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What does the word diversity mean?

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  1. State of being different

  2. State of being unique

  3. Both A and B

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The word diversity means the state of being different. This word is many times used to describe the culture of India in a phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’. The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed, etc. There is a feeling of oneness among people.

At which places in India can we find cave temples of three faiths?

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  1. Ellora

  2. Madurai

  3. Agra

  4. Delhi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ellora cave temples are the place where we find temples of three faiths. The three faiths are Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. These are situated near Aurangabad of Maharashtra. 

The classical language which contributed to the cultural unity of India is _________.

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  1. Hindi

  2. Prakut

  3. Pali

  4. Sanskrit

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Correct Option: A
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 classical language which contributed to the cultural unity of India is Hindi. It is also our national language.

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in which of the following years?

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  1. 1990

  2. 1989

  3. 1979

  4. 1988

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1989. Sanchi stupa was built during Emperor Ashoka’s reign. It is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments. This stupa is located in Sanchi town of Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following is/are tagged as world heritage site/s by UNESCO in India?

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  1. Fatehpur Sikri

  2. Tajmahal

  3. Kaziranga national park

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the given options are tagged as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Fatehpur Sikri of Uttar Pradesh was founded by Akbar. Tajmahal located in Agra was built by Shajahan in memory of his beloved wife Noor Jahan and Kaziranga national park protects one horned rhino and is located in the state of Assam.

In India, the states are divided on the basis of ________.

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  1. Language

  2. Litrerature

  3. Heritage

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A

The official language of India is _______.

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  1. English

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A

In India, the state that celebrates Bihu festival is ___________.

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  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Assam

  4. Rajasthan

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Correct Option: C
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Bihu is a celebration in Assam,  that is related to the crop cycle. There are three Bihu celebrations depending on the crop cycle timing- Rongali, Magh and Kati bihu.

The number of recognized languages in India is ___.

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  1. 15

  2. 18

  3. 22

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The number of recognised languages in India is 22. Eight schedule deals with officials language and recognised languages for country.

Which sculpture from the point of view of arts has international significance?

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  1. Ganapati

  2. Brahma

  3. Vishnu

  4. Nataraj

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natraj, in the Hindu religion, depicts a form of the dancing Lord Shiva and symbolizes Shakti, or life force. It has international significance from the point of view of arts. Carl Sagan drew the metaphor between the cosmic dance of the Nataraj and the modern study of the 'cosmic dance' of subatomic particles.
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research. It has a statue of Natraj in its compound. The plaque alongside the statue explains the belief is that Lord Shiva danced the Universe into existence, motivates it, and will eventually extinguish it.