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The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Aurangzeb.

Key Points

• The Moti Masjid is made out of white marble, located inside the Red Fort close to Diwan-e-Khas in Delhi, India.
• It was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb from 1659-1660 for his second wife Nawab Bai.

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• The Moti Masjid of Agra was built by Shah Jahan.

The correct answer is Kerala.

• Thullal is a solo satiric dance form belonging to the state of Kerala.

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• Ottam Thullal is a dance-drama performing art form of Kerala, created by Kunchan Nambiar, as an alternative to the Chakyar koothu.
• The distinguishing factor of Ottanthullal is the performer himself singing and playing the story, which is a tedious task.
• Most popular Art and Dance forms of Kerala are: 
  • ​Theyyam
  • Kathakali
  • Kutiyattam
  • Nangiar Koothu

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The correct answer is Abanindranath Tagore.

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• The painting 'My Mother' was painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1912-13.
• It is a miniature painting decorated with an ornamental border.
• It was painted by Abanindranath Tagore after the death of his mother.

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The correct answer is Jammu & Kashmir.

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• Hikat is danced by forming pairs, extending their arms and with the body inclined, they go round and round at the same position.
• This dance is filled with joy and is associated with Jammu and Kashmir. Hence option 2 is correct.
• This dance is performed by everyone to welcome the spring season in Kashmir and celebrates the harvesting season.
• When the dance originated, there were no instruments or music, people hold their wrists and just sing and spin. As the dance progress, it speeds up and beats become faster.
  • But nowadays, you will hear and feel the music and the sound of Rabab, drums accompanying the folk dance.
• Damali, Rauf and Mandjas are the other folk dances from Jammu and Kashmir.

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• The folk dance that is associated with the Indian states is tabled below:

The correct answer is SIx.

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• There are six schools of Indian philosophy known as Shad Darshanas.
• Each philosophical system has its distinctive way of observing things in the world.
• The six principal Hindu darshans are Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.
• In Indian philosophy, Darshan means the vision of a noble person, the way in which he observes and identifies the world.

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• Shankaracharya is known as the father of Indian Philosophy.
• He was the prominent exponent of the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy.
• Darshan teaches us how to get the realization of ourselves.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

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The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The 'Matki' dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance originating from central India known as the “Matki Dance”.
  • This “pitcher dance” belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, and is mainly performed in the Malwa region.

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The Correct Answer is Kerala.

• Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

Key Points

• References to Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
• It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
• Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
• It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and graceful.
• The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and paddy fields.
• Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

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8 classical dance forms of India

The correct answer is Shenai.

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• Ustad Bismillah Khan:
  • He was an Indian musician who played the shehnai.
  • Original name: Qamruddin Khan.
  • Born: March 21, 1916, Bihar and Orissa province
  • Died: 2006, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Khan was a devout Muslim but performed at both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies and was considered a symbol of religious harmony.
  • Bismillah Khan had won the rarest rare honor of performing at the Red Fort in Delhi on the evening of the Independence Day of India in 1947.
  • He Awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
  • Got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956.

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• Important Indian instrumental player:

Option 1 is correct, i.e. Nagaland.

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• The Ao tribe of Nagaland has one such special festival, known as the Moatsu festival. 
• This festival is celebrated after seeds have been sown in the fields.
• Men and women of the tribe gather around large outdoor fires and performing traditional dances.

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Some important festivals of Northeastern states are:

The correct answer is Vamana.

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• The fifth incarnation of Vishnu is known as Vamana.
• According to Hindu Mythology, there are ten complete incarnations of the Lord Vishnu and, countless numbers of incomplete incarnations.

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

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The correct answer is Warli.

• Warli painting is a kind of tribal art practiced by a tribe from Maharashtra called 'Warli' or 'Varli'.
• Other local tribes also participate in the creation of these paintings which were traditionally done only on the walls of the house during festive seasons and weddings.
• It is distinguished by its simplicity and use of sober colors to depict scenes from the daily life of the tribal people using recurring combinations of symbols, shapes, and figures of life forms.

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• Distinct Types of Paintings In India:

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

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• Thai poosam is a festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community mainly in south India.
• Thai Poosam festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga.
• Lord Muruga is the son of Shiva and Parvati.
• The word Thaipoosam is a combination of the name of a month and the name of a star.
• The festival is also observed in Kerala as Thaipooyam.
• It is believed that Thaipusam marks Lord Muruga's birthday.
• It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Onam

Key Points

• The festival of 'Onam' is associated with the 'Vamana' incarnation of the Lord Vishnu.
• Vamana, 5th of the 10 incarnations (avatars) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
• Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala which is observed every year in the month of August-September.
• In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds - earth, heaven, and the space between them.
• The images of Vamana usually show him already grown to giant size, one foot firmly planted on earth and the other lifted as if to take a stride.

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