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The correct answer is option 3.

In News

• Machilipatnam is undergoing revival through the construction of a new Greenfield port at Manginapudi, reconnecting it to its historic maritime legacy.

Key Points

• Machilipatnam was established as a significant port during the Satavahana dynasty in the 3rd century B.C. Hence, option C is correct.
• It attracted global maritime trade due to its location on the Coromandel Coast.
• Later ruled by Bahmani, Vijayanagara, and Qutb Shahi rulers, the city saw Portuguese, Dutch, and British trading centers emerge.
• The British established their first factory here in 1611, marking their entry into Bay of Bengal commerce.

Additional Information

• The city is also renowned for its Kalamkari art and Muslin textiles.
• A cyclone in 1779 devastated the port town, leading to decline in trade prominence.

The correct answer is Option D.

In News

• The Behdeinkhlam Festival was recently celebrated in Jowai, Meghalaya, showcasing a vibrant fusion of Pnar rituals and community engagement.

Key Points

• The term Behdeinkhlam means “chasing away the plague”, rooted in the Pnar words Beh Dien (drive away with sticks) and Khlam (plague). Hence, Option 4 is correct.
• Celebrated annually in July, it follows the sowing season and aims to ward off evil spirits, diseases, and misfortune, while invoking good harvest and prosperity.
• Ritual highlights include:
  • Sacred logs called Dein Khlam and Khnong brought from forests.
  • Youth beat rooftops with bamboo poles as a symbolic gesture.
  • Final-day gathering at Aitnar for traditional dance, and at Mynthong for the unique football-like game Dad-lawakor.

Additional Information

• It is the most important cultural festival of the Pnar (Jaintia) community.
• The rituals blend ancestral belief systems with collective expressions of health, community, and agrarian well-being.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• Prafulla Roy, a renowned Bengali writer and Sahitya Akademi awardee, passed away at the age of 90 in Kolkata.
• He was widely celebrated for his sensitive portrayal of the struggles of refugees and marginalized communities.
• One of his most critically acclaimed novels, Mondo Meyer Upakhyan, was adapted into a film by noted filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
• The film received the National Award in 2003, bringing widespread recognition to both the author and the director.
• Roy's literary legacy includes over 150 books, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, and telefilms.
• His works like Keya Patar Nouko, Nona Jol Mithe Mati, and Bagh Bondi Khela are also well-known, but it is Mondo Meyer Upakhyan that earned the distinction of a National Award-winning adaptation, highlighting the deep social realism present in his storytelling.

The correct answer is Option 4.

In News

• As part of preparations for the upcoming 16th Census of India (2026–27), discussions have arisen on the enumeration of indigenous tribes like the Jarawas, especially given their vulnerable and isolated status.

Key Points

• Statement I: The Jarawas are indeed a PVTG, but they reside in the Middle and South Andaman Islands, not the Nicobar Islands. Hence, Statement I is incorrect.
• Statement II: They are believed to descend from the Jangil tribe, and some genetic studies suggest they are among the earliest human settlers in Asia, tracing lineage to the first wave out of Africa. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• Statement III: The Jarawas follow a hunter-gatherer-fisherman lifestyle, depending on forest produce, game, and coastal fishing. Hence, Statement III is correct.
• Statement IV: The 16th Census (phased from 2026–2027) will include caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, and will involve outreach to PVTGs like the Jarawa tribe. Hence, Statement IV is correct.

Additional Information

• The Andaman and Nicobar Protection of Aboriginal Tribes Regulation, 1956 ensures restricted access to Jarawa territory.
• They live in nomadic bands of 40–50 people, with a total population between 250–400.
• Known for resisting outside contact, the tribe has been the focus of multiple human rights and conservation debates.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Statement I: Tiruchendur is one of the six Arupadai Veedu (sacred abodes) of Lord Murugan and the only one located on the seashore. The rest are on hills. Hence, Statement I is correct.
• Statement II: The Raja Gopuram is on the western side of the temple, unlike most temples where it is on the eastern side. This is because the sea lies immediately east of the temple. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• Statement III: The temple is constructed using red sandstone, not granite. Hence, Statement III is incorrect.
• Statement IV: The temple is located in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu and is a classic example of Tamil architectural tradition. Hence, Statement IV is correct.

Additional Information

• The temple faces the Bay of Bengal, part of the Gulf of Mannar coastline.
• The nine Kalasams on top of the 138-feet Gopuram signify the temple's nine tiers.
• The sanctum houses Lord Murugan in a standing posture and is surrounded by mandapams, shrines, and carved pillars.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• The 18th Kachai Lemon Festival concluded in Manipur on 14 Jan'22.
• It was a 2-day event held in Kachai village in the Ukhrul district.
• Kachai Lemon of Manipur has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) registration tag.
• It is considered to be unique as it is a rich source of ascorbic acid.
• The theme of the festival was 'Organic Kachai Lemon for Safe Environment and Rural Transformation'.

