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Which was the first state formed on linguistic basis?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first state formed on the linguistic basis is Andhra Pradesh. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on October 1, 1953. It was bifurcated from Tamil Nadu.

Recognised official languages of India are _______.

  1. 25

  2. 23

  3. 22

  4. 21


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language is a medium of communication. There are a huge number of languages spoken over the world. In India there are 22 official or recognised languages. The list of official languages include Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. National language of India is Hindi.

Which of the following plays an important part in fostering unity and integration?          

  1. Music and dance

  2. Art and architecture

  3. Food and customs

  4. Dress and habits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Music and dance are the ancient art forms of India which are still persistent in the present day India. Music and dance help in bringing different people together. Examples of some Indian dance forms are Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Lavani etc. and music forms include Carnatic and Hindustani.

The first Linguistic state in the Indian Union is ______.

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh emerged as a first linguistic state on Nov. 1, 1956. In Oct. 1953, the government of India was forced to create the first linguist state known as Andhra Pradesh by separating the Telugu speaking areas from Madras state. In Dec. 1953 Government of India appoint a three-member States Reorganisation Commission which submitted its report in 1955 and later in 1956 Andhra was separated officially and became a new state.

Language is the means of __________.

  1. Transport

  2. Communication

  3. Irrigation

  4. Spirituality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language is a medium of communication. Language provides a way to express one's feelings. There are a huge number of languages spoken over the world. In India there are 22 official or recognized languages. National language of India is Hindi.

Which of the following languages are spoken in Dadra & Nagar Haveli?

 (i) English
(ii) Gujarati
(iii) Marathi

  1. Both (ii) and (iii)

  2. Only (i)

  3. All the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is the union territory located in western India. It is composed of two separate geographical entities - Dadra which is surrounded by Gujarat and Nagar Haveli wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat. Hence the languages spoken here includes Gujarati and Marathi.

In which country do women often wear a sari?

  1. India

  2. Finland

  3. France

  4. Pakistan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The word ‘sari’ means strip of cloth. Sari is a female garment from Indian sub-continent. Indian female often wear saree. It gives the ethnic effect to the Indian culture. 

In which field of art did Jaimini Roy make his name?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Music

  4. Dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jaimini Roy made his name in the field of painting. For his artistic skill, he was honoured with Padmabushan award in the year 1955. He is from west Bengal of India.

Which religion would you associate the 'Paryushana Parva' with?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Islam

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Paryushana Parva' is associated with Jainism. It is also called as Daslakshana which is usually celebrated in August or September. Paryusana means "abiding and coming together". It is a time when the Jains take on vows of study and fasting.

As per the Indian calendar, during which month is the festival of Diwali celebrated?

  1. Asadha

  2. Jyestha

  3. Chaitra

  4. Kartika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per Indian calendar Diwali is celebrated in the month of Kartika. It is a Hindu festival which is also known as festival of lights. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura was killed on this day by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali.