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.
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Art and Culture › ArtXMusic
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Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
1. Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
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Answer
(D)
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Art and Culture › Buddhism and Jainism
Art and Culture › Buddhism and Jainism
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
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Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
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Art and Culture › Vedic Culture
Art and Culture › Vedic Culture
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of:
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(C)
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Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing
Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India?
1. Subsidiaries of companies in India
2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies
3. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies
4. Portfolio investmentOptions
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(D)
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Economics › Demographic Dividend
Economics › Demographic Dividend
Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
1. Low birth rate with low death rate
2. High birth rate with high death rate
3. High birth rate with low death rateSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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(C)
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Economics › Differentiated Banks
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Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning
Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning
With reference to consumer’s rights/privileges under the provision of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing 2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid. 3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf.
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(C)
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Economics › Financial Inclusion,PSL
Economics › Financial Inclusion,PSL
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’?
1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal SchemeOptions
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(C)