Folk and Classical Dance Forms of India

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Which state/UT has a dance form known as "Ghumura Dance"?

  • Odisha (correct)
  • Manipur
  • Rajasthan
  • Telangana

Which state is famous for its "Thang Ta" martial art form?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Sikkim
  • Manipur (correct)
  • Tripura

Which state offers a dance form named "Leela"?

  • Puducherry
  • Sikkim
  • Maharashtra
  • Rajasthan (correct)

Which state/UT features a dance form named "Goria"?

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Which state is associated with the "Kalbelia" dance form?

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What is the largest city in population?

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Which of the following is the largest continent?

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What is considered the largest coral formation?

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Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

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What is the largest country by area?

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What is the classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh?

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Which dance is a folk dance from Assam?

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What is the name of a dance from Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a classical dance in the content?

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Which dance from Bihar is known for its traditional storytelling?

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Which stadium is located in Visakhapatnam and is dedicated to cricket?

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What is the common sport played at all the listed stadiums?

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Which of the following terms is related to swimming?

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Which stadium is not located in Visakhapatnam?

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What term is associated with the sport of table tennis?

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How many stadiums listed are located in Andhra Pradesh?

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In volleyball, which term refers to a type of serve?

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Which of the following stadiums has 'Lal Bahadur' in its name?

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Which of these terms is specifically used in weightlifting?

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What is a common stroke in tennis?

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Which option is a freestyle technique in swimming?

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In the context of weightlifting, which term is related to the lifting phase?

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Which term is associated with lawn tennis?

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Which country was the first to send a human to the Moon?

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Which of the following countries was the first to host the NAM summit?

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What was the first space ship to land on Mars?

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Which was the first country to win the FIFA World Cup in football?

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Which was the first space shuttle launched?

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Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Andhra Pradesh?

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Which wildlife sanctuary is known for its saltwater crocodiles?

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Which national park is located in Gujarat?

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Which national park is known for the Great Indian Bustard?

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Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh?

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Which park is located in Tamil Nadu?

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Which national park is found in Rajasthan?

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Which national park is associated with the concept of biodiversity?

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Which wildlife sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh?

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What terminology is associated with archery?

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Flashcards

Largest Park

National Park located in Greenland.

Largest Bird

The ostrich is known as the world's largest bird species.

Largest Continent

Asia is recognized as the largest continent on Earth.

Largest Desert (world)

The Sahara Desert covers about 84 million square kilometers.

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Largest Coral Formation

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system.

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Cheraw Dance

A traditional bamboo dance performed in Mizoram.

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Dhol Cholom

A drumming dance from Manipur, showcasing vibrant rhythms.

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Odissi Dance

Classical dance form originating from Odisha, India.

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Bharatanatyam

A major classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, rich in storytelling.

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Perini Thandavam

A traditional dance form from Telangana, also known as the dance of warriors.

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Kuchipudi

A classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Sattriya

A classical dance from Assam, rooted in the Vaishnavism tradition.

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Chhau

A folk dance from Bihar, known for its martial arts movements and masks.

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Bihu

A folk dance from Assam that celebrates the Bihu festival, related to agriculture.

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Raut Nacha

A traditional folk dance of Chhattisgarh performed during the festival of Bhilai.

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Apca-Vdca Stadium

A cricket stadium located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium

Another cricket stadium in Visakhapatnam, named after a prominent leader.

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Indira Gandhi Stadium

A cricket stadium situated in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, named after the former Prime Minister.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium

Cricket venue in Visakhapatnam, named after India's second Prime Minister.

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Hyderabad Cricket Stadium

Cricket stadium located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

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First country to send human to Moon

The USA was the first to land humans on the Moon.

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First country to start Civil Services Competition

China initiated competitive examinations for civil service.

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First country to win the World Cup Football

Uruguay won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.

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First spaceship landed on Mars

Viking-I was the first spacecraft to land on Mars in 1976.

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First Space Shuttle launched

The Columbia was the first space shuttle to be launched.

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First country to host NAM summit

The Non-Aligned Movement summit was first hosted in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

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Wildlife Sanctuary

A protected area for the conservation of wild animals.

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National Park

A protected area for the preservation of wildlife and nature.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Wildlife

Home to unique species and multiple marine parks.

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Kanha NP

A national park in Madhya Pradesh known for its population of tigers.

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Kaziranga NP

A national park in Assam famous for its one-horned rhinoceros.

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Sundarbans NP

A unique ecosystem in West Bengal known for its mangroves and tigers.

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Gir Forest NP

The only home of the Asiatic lion in India.

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Nanda Devi NP

A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its diverse flora and fauna.

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Dudhwa NP

A national park in Uttar Pradesh that protects diverse wildlife including tigers and swamp deer.

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FINA

The International Swimming Federation responsible for governing swimming events globally.

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Butterfly Stroke

A swimming stroke where both arms move symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick.

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Table Tennis Spin

The technique of imparting rotation to the ball, affecting its trajectory and bounce.

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Lob in Tennis

A shot hit high and deep over an opponent, typically to avoid a net play.

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Deuce in Tennis

A score of 40-40 in a game, requiring two consecutive points to win.

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Smash in Volleyball

A forceful downward hit of the ball above the net, aiming to score points.

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Snatch in Weightlifting

A lift where the barbell is brought from the ground to overhead in one motion.

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Libero in Volleyball

A specialized defensive player who cannot attack the ball above the net's height.

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Study Notes

Nobel Prize 2023 Winners

  • The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier
  • Recognized for their experimental methods for generating attosecond pulses of light
  • Used to study electron dynamics in matter
  • Enables the observation of extremely fast electron processes
  • The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded annually for exceptional contributions to the field.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 Winners

  • Moungi G Bawendi, Louis E Brus, and Alexei Ekimov
  • Awarded for their pioneering work on quantum dots
  • Quantum dots have wide use in various technologies, particularly displays and surgery.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 Winners

  • Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman
  • Awarded for their work on mRNA technology, instrumental in COVID-19 vaccine development.
  • mRNA vaccines provide genetic instructions, enabling immune response training.

Nobel Prize in Economics 2023 Winner

  • Claudia Goldin
  • Awarded for her research on women's contributions to the labor market.
  • Her work demonstrates a U-shaped curve of female employment across different time periods.

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