.1944.(b) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA shared between Central and State
teaching them digital skills. Other Yojana: Launched on April 8, 2015, by Governments in the ratio 60:40 in plain
Initiatives for Youth Employment : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this area.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), flagship scheme aims to provide
National Career Service, and Pradhan affordable credit to micro and small Q.1948. In which year was Ujala Yojana
Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0. enterprises, integrating small launched?
entrepreneurs into the formal financial SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Q.1942. Name the pension scheme that system. The scheme offers three loan (a) 2014 (b) 2016 (c) 2015 (d) 2017
seeks to ensure old age protection for products: Shishu (Loans up to ₹50,000),
unorganised workers. Kishore (Loans ranging from ₹50,000 to Sol.1948.(c) 2015. Unnat Jyoti by
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift) ₹500,000), Tarun (Loans from ₹500,000 Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) : It aims
(a) Atal Pension Yojana to ₹1,000,000). to replace 77 crore incandescent lamps
(b) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna with LED bulbs through phase-wise
(c) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna Q.1945. The _________ portal is a distribution across India.
(d) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi platform provided by the Govt. of India
for farmers to attain any information Q.1949. Which of the following schemes
Maandhan of the Government of India is a part of
related to agriculture.
Sol.1942.(d) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift) the ‘Target Group’ approach?
Maandhan. This scheme was launched (a) Cropland (b) Farmer’s SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 (c) Agricultural (d) Cultivation (a) Drought Prone Areas Programme
to support unorganized sector workers. It (DPAP)
offers a monthly pension of ₹3,000 after Sol.1945.(b) Farmer’s. The Farmers' (b) Marginal Farmers Development
the age of 60. Workers aged 18 to 40 Portal is a one-stop platform where Agency (MFDA)
years, with a monthly income of ₹15,000 farmers can access information on (c) Hill Areas Development Programme
or less, and who are not members of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, credit, best (HADP)
EPFO, ESIC, or NPS (government-funded), practices, dealer networks, input (d) Command Area Development & Water
can enroll in the PM-SYM scheme. availability, beneficiary lists, and weather Management Programme (CADP)
advisories. Other government portals
Q.1943. Which of the following include the mKisan Portal, Crop Sol.1949.(b) Marginal Farmers
ministries launched the PM Daksh Insurance Portal, and Participatory Development Agency (MFDA) supports
scheme? Guarantee System (PGS) Portal of India. small and marginal farmers through
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift) credit, training, and technology. The
(a) Ministry of Education Q.1946. The Atal Innovation Mission was Small Farmers Development Agency
(b) Ministry of Electronics and launched in the year ________. (SFDA) was established in 1971 by the
Information Technology SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift) All India Rural Credit Review Committee,
(c) Ministry of Social Justice and (a) 2021 (b) 2016 (c) 2014 (d) 2004 which was formed in 1969. Additionally,
Empowerment the Marginal Farmers and Agricultural
Sol.1946.(b) 2016. The Atal Innovation Laborers Development Agency
(d) Ministry of Food Processing Mission (AIM) objective is to create and
Industries (MAFALDA) was established in 1971-72.
promote an ecosystem of innovation and
Sol.1943.(c) Ministry of Social Justice entrepreneurship across the country at Q.1950. The National Youth Policy 2014
and Empowerment. The "Pradhan Mantri school, university, research institution, defines youth as population between the
Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi" MSME, and industry levels, with NITI ages of______ and______.
(PM-DAKSH) scheme was launched in Aayog as the implementing agency. Atal SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
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2020-21, and is designed to uplift the Tinkering Labs, a component of AIM, are (a) 20; 29 (b) 15; 25 (c) 15; 29 (d) 10; 19
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marginalized sections of society by state-of-the-art spaces established in

schools to foster curiosity and innovation Sol.1950.(c) 15; 29. The National Youth
offering skill development programs. It Policy was first formulated in 1988,
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targets SC (Scheduled Caste), OBC among students from grades 6 to 12.

revised in 2003, and again in 2014.
(Other Backward Classes), Economically Q.1947. In Pradhan Mantri Gramin Changes in the socio-economic and
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Backward Classes, Denotified tribes, and Awaas Yojana, the cost of unit other conditions of the country require
Safai Mitras, providing upskilling, assistance is shared between Central periodic reformulation to address
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reskilling, short-term training, and and State Governments the ratio contemporary issues and promote youth
entrepreneurial development courses. ____________ for the North-Eastern and well-being. India has the highest youth
the Himalayan states. population in the world.
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Q.1944. Under which scheme are

collateral free loans of up to ₹10 Lakh SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) 90 : 10 (b) 60 : 40 Q.1951. Which of the following is NOT
extended by the Member Lending one of the main pillars of the ‘Namami
(c) 45 : 55 (d) 50 : 50
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Institutions (MLIs) in India? Gange Programme’, launched by the

SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Sol.1947.(a) 90 : 10. Pradhan Mantri Government of India in 2014?
(a) National Strategy for Financial Awaas Yojana : Launched - Urban (25th SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Inclusion June 2015) and Gramin (1st April 2016). (a) Sewerage Treatment Infrastructure
(b) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana It is a social welfare programme under (b) Industrial Effluent Monitoring
(c) Stand Up India scheme the Ministry of Rural Development. Aim - (c) River Linkage Development
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(d) River-Front Development at creating effective and efficient Q.1958. In which year was the
institutional platforms to enable the rural ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar’ Yojana
Sol.1951.(c) River Linkage poor to increase their household income launched by the Government of India?
Development. The 'Namami Gange by means of sustainable livelihood SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Programme' is an integrated enhancements and better access to (a) 2020 (b) 2022 (c) 2010 (d) 2015
conservation mission approved as a financial services.
flagship program by the Union Sol.1958.(a) 2020. The 'Aatmanirbhar
Government in June 2014. Q.1955. When was the Bharat Nirman Bharat Rojgar' Yojana has been launched
Programme launched by the Government with effect from 1st October, 2020 as
Q.1952. When was the Swarnajayanti of India? part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package 3.0
Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) to incentivize employers for creation of
launched by the Government of India? (a) 2014 (b) 2005 (c) 2010 (d) 2000 new employment along with social
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) security benefits and restoration of loss
(a) 1999 (b) 2000 (c) 1995 (d) 1991 Sol.1955.(b) 2005. The Bharat Nirman of employment during Covid-19
program was a Union Government pandemic.
Sol.1952.(a) 1999. The objective of the program launched to improve rural
SGSY is to bring the assisted infrastructure. The program's objectives Q.1959. __________ is one of the well -
Swarozgaris above the poverty line by included: Developing rural roads, Building known schemes sponsored by the Union
providing them income generating assets rural housing, Improving rural telephony, Government of India. It was launched in
through bank credit and Government Electrifying rural areas, and Providing November 2015 with the aim of rescuing
subsidy. rural water supply and irrigation. the country’s ailing electricity distribution
Q.1953. How might ICT enhance the companies.
Q.1956. Which of the following is NOT a SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift)
openness of e-land records? poverty alleviation programme in India?
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) (a) One Nation, One Grid
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) (b) Integrated Power Development
(a) Enabling quick search and retrieval of (a) Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
land records Scheme (IPDS)
(b) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar (c) Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana
(b) Facilitating manual record updates Yojana
and amendments (d) Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti
(c) Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana Yojana
(c) Enforcing strict regulations on land (d) Integrated Rural Development
transactions Program Sol.1959.(c) Ujwal DISCOM Assurance
(d) Reducing the need for land surveys Yojana. Key Features of UDAY: Financial
and assessments Sol.1956.(a) Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha
Turnaround: Allows state governments to
Abhiyan. It is a holistic scheme of
Sol.1953.(a) Information and take over 75% of DISCOM debt and pay
development for higher education in
Communication Technology (ICT) back lenders by selling bonds. Energy
India initiated in 2013 by the Ministry of
facilitates the digitization and online Efficiency: Promotes the use of
Education. Swarna Jayanti Shahari
availability of land records, making it energy-efficient LED bulbs, agricultural
Rozgar Yojana in India is a Centrally
easier for stakeholders to access pumps, fans, and air conditioners. Other
Sponsored Scheme which came into
information efficiently. ICT systems can Scheme: One Nation, One Grid refers to
effect on 1 December 1997. The Prime
provide real-time updates and tracking of the unified national power grid.
Minister Rozgar Yojna (PMRY) scheme is
land records, reducing delays and Integrated Power Development Scheme
to provide assistance to the educated
increasing the reliability of information. (IPDS) focuses on strengthening
unemployed persons.
Digital India Land Records Modernization sub-transmission and distribution
Programme was launched in 2008 by the Q.1957. Who among the following infrastructure. Deendayal Upadhyaya
Ministry of Rural Development to digitize launched the digital platform 'FASTER'? Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) aims to
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and modernize land records and develop SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift) provide 24/7 electricity to rural areas.
(a) Finance Minister
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a centralized land record management Q.1960. The approach driven by seven

system. (b) President
engines, which is powered by Clean
(c) Chief Justice of India
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Q.1954. By which ministry of Energy and 'Sabka Prayas' is related to

