15-02-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the PangongTso:

1. The Karakoram Range ends on the southern side of the PangongTso.
2. The Kailash Range originates from the northern bank and runs southwest to northeast for over 60 km.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

2. Consider the following statements about the Tholpavakkoothu:

1. It is a traditional temple art in Kerala having its roots in Palakkad and neighbouring regions.
2. The theme of the play is based on the Tamil version of the Ramayana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Which of the following pair is correctly matched?

State: Regional name of Shadow Puppetry

1. Andhra Pradesh: Togalugombeyaata
2. Odisha: Tholbommalata
3. Kerala: Tholapavakkotthu

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

4. With reference to the Jagannath temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is believed to be constructed by Pala Dynasty.
2. In front of the entrance stands the Arunastambha, which was originally at the Sun Temple in Konark.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about the World Sustainable Development Summit

1. It is the annual flagship event of the NITI Aayog.
2. It was earlier known as Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

6. What is Committee on World Food Security (CFS)?

7. Consider the following statements about the Vembanad (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) lake:

1. It is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala.
2. It is the second largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sundarbans in West Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements about the SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion):

1. It is a Asian Development Bank loan assisted programme.
2. It aims to strengthen the district skill administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements about the Urdu Mushaira:

1. It was popularised by Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor of India.
2. If the poetry is humorous in nature, it is referred to as Mazahiya Mushaira.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. The eleventh edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is being held in: