Culture and Places of India and World Test 54

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Culture and Places of India and World Test 54

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Question 1
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Rukmini Dev Arundale is considered the most important revivalist of this Indian classical dance form from its original 'sadhir' style, prevalent amongst the temple dancers, the devadasis. Which dance form did Ms. Arundale promote?

A
Kuchipudi

B
Bharatanatyam

C
Mohiniattam

D
Odissi

Solution

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous Bharatnatyam Dancer. She led to the revival of this Indian classical dance form and founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras.
Question 2
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This Russian city reverted to its old name once the Soviet Union broke up in 1991. During the Soviet era it was known as Leningrad. What is it called now?

A
Vladivostok

B
Novosibirsk

C
Kiev

D
St. Petersburg
Solution
- St. Petersburg is a Russian city in northwestern Russia, near the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. Saint Petersburg is the second biggest city in Russia.
- In 1914, after the leader Lenin's death, it was renamed Leningrad in his honour. Leningrad again took its old name of St. Petersburg on September 6, 1991, when Russia stopped being communist.
Question 3
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In this book written in $$1901$$ by Sarat Chandra, the author exhorted his readers to 'have pity and forgive' the protagonist. It's been immortalised $$15$$ time on the silver screen (and counting). Dilip Kumar won a Film Fare Best Actor Award in $$1955$$ for essaying the protagonist, a feat that was emulated by Shah Rukh Khan in, $$2002$$ for the same role. Name the book and the eponymous film.

A
Mahal

B
Gora

C
Devdas

D
Abhimaan

Solution

Devdas is the book written by Sara Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1901. The novel was published in 1917. On his book, the eponymous film was based. The film adaptation was very successful in Bengali, Urdu, Malayalam, Assamese, Hindi, and Telugu (twice).
Question 4
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This dance form which originated in Odisha has its base in martial arts. The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements. What is it called?

A
Yakshagana

B
Chhau

C
Ghumara

D
Kalaripayattu
Question 5
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The sculpture in the picture is called the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is a marble Hellenistic sculpture that was created around the $$2^{nd}$$ century BCE. Since $$1884$$, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre, France, and is one of the most celebrated sculpture in the world. Which Greek goddess it represents?

A
Athena

B
Gaia

C
Persephone

D
Nike

Solution

The 18-foot sculpture of the 'Winged Victory of Samothrace' represents the Greek Goddess Nike. She was the goddess of speed, strength, and victory. She was the child of Pallas and Styx. The statue was one of many marble pieces that embellish the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, an ancient temple complex on the island of Samothrace.
Question 6
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The volcanic island of Krakatoa was thought to be a relatively harmless volcano by the people of Indonesia, until it erupted with such a force that it killed more than 36,000 people. It was the most deadly volcanic eruption of modern history. When did this eruption take place?

A
1882

B
1982

C
1883

D
1921
Solution
- Krakatoa is an active volcano in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia that had erupted in the year 1883.
- The 1883 eruption ejected more than six cubic miles of rock, ash, and pumice, and made the loudest sound ever recorded by human beings.
- The eruption destroyed two-thirds of what was then the island of Krakatoa.
Question 7
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After Varanasi and Jaipur, this city was included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for contribution in music in November, $$2017$$. Which city is this?

A
Allahabad

B
Chennai

C
Goa

D
Kolkata

Solution

In November 2017, Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu was included in the list of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for Contribution in Music.
The UNESCO's Creative Cities Network was launched in 2004. It is a medium to promote international cooperation between cities committed to investing in creativity. Chennai was among 64 cities from 44 countries to be designated this status.
Question 8
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This dance of Kerala was called 'Poor man's Kathakali' by Jawaharlal Nehru. We are talking about _____.

A
Mohiniyattam

B
Kutiyattam

C
Kolkali

D
Ottamthullal

Solution

Ottamthullal is a dance and poetic performance form dance of Kerala, India. This dance was called 'Poor mab's Kathakali' by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Question 9
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It is the longest running U.S. primetime television show having the maximum number of seasons. It was first aired in 1989. Name it.

A
Lassie

B
Law and Order

C
The Simpsons

D
Friends
Question 10
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In 2005 Vishal Bhardwaj directed a movie 'The Blue Umbrella' inspired by the novel of the same name. The film received great critical acclaim. Who was the author of the novel 'The Blue Umbrella'?

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B

C

D