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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

"Mohini Attam" is the folk dance of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Kerala

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kerala”.
"Mohiniyattam" is a classical dance form from the state of Kerala in India. It is not a folk dance, but rather a classical dance tradition with deep roots in the culture of Kerala.

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With reference to the National Calendar, which of the statements is/are correct?

1. The National Calendar of India is based on Vikram Era.
2. The National Calendar is adopted from January 26, 1950.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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  2. B) 2 only
  3. C) Both 1 and 2
  4. D) Neither 1 nor 2
Match list-I with list-Il and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists —
List—I List —Il
(Archaeological site) (Present location)

(A) Nevasa (1) Rajasthan
(B) Isampur (2) Tamil Nadu
(C) Didwana (3) Maharashtra
(D) Gudiyam cave (4) Karnataka
Code -
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  2. B) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
  3. C) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
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  2. B) Pava
  3. C) Sammed Sikhara
  4. D) Urjayanta
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  3. C) 15 and 60
  4. D) 15 and 63
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  2. B) Allahabad district
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  2. B) Kanishka
  3. C) Nahapana
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  2. B) Jhansi
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Man-made pollutants are called a
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  2. B) Antibiotics
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  4. D) Analgesics
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1. Ahmadnagar - A. AdilShahi
2. Bijapur - B. QutbShahi
3. Golkonda - C. Nizam Shahi
4. Berar - D. Imad Shahi

Code:
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  1. A) 1 2 3 4
  2. B) 2 3 4 1
  3. C) 3 1 2 4
  4. D) 4 2 1 3
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  2. B) Brahmi
  3. C) Devapri
  4. D) Pali
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  3. C) Chola
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