(d) Prime Minister
Government of India was the Deendayal which scheme?
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Antyodaya Yojana started? Sol.1957.(c) Chief Justice of India. SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) FASTER, which stands for 'Fast and (a) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
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(a) Ministry of Corporate affairs Secured Transmission of Electronic (b) Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan
(b) Ministry of Rural Development Records', is a digital platform used by (c) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
(c) Ministry of Home affairs court officials. It enables instant (d) PM Gati Shakti Master Plan
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(d) Ministry of Labour and Employment transmission of electronic copies of

court orders. This secure electronic Sol.1960.(d) PM Gati Shakti Master
Sol.1954.(b) Ministry of Rural communication channel ensures swift Plan. Launched on October 13, 2021, the
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Development. Deen Dayal Antyodaya delivery of documents to the intended PM Gati Shakti plan is aimed at
Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods parties. Portals Launched by Government integrating and speeding up
Mission (DAY - NRLM) was launched as of India : “ROSHNI” - IIT Ropar, Shiksha infrastructure projects across sectors. It
‘Aajeevika - National Rural Livelihoods Vani - CBSE, Diksha - Ministry of Human focuses on seven key engines: roads,
Mission (NRLM)' in the year 2011. It was Resource Development, e-Sahaj - Ministry railways, airports, ports, mass transport,
renamed as DAY-NRLM in 2015. It aims of Home Affairs. waterways, and logistics infrastructure.

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Q.1961. Match the columns. afforestation. Rural Development, aimed to provide
List I List II SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) supplementary wage employment in 150
i. National Manufacturing Policy a. 2014 (a) Haryali (b) Chipko andolan of India's most backward districts.
ii. Make in India initiative b. 2016 (c) Neeru-Meeru (d) Arvary Pani Sansad
Q.1968. Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka
iii. Startup India scheme c. 2011
Sol.1964.(a) Haryali : Launched in 2003. Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a
iv. Smart City Project d. 2015
Chipko movement (1973) was a scheme of which Ministry of the
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) nonviolent protest to prevent felling of Government of India?
(a) i - d, ii - c, iii - a, iv - b trees in Himalayas that began in Chamoli Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(b) i - c, ii - d, iii - b, iv - a (Uttarakhand) under the leadership of (a) Ministry of Tourism
(c) i - b, ii - a, iii - d, iv - c Sundarlal Bahuguna, Gaura Devi, etc. The (b) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(d) i - c, ii - a, iii - b, iv - d Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) (c) Ministry of Minority Affairs
programme was launched in Andhra (d) Ministry of Culture
Sol.1961.(d) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d. National
Pradesh in 2000. Arvary Pani Sansad (in
Manufacturing Policy: Objective - Sol.1968.(c) Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Alwar, Rajasthan) program was launched
Enhancing the share of manufacturing in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam
in 1999.
GDP to 25% within a decade and creating Karyakram (PMKKK) renamed as
100 million jobs. Make in India initiative: Q.1965. Which Ministry of the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan
Objective - To promote India as the most Government of India launched South (PM VIKAS) Scheme. This integrated
preferred global manufacturing Asia Distribution Utility Network (SADUN) scheme converges five erstwhile
destination. Startup India scheme: Aim - which aims to modernise distribution of schemes of the Ministry viz. Seekho aur
To empower startups to grow through utilities in South Asia? Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai
innovation and design. Smart City Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Roshni and Nai Manzil.
Project: Objective: To promote (a) Information and Broadcasting
sustainable and inclusive cities with core ministry Q.1969. In October 2020, which of the
infrastructure, a high quality of life, a (b) Power ministry following Ministries launched the
clean environment, and smart solutions. (c) Railways ministry Ayushman Sahakar Scheme, to assist
(d) Civil Aviation ministry cooperatives in the creation of
Q.1962. When was the Prime Minister’s healthcare infrastructure?
Employment Generation Programme Sol.1965.(b) Power Ministry. SADUN is a Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
(PMEGP) launched? joint initiative of the Ministry of Power, (a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) United States Agency for International (b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2006 (d) 2012 Development (USAID) and Power Finance (c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Corp. This initiative aims to promote Welfare
Sol.1962.(a) 2008. The Prime Minister's
knowledge sharing among distribution (d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Employment Generation Programme
companies (discoms) in the region.
(PMEGP) is a government scheme that Sol.1969.(c) Ministry of Agriculture and
aims to create employment opportunities Q.1966. In which year was the 'Prime Farmers Welfare. The scheme is
in rural and urban areas. The scheme Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar implemented by the National Cooperative
provides financial assistance for setting Nidhi' (PM SVANidhi) scheme launched Development Corporation (NCDC). Other
up self-employment ventures, including by the Government of India with the related schemes include Ayushman
for artisans and unemployed youth. objective of providing an affordable Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
working capital loan to street vendors to Yojana (AB-PMJAY), launched by the
Q.1963. In which year was the Mahatma
resume their livelihoods ? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in
Gandhi National Rural Employment
Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4) September 2018, and the National Rural
Guarantee Act passed?
(a) 2022 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2019 Health Mission (NRHM), initiated by the
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same ministry in 2005.
(a) 2004 (b) 2005 (c) 2003 (d) 2006
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Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi Q.1970. Which of the following is NOT a
Sol.1963.(b) 2005. The Mahatma Gandhi
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(PM-SVANidhi) fully funded by the poverty alleviation programme in India?

National Rural Employment Guarantee
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
Act (MGNREGA) was enacted in
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The scheme facilitates a working capital (a) Rural Housing - Indira Awaas Yojana
September 2005, with the primary
collateral-free loan of ₹10,000, with (IAY)
objective of ensuring 100 days of wage
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subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and (b) Namami Gange

employment per year for rural
₹50,000 with a 7% interest subsidy. (c) Rural Employment Generation
households. Originally proposed by P.V.
Narasimha Rao in 1991, it was Programme (REGP)
Q.1967. The 'National Food for Work
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implemented across 625 districts in India (d) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
Programme' was launched in the year
before its nomenclature was amended (SGRY)
2004 by the Government of India in _____
from NREGA to MGNREGA on 2nd most backward districts of India. Sol.1970.(b) Namami Gange. India has
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October 2009 . Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1) implemented several poverty alleviation
(a) 100 (b) 200 (c) 150 (d) 250 programs aimed at reducing poverty and
Q.1964. The ___________ project has
been organised by the Central improving living standards. Poverty
Sol.1967.(c) 150. The National Food for
government for the villagers, to conserve alleviation programme in India: Mahatma
Work Programme (NFWP), launched on
water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and Gandhi National Rural Employment
November 14, 2004, by the Ministry of
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Guarantee Act (2005), Pradhan Mantri towards Employees' Provident Funds launched in the year 2020 by which
Awas Yojana (2015), National Rural (EPF) and Employees' Pension Scheme Ministry of Government of India?
Livelihood Mission (2011), Public (EPS) both. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
Distribution System (PDS), Pradhan (a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (2016). Q.1974. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme Waterways
(SDS) which was launched in 2014-15 by (b) Ministry of Social Justice and
Q.1971. What is the duration of Pradhan the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Empowerment
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana? India, has been revamped as ___ in 2023. (c) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon) Enterprises
(a) 7 years (b) 8 years (a) Swadesh Darshan 3.0 (SD3.0) (d) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) 6 years (d) 5 years (b) Swadesh Darshan 4.0 (SD4.0)
(c) Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) Sol.1978.(d) Ministry of Rural
Sol.1971.(d) 5 years. The Pradhan (d) Swadesh Darshan 1.0 (SD1.0) Development. It was for a period of 125
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana days with a resource envelope of
(PMMSY) was launched in 2020, by the Sol.1974.(c) Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Rs.50,000 crore, to boost employment
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of (SD2.0). It seeks to attain “Aatmanirbhar and livelihood opportunities for returnee
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Bharat” with the mantra of ‘vocal for migrant workers and similarly affected
Dairying. local’. workers in the rural area, in the wake of
Q.1972. Which of the following Q.1975. Which age group of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will run for 125
government schemes was launched to population are covered under the Deen days in 116 districts across six states -
provide financial assistance to start-ups Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,
for proof of concept, prototype Yojana (DDU-GKY) scheme of the Jharkhand, Odisha and Rajasthan.
development, product trials, market entry Government of India ? Q.1979. In which year was the Pradhan
and commercialisation on 19 April 2021? SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) 25 to 60 years (b) 30 to 60 years (PMRPY) launched?
(a) Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme (c) 15 to 35 years (d) 14 to 40 years SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(SISFS) (a) 2018 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2022
(b) Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana Sol.1975.(c) 15 to 35 years. Deen Dayal
(PMRY) Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalyaya Yojana Sol.1979.(c) 2016. PMRPY : a scheme to
(c) Procurement and Marketing Support (Launch - 2014) : It is a demand-driven incentivise employers registered with the
(PMS) Scheme placement linked skill training initiative Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
(d) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana working under the National Rural (EPFO) for job creation. Administered by
(PMMY) Livelihood Mission (NRLM). Scheme was - The Employees' Provident Fund
announced by the Ministry of Rural Organisation (EPFO). Nodal Ministry -
Sol.1972.(a) Start-up India Seed Fund Development on Antyodaya Divas. Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Scheme (SISFS) aims to provide seed
funding to startups at the initial stages. Q.1976. In which year was the Training of Q.1980. Which of the following options
Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana (1993) Rural Youth for Self Employment best describes the purpose of Pradhan
focuses on self-employment (TRYSEM) scheme launched by the Mantri Shram Yogi Mann-Dhan (PM-SYM)
opportunities for unemployed youth. Government of India? scheme, 2019 ?
Procurement and Marketing Support SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd shift)
(PMS) Scheme provides marketing (a) 1991 (b) 2000 (c) 1979 (d) 1965 (a) Provide healthcare services to
assistance to micro and small pregnant women
Sol.1976.(c) 1979. Objectives of
enterprises. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA (b) Provide education loans to financially
TRYSEM : To provide rural youth (18-35
Yojana (2015) provides loans to weak students
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years) from families below the poverty

