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The correct answer is A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2.

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• Agra Gharana
  • ​It was established during the reign of Aurangzeb by Saras Khuda.
  • It is famous for its Khayal Gayaki and Dhrupad-Dhamar.
  • It is also known as Rangila Gharana.
  • Major singers: Dilip Chandra Vedi, Pt. Vishambhardeen, Faiyaz Khan, CR Vyas, Sadiq Ali Khan, Karam Ali Khan, etc.
• Banaras Gharana
  • It was established by the ruler of Varanasi Kashiraj.
  • There is no Mughal influence seen in this Gharana.
  • The Thumri style of this Gharana is popular.
  • Major singers: Girija Devi, Siddheswari Devi, Ramsevak Mishra, Dayal Mishra, etc.
• Kanpur Gharana
  • It was established by Niyamat Khan.
  • Major singers: Udtad Bahadur Hussain Khan, Ustad Amir Khan, Ustad Wazir Khan, Ustad Nazeer Khan, etc.
• Saharanpur Gharana
  • It was established by Sufi saint Khalifa Mohammad Zaman.
  • Major singers: Bande Ali Khan, Bahram Khan, Zakiruddin Khan, Naseer Zahiruddin Dagar, etc.

• Hastinapur is a city in the Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh.
• As described in various ancient Hindu and Jain texts, it was the capital of the Kuru Kingdom.
• It is located on the right bank of the river Ganga.
• According to the information from Puranas, Hastinapur was the capital of Emperor Bharata.

The correct answer is Charanadri Hills.

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• Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in Charanadri Hills, Aurangabad district of Maharastra.
• There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, 34 of which are open to the public.
• It is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from the period 600–1000 CE.
• Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. 
• All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
• These consist of 17 Hindu, 12 Buddhist, and 5 Jain caves.

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• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:

The correct answer is Shore temple.

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• A group of temples and shrines known as Shore Temple is located on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
• It is situated in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, about 60 kilometers south of Chennai.
• It is a structural temple from the eighth century AD that was constructed of granite blocks.
• The location was a bustling harbor at the time of its construction when Narasimhavarman II of the Indian Pallava dynasty ruled.
• It has been a part of the Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments since 1984.
• From 1984 it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It is one of Southern India's most ancient stone structures.​

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• Brihadisvara Temple:
  • The Shaivite Hindu temple Brihadisvara Temple was constructed in the Chola architectural style.
  • It is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, on the Cauvery River's southern bank.
  • Rajaraja I, the Chola emperor, constructed it between 1003 and 1010 CE.
• Sri Lad Khan Temple:
  • The Chalukya Shiva Temple is one of a collection of monuments in the Indian state of Karnataka.
• Khajuraho temple:
  • In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district are a collection of Hindu and Jain temples known as the Khajuraho Group of Monuments.
  • The Chandela dynasty constructed the majority of the Khajuraho temples between 885 and 1000 AD. 

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

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The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The 'Matki' dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance originating from central India known as the “Matki Dance”.
  • This “pitcher dance” belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, and is mainly performed in the Malwa region.

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The Correct Answer is Kerala.

• Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

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• References to Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
• It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
• Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
• It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and graceful.
• The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and paddy fields.
• Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

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8 classical dance forms of India

The correct answer is Shenai.

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• Ustad Bismillah Khan:
  • He was an Indian musician who played the shehnai.
  • Original name: Qamruddin Khan.
  • Born: March 21, 1916, Bihar and Orissa province
  • Died: 2006, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Khan was a devout Muslim but performed at both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies and was considered a symbol of religious harmony.
  • Bismillah Khan had won the rarest rare honor of performing at the Red Fort in Delhi on the evening of the Independence Day of India in 1947.
  • He Awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
  • Got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956.

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• Important Indian instrumental player:

Option 1 is correct, i.e. Nagaland.

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• The Ao tribe of Nagaland has one such special festival, known as the Moatsu festival. 
• This festival is celebrated after seeds have been sown in the fields.
• Men and women of the tribe gather around large outdoor fires and performing traditional dances.

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Some important festivals of Northeastern states are:

The correct answer is Vamana.

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• The fifth incarnation of Vishnu is known as Vamana.
• According to Hindu Mythology, there are ten complete incarnations of the Lord Vishnu and, countless numbers of incomplete incarnations.

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

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The correct answer is Warli.

• Warli painting is a kind of tribal art practiced by a tribe from Maharashtra called 'Warli' or 'Varli'.
• Other local tribes also participate in the creation of these paintings which were traditionally done only on the walls of the house during festive seasons and weddings.
• It is distinguished by its simplicity and use of sober colors to depict scenes from the daily life of the tribal people using recurring combinations of symbols, shapes, and figures of life forms.

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• Distinct Types of Paintings In India:

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

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• Thai poosam is a festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community mainly in south India.
• Thai Poosam festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga.
• Lord Muruga is the son of Shiva and Parvati.
• The word Thaipoosam is a combination of the name of a month and the name of a star.
• The festival is also observed in Kerala as Thaipooyam.
• It is believed that Thaipusam marks Lord Muruga's birthday.
• It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Onam

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• The festival of 'Onam' is associated with the 'Vamana' incarnation of the Lord Vishnu.
• Vamana, 5th of the 10 incarnations (avatars) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
• Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala which is observed every year in the month of August-September.
• In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds - earth, heaven, and the space between them.
• The images of Vamana usually show him already grown to giant size, one foot firmly planted on earth and the other lifted as if to take a stride.

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