Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Correct Answer: Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)

The Planning Commission was responsible for formulating India's five-year plans and monitoring their implementation. It also used to estimate poverty in India, using data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Correct Answer: Linguistic nationalism  

Solution : A major cause of political conflicts over language in India was linguistic nationalism, as different linguistic groups sought recognition and promotion of their languages.

Correct Answer: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala

Solution : The correct options is Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Carnatic music is a piece of classical music primarily associated with the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The music has a rich history and

Correct Answer: Close connection with nature

Solution : Correct Option: Option 3
Explanation: Tribal communities in India are often characterized by their close connection with nature, relying on forests and natural resources for their livelihoods and cultural practices.

Correct Answer: Chandigarh

Solution : The correct answer is Chandigarh.

Chandigarh was planned and designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier. It was also the dream city of former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It is a Union territory and shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. Some notable

Correct Answer: Kerala

Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.

In the 2011 Census, Kerala emerged with the highest literacy rate at 94%, setting the benchmark. Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi also surpassed the national average, yet a noteworthy trend was the prevalence of higher male literacy across all

Correct Answer: Lord Cornwallis

Solution : The correct answer is Lord Cornwallis.

The policy was introduced by Lord Cornwallis, the Governor-General of India, from 1786 to 1793. The primary purpose of the Permanent Settlement was to establish a fixed and unchanging land revenue demand, or "rent," between the British

Correct Answer: Goddess Parvati

Solution : The correct option is Goddess Parvati.

The Gangaur festival, primarily celebrated in Rajasthan and some parts of central and western India, is dedicated to Goddess Gauri. Gauri is considered a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, in Hindu mythology.

Correct Answer: 2012

Solution : The correct answer is 2012.

The World Health Organisation states that one of the most common interventions to avoid anaemia is to take weekly Iron-Folic acid supplements or WIFS. The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) initiative was introduced by India's Ministry of

Correct Answer: Krishna

Solution : The correct answer is Krishna.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam, commonly known as Almatti Dam, is a hydroelectric project situated on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India. Completed in July 2005, the dam aims to generate an annual electric output of 560 million units