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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes

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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of folk and tribal dances in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Folk and Tribal Dance Akademi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Folk and Tribal Dance Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of contemporary dance in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Contemporary Dance Akademi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Contemporary Dance Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance education in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Institute of Dance
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Institute of Dance is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1964 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance research in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Centre for the Performing Arts
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Centre for the Performing Arts is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance festivals in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Festival of Dance and Music
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Festival of Dance and Music is an annual festival organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was started in 1952 and is held in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance awards in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Awards for Dance
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Explanation

The National Awards for Dance are annual awards given by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. They were started in 1967 and are given to individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to dance.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance scholarships in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Scholarship Scheme for Dance
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Explanation

The National Scholarship Scheme for Dance is a scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was started in 1961 and provides scholarships to students pursuing dance education.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance infrastructure in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Centre for the Performing Arts
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Centre for the Performing Arts is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Mumbai. It has a state-of-the-art auditorium and other facilities for dance performances.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance tourism in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Ministry of Tourism
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Explanation

The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in India. It has a number of schemes and programs to promote dance tourism, including the Incredible India campaign.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance diplomacy in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Ministry of External Affairs
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Explanation

The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for the promotion and development of India's relations with other countries. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance diplomacy, including the Cultural Exchange Program.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance education in schools in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National Council of Educational Research and Training
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Explanation

The National Council of Educational Research and Training is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for the development of curriculum and textbooks for schools in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance education in schools.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance research in universities in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. University Grants Commission
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Explanation

The University Grants Commission is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for the funding and development of higher education in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance research in universities.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and development of dance festivals in rural areas in India?

  1. Central Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. National School of Drama

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Ministry of Rural Development
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Explanation

The Ministry of Rural Development is responsible for the development of rural areas in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance festivals in rural areas, including the Sanskriti Sammelan.

Multiple choice

Which university in India is consistently ranked among the top 10 institutions in the country for postgraduate education?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in India for postgraduate education. It is renowned for its research and academic excellence in science, engineering, and management.

Multiple choice

Which university in India is known for its strong focus on social sciences and humanities at the postgraduate level?

  1. University of Hyderabad

  2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

  3. Jamia Millia Islamia

  4. University of Calcutta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai is renowned for its strong focus on social sciences and humanities at the postgraduate level. It offers a wide range of programs in areas such as social work, public policy, development studies, and human resource management.