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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes

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This topic covers prominent Indian educational institutions, cultural universities, and literary archives. Questions test knowledge about specialized acting schools, digital archives, and historical theater groups. This subject is crucial for civil services and state level examinations.

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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following journals is published by the Indian Academy of Sciences?

  1. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. Indian Journal of Science

  3. Science and Culture

  4. Current Science
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Explanation

The Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences is published by the Indian Academy of Sciences.

Multiple choice

Which of the following journals is published by the Current Science Association?

  1. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. Indian Journal of Science

  3. Science and Culture

  4. Current Science
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Explanation

Current Science is published by the Current Science Association.

Multiple choice

To which institute is IRISET affiliated?

  1. National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR)

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

  3. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
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IRISET is affiliated to the National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh.

Multiple choice

What are the facilities available at IRISET?

  1. Classrooms

  2. Laboratories

  3. Library

  4. Hostel
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IRISET has classrooms, laboratories, a library, and a hostel.

Multiple choice

Which institution is widely recognized as the oldest film school in India?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC)
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Explanation

Established in 1960, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Maharashtra, holds the distinction of being the oldest film school in India.

Multiple choice

Which institution was established in Kolkata to honor and perpetuate the legacy of the acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC)
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Explanation

The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) was established in Kolkata, West Bengal, in 1995, with the aim of honoring and continuing the legacy of the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

Multiple choice

Which institution in Delhi is dedicated to the performing arts and has a strong focus on theater and drama education?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC)
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Explanation

The National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi is a premier institution dedicated to the performing arts, with a particular emphasis on theater and drama education.

Multiple choice

Which institution in Mumbai is known for its focus on mass communication and journalism education?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC)
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Explanation

The AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC) in Mumbai is a prominent institution dedicated to mass communication and journalism education.

Multiple choice

Which institution in Chennai is dedicated to the study and preservation of Indian cinema?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy
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Explanation

The L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy in Chennai is a renowned institution dedicated to the study and preservation of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which institution in Bangalore is known for its focus on animation, visual effects, and gaming education?

  1. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)

  3. National School of Drama (NSD)

  4. Arena Animation
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Explanation

Arena Animation in Bangalore is a prominent institution dedicated to animation, visual effects, and gaming education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a premier medical research institute in India?

  1. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

  2. National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)

  3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  4. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is a premier medical research institute in India, known for its advanced research facilities and contributions to medical science.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national medical journal published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?

  1. Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR)

  2. Journal of the Indian Medical Association (JIMA)

  3. The Lancet

  4. New England Journal of Medicine
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The Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) is the national medical journal published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Multiple choice

Which Indian medical institution was ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023?

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore

  4. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
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Explanation

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian medical institution was established as a Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research by the Department of Biotechnology?

  1. National Institute of Immunology (NII)

  2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

  3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
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The National Institute of Immunology (NII) was established as a Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Research by the Department of Biotechnology.

Multiple choice

Which Indian medical institution was ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the medical category?

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore

  4. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
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Explanation

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the medical category.