1. Consider the following countries : 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’?
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 5
2. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
22nd March (or 21st March)
15th May (or 16th May)
31st March (or 30th March)
21st April (or 20th April)
3. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements : 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
4. With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu?
It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
5. Consider the following pairs : 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only