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Consider the following statements about Uppalapu Shrinivas: 1. Uppalapu Shrinivas was a famous Veena player in Indian classical music. 2. He was honoured with…

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Consider the following statements about Ustad Asad Ali Khan: 1. Ustad Asad Ali Khan was a Rudra Veena performer in Hindustani classical music. 2.…

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Consider the following statements about the Santoor: 1. The ancient Sanskrit name of the Santoor is Shat-tantri Veena, meaning a Veena with hundred strings.…

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Consider the following statements about Buddhadev Dasgupta: 1. Buddhadev Dasgupta was a renowned exponent of the Sarangi, a bowed string instrument of Hindustani music.…

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Consider the following statements and choose correct option: Statement 1: Kriti is a highly structured musical composition in Carnatic tradition. Statement 2: Tillana often…

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Consider the following statements regarding the structure of Carnatic music compositions and choose correct option: Statement 1: Varnam is typically performed at the end…

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Evaluate the following about Carnatic instruments and choose the correct option: Statement 1: The Mridangam is a melodic percussion instrument used to outline the…

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Consider the following statements about Makar Dhwaja Darogha: 1. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011. 2. He is known for his expertise…

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The Victoria Memorial, constructed during the period 1906– 1921, is situated in which of the following Indian cities?

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The term Surya Namaskar is associated with which discipline?

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Which of the following practices are associated with Yoga? I. Agnisara II. Kapalbhati

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Who designed the architectural structure of the India Gate in New Delhi?

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The historic Hawa Mahal, famous for its 953 small windows (jharokhas), is located in which city?

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Which fort in Rajasthan is historically associated with Maharaja Suraj Mal and served as a stronghold of the Bharatpur kingdom?

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Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage sites is internationally famous for its ancient rock-cut Buddhist chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries)?

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Which set of structural elements is most characteristically associated with the medieval Gothic style of architecture?

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The historic railway station Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is located in which Indian city?

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The city of Chandigarh was planned and many of its major buildings were designed by the architect Le Corbusier, who belonged to which country?

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Which Vedic text has been recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Human Heritage (Memory of the World) literature?

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Which of the following places in India has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

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The historic tower known as ‘Kirti Stambh’ is situated in which of the following cities?

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The famous ‘Ima Keithel’, also called the ‘Mother’s Market’, is located in which city?

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The war memorial India Gate in New Delhi has an approximate height of how many metres?

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As of July 2025, which of the following languages of India has not been granted the status of a Classical Language?

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