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1. Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice? (a) Article 19 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 25 (d) Article 29 2. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only
3. What is the use of biochar in farming?
  1. ‘Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
  2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
  3. When biochar is a part of the growing- medium, it enables the growing medium /to retain water for longer time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India? (a) Francois Bernier (b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (c) Jean de Thevenot (d) Abbe Barthelemy Carre 5. Consider the following statements: As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018
  1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to layoff workers.
  2. no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of the temporary workman.
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   ANSWERS 1. (b) 2. (b) Manipuri Sankirtana is a form of performing art involving ritual singing, drumming and dancing performed in the temples and domestic spaces in Manipur.
  • The performers narrate the many stories of Krishna often moving the spectators to tears.
  • “Sankirtana: Ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur” has been inscribed on the Representative List of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Along with cymbals, drums are also used in the performance
3. (d)  4. (b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier- A French traveller and merchant elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India. 5. (c)






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