Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

Street theatre is considered to create a_________ influence on the viewers.

Option 1: intimate
 

Option 2: mystical
 

Option 3: psychological
 

Option 4: magical

Question : How did the first three general elections shape the political identity of India? 

Option 1:  By promoting regionalism  

Option 2: By establishing a multi-party system  

Option 3:  By consolidating the democratic process  

Option 4:  By encouraging political decentralization  

Question : Identify the incorrect statement given below:

Option 1: Present currency can work as money as it is a legal tender.

Option 2: Coins held by the public are limited legal tender.

Option 3: Central bank prints currency in India.

Option 4: Central banks do not deal with the general public.

Question : In which year did the East India Company cease to work and India was completely taken over by the British Government?

Option 1: 1838

Option 2: 1919

Option 3: 1858

Option 4: 1898

Question : Ratan India Ltd.’ is registered with an authorized capital of Rs. 20,00,000 divided
into 2,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company issued 50,000 equity shares at a premium of Rs.5 per share. Rs.2 per share was payable with the application, Rs.8 per share including premium on the allotment and the balance amount on the first and final call. The issue was fully subscribed and all the amount due was received except the first and final call money on 500 shares allotted to Balla. Subscribed and not fully paid up capital is _______.

Option 1: Rs 2,500

Option 2: Rs 5,000

Option 3: Rs 7,500

Option 4: None of the above

Question : Which of the following cultural festivals of South India is associated with the folklore of King Mahabali?

Option 1: Gudi Padwa

Option 2: Ugadi

Option 3: Pongal

Option 4: Onam

Question : As a foreign tourist visited India, he noticed that indian markets, tastes, trends and regulations were different from that of his country. Which feature of business environment is reflected here?

Option 1: Uncertainity

Option 2: Dynamic 

Option 3: Relative 

Option 4: All of the above

Question : Which of the following countries agreed to work with India on a national campaign for water conservation in India as of September 2017?

Option 1: Israel

Option 2: Japan

Option 3: Russia

Option 4: Turkey

Question : Statement 1: The National Policy on Older Persons provides financial assistance to unemployed senior citizens.

Statement 2: The policy aims to improve the quality of life and social security for older persons in India.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

Question : What is meant when the constitution declares India a "Secular State"

Option 1: Religious worship is not allowed

Option 2: Religions are patronised by the state

Option 3: The state regards religious as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis

Option 4: None of these