micro-enterprises. (c) Provide pension to unorganized
line with training and technical skills to
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sector workers
Q.1973. Which ministry started the enable them to take up self-employment
(d) Provide financial assistance to small
in agriculture, industry, services and
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Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan and marginal farmers

Yojana? business activities.
Sol.1980.(c) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi
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Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.1977. The Swarna Jayanti Shahari

(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment Maan Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme - The
Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY) was launched in
scheme provides a monthly pension of
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(b) Ministry of Home Affairs the year ____ by the Government of India.
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs Rs. 3000/- to subscribers after they
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(d) Ministry of Rural Development attain the age of 60 years. The scheme is
(a) 1990 (b) 1997 (c) 2010 (d) 2004
for the age group of 18-40 years.
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Sol.1973.(a) Ministry of Labour and

Sol.1977.(b) 1997. SJSRY : The Swarna Q.1981. Which of the following
Employment. Pradhan Mantri Rojgar
Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) government schemes provides
Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) was
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shall seek to provide gainful employment subsidised food grains to poor

launched on 9th August, 2016 with the
to the urban unemployed. Ministry - households in India?
objective to incentivise employers for
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th shift)
creation of employment. Under the
scheme, Government of India is paying (a) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Q.1978. The Pradhan Mantri Garib
Employer’s full contribution i.e. 12% (b) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna
Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (PMGKRA) was
Yojana
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(c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana of India in 2015 ? (c) Government of India
(d) Atal Pension Yojana SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift) (d) Government of Uttar Pradesh
(a) Water supply followed by sewerage
Sol.1981.(b) Pradhan Mantri Garib (b) Electricity and power generation Sol.1989.(c) Government of India. The
Kalyan Anna Yojana (2020). The scheme (c) Primary education for all Abhiyan was inaugurated by the Union
aims to provide 5 kg of grains (wheat or (d) Health care of urban dwellers Minister of Water Resources, River
rice) for free to each individual who is Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in
covered under National Food Security Sol.1985.(a) Water supply followed by Rajasthan in June 2015. Objective:
Act, 2013. sewerage. AMRUT: Launched on 25th Strengthening grass-root involvement of
June 2015 and selected 500 cities and all stakeholders including Panchayati Raj
Q.1982. Which of the following initiatives towns to focus on development of basic institutions and local bodies for
of the Government of India is aimed at infrastructure. National Heritage City Participatory Irrigation Management.
developing and rejuvenating 75 water Development And Augmentation Yojana
bodies in each district of the country as a (HRIDAY) started on 21 January 2015. Q.1990. 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is
part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit associated with which public figure?
Mahotsav? Q.1986. What is the name of the flagship SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th shift) program that was launched in 2005 to (a) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Mission Amrit Clean Water address the lack of infrastructure in (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mission Amrit Water urban India ? (c) Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Mission Amrit Sarovar SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift) (d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Mission Amrit District (a) National Urban Livelihoods Mission
(b) Integrated Development of Small & Sol.1990.(a) Mahatma Gandhi. Swachh
Sol.1982.(c) Mission Amrit Sarovar. With Medium Towns Bharat Mission (SBM) is a country-wide
a view to conserve water for the future (c) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and campaign initiated by the Government of
this Mission launched on 24th April, Urban Transformation India at Rajpath (New Delhi) on October
2022. (d) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban 2, 2014 to eliminate open defecation and
Renewal Mission improve solid waste management.
Q.1983. Which of the following is the
largest pan-India scheme to strengthen Sol.1986.(d) Jawaharlal Nehru National Q.1991. How many engines drive 'PM
health care infrastructure across the Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) - A Gati Shakti', a project launched by the
country with focus on primary, secondary massive city-modernization scheme central government with an aim to
and tertiary care services? launched by the Government of India revolutionise infrastructure in India?
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift) under the Ministry of Urban SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) LaQshya (b) AB-PMJAY Development. Launched - December (a) Two (b) Seven (c) Nine (d) Four
(c) PM-ABHIM (d) PM-MI 2005. Closed - 2014. Sol.1991.(b) Seven. Gati Shakti scheme
Sol.1983.(c) PM-ABHIM (Prime Minister Q.1987. When was the National Urban (2021) or National Master Plan for
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Health Mission approved by the multi-modal connectivity plan comes
Mission): Ministry ( Ministry of Health Government of India ? under the Ministry of Commerce.
and Family Welfare), launched (October SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
2021). Q.1992. What is the aim of the
(a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 Annapurna Yojana of the Government of
Q.1984. The 'Right to Work' plan, under Sol.1987.(d) 2013. The National Urban India?
the National Rural Employment Health Mission (NUHM): Launched by the Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
Guarantee Act, 2005, was implemented Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (a) To provide food grains to children
in how many districts in the first phase? (b) To provide food grains to women
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SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift) Q.1988. In which year was the 'Pradhan (c) To provide food to all
(a) 150 (b) 200 (c) 100 (d) 120 Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' launched? (d) To provide food grains to senior citizens
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Sol.1984.(b) 200. National Rural (a) 2019 (b) 2015 (c) 2014 (d) 2020 Sol.1992.(d). Annapurna Yojana -
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Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 Launched by the Ministry of Rural

(NREGA) : It is under the Ministry of Rural Sol.1988.(b) 2015. Pradhan Mantri Development. It is a part of the National
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development. In (2009), the NREGA Kaushal Vikas Yojana: promotes skill Social Assistance Programme (1995).
scheme was renamed as the Mahatma development in the country by providing Objective - It provides Food Security to
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Gandhi National Rural Employment free short-duration skill training and Senior Citizens above 60 years of age
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. incentivizes this by providing monetary and to those eligible old-aged persons
Aim - to ensure that if any adult member rewards to youth for skill certification. who remained uncovered under Indira
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of a rural household is willing to do Ministry - Skill Development and Gandhi NOAPS (National Old Age
unskilled manual work, that household Entrepreneurship. Pension Scheme). Eligible beneficiaries
gets at least 100 days of jobs in a will receive 10 kg (Every month) of grains
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financial year. Q.1989. The 'Jal Kranti Abhiyan' was free of charge.
launched by which government during
Q.1985. What is the priority zone of the the financial year 2015 - 2016 ? Q.1993. Karmayogi Bharat owns and
AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation SSC CGL 25/07/2023( 1st shift) operates the digital assets and platforms
and Urban Transformation) mission, (a) Government of Punjab for the online training of _____________ .
which was launched by the Government (b) Government of Haryana Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)

