STATIC GK - 09/03/2024

1.) Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance?

Ans. Kathak

2.) The directive principles are largely classified into three broad categories. Which of the following is NOT the part of this classification?

Ans. Authoritative

3.) Which of the following is an autobiography of the famous cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

Ans. A Century is not enough

4.) Shri Jagannathji Mela is held at _______.

Ans. Alwar

5.) Which Indian musician personality’s native place is West Bengal?

Ans. Bappi Lahiri

6.) _____________ literally means 'dance of the enchantress'. It is one of the most striking in the Indian classical dance repertoire.

Ans. Mohiniyattam

7.) Where is the Mahabodhi temple situated?

Ans. Bodh Gaya

8.) Dandari (Dancing) troupes perform __________ during the festival of Diwali for a fortnight with participation from Kolam and Raj Gond tribes.

Ans. Ghusadi

9.) The sal tree assumes great significance in a number of tribal communities scattered across eastern India. For instance, ________ festival is celebrated in honour of the tree in Jharkhand.

Ans. Sarhul

10.) How many countries will participate in ICC 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup?

Ans. 10

11.) Which of the following Indian musicians was referred to as ‘Ghazal King’?

Ans. Jagjit Singh

12.) Kalidas Samman is a prestigious arts award presented annually by the government of ________.

Ans. Madhya Pradesh

13.) The national award of classical dance is called ___________.

Ans. Abhinandan Saroja Award

14.) Who founded Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan to promote education and culture?

Ans. Dr Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi

15.) Which Article of the Indian Constitution secures a living wage and a decent standard of living with social and cultural opportunities for all workers?

Ans. Article 43

16.) The Bhitargaon Brick temple is a fine example of architecture of which of the following periods?

Ans. Gupta period

17.) 95-year-old Bhagwani Devi and 106-year-old Rambai were jointly awarded the BBC special trophy for their achievements where Devi won a gold medal in the 100 m sprint at the ______________ in Tampere, Finland.

Ans. 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships

18.) Born on ____________, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi whose birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, successfully led India’s non-violence movement against the British.

Ans. 2 October 1869

19.) The Paika dance of Jharkhand is usually performed by the ___________ tribe to welcome special respected guests or during the religious procession (Shobha Yatra).

Ans. Munda

20.) Gaur Maria, a dance form from the state of ____________, is a well-known art form of joy and invocation. It is a group dance and both, males and females enthusiastically participate in this dance.

Ans. Chhattisgarh

21.) Under which scheme of Airport Authority of India did the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor inaugurate UMEED Market Place at Srinagar international airport for supporting local art and artisans of Self Help Groups of J&K Rural Livelihood Mission?

Ans. AVSAR Scheme

22.) Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance belongs to which of the following states?

Ans. Odisha

23.) The ‘Mukteshwar’ dance festival is held from 14th to 16th January at the Mukteshwar temple in the state of ___________.

Ans. Odisha

24.) Which of the following musicians is popularly known as ‘Panchamda’?

Ans. RD Burman

25.) Lebang Boomani dance is the harvest dance of ____________.

Ans. Tripura