1.Trirashmi Buddhist cave complex, where three new caves have been discovered, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has discovered three new caves in the Trirashmi Buddhist cave complex, which is located near Nashik in Maharashtra. This cave complex is also called the Pandav Leni. This site was first documented by a British military officer nearly two decades ago. ©navclasses
2.Raja Parba, which was celebrated recently, is a famous festival of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Explanation: Raja Parba, a 3-day festival celebrating womanhood is being celebrated across the state of Odisha. During this period, it is believed that Mother Earth menstruates and prepares for future agricultural activities with the arrival of monsoon. Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) also launched a special programme named ‘Pitha on Wheels’. ©navclasses
3.Remains of newly discovered human species ‘Nesher Ramla Homo’, has been discovered in which country?
[A] France
[B] Israel
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Explanation: An international group of archaeologists have discovered the remains of new human species near the city of Ramla, Israel. As per the study, these prehistoric remains could not be matched to any known species from the Homo genus, which includes modern humans – Homo sapiens. The ‘Nesher Ramla Homo’ population is estimated to have lived in and around Israel from about 420,000 to 120,000 years ago. ©navclasses
4.‘Bol Bom Yatra’ is usually held in which Indian state, by devotees of Hindu religion?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Explanation: During the ‘Bol Bom’ yatra usually held in the state of Odisha, the devotees start their barefoot journey to Shiva temple to offer the holy water at Shiva shrines in the month of ‘Shravan’. Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in Odisha, the state government announced a ban on the religious activities and congregations of ‘Kaudias’ or ‘Bol Bom’ devotees. The Uttarakhand government had earlier cancelled the Kanwar Yatra for the second year in a row. ©navclasses
5.Kangra painting, which was recently in news, is associated with which state?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Karnataka
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Explanation: Kangra painting is the pictorial art of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Kangra painting evolved as a unique form of art under the reign of the rulers of the former princely state, Kangra. But Without Government patronage, this unique art is getting unpopular slowly and its almost dying. To make the art popular again, Kangra Arts Promotion Society has experimented in producing a commerial form of Kangra art that could help sustain artists. They have decided to adorn sarees with Kangra painting. Akshay Runchal, the president of Kangra Arts Promotion Society told that Gaurang Shah, an owner of the Hyderabad-based Indian emporium, had commissioned the work of Kangra painting on sarees. ©navclasses
6.Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri, who dies recently, was associated with which dance form?
[A] Kathak
[B] Kathakali
[C] Bharatnatyam
[D] Mohiniattam
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Explanation: Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri was a Kathakali artist. He belonged to Kerala. He was known for his vibrant portrayal of the evil chuvanna thaadi roles of the classical Kathakali dance-drama from Kerala. He was a scholar in Sanskrit and Hindu Puranas and was a recipient of several awards including Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award, Kerala State Kathakali Prize etc. Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of Kerala and one of the major classical dance form of India. ©navclasses
7.In which State/UT, Ministry of Textiles has inaugurated an international exhibition on Folk & Tribal Art Paintings “Reetiyon se Kalakritiyon ka Safar?”
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Odisha
[D] Goa
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Explanation: International Exhibition on Folk & Tribal Art Paintings begins in New Delhi. This special exhibition (from 18th August to 3rd September) has been curated by the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi, in collaboration with Odi Art Centre. ©navclasses
8.In which State/UT, the Wanchuwa Festival 2021 has been celebrated?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Nagaland
[D] Assam
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Explanation: Wanchuwa Festival is celebrated in Assam by Tiwa tribesmen to mark their good harvest. They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the state of Assam. They practice Jhum or shifting cultivation. Wanchuwa is one of the most important festivals of this tribe. ©navclasses
9.Which Indian state/UT recently hosted the ‘Nomadic Festival’?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Ladakh
[C] Haryana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation: The festival is organised by Ladakh Cultural Academy in collaboration with Ladakh Tourism Department. It aims to highlight the distinctive culture of Changthang region. The Changthangi is a breed of cashmere goat native to Ladakh, reared by the nomads of the region for fine-grade Pashmina wool. ©navclasses
10.Recently, in which state, Nuakhai, an important agrarian festival was celebrated?
[A] Assam
[B] Odisha
[C] Manipur
[D] Sikkim
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Explanation: In Odisha, Nuakhai, an important agrarian festival in the state was celebrated on 11 September 2021. As per the customary practice, people offer the new grains of crops to the deities before their own consumption. As per rituals, a porridge prepared from a new paddy crop, which is called ‘Nabanna’ is offered to Goddess Samaleswari and blessing is sought for a bumper harvest. ©navclasses