Culture and Places of India and World Test 44

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Culture and Places of India and World Test 44

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Question 1
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Mattahcherry Palace is located in?

A
West Bengal

B
Kerala

C
Rajasthan

D
Karnataka
Question 2
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The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in which city of West Bengal?

A
Siliguri

B
Jalpaiguri

C
Kolkata

D
Medinipur

Solution

The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in Patuli in Kolkata, West Bengal. The market is similar to the ones on Dal Lake in Srinagar and in Bangkok. The project is being implemented by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). There are 228 stalls, set up on 114 boats, with zone-wise demarcations for fish, meat, vegetables, grocery, etc. Wooden ramps have been constructed, over which people will walk to reach the boat of their choice. Modern technology is being adopted to ensure proper oxidation of the water and thus maintain ecological balance. The surrounding path beside the water body, a canal, on which the market is being set up, is being decked up with paver blocks. The market will be run through a cooperative. The prices will be similar to those in normal markets.
Question 3
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The women of this state in India wear mekhela chador. Which state are we talking about?

A
Rajasthan

B
Assam

C
Odisha

D
Kerala
Question 4
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Which of the following statements about 'Aadi Mahotsav ' held recently in New Delhi is/are correct?
1. The theme of the festival was 'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and commerce'
2.The festival was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ – a fortnight-long Tribal Festival by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with the theme of ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’ on 16 Nov 2017 at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. Over 750 tribal artisans from over 25 States are participating in the festival. The 15-day festival will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and much more through about 200 stalls
Question 5
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The 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held in new Delhi in November, 2017. Which of the following statements about GCCS is/are correct?
1.The 4th version of GCCS was held in London.
2.The main theme of GCCS 2017 is 'Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development'.
3. 'Bindu' is the logo of GCCS 2017.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
2 and 3 only

D
1, 2 and 3

Solution

Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) is a prestigious global event where international leaders, policymakers, industry experts, think tanks, cyber wizards etc gather to deliberate on issues and challenges for optimally using cyber space. GCCS was launched with a view to establishing internationally agreed ‘rules of the road’ for behavior in cyberspace, and create a more focused and inclusive dialogue between all those with a stake in the internet
(governments, civil society, and industry) on how to implement them.
The theme for the GCCS 2017 is ‘Cyber4All: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace’
The conference took place on 23rd & 24th of November 2017 in New Delhi.
The first edition of GCCS was held in London in 2011.
The second conference was held in 2012 in Budapest.
The third edition of GCCS was held in 2013 in Seoul.
The fourth version- GCCS 2015 was held in The Hague, Netherlands.
Question 6
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Dudhsagar Waterfalls is located in which state?

A
Maharashtra

B
Karnataka

C
Haryana

D
Goa

Solution

The Dudhsagar Waterfalls is amongst Indias tallest waterfalls with a height of $$310$$ m and an average width of $$30$$ metres. It is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in Goa. It is $$60$$ km from Panaji by road and is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by a deciduous forests with a rich biodiversity.
Question 7
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In which of these states are idlis and coconut chutney commonly eaten?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Jammu and Kashmir

C
West Bengal

D
Haryana

Solution

Idlis and coconut chutney commonly eaten in southern states are staple dishes of South India. Tamil Nadu is the most appropriate option.
Question 8
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In the painting in the picture Dr. Nicolaes Tulp explains the musculature of the arm to medical professionals. Some of the spectators are various doctors who paid commissions to be included in the painting. Who painted the picture?

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B

C

D
Solution
- Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch artist widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in history. He made a famous painting of an event: Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp.
- This painting, which hangs in the Mauritshuismuseum of the Hague, depicts Tulp dissecting a criminal’s forearm.
Question 9
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He is an Australian-American media mogul whose vast empire includes Harper Collins, $$21^{st}$$ Century Fox and the Wall Street Journal. In $$2011$$ he was accused of hacking the phones of celebrities, royalty, and public citizens. Who is he?

A

B

C

D
Solution
- Rupert Keith Murdoch is an Australian-American media mogul.
- He is founder, Chairman and chief executive officer of global media network News Corporation which is the world's second largest media group.
Question 10
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This film tells the heroic tale of a Pan Am flight $$73$$ attendant who saved the lives of many passengers during a hostage crisis. She was killed by the terrorists for her daring. Who is the director of this film?

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B

C

D
Solution
- Ram Madhvani is one of India's most respected filmmakers.
- In February 2015, he made a biographical film on Neerja Bhanot. The film tells the heroic tale of the Pan Am flight 73 attendant who saved the lives of many passengers during a hostage crisis.
- The character of Neerja was played by Sonam Kapoor. The movie was a huge success both critically and commercially and won the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film.