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With respect to varna system, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Varna means 'to choose' and it also means colour.
$$2.$$ Rigveda mentions only $$2$$ varna Aryas and Dasyu.
$$3.$$ $$1st\ 3$$ varnas i.e. Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas were known as Dwij-i.e. twice birth $$1st$$ at time of birth and $$2nd$$ after Sanskar.
$$4.$$ Shudras were of two types : Nirvasit (exiled) and Anirvasit (non-exiled).

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

Consider the following statements regarding the Buildings of Tughlaqs Era.
$$1.$$ Buildings are placed on a platform.
$$2.$$ Tomb had fort like appearance.
$$3.$$ Underground chambers were constructed.
$$4.$$ Use of grey sandstone, rubble and plaster.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Nanda Devi Raj Jat festival.
$$1.$$ This festival is dedicated to Raj Rajeshwari Devi of Uttarakhand.
$$2.$$ It is held every year and after $$12$$ years cycle.
$$3.$$ This journey go from Nauti village, Chamoli district to Homkund Sarovar.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

One of the observatories established by Sawai Jai Singh was at ____________.

The word sonnet comes from the Italian word sonetto. A sonnet is a small song or lyric. How many lines does a sonnet have?

India's first Railway University will come up at

"A blank piece of paper is God's way of telling us how hard it is to be God." This fabulous quote came from a renowned romantic suspense novelists pen. Name him/her.

Who believed that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of emotions?