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(a) civil servants (b) defense personnel launched on June 01, 2020. Aim - cooked meal in Government and
(c) social activists (d) academicians Providing affordable Working Capital Government-aided schools. The scheme
loans to street vendors to resume their replaced the Mid-day Meal Scheme. The
Sol.1993.(a) Civil servants. Karmayogi livelihoods that have been adversely Mid Day Meal Scheme was started in
Bharat : A Special Purpose Vehicle (set affected due to Covid-19 lockdown. India on 15th August 1995.
up under section 8 of Companies Act,
2013 as a 100% government-owned Q.1997. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Q.2001. Which road plan in India was the
entity) which shall own, manage, Urban was launched by which Union first attempt for the Road Development
maintain and improve the digital Ministry? Programme between 1943-1963 ?
platform, IGOT (Integrated Govt. Online SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening) SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift)
training) to implement Mission (a) Ministry of Finance (a) Poona Road Plan
Karmayogi (2020) - the National (b) Ministry of Housing and Urban (b) Nagpur Road Plan
Programme for Civil Services Capacity Affairs (c) Bombay Road Plan
Building. (c) Ministry of Human Resource (d) Lucknow Road Plan
Development
Q.1994. The National Rural Employment (d) Ministry of Rural Development Sol.2001.(b) Nagpur Road plan (1943 -
Programme was merged with ____ in 1989. 1963). Bombay road plan (1961- 1981,
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning) Sol.1997.(b) Ministry of Housing and Lucknow road plan (1981 – 2001).
(a) Indira Awas Yojana Urban Affairs. It was launched on 25th
(b) Rural Landless Employment June 2015. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Q.2002. In which of the following years
Guarantee Programme - Gramin (PMAY-G) - It was launched in was the Fit India Movement launched by
(c) Employment Assurance Scheme June 2015 with the aim to provide the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
(d) Jawahar Rozgar Yojana ‘Housing for All’ by 2022 in rural areas. GoI?
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Sol.1994.(d) Jawahar Rozgar Yojana - It Q.1998. The Union Government's "PAHAL (a) 2018 (b) 2001 (c) 2020 (d) 2019
was launched in April 1989 by merging Scheme" is related to _______ .
National Rural Employment Program SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning) Sol.2002.(d) 2019. Fit India Movement
(NREP) and Rural Landless Employment (a) Girl Scholarship was launched on the occasion of
Guarantee Programme (RLEGP). It was (b) Medical Subsidy National Sports Day to make fitness an
replaced by Jawahar Gram Samridhi (c) LPG Subsidy integral part of the daily lives of the
Yojna on 1 April 1999 and on 25 (d) Bathroom Construction people of India.
September 2001, merged with Q.2003. Smart cities and Academia
Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana. Sol.1998.(c) LPG Subsidy. PAHAL
(Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh) entered into Towards Action and Research (SAAR)
Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) - 1985-86 scheme was launched by the ______.
(Now replaced by Pradhan Mantri Gramin Guinness Book of World Records (largest
Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG), was SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)
Awas Yojana). (a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
launched on 01 June 2013 by the
Q.1995. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. (b) Ministry of Culture
Yojana was launched in ___________. (c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning) Q.1999. The National Literacy Mission (d) Ministry of External Affairs
(a) 2000 (b) 2010 (c) 2005 (d) 1998 (NLM) was set up in _____ .
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon) Sol.2003.(c) The Ministry of Housing and
Sol.1995.(a) 2000. Pradhan Mantri (a) 1971 (b) 1982 (c) 1988 (d) 1998 Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the
Gramodaya Yojana - It was started to SAAR program under the Smart Cities
improve the lives of the rural poor Sol.1999.(c) 1988. The National Mission.
population. Other important government Literacy Mission - It aimed to educate
Q.2004. In which year was Soil Health
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scheme: National Social Assistance people in the age group of 15 - 35. The
major aim of the programme is on the Card launched in India to enable the
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Programme (Launched on 15th August, farmers to apply appropriate

1995). Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak promotion of literacy among women,
scheduled castes and tribes and recommended dosages of nutrients for
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Yojana (Launched on 25th December, crop production and improving soil

2000). Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana backward classes.
health and its fertility?
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(October 2014). Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Q.2000. “PM POSHAN” Scheme is Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
Yojana (launched in 2016). implemented by which ministry? (a) 2017 (b) 2019 (c) 2013 (d) 2015
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Q.1996. PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)

(a) Ministry of Women & Child Sol.2004.(d) 2015 (Ministry of
Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme was Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare). Soil
launched by which ministry? Development
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(b) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Health Card (SHC) is a printed report
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning) which contains nutrient status of soil
(a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs Welfare
(c) Ministry of Education with respect to 12 nutrients: pH,
(b) Ministry of Finance
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(d) Ministry of Social Justice Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic

(c) Ministry of Commerce Carbon (OC), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus
(d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Sol.2000.(c) Ministry of Education. In (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S), Zinc (Zn),
Sol.1996.(d) Ministry of Housing and 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the Boron (B), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn) and
Urban Affairs. The PM Street Vendor’s PM-POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Copper (Cu) of farm holdings.
Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) - Shakti Nirman) for providing one hot

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Q.2005. When was the Ayushman Bharat Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan by Ala-ud-din Bahmani to commemorate
Digital Mission launched? Abhiyan’ (PM AASHA) launched by the the victory over the Daulatabad Fort. It
Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3 ) Government of India? has 24 chambers, spread over four floors
(a) 27 September 2021 SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon) and a small mosque.
(b) 2 October 2021 (a) 2016 (b) 2015 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
(c) 27 January 2020 Q.2014. Theravada is known as the
(d) 17 February 2021 Sol.2009.(c) 2018. The ‘Pradhan Mantri official religion of which of the following
Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan’ (PM neighbouring countries of India?
Sol.2005.(a) 27 September 2021. AASHA) was launched by the SSC MTS 04/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims to Government of India. Pradhan Mantri (a) Afghanistan (b) Bangladesh
provide digital health IDs for all Indian Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (c) Pakistan (d) Sri Lanka
citizens to help hospitals, insurance (PM-AASHA) is an umbrella scheme
firms, and citizens access health records aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to Sol.2014.(d) Sri Lanka. Theravāda is one
electronically when required. the farmers for their produce. of the major branches of Buddhism, and
it is considered the oldest and most
Q.2006. ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Q.2010. ‘Mission Antyodaya’ is a mission traditional form. It is predominantly
Abhiyan’ was launched by which of the mode project envisaged by the: practiced in Southeast Asian countries
following institutions? SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Afternoon) such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift - 2) (a) Ministry of Urban Development (Burma), Laos, and Cambodia. Official
(a) NITI Aayog and bill and Melinda (b) Ministry of Rural Development religion of India’s Neighbouring
Gates Foundation (c) Ministry of Health Development Countries: Pakistan (Islam), Bangladesh
(b) Ministry of Women and Child (d) Ministry of Transport Development (Islam), Bhutan (Mahayana Buddhism),
Development and Piramal Foundation Afghanistan (Islam).
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Sol.2010.(b) Ministry of Rural
Development and Bill and Melinda Development. Mission Antyodaya is a Q.2015. The Kamakshi Saunsthan
Gates Foundation convergence and accountability temple of Goa is crowned with the
(d) NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation framework aiming to bring optimum use ________ two-storied tower and with a
and management of resources. It was golden Kalash perched on its Shikhar.
Sol.2006.(d) NITI Aayog and Piramal adopted in the Union Budget 2017-18. SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Foundation. NITI stands for “National (a) pentagonal (b) circular
Institution for Transforming India” Q.2011. In which year was the ‘Target (c) hexagonal (d) octagonal
(2015). Its initiatives include "15-year Olympic Podium Scheme’ (‘TOPS’)
road map", "7-year vision, strategy, and formulated by the Ministry of Youth Sol.2015.(d) octagonal. The Kamakshi
action plan", AMRUT, Digital India, Atal Affairs and Sports? Saunsthan temple, built in the late 16th
Innovation Mission. SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Evening) century, is located in the village of
(a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2016 Shiroda, Goa. The temple complex,
Q.2007. In which year was the known as 'Sthal' or 'Thal', is accessed
Immunization Programme introduced in Sol.2011.(b) 2014. TOPS facilitates through a grand Mahadwar (temple gate)
India as ‘Expanded Programme of selected athletes with support staff and and includes key features like Sabha
Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of training personnel, sports psychologists, Mandap (entrance hall), Deepasthambh
Health and Family Welfare? physiotherapists etc including direct (lamp tower), a holy water tank, and a
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Evening) financial support of 50,000 rupees per square-shaped chowk for Prasad rituals.
(a) 1982 (b) 1974 (c) 1978 (d) 1980 month.
Q.2016. Consider the following
Sol.2007.(c) 1978. The Expanded Q.2012. In which year was National statements related to the Online Dispute
Programme on Immunization (EPI) was Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Resolution (ODR) handbook.
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started in India in 1978 with the objective registered as a society under the 1. It will be launched by the Ministry of
Societies Registration Act 1860?
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to reduce morbidity and mortality from Science and Technology.

