Q.6) Pandit Birju Maharaj was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the ____________”Kalka-Bindadin” Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
1. Lucknow 2. Hyderabad 3. Agra 4. Gwalior
Q.7) The IAAF World Championships in Athletics became a fully professional competition from__________.
1. 1997 2. 1995 3.1993 4. 1991
Q.8) ‘Which institution was established in 2015, in the place of Planning commission of India?
1. NABARD 2. NITI Aayog 3. RBI 4. SEBI
Q.9) Barash is similar to the hindu festival Diwali, which is celebrated by which of following tribes?
1. Varli and Kokna 2. Santhal 3. Munda 4. Gond and Bhil
Q.10) Rangaswami Cup is associated with sports________.
1. Football 2. Hockey 3. Tennis 4. Badminton
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6) Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 17 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow “Kalka-Bindadin” Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
7) The IAAF World Championships in Athletics became a fully professional competition from 1997.
8) On 1 January 2015, a Cabinet resolution was passed to replace the Planning Commission with the newly formed NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). The Union Government of India announced the formation of NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.
9) Barash is similar to the Hindu festival Diwali. It is celebrated by the Varli and Kokna tribes. These tribes are primarily found in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The festival signifies the triumph of good over evil and is marked by various traditional rituals and festivities
10) The Rangaswami Cup is associated with the sport of hockey:
- HistoryThe Rangaswami Cup was first held in 1928 as the Inter-Provincial Tournament. The purpose of the tournament was to select players for the national Olympic hockey team.