Jan 6th, 2022 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements w.r.t. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple:
1. It is built in Chera style of architecture.
2. The main idol is made of red sandstones.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2.With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
1. Sattriya dance is intended for propagation of neo-Vaishnavism.
2. It has special mnemonic bols, typical Manipuri music known as Borgeet, musical instruments like large cymbals, drums, besides complicated choreographic patterns using various talas for each stanza sung by the vocalist.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of teachings of saint Kabirdas.
2. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Vallabhacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. With reference to the green cover in India, as per the state of forest report, consider the following statements:
1. Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
2. Top three states showing mangrove cover increase are Gujarat followed by Maharashtra and Odisha.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5.Equator passes through
(a) Alps mountain
(b) Velds grassland
(c) Sahara desert
(d) Amazon forest
Answers
1. a
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is built in the unique Chera style of architecture, and its main deity, Lord Vishnu is found in the Anantha Shayana posture on Adishesha.
The main idol is made of saligram stones, transported from the Gandaki river in Nepal.
2. a
Sattriya dance is devotional in nature as it is intended for propagation of neo-Vaishnavism.
It has special mnemonic bols, typical Assamese music known as Borgeet, musical instruments like large cymbals, drums, besides complicated choreographic patterns using various talas for each stanza sung by the vocalist.
3. c
4. c
5. d
The countries of the Amazon basin through which the Equator passes are Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil.
Tropical rainforests are found near the equator due to the amount of rainfall and the amount of sunshine these areas receive. Most tropical rainforests fall between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The high temperatures means that evaporation happens at a fast rate, resulting in frequent rainfall.
The equator passes through these countries: Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Indonesia.
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