tetanus, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) 2. ODR is the resolution for cases outside
(a) 2018 (b) 2014 (c) 2011 (d) 2009
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pertussis, and childhood tuberculosis by courts using digital technology and

providing immunization services to all Sol.2012.(c) 2011. National Mission for techniques of Alternative Dispute
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eligible children and pregnant women by Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the Resolution (ADR), such as negotiation,
1990. implementation wing of the National mediation and arbitration.
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Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA). 3. The development of ICT and increased
Q.2008. Realizing the importance of use of internet has played a major role
maintaining the cleanliness of the water for ODR.
bodies, the Government of India passed Miscellaneous
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Which of the given statements is/are

the Water (Prevention and Control of correct?
Pollution) Act, ________, to safeguard our Q.2013. Chand Minar at Daulatabad is a
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
water resources. 210-feet-high tapering tower divided into
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(a) Only 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 and 3

SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Evening) _____ storeys.
(c) Only 1 (d) Only 2
(a) 1974 (b) 1973 (c) 1971 (d) 1969 SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) four (b) six (c) three (d) five Sol.2016.(b) Only 2 and 3. Online
Sol.2008.(a) 1974. Dispute Resolution handbook is launched
Sol.2013.(a) four. Chand Minar (2nd
Q.2009. In which year was the ‘Pradhan by NITI Ayog. It is developed by Agami
largest minaret in India) was built in 1435
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and Omidyar India, in association with System (GIS) allows for the effective Q.2024. Marathi language is in
NITI Aayog and with the support of ICICI mapping, analysis, and management of the_______language family
Bank, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, land data by integrating spatial and SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Trilegal, Dalberg, Dvara and NIPFP. attribute information. It provides tools for (a) Indo Aryan (b) Austric
creating detailed maps, analyzing land (c) Sino-India (d) Austro
Q.2017. How is the structure of health use patterns, and managing land records
infrastructure and health care system in efficiently. Blockchain technology can Sol.2024.(a) Indo Aryan. Marathi is a
India? enhance security and transparency, and language spoken in the Indian state of
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) VR and AR have potential applications. Maharashtra and belongs to the
(a) Three-tier system (b) Five-tier system Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European
(c) Two-tier system (d) Four-tier system Q.2021. On 12 September 2002, ISRO language family. It is closely related to
launched the Kalpana-1 satellite using languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, and
Sol.2017.(a) Three-tier system. The the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. What Punjabi. Austric: These are the
healthcare system in India is a three-tier is the application of this satellite? languages spoken by the Munda or Kol
structure, with Sub Health Centres, SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) group and spoken in central, eastern, and
Primary Health Centres, and Community (a) Earth observation northeastern India.
Health Centres, both in urban and rural (b) Planetary observation
areas, serving as the pillars of the (c) Climate & environment Q.2025. With which of the following
primary health care system. communication communities is the word 'Langar'
(d) Disaster management system (community kitchen) mainly associated?
Q.2018. Which language is known as SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
‘Italian of the East’ ? Sol.2021.(c) Climate & environment (a) Sikhism (b) Hinduism
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) communication. Kalpana-1 satellite was (c) Jainism (d) Buddhism
(a) Telugu (b) Malayalam originally known as MetSat-1. Launched
(c) Marathi (d) Kannada by vehicle PSLV - C4. On February 5, 2003 Sol.2025.(a) Sikhism. The concept of
it was renamed to Kalpana-1 by the “Langar” is an integral part of Sikh
Sol.2018.(a) Telugu. Telugu Language culture, symbolizing equality, service, and
Day is celebrated every year on August Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee in memory of Kalpana Chawla community bonding. It is commonly
29. In 2008, Telugu was granted the served at Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and
status of a classical language. Nicolo di (NASA astronaut who perished in the
Space Shuttle Columbia disaster). was introduced by Guru Nanak
Conti, who visited the Vijayanagara (1469-1539). Similar tradition of
Empire, found that the words in the Q.2022. In whose ashram did the Beatles Annadanam (food donation) exist in
Telugu language end with vowels, just compose rock music in 1968 influenced Hinduism.
like those in Italian, and hence referred to by classical music?
it as "The Italian of the East”. SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) Q.2026. Which of the following is NOT
(a) Osho Rajnish Ashram one of the classical languages of India?
Q.2019. To enhance the interoperability SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
between the Indian and Russian Armies, (b) Maharshi Aurobindo Ashram
(c) Pandit Ravishankar Ashram (a) Odiya (b) Malayalam
a joint training exercise called _________ (c) Kannada (d) Magahi
commenced at Prudboy Ranges, (d) Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Ashram
Volgograd in the year 2021. Sol.2022.(d) Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Sol.2026.(d) Magahi (Magadhi) is an
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) Ashram. In February 1968, the English Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bihar,
(a) INDRA 2021 (b) SURYA KIRAN 2021 rock band the Beatles traveled to Jharkhand and West Bengal states of
(c) VARUNA 2021 (d) SHAKTI 2021 Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) to take part in a eastern India, and in the Terai of Nepal.
Transcendental Meditation (TM) training All the Classical Languages are listed in
Sol.2019.(a) INDRA 2021. 12th Edition of the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
course at Maharshi Mahesh Yogi's
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Indo-Russia Joint Military Exercise Six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’
INDRA 2021 : Objective - Conduct Ashram. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi is the
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founder of the Transcendental status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004),

counter-terror operations under UN Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu
mandate. Participation - 250 personnel Meditation technique.
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(2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia

from India and Russia. Indian Army Q.2023. The institute established by (2014).
Contingent - Mechanised Infantry
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Kaka Hathrasi in 1932 is:

Battalion. The 13th edition of the Indra SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.2027. Oil India Limited (OIL) is under
naval exercise was hosted by India in the the administrative structure of:
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Bay of Bengal in November 2023. (b) Music Art Centre SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift)
(c) Music Art Kendra (a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q.2020. What kind of technology is most (b) Ministry of Power
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frequently used to manage and digitise (d) Swar Sangam Kendra

