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The correct answer is A-1,B-2,C-4,D-3

Key Points

• Ramnagar Fort is located in the Varanasi district of UP.
  • ​It was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 18th century.
  • It has a hall known as 'Durbar Hall'.
  • It depicts both Islamic and Indian styles of architecture.
  • There is a huge clock present inside the palace.
  • The fort is made up of red sandstone.

• Chini ka Rauza is located in the Agra district of UP.
  • It is the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan
  • It was built in the year 1635 AD.
  • It is an example of Persian architecture in the city.
  • Allama Afzal Khan was the Prime Minister of Shahjahan.

• Rani Mahal is located in the Jhansi district of UP.
  • ​It was built in the late 18th century.
  • It was the palace of Rani Laxmi Bai.

• Kalinjar Fort is located in the Banda district of UP.
  • It was built in the 10th Century by the rulers of the Chandel dynasty.
  • There are many buildings and temples inside this fort.
  • This huge fort has grand palaces and canopies, which are finely designed and carved.
  • The fort is believed to be the abode of the Hindu god Shiva.
  • The fort also has a unique temple of Neelkanth Mahadev.

Additional Information

• About Uttar Pradesh:
  • ​Fourth Largest State of India
  • Population (2011 Census) - 199581477 million
  • Surrounded by 8 states, 1 UT, and 1 foreign country(Nepal)
  • Total Districts: 75
  • Total Division: 18
  • Capital: Lucknow
  • Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
  • Governor: Anandiben Patel

The correct answer is Odisha.

Important Points

• The Dalkhai dance of Odisha is usually performed to please Goddess Durga.
• The dance Dalkai originates from the Sambalpur district of Odisha.
• Dalkhai is one of the most popular traditional folk-dance forms of Adivasi’s of Sambalpur.
• It is commonly performed at festivals like Dashahra, Bhaijiuntia, Phagun Puni, Nuakhai, etc.
• The main theme of this dance form is Radha and Krishna, Ramayana, and Mahabharata.

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• Other important Dances of Odisha:
  • Odissi Dance.
  • Chhau Dance.
  • Chaiti Ghoda.
  • Danda Nata.
  • Medha Nacha.
  • Changu Dance.
  • Karma Dance.

The correct answer is Kushinagar.

Key Points

• Ramabhar Stupa is a Buddhist monument in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
• It is situated near Buddha Ghat and is one of the most important pilgrim places for Buddhists in India.
• Ramabhar Stupa holds a great religious significance to Buddhists all over the world as it is said that this is the exact spot where Lord Buddha was cremated and got Mahaparinirvana after his death in 483 BC.
• The stupa was constructed by the Malla Kings who ruled over Kushinagar when Buddha was alive.
• In ancient Buddhist texts, this Stupa has been referred to as Mukut-Bandhan Chaitya or Mukta-Bandhan Vihara.

The correct answer is Aurangzeb.

Key Points

• Mughal Ghat of Farrukhabad along river Ganga was constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb.
• Mughal Architecture:
  •  The Mughals were great patrons of art and architecture. Under them, architecture regained its place for importance as buildings were built with great vision and artistic inspiration.
  • Babur:
    • First to start the Mughal style architecture in India.
    • Babur introduced Charbagh Style Architecture.
  • Humayun:
    • A stagnant phase of architecture, as not many developments happened in this period.
  • Akbar:
    • Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture.
    • The use of red sandstone was prominent in this period.
    • He introduced the use of the ‘Tudor arch’ (four-centered arch).
  • Jahangir:
    • Jahangir was more focused on Arts and Literature.
    • Because of which this Architecture took a back seat.
  • Shahjahan:
    • It is called the Golden Age of Architecture of Mughal.
  • Aurangzeb:
    • Architecture in a declining phase.
  • Muhammad Azam Shah:
    • The last Mughal ruler to contribute to architecture 

The correct answer is Ballia.

Key Points

• The Dadri Mela is held in Ballia and is the second largest cattle fair in India.
  • It attracts traders and visitors from various parts of the country.
  • The fair showcases a variety of cattle breeds and livestock products.
  • It also includes cultural performances and traditional crafts.

Additional Information

• Bareilly: Known for Uttarayani Mela.
• Mathura: Famous for Mudiya Puno Mela.
• Badaun: Hosts Kakora Fair.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

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The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The 'Matki' dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance originating from central India known as the “Matki Dance”.
  • This “pitcher dance” belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, and is mainly performed in the Malwa region.

Important Points

The Correct Answer is Kerala.

• Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

Key Points

• References to Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
• It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
• Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
• It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and graceful.
• The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and paddy fields.
• Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

Additional Information

8 classical dance forms of India

The correct answer is Shenai.

Key Points

• Ustad Bismillah Khan:
  • He was an Indian musician who played the shehnai.
  • Original name: Qamruddin Khan.
  • Born: March 21, 1916, Bihar and Orissa province
  • Died: 2006, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Khan was a devout Muslim but performed at both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies and was considered a symbol of religious harmony.
  • Bismillah Khan had won the rarest rare honor of performing at the Red Fort in Delhi on the evening of the Independence Day of India in 1947.
  • He Awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
  • Got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956.

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• Important Indian instrumental player:

Option 1 is correct, i.e. Nagaland.

Key Points

• The Ao tribe of Nagaland has one such special festival, known as the Moatsu festival. 
• This festival is celebrated after seeds have been sown in the fields.
• Men and women of the tribe gather around large outdoor fires and performing traditional dances.

Additional Information

Some important festivals of Northeastern states are:

The correct answer is Vamana.

Key Points

• The fifth incarnation of Vishnu is known as Vamana.
• According to Hindu Mythology, there are ten complete incarnations of the Lord Vishnu and, countless numbers of incomplete incarnations.

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Warli.

• Warli painting is a kind of tribal art practiced by a tribe from Maharashtra called 'Warli' or 'Varli'.
• Other local tribes also participate in the creation of these paintings which were traditionally done only on the walls of the house during festive seasons and weddings.
• It is distinguished by its simplicity and use of sober colors to depict scenes from the daily life of the tribal people using recurring combinations of symbols, shapes, and figures of life forms.
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Important Points

• Distinct Types of Paintings In India:

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• Thai poosam is a festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community mainly in south India.
• Thai Poosam festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga.
• Lord Muruga is the son of Shiva and Parvati.
• The word Thaipoosam is a combination of the name of a month and the name of a star.
• The festival is also observed in Kerala as Thaipooyam.
• It is believed that Thaipusam marks Lord Muruga's birthday.
• It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Onam

Key Points

• The festival of 'Onam' is associated with the 'Vamana' incarnation of the Lord Vishnu.
• Vamana, 5th of the 10 incarnations (avatars) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
• Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala which is observed every year in the month of August-September.
• In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds - earth, heaven, and the space between them.
• The images of Vamana usually show him already grown to giant size, one foot firmly planted on earth and the other lifted as if to take a stride.

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