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.

Biggest advantage of the street theatre is that it is _____________to stage.
 

Option 1: cost-effective
 

Option 2: not effective
 

Option 3: nothing
 

Option 4: expensive

Question : Dhamek stupa is one of the most prominent Buddhist structures in India. It is situated in the _____ district of Uttar Pradesh.

Option 1: Jaunpur

Option 2: Agra

Option 3: Varanasi

Option 4: Mirzapur

Question : Assertion: The Stand-Up India scheme focuses on promoting entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Reason: It provides financial assistance to micro and small enterprises in rural areas.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : In international sports, Lovlina Borgohain represents India in:

Option 1: shooting

Option 2: judo

Option 3: archery

Option 4: boxing

Question : Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?

Option 1: Puducherry

Option 2: Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Option 3: Andaman and Nicobar Island

Option 4: Chandigarh

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
National Educational Policy of India 2020 is built on the foundational (1)__________ of Equity, Access, Quality and Affordability. The policy is a (2) __________framework of India's education system from elementary to higher education. It also discusses the (3)____________and scope of vocational training. The objective is to (4)___________India in a vibrant knowledge society and make the country a global knowledge superpower by providing a more (5)_________flexible and multidisciplinary education to its youth.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: pillars

Option 2: aims

Option 3: column

Option 4: post

Question :

In India, Dugong (sea cow) is found in the bio reserve site of

Option 1:

Gulf of Mannar

Option 2:

Nokrek

Option 3: Manas

Option 4: Sundarbans

Question : "Vaghya Murali" dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of India?

Option 1: Maharashtra

Option 2: Bihar

Option 3: Rajasthan

Option 4: Gujarat

Question : How did the East India Company's involvement in rural areas impact the local economy?
 

Option 1: By introducing modern farming techniques
 

Option 2: By promoting local handicrafts
 

Option 3: By establishing a monopoly on trade

Option 4: By implementing revenue settlements

Question : Minorities Rights Day is observed in India on:

Option 1: 23rd December

Option 2: 5th September

Option 3: 1st December

Option 4: 18th December