(c) Ministry of New and Renewable
e-land records? Sol.2023.(a) Sangeet Karyalaya: Located Energy
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift) - Hathras (Uttar Pradesh). The institute (d) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural .
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(a) Virtual Reality (VR) was founded with the aim of promoting Gas
(b) Blockchain Indian classical music and preserving the
(c) Augmented Reality (AR) cultural heritage of India. Kaka Hathrasi Sol.2027.(d) Ministry of Petroleum and
(d) Geographic Information System (GIS) published the monthly magazine Natural Gas. Oil India Limited (OIL) is a
"SANGEET" in 1935. Maharatna company. Headquarter -
Sol.2020.(d) Geographic Information Noida. Established - 1959. For a
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company to be categorized as a (d) Ministry of Finance (d) Malwa plateau
Maharatna status, It should be listed on
an Indian stock exchange and have an Sol.2031.(a) Ministry of Electronics and Sol.2034.(a) Chota-Nagpur plateau. This
average annual turnover of over ₹25,000 Information Technology. Aadhaar card plateau covers parts of Jharkhand,
crore during the previous three years. is a 12-digit unique identification number Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal.
India now has 14 Maharatna, 24 issued by the Unique Identification Mundari is a Munda language, belonging
Navratna and 62 Miniratna CPSEs. Authority of India (UIDAI) to every to the Austroasiatic language family.
individual resident of India. It serves as Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the
Q.2028. In which year was the National proof of identity, which is linked to the “Heart of industrial India” because it is
Human Rights Commission established individual's biometric and demographic rich in minerals and power fuels. The
in India? information. The Aadhaar programme highest mountain peak of Chota Nagpur
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) was launched in 2009 by the UIDAI with Plateau is Parasnath.
(a) 2003 (b) 1995 (c) 1993 (d) 2005 the goal of providing a unique and
verifiable identity for every resident of Q.2035. Which is an advanced weather
Sol.2028.(c) 1993. The National Human India. satellite of India configured with
Rights Commission (NHRC) was improved imaging system and
established on October 12, 1993. Its Q.2032. Which of the following atmospheric sounder ?
statute is contained in the Protection of statements is/are correct? SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
Human Rights Act, 1993, and is in I- Radio broadcasting started in India in (a) GSAT-7A (b) INSAT -3D
conformity with the Paris Principles, 1923 by the Radio Club of Bombay. (c) RS-D1 (d) SROSS-2
adopted for promoting and protecting II- All India Radio came into being in
human rights. Section 2 (d) of the 1936. Sol.2035.(b) INSAT - 3D: Launched -
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 III - In 1976, TV was delinked from All 2013; Launch Vehicle - Ariane-5 VA-214.
defines human rights as rights relating to India Radio (AIR) and got a separate Important Satellites: SARAL (2013):
life, liberty, equality and dignity of the identity as Door darshan (DD). Climate & Environment, Earth
individual, guaranteed by the SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) Observation. RISAT-1 (2012): Earth
Constitution. (a) I, II and III are correct Observation. RISAT-2 (2009): Earth
(b) Both I and II are correct. Observation. Bhaskara-I (1979): Earth
Q.2029. Annamacharya composed (c) Both II and III are correct. Observation, Experimental. GSAT-7A
Sankirtans in praise of which God? (d) Only III is correct. (2018): Communication. Rohini Satellite
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) RS-D1 (1981): Earth Observation.
(a) Lord Shiva (b) Lord Venkateshwara Sol.2032.(a) I, II and III are correct.
(c) Lord Rama (d) Lord Krishna Radio broadcasting was changed to All Q.2036. Rajasthani architecture is also
India Radio (AIR) in 1936 and to known as:
Sol.2029.(b) Lord Venkateshwara. Akashwani in 1957. AIR (Akashvani) is Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Annamacharya was a Telugu musician, India's national public radio broadcaster. (a) Indo-Saracenic (b) Maru-Gurjara
composer, and a Hindu saint. The Sri It was owned by the Ministry of (c) Greco-Roman (d) Sharqi
Venkateswara Swami Temple is a Hindu Information and Broadcasting. AIR
temple situated in the hills of Tirumala at Sol.2036.(b) Maru-Gurjara architecture.
originated programming in 23 languages This style of architecture evolved in the
Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. and 179 dialects. region of Rajasthan and Gujarat, blending
Q.2030. Which is the only surviving Q.2033. Who was the Indian Buddhist regional traditions with elements of
specimen of the ancient Sanskrit theatre monk who is credited with the Hindu, Jain, and Mughal architecture.
recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece development of many ancient martial art The term "Maru" refers to the desert
of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of forms in the 5th century? region (Marwar) of Rajasthan, and
Humanity? SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift) "Gurjara" refers to the region of Gujarat,
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SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) (a) Bodhidharma (b) Paramartha highlighting the cultural influence from
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(a) Bhavai (b) Kutiyattam (c) Atisa (d) Bodhiruchi both areas.
(c) Kathakali (d) Yakshagana
Sol.2033.(a) Bodhidharma. He was a Q.2037. Sashastra Seema Bal is the lead
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Sol.2030.(b) Kutiyattam. It blends semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived intelligence unit for the_________and
Sanskrit classicism with Kerala's local during the 5th or 6th century CE. In Indian Bhutan borders and the coordinating
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traditions, featuring expressive eye philosophy, he is commonly considered agency for national security activities.
movements (neta abhinaya) and the founder of Chan Buddhism in China. Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
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gestures (hasta abhinaya). Traditionally, It was later known as Zen in Japan. (a) Nepal (b) Myanmar
it is performed in Kuttampalams, Bodhidharma is also credited with (c) Pakistan (d) Bangladesh
theaters found in Hindu temples. founding the famous Shaolin school of
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Sol.2037.(a) Nepal. Sashastra Seema

Chinese martial arts. He is known as a
Q.2031. The UIDAI is under the Bal (SSB) was established as the Special
Tripitaka Dharma Master.
jurisdiction of which of the following Service Bureau in May 1963.
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ministries? Q.2034. In which of the following regions Headquarter - New Delhi. Motto - Service,
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) of India is the Mundari language spoken? Security and Brotherhood. The Border
(a) Ministry of Electronics and SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift) Security Force (BSF) is responsible for
Information Technology (a) Chota-Nagpur plateau the Bangladesh and Pakistan borders,
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs (b) Baghelkhand while the Indo-Tibetan Border Police
(c) Ministry of Education (c) Thar desert (ITBP) oversees the border with China.
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Q.2038. Which geostationary weather Q.2042. What was the style of Shantiniketan institute in ___________.
satellite launched by the European Space architecture used in Laxmi Vilas Palace SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)
Agency in 1977 that provides weather of Vadodara, Gujarat ? (a) 1905 (b) 1901 (c) 1903 (d) 1899
imaging of Earth at both visible light and Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
infrared wavelengths? (a) Indo-Islamic (b) Hindu Temple Sol.2047.(b) 1901. Santiniketan literally
Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2) (c) Indo-Saracenic (d) Mughal means “abode of peace” in Bengali.
(a) Himawari (b) Meteosat Q.2048.Which of the following is NOT a
(c) QuikSCAT (d) Landsat Sol.2042.(c) Indo-Saracenic. Laxmi Vilas
Palace of Vadodara was built by family in classification of Modern Indian
Sol.2038.(b) Meteosat - The first Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890. Languages ?
European geostationary weather satellite, SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
launched in November 1977 by the Q.2043. Rani - Ki - Vav (the Queen's (a) Indo - European (b) Sino - Tibetan
European Space Agency (ESA). stepwell) is situated on the banks of (c) Indo - African (d) Dravidian
Himawari is a Japanese weather satellite which river ?
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning) Sol.2048.(c) Indo-african. People of
series. QuikSCAT was a NASA satellite India speak a large number of languages
that measured ocean winds. Landsat is a (a) Ganga (b) Yamuna
(c) Krishna (d) Saraswati which are broadly divided into the
series of Earth observation satellites following four families: Indo-European
focused on land use, geology, and natural Sol.2043.(d) Saraswati. Rani-ki-Vav Family (Arya), Dravidian Family (Dravida),
resources, not specifically weather (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Its Austric Family (Nishada), and Sino
imaging. construction is attributed to Udayamati Tibetan Family (Kirata).
Q.2039. ________ is a mode of (the spouse of the 11th-century
Chaulukya king Bhima - 1) in Patan Q.2049. Who hosted the first meeting of
communication in itself, and it also India-Central Asia Summit?
regulates the use of other means of (Gujarat). It is on the new 100 rupee note
(coloured Lavender). SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
communication. (a) India (b) Kyrgyzstan
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.2044. The famous Sheesh Mahal in (c) Kazakhstan (d) Tajikistan
(a) Television (b) Phone Punjab was built by which of the
(c) Satellite (d) Radio following rulers? Sol.2049.(a) India. Prime Minister Shri
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning) Narendra Modi hosted the first meeting
Sol.2039.(c) Satellite. On the basis of of the India-Central Asia Summit on 27
configuration and purposes, satellite (a) Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
(b) Rana Kumbha January 2022.
systems in India can be grouped into
two: Indian National Satellite System (c) Maharaja Narinder Singh Q.2050. India’s short-range Ballistic
(INSAT, established in 1983) and Indian (d) Raja Man Singh - I Missile, Prithvi Il was successfully test
Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS, Sol.2044.(c) Maharaja Narinder Singh. fired from _____.
established in 1988). A communication Sheesh Mahal - It is located in Patiala SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
satellite is an artificial satellite that (Punjab). (a) Rutland Island, Andaman
amplifies and relays radio signals (b) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
between a transmitter and receiver on Q.2045. How many UNESCO Natural (c) Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Earth. Notable communication satellites: World Heritage sites are there in India? (d) Chandipur, Odisha
GSAT-31; GSAT-7A; GSAT-11; EDUSAT. SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)
(a) Seven (b) Four (c) Six (d) Five Sol.2050.(d) Chandipur, Odisha.
Q.2040. Who among the following Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles -
designed the India Gate ? Sol.2045.(a) Seven. UNESCO (United Ashwin, Sagarika, K-4 and K-5. Surface
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Nations Educational, Scientific and -to-surface Missiles - Prithvi I, Prithvi II,
(a) Lord Wavell (b) Lord Dalhousie Cultural Organization) World Heritage Agni (I - V), Dhanush, Prahar and Shaurya
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(c) Edwin Lutyens (d) John Nash Convention which was established in (Medium-Range Ballistic Missile).
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1972.
Sol.2040.(c) Edwin Lutyens. India Gate Q.2051. The world's highest motorable
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was constructed in 1931. The India Gate Q.2046. Lomas Rishi cave is situated in road passes through_________pass in
is a war memorial located astride the which of the following Hills? India, as of 2022.
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Kartavya path (formerly Raj path) on the SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
eastern edge of the ‘ceremonial axis’ of (a) Vindhyas Hills (b) Barabar Hills (a) Khunjerab (b) Rohtang
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New Delhi. (c) Aravali Hills (d) Satpura Hills (c) Dihang (d) Umling La

Q.2041. The Rajgir Zoo is located in Sol.2046.(b) Barabar Hills (Bihar). It was Sol.2051.(d) Umling La. It connects
which of the following states? constructed by emperor Ashoka for the Chisumle and Demchok village. The
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SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift) use of Ajivaka. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Border Roads Organization (BRO) has
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Madhya Pradesh sculptures are also found there. It constructed the road at an altitude of
(c) Gujarat (d) Bihar includes four caves - Lomas Rishi Caves, 19,300 feet. Highest motorable roads in
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Sudama caves, Vishwakarma Caves, and India - Dungri La (Uttarakhand,18,406 ft),

