PPSC GK PYQ

6. Who among the following are associated with Patiala gharana of music?

1. Ghulam Ali

2. Amanat Ali Khan

3. Raza Ali Khan





Answer & Solution
Answer:

1, 2 and 3

Solution:

The Patiala Gharana is a prominent school of Indian classical music, particularly in the khayal and thumri styles. The following artists are associated with this gharana:

  1. Ghulam Ali: A renowned ghazal singer who draws inspiration from the Patiala Gharana.
  2. Amanat Ali Khan: A legendary classical vocalist from the gharana, known for his exceptional contributions.
  3. Raza Ali Khan: A modern exponent of the Patiala Gharana and a torchbearer of its traditions.

Thus, all three are linked to the Patiala Gharana.

7. Match the following:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1(C), 2(B), 3(A), 4(D)

Solution:

  • Hola Mohalla (C - Anandpur Sahib): Celebrated in Anandpur Sahib, this festival showcases Sikh martial arts, music, and spirituality.
  • Rauza Sharif (B - Sirhind): A festival celebrated at Sirhind, associated with the mausoleum of Sufi saint Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
  • Shaheedi Jor Mela (A - Fatehgarh Sahib): Held in Fatehgarh Sahib to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons, Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh.
  • Maghi Mela (D - Sri Muktsar Sahib): Celebrated in Sri Muktsar Sahib, marking the heroic battle of Muktsar and paying homage to the 40 Mukte (martyrs).

8. Who said after handing over the keys of Golden Temple to Kharak Singh's committee, "first decisive battle won"?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Mahatma Gandhi

Solution:

Mahatma Gandhi referred to the handing over of the keys of the Golden Temple to Kharak Singh's committee as the "first decisive battle won."

9. Choose the correctly matched option/options

1. Global Financial Stability Report : International Monetary Fund (IMF)

2. The Technology and Innovation Report : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

3. Gender Parity Index : UNESCO




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1, 2 and 3

Solution:

  1. Global Financial Stability Report - International Monetary Fund (IMF): Published by the IMF, this report assesses global financial markets and systemic risks.
  2. The Technology and Innovation Report - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD): UNCTAD publishes this report focusing on technology's role in sustainable development and trade.
  3. Gender Parity Index - UNESCO: UNESCO calculates and publishes this index to measure gender equality in education, reflecting the relative access of males and females to educational opportunities.

All three are correctly matched.

10. Select from below, the school of thought which prescribes 'greatest happiness of the greatest number' as the goal of public policy.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Utilitarianism

Solution:

Utilitarianism, a school of thought developed by philosophers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, advocates for the principle of the "greatest happiness of the greatest number" as the guiding principle for public policy and ethical decision-making.