Additional Information

• Manipur has won the Senior Women’s National Football Championship in December 2021.
• The Indian Railways is constructing the tallest pier railway bridge of the world in Manipur.
• Novelist Beryl Thanga has received the 12th Manipur State Award for Literature 2020 for his book – Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ithat’ (I and the then island).
• Chief Minister of Manipur: N. Biren Singh;
• Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

The correct answer is Assam.Key Points

• Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest congregations in eastern India. It is the most important festival of the Kamakhya temple and is celebrated in the month of June every year.
• It is more of a ritual of austerities, a festival celebrated with Shakti rites. The belief is that Kamakhya embodies the mother cult, the Shakti.

Important Points

• Kumbh Mela is a very big fair and the largest gathering of Hindu pilgrims, celebrated every twelve years at four holy places Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
• The Sonepur Cattle Fair held (November) on full moon day in Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak. Sonepur Fair is also known as the Harihar Chhetra Mela.
• Pushkar Fair is one of the world’s largest camel fairs, held (October-November) in the oldest city of Rajasthan “Pushkar”. The Pushkar camel fair attracts a large number of visitors from all around the world, especially from Israel.
• Hemis Gompa festival is a religious fair and one of the most auspicious Occasions for the Buddhist community in India.

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Kambala, a traditional buffalo race, was held at Moodabidri in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka on 11 December 2021.
• More than 200 pairs of buffaloes participated.
• Kambala is a folk sport, held traditionally by local Tuluva landlords and households in coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udipi of Karnataka and Kasaragod of Kerala, a region collectively known as Tulu Nadu.

Additional Information

•  Below is the List of Animal Sports in India.

The correct answer is Odia.

Key Points

• Currently, there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
• The first language to be given with that status was Tamil. 

Additional Information 

• The Official Languages
  • Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351.
  • Hindi written in Devanagari Script is to be the official language of the Union.
  • Originally there were fourteen languages in Eighth Schedule, but eight were added during amendments.
  • The first Official Language Commission was appointed in 1955 under Shri B.G. Kher as Chairman.

Important Points

• 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967 - The Sindhi language was included as the 15th regional language in the Eighth Schedule.
• 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 - It included Manipuri, Konkani, and Nepalese languages in the 8th Schedule.
• 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 - Inserted four new languages in it, namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.

• The 23rd National Youth Festival 2020 began at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on 12 Jan 2020.
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 5-day event.
• It is being organized since 1995 with an objective to provide a platform to the youth of the country and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talents in various activities.

The correct answer is Popir.

Key Points

• Popir dance is a dance form from Arunachal Pradesh. In the land of Arunachal Pradesh the Galo tribe for its popular dance form from Popir dance. The popular dance is a speciality for tribes and a must-watch dance for the audience. It is mainly performed by female members.
• His dance is the top tribute to the Goddess Mop in AP is believed to be the Goddess of prosperity and fertility. She is one of the most worshipped goddesses of the Gahlot tribe.

Additional Information​

• At present officially there are 9 classical dances in India.
•        Dance forms & their States

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Chhau.

Key Points

• Chhau dance included in UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list in the year 2010.
• Chhau, a unique form of masked dance, is preserved by the royal family of Saraikela, the former state of Jharkhand.
• The dancer employs a deity, animal, bird, hunter, rainbow, night, or flower.

Additional Information

• The name of the folk dances and their respective states name are given below:

The correct answer is Haryana.

Key Points

• Loor dance is a popular traditional folk dance from Haryana, a state in northern India.
• It's a way for the locals to express joy and sadness, just like any other folk dance.
• It is highly famous in Haryana's Bangar and Bagar regions.
• It is held in the month of 'Phalguna,' which corresponds to the months of February and March in the Gregorian calendar.
• The dance also heralds the arrival of spring and the planting of rabi crops.
• The dance is often performed at the Holi celebration.
• Other famous dance forms from Haryana are Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Gugga, Khor, and Gagor.

Additional Information

•  Famous dance from Indian state:

The correct answer is Faridabad.

Key Points

• The 35th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was held in Faridabad from 19th March to 4th April 2022.
• Jammu and Kashmir is the theme State for it.
• The fair showcased the richness and diversity of handicrafts, handlooms, and the cultural heritage of India.
• More than 30 countries participated in the Surajkund fair and the partner nation was Uzbekistan.

Additional Information

• Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022 in New Delhi on 9 March 2022.
• The three-day Krishi Mela is being organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
• The main theme of the fair is “Self-reliant Farmer with Technical Knowledge”.
• The fair will showcase the new innovative technologies of IARI.