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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following given below is/are the main styles in Hindustani Music?
1. Dhrupad
2. Tarana
3. Khayal
4. Tappa
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Hindustani music is practiced in the northern parts of India. The Hindustani branch of music focuses more on the musical structure and the possibilities of improvisation in it. The Hindustani branch adopted a scale of Shudha Swara Saptaka or the ‘Octave of Natural notes.
There are ten main styles of singing in Hindustani music like the ‘Dhrupad’, ‘Dhamar’, ‘Hori’, ‘Khayal’, ‘Tappa’, ‘Chaturang’, ‘Ragasagar’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Sargam’ and ‘Thumri’.Incorrect
Hindustani music is practiced in the northern parts of India. The Hindustani branch of music focuses more on the musical structure and the possibilities of improvisation in it. The Hindustani branch adopted a scale of Shudha Swara Saptaka or the ‘Octave of Natural notes.
There are ten main styles of singing in Hindustani music like the ‘Dhrupad’, ‘Dhamar’, ‘Hori’, ‘Khayal’, ‘Tappa’, ‘Chaturang’, ‘Ragasagar’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Sargam’ and ‘Thumri’. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Bhaona dance is/are correct?
1. It is a traditional form of dance in the state of Tamil Nadu.
2. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment dance prevalent in the state of Assam. It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment dance prevalent in the state of Assam. It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Nagara School of Architecture.
1. The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making.
2. There were water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.
3. The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The features of Nagara style are:
• The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.
• There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises. These were present generally in Dravida School of architecture.
• The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.Incorrect
The features of Nagara style are:
• The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.
• There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises. These were present generally in Dravida School of architecture.
• The temples were generally built on upraised platforms. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsPARIVESH portal, seen in news, is related to which of the following given below?
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PARIVESH = Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub. PARIVESH is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System for Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ clearances.
It has been developed in line with Digital India. It automates the entire process of submitting the application and tracking the status of such proposals at each stage of processing. The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with technical support from National Informatics Centre, (NIC).Incorrect
PARIVESH = Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub. PARIVESH is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System for Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ clearances.
It has been developed in line with Digital India. It automates the entire process of submitting the application and tracking the status of such proposals at each stage of processing. The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with technical support from National Informatics Centre, (NIC). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWomen’s World Banking Report is released by which of the following institutions?
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The report is released by Women’s World Banking Network. They partner with leading corporations to prove the commercial and social value of women’s financial inclusion.
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The report is released by Women’s World Banking Network. They partner with leading corporations to prove the commercial and social value of women’s financial inclusion.
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