Sol.2041.(d) Bihar. Zoos in India : Sri Karan Chaupar caves. The Barabar Hill Marsimik La (Jammu & Kashmir, 18,314
Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut ft), Donkia La (Sikkim,18,045 ft), Photi La,
(Karnataka), Nandankanan Zoological caves in India. (Jammu & Kashmir - 18,124 ft), Khardung
Park (Odisha), Rajiv Gandhi Zoological La (Jammu & Kashmir - 17,583 ft) etc.
Park (Maharashtra). Q.2047. Rabindranath Tagore started
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Q.2052. Market Based Economic inaugurated in Hyderabad in the memory SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
Dispatch (MBED) Mechanism is related of ________ . (a) The Altai Railway
with which of the following ministry? SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (b) The Amur Railways
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Saint Ramanujacharya (c) Trans - Baikal Railway
(a) Ministry of Power (b) Swami Vivekananda (d) Trans - Siberian Railways
(b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (c) Swami Dayananda
(c) Ministry of Finance (d) Shri Ravi Das Sol.2060.(d) The Trans-Siberian Railway
(d) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium is the longest railway system connecting
Enterprises Sol.2056.(a) Saint Ramanujacharya. St. Petersburg in Western Russia to
Statue of Equality: Height - 216 feet. Vladivostok on the Pacific coast. India's
Sol.2052.(a) The Ministry of Power. The Material - Panchaloha. Statue of Unity - longest distance train (Vivek Express -
Electricity Act, 2003 - An Act to Tallest statue in world - 182 meters - Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari-4189 km).
consolidate the laws relating to Located in Kevadia, Narmada District,
generation, transmission, distribution, Gujarat. Swami Vivekanand Statue - 33 ft Q.2061. At present, the Grand Trunk
trading and use of electricity. tall - Ranchi Jharkhand. Road extends from___________ in India.
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Q.2053. Intermediate Range Ballistic Q.2057. Chandigarh International Airport (a) Kashmir to Kanyakumari
Missile Agni-4 has been successfully test has been renamed as__________ (b) Amritsar to Kolkata
fired in _________. SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) (c) Chennai to Kolkata
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Manmohan Singh International (d) Agra to Kolkata
(a) Pokhran Firing Range, Rajasthan Airport
(b) Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar (b) Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Sol.2061.(b) Amritsar to Kolkata. Grand
Islands Airport Trunk Road was built by Sher Shah Suri in
(c) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (c) Guru Gobind Singh International the 16th century. National Highway 1 is
(d) APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha Airport known as Sher Shah Suri Marg.
(d) Rajguru International Airport Q.2062. Which city is called the
Sol.2053.(d) APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
Odisha. The Agni-IV (range 4000 Km) is a Sol.2057.(b) Shaheed Bhagat Singh ‘Manchester of India’?
two-stage surface-to-surface missile. It International Airport (Chandigarh‎, SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift)
has been developed by DRDO (Defence ‎Punjab)‎. Guru Gobind Singh Airport (a) Ludhiana (b) Visakhapatnam
Research and Development (Maharashtra). Amritsar International (c) Hyderabad (d) Ahmedabad
Organisation). Airport renamed as Sri Guru Ram Das Sol.2062.(d) Ahmedabad - Boston of
Jee International Airport (Amritsar, East' . Visakhapatnam - City of Destiny,.
Q.2054. Which among the following is a Punjab). Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
surface-to-surface missile of India? Jaipur - Pink City. Surat - Silk City of India,
International Airport (Kolkata). Bharat Diamond City of India. Akola - Cotton City
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) Ratna Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(a) Javelin (b) AIM-120 AMRAAM of India. Coorg (Karnataka) - Scotland of
International Airport (Nagpur, India.
(c) Spike (d) Agni V Maharashtra).
Sol.2054.(d) Agni V {(range around 5000 Q.2063. The National Archives of India
Q.2058. When was the None of the came up in the ______.
km - 5500 km), developed by Defence Above (NOTA) ballot option first
Research and Development SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
implemented in India? (a) 1930s (b) 1910s (c) 1920s (d) 1900s
Organisation} is a ballistic missile SSC CGL Tier II 07/03/2023
developed under the Integrated Guided (a) 2015 (b) 2004 (c) 2013 (d) 2010 Sol.2063.(c) 1920s. The Imperial Record
Missile Development Programme Department (Now- The National Archives
(IGMDP). On October 27, 2021, (test fired Sol.2058.(c) 2013. "None of the above" of India) was set up on 11 March 1891 in
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day. The missiles developed under value, it allows the voter to indicate Department was shifted into its new
IGMDP (established in 1983) are Prithvi, disapproval of all of the candidates, it building in New Delhi. It is the biggest
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Agni, Trishul, Akash, Nag. does not provide for a ‘right to reject’. archival repository in South Asia.
Q.2055. The S-400 Triumf (Russian for Q.2059. When was 'Vayudoot' airline
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Triumph) Missile System is _____ missile setup in India? statements is/are true about the
defence system designed in Russia. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
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communication development in India?

SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) 1981 (b) 1991 (c) 1971 (d) 1969 A. TV services began in India before
(a) air - to - underwater Independence.
(b) surface - to - air Sol.2059.(a) 1981. The airline was
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headquartered at New Delhi's Safdarjung B. TV was delinked from All India Radio.
(c) surface - to - surface C. Doordarshan got a separate identity in
(d) air - to - air Airport. It ceased operations on 1 April
1997. Air India (J.R.D Tata , 1932,). 1976.
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Sol.2055.(b) surface - to - air. This Kingfisher airlines (Vijay Mallya, 2003, SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)
System is an anti-aircraft missile defence Ceased operations: 20 October 2012). (a) Only C (b) Both A and B
system developed by Russia's Almaz (c) Both A and C (d) Both B and C
Central Design Bureau. Q.2060. The railway system connecting
St - Petersburg to Vladivostok is Sol.2064.(d) Both B and C. Television
Q.2056. “Statue of Equality” has been _________. started in India on September 15, 1959.

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Doordarshan (1959), Headquarters-New Q.2069. The aviation sector was saint from Maharashtra?
Delhi. All India Radio (AIR), officially inaugurated in India in the year _____ with SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)
known since 1957 as Akashvani is the the establishment of Tata Airlines. (a) Dadu Dayal (b) Chokhamela
national public radio broadcaster of India SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) (c) Bhakhan (d) Sundar Das
and is a division of Prasar Bharati. It was (a) 1925 (b) 1932 (c) 1929 (d) 1935
established in 1936. Sol.2074.(b) Chokhamela. Dadu Dayal
Sol.2069.(b) 1932 . The airline, founded was a poet - saint from Gujarat.
Q.2065. Air transport was launched in by J.R.D Tata, started as an airmail
India in the year 1911 between which two carrier within India after winning a Q.2075. For which of the following
places? contract with Imperial Airways. The productions is the Ramagundam power
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) airline flew its inaugural flight in October plant famous ?
(a) Allahabad and Naini 1932, flying from Karachi to Mumbai. SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
(b) Allahabad and Jaipur (a) hydroelectricity (b) nuclear energy
(c) Allahabad and Kanpur Q.2070. Who among the following (c) thermal energy (d) Bio-gas
(d) Allahabad and Delhi founded the ‘Shillong Chamber Choir’ ?
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning) Sol.2075.(c) Thermal energy.
Sol.2065.(a) Allahabad and Naini (short (a) Neil Nongkynrih Ramagundam power plant - It is part of
distance of 10km). Indian National (b) Madhup Mudgal the National Thermal Power Corporation,
Airways (1933, between Karachi and (c) Debashish Chaudhuri a 2600 MW power station located in
Lahore). Airports Authority of India (d) António Fortunato de Figueiredo Ramagundam, Telangana.
{Founded (1 April 1995), Headquarters Q.2076. Which of the following is the
(New Delhi), Longest air route in India Sol.2070.(a) Neil Nongkinrih.
The Shillong Chamber Choir, established name of the spacecraft developed by
{Srinagar ( J&K ) to Port Blair ( Andaman SpaceX for NASA’s manned mission to
and Nicobar )}. in 2001, is a multi-genre choir, which won
the reality TV show India's Got Talent in the International Space Station?
Q.2066. What was the former name of 2010. SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
the Yamuna Expressway Project (a) Crew Centaurus (b) Crew Dragon
constructed in Uttar Pradesh, India? Q.2071. In which year was the ‘Lotteries (c) Crew Shark (d) Crew Aries
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening) Regulation Act’ passed?
SSC CGL 11/04/2022(Morning) Sol.2076.(b) Crew Dragon is the name of
(a) Purvanchal Expressway the spacecraft developed by SpaceX for
(b) Taj Expressway (a) 1998 (b) 1993 (c) 1999 (d) 1991
NASA’s manned mission to the
(c) Noida-Agra Expressway Sol.2071.(a) 1998. The Lotteries International Space Station. NASA
(d) Kennedy Expressway Regulation Act, 1998 is an important headquarters is in Washington DC.
Sol.2066.(b) Taj Expressway. piece of legislation that lays down
thorough guidelines for the central Q.2077. Which is the national heritage
It is presently India's 3rd longest animal of India?
expressway since February 2017. government to conduct lotteries in India.
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)
Q.2067. Which of the following is the Q.2072. Which of the following is an (a) Lion (b) Horse (c) Tiger (d) Elephant
first six-lane expressway in India? indigenous dairy breed of cattle?
SSC CGL 12/04/2022(Evening) Sol.2077.(d) Elephant (2010). Project
SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening) Elephant (PE) was launched by the
(a) Grand Trunk Road (a) Red Sindhi (b) Chippiparai
(c) Kanni (d) Kombai Government of India in the year 1992.
(b) Ahmedabad–Vadodara National
Expressway Sol.2072.(a) Red Sindhi is a reputed heat Q.2078. Unique Transaction Reference
(c) Mumbai–Pune Expressway tolerant milch cattle breed originating number is a ______ character code used
(d) Yamuna Expressway from Sindh province of Pakistan. The to uniquely identify a transaction in the
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Chippiparai is a breed of sighthound RTGS system.

