Culture and Places of India and World Test 51

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Culture and Places of India and World Test 51

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Question 1
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Its an Indian TV show that discusses and provides solutions to address social issues in India. It aims to empower citizens with information about their country and urges them to take actions. We are talking about

A
KBC

B
CID

C
Bigg Boss

D
Satyamev Jayate
Question 2
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This American late-night talk show is hosted by an Emmy-winning funny man who also hosted the $64^{th}$ Primetime Emmy Awards in $2012$ . His guest list includes celebrities, athletes and musicians. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was also invited to this talk show. What is the name do this talk show?

A
The Oprah Winfrey Show

B
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

C
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

D
Live! with Kelly and Michael

Solution

Jimmy Kimmel Live is a late-night show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC television network.
Question 3
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The first $70$ mm film of India was ______.

A
Alam Ara

B
Around the world

C
Aganthuk

D
Pundalik

Solution

Around the world released in 1967 and directed by Pachhi was the first Indian film to be released in the 70mm widescreen format, and also the first with a magnetic, six-track stereophonic soundtrack.
Question 4
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This famous painting is an oil on canvas by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room. Name the painting.

A
The Starry Night

B
Cafe Terrace at Night

C
Starry Night over the Rhone

D
Impression sunrise
Solution
- Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most recognized pieces of art in the world.
- Van Gogh mentioned it briefly in his letters as a simple “study of night” or ”night effect.”
Question 5
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Rudra and Vichitra veenas are plucked string instruments. In which type of music are they used?

A
Carnatic

B
Baroque

C
Hindustani

D
Renaissance
Solution
- Hindustani classical music is an Indian classical music tradition which originated in North India around the 13th and 14th centuries. Rudra and Vichitra are types of veenas used in Hindustani music.
- The Rudra veena, one of the oldest styles of the veena, is basically a bamboo stick with two gourds attached. It has frets which are set into wax.
- The Vichitra vina is a stringed instrument like the Rudra veena except it has no frets.
Question 6
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The potions master at Hogwarts hated Harry Potter because he reminded him of Harry's parents bitterly. Who was this potions master?

A
Albus Dumbledore

B
Severus Snape

C
Gilderoy Lockhart

D
Minerva McGonagall

Solution

Potions Master is the title given to the Potions Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Severus Snape was the Potions Master for many years in Hogwarts but he was later replaced by Horace Slughorn.
Question 7
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Noh and Kabuki are traditional theatrical forms of which country?

A
China

B
Japan

C
Russia

D
Turkey
Solution
- Kabuki and Noh theatre are the earliest types of traditional Japanese theatre. Kabuki and Noh theatre derive from the ancient Japanese traditions of entertainment, spectacle, religion, mysticism, and drama.
- Kabuki drama incorporates singing, dancing, and wearing costumes. Noh drama involves song and dance, as well as the wearing of traditional masks and chanting
Question 8
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Which Indian actress has won the best actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2017?

A

B

C

D

Solution

Konkona Sen Sharma has won the best actress for "Lipstick Under My Burkha" at the New York Indian Film Festival 2017. She also bagged the best director award for her debut film "A Death in the Gunj" at the award ceremony.
Question 9
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The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York City. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
What is the name of this movie?

A
Stomp the Yard

B
Footloose

C
Black Swan

D
Happy Feet
Solution
- A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, Black swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company.
- The movie was directed by Darren Aronofsky. Critics praised Portman's performance and Aronofsky's direction. It also received five nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Question 10
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The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York city. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
When was the movie released?

A
$2009$

B
$2010$

C
$2011$

D
$2012$
Solution
- A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, Black swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company.
- The movie was directed by Darren Aronofsky and was released in the year 2010. Critics praised Portman's performance and Aronofsky's direction. It also received five nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards.