Q.1) Which of the following sites is not included in the Diamond Triangle of Buddhism in Odisha?

a) Niyamgiri

b) Udaygiri

c) Ratnagiri

d) Lalitgiri

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Q.2) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? (CSP 2018)

a) Avalokiteshvara

b) Amitabha

c) Maitreya

d) Padmapani

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Q.3) Which of the following is/are the basic elements of the Carnatic music?

1. Sruti
2. Nritta
3. Swara
4. Raga
5. Tala

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2, 3, 4, 5

c) 1, 3, 4, 5

d) All of the above

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Q.4) The saints Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri are associated with which of the following art forms?

1. Bharat Natyam
2. Carnatic Music
3. Sangam Literature
4. None of the above

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Q.5) The Hongyun Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) CRISPR gene editing

b) In-flight Internet

c) Global Wifi Network

d) Solar Mission

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