Sol.2067.(c) Mumbai Pune Expressway.
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from Tamil Nadu in southern India. The SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Morning)
Purvanchal Expressway (Lucknow- (a) 17 (b) 34 (c) 22 (d) 45
Ghazipur).Yamuna Expressway (Noida to Kanni is a rare indigenous South Indian
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Agra). sighthound breed of dog. The Kombai or Sol.2078.(c) 22. Unique Transaction
Polygar dog is a breed of sighthound Reference number used to uniquely
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Q.2068. The Barabati Fort is situated in native to Tamil Nadu. identify a transaction in the RTGS
the city of. system. It is used to identify a specific
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which the denomination is printed on the bank transaction in India. All banks in
(a) Guwahati (b) Cuttack India use UTR numbers for all types of
(c) Madurai (d) Raipur reverse of a contemporary Indian
money transfers.
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currency note.
Sol.2068.(b) Cuttack. More Forts in SSC CGL 13/04/2022(Afternoon) Q.2079. Who among the following was
Odisha: Chudanga Gada Fort (a) Burmese (b) Sinhala the founder of Homeopathy?
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(Bhubaneswar), Raibania Fort (Baleswar (c) Nepali (d) Dzongkha SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Afternoon)
district), Sisupalgarh Fort (a) Samuel Hahnemann
(Bhubaneswar), Asurgarh Fort (Kalahandi Sol.2073.(c) Nepali. Sinhala, is an Indo -
Aryan language primarily spoken by the (b) FG Hopkins
district), Potagarh Fort. Gulbarga Fort - (c) Robert Koch
Karnataka. Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka.
(d) Selman Waksman
Q.2074. Who among the following was a
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Sol.2079.(a) Samuel Hahnemann Q.2085. In which year was the Marine Sol.2090.(b) Vandana Shiva. Navdanya
espoused the law of cure known as Products Export Development Authority is an Indian-based non-governmental
"Similia Similibus Curentur", or "Like (MPEDA) established in India? organization that promotes biodiversity
Cures Like". SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Evening) conservation, biodiversity, organic
(a) 1948 (b) 1974 (c) 1947 (d) 1972 farming, the rights of farmers, and the
Q.2080. SIMBEX is a military exercise process of seed saving.
conducted between the defense forces Sol.2085.(d) 1972. The Marine Products
of which of the following nations? Export Development Authority (MPEDA) Q.2091. How many windows are there on
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon) is a statutory body that was established the outside walls of Hawa Mahal of
(a) India and Thailand under the Ministry of Commerce and Jaipur?
(b) India and Singapore Industry for the promotion of the export SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Evening)
(c) India and the US of marine products from India. (a) 965 (b) 964 (c) 953 (d) 973
(d) India and Sri Lanka
Q.2086. Since 2000, Euro norms are Sol.2091.(c) 953. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur
Sol.2080.(b) India and Singapore. India followed in India under the name ______ was designed by Lal Chand Ustad.
and Thailand (Maitree, CORPAT), India Stage Emission Standards for four
and the US (Vajra Prahar, Yudh Abhyas), wheeled vehicles. Q.2092. In which color are the railway
India and Sri Lanka (Mitra Shakti). SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon) lines and telephone lines shown in the
(a) Bharat (b) Jagat topographic map?
Q.2081. Who among the following is the (c) India (d) Hindustan SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Evening)
founder of the field of psychoanalysis? (a) Blue (b) Yellow (c) Black (d) Red
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Morning) Sol.2086.(a) Bharat. Vehicle emission
(a) Carl Jung (b) Kai T Erikson norms were introduced in India in 1991 Sol.2092.(c) Black - Railroads,
(c) Jean Piaget (d) Sigmund Freud for petrol and in 1992 for diesel vehicles. boundaries, telephone lines. Brown -
Topographic contours. Blue - Lakes,
Sol.2081.(d) Sigmund Freud. Carl Jung - Q.2087. When was the Editors Guild of streams, irrigation ditches and other
Founded analytical psychology. Kai T India founded? hydrographic features Red - Land grids
Erikson - specializing in the social SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) and important roads.
consequences of catastrophic events. (a) 1982 (b) 1978 (c) 1956 (d) 1989
Jean Piaget - Worked on child Q.2093. Which of the following was
development. Sol.2087.(b) 1978. It was established previously known as 'the Lady Willingdon
with the twin objectives of protecting Park'.
Q.2082. Which of the following is the press freedom and raising the standards SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Afternoon)
largest sea bird with the longest of editorial leadership of newspapers (a) Buddha Jayanti Park
wingspan? and magazines. (b) Mughal Gardens
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Morning) (c) Deer Park
(a) Frigatebird (b) Booby Q.2088. Where was the first factory of (d) Lodhi Garden
(c) Wandering Albatross (d) Auk the Indian Iron and Steel Company
(IISCO) set up? Sol.2093.(d) Lodhi Garden. Lady
Sol.2082.(c) Wandering Albatross. The SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) Willingdon Park was inaugurated in April
maximum dimensions in this species are (a) Durgapur (b) Jabalpur 1936.
a length of 1.44 m (4.7 ft) and a (c) Jamshedpur (d) Hirapur
wingspan of 3.65 m (12.0 ft). Q.2094. Which ISO certification pertains
Sol.2088.(d) Hirapur. IISCO Steel Plant of to Environmental Management Systems?
Q.2083. ‘Oolong’ is a variant of ______. Steel Authority of India Limited is an SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Afternoon)
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening) integrated steel plant located at Hirapur (a) 9001 (b) 22000 (c) 14001 (d) 27001
(a) jute (b) tea (c) rubber (d) coffee (later to be called Burnpur) in the
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Sol.2083.(b) Tea. Oolong - It is a Bardhaman district, West Bengal. international standard for food safety
traditional semi-oxidized Chinese tea. It established by the International
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is made from the leaves of the Camellia Q.2089. Where is the Rumi Darwaza Organization for Standardization.
Sinensis plant. The same plant is used to located?
Q.2095. Who designed the logo for
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make Green tea and Black tea. SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Evening)
(a) Lucknow (b) Gwalior Lokpal in India?
Q.2084. Hakki, Pikki and Siddi are SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning)
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_________ from Karnataka. (a) Deepak Punia (b) Prashant Mishra
SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning) Sol.2089.(a) Lucknow. It is an imposing (c) Kamareddy (d) B.P.Raju
(a) language (b) Theater form gateway that was built by Nawab
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(c) Music type (d) dance form Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784. Sol.2095.(b) Prashant Mishra. The logo
of Lokpal: LOK - people and PAL -
Sol.2084.(a) Language. Q.2090. In the context of forest caretaker, i.e. "caretaker of people”.
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endangered in Karnataka. Hakki, Pikki founded in 1987 by ______.
and Siddi is a mix of Konkani, Kannada SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
and Hindi. Kannada is the official (a) Medha Patkar (b) Vandana Shiva
language of Karnataka. (c) Baba Amte (d) Pandurang Hegde

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