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Language is the means of __________.

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  1. Transport

  2. Communication

  3. Irrigation

  4. Spirituality

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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

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  1. Both (ii) and (iii)

  2. Only (i)

  3. All the above

  4. None of the above

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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?

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  1. India

  2. Finland

  3. France

  4. Pakistan

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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?

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  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Music

  4. Dance

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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?

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  1. Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Islam

  4. Christianity

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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?

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  1. Asadha

  2. Jyestha

  3. Chaitra

  4. Kartika

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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.

Meeladi-Nabi is celebrated by the 

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  1. Muslims

  2. Sikhs

  3. Parsis

  4. Jains

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Many Muslims in India observe Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's (or Mohammad's) birthday. Milad-un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and is also known as Nabi Day, Mawlid, Mohammad's Birthday or the Prophet's birthday.

In which of the following states is the Hornbill Festival held annually?

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  1. Mizoram

  2. Assam

  3. Sikkim

  4. Nagaland

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hornbill festival is celebrated in the first week of December every year in the state of Nagaland. To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival. The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, the large and colorful forest bird.

Festival of Onam is celebrated in __________.

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  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamilnadu

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Festival of Onam is celebrated in the south Indian state of Kerala. It is a festival which is celebrated on the belief that it is the day of Asura King Mahabali's annual visit from Patala (the underworld). 

The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan, that displays local folk arts and culture, aerobatics, camel races, is held at _________.

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  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaisalmer

  3. Barmer

  4. Bikaner

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan, that displays local folk arts and culture, aerobatics, camel races, is held at Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. It is mostly celebrated in the month of February. Cultural events like camel races, turban tying competitions etc. are seen in this festival.