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Exam Year: 2012

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    With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period. 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. 3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1, 2 and 3

    (d)

    None of the above is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes

    (a)

    Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.

    (b)

    Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara.

    (c)

    Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory.

    (d)

    Both (a) and (b) are correct in this context

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

    (a)

    three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

    (b)

    three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of Indian can be classified

    (c)

    three main styles of Indian temple architecture

    (d)

    three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest antimatter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/ implications of the creation of antimatter? 1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper. 2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of antimatter. 3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
    1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India
    2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
    3. The Independent Labour Party
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

    (a)

    Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.

    (b)

    Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose.

    (c)

    Behramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform group of the country under one organization.

    (d)

    None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because: 1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence.
    2. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session.
    3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    The Rowlatt Act aimed at:

    (a)

    Compulsory economic support to war efforts.

    (b)

    Imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial.

    (c)

    Suppression of the Khilafat Movement.

    (d)

    Imposition of restrictions freedom of the press.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because

    (a)

    Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations

    (b)

    Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion

    (c)

    Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award

    (d)

    None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

    Correct Answer:

    (c)