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Who is a prominent figure in the Kathak dance form?
Which chief minister is associated with Assam?
Identify the dance form associated with Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair.
Which of the following is a form of classical Indian dance?
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Who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
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Which chief minister leads the state of Kerala?
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Which of these dancers is known for their contribution to the Kuchipudi dance form?
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Which state has Shri Nitish Kumar as its Chief Minister?
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Who received the Bharat Ratna award in 2001?
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Which of the following musicians was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2023?
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Which inscription is associated with Pulakeshin II?
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Which musician was the first Indian Grammy Award winner?
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Who received the Padma Bhushan award in 2008?
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Which year did Bhimsen Joshi receive a major accolade?
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In what year did Sachin Tendulkar receive a prominent award?
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Who among the following received the Padma Shri in 2004?
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Which department was responsible for agricultural affairs during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign?
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What was significant about the 92nd Constitutional Amendment in 2003?
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Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
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Which amendment is associated with the provisions related to the defection?
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What does the First Schedule of the Constitution mention?
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Which of the following was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
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Which department established during Alauddin Khilji's reign was in charge of market control?
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Who was the first Indian woman to win a Commonwealth Games Gold medal?
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Which act was enacted in India to protect wildlife?
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What is the primary focus of the 'Project Tiger' initiated in 1973?
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Which of the following acts was introduced to address environmental pollution in India?
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Who is the author of the 'Mahabharata'?
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Which project is associated with the conservation of the Snow Leopard?
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What is the role of the Vice President of India as stated in Article 64?
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Which Article defines the procedure for the impeachment of the President of India?
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Which Article grants the President the power to issue ordinances during the recess of Parliament?
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What event did the Indian hockey team win a Gold medal for in the Berlin Olympics of 1936?
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Which disease primarily affects the skin and nervous system?
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Who is responsible for advising the President of India, according to Article 74?
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Which of the following athletes won a Gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008?
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What type of financial document is defined in Article 112?
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Which article states the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
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Which athlete is known for winning a Silver medal in Men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
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Who has the authority to issue certain writs according to Article 226?
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What was the medal status of the Indian hockey team in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
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Which article establishes the Supreme Court of India?
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Study Notes
Major Environmental Laws in India
- Indian Forest Act - 1927: Regulates forest conservation and management.
- Indian Wildlife Protection Act - 1972: Provides legal protection to wildlife and plants.
- Water Conservation and Pollution Act - 1974: Addresses water conservation and pollution control.
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act - 1977: Imposes a cess on water used for industrial purposes.
- Forest Conservation Act - 1980: Restricts the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
- Air Protection and Pollution Act - 1981: Aims to control air pollution in India.
- Environment Protection Act - 1986: Establishes a framework for environmental governance.
- Biodiversity Act - 2002: Protects biodiversity and establishes biological resources management.
- Forest Rights Act - 2006: Recognizes and establishes the rights of forest-dwelling communities.
- National Green Tribunal Act - 2010: Provides for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal for environmental disputes.
Animal Conservation Projects in India
- Project Hangul or Kashmir Stag - 1970: Focuses on the conservation of the Kashmir stag.
- Gir Lion Project - 1972: Dedicated to the conservation of Asiatic lions.
- Project Tiger - 1973: Aims at tiger conservation in India.
- Turtle Conservation - 1975: Focuses on the protection of endangered turtles.
- Crocodile Breeding Project - 1975: Aims to conserve crocodiles and their habitat.
- Rhino Conservation Project - 1987: Protects the Indian rhinoceros.
- Project Elephant - 1992: Dedicated to elephant conservation.
- Snow Leopard Project - 2009: Focuses on the conservation of snow leopards.
- Cheetah Project - 2022: Aims at the reintroduction of cheetahs in India.
- MIKE - Monitoring Programme for Illegal Killing of Elephants - 2003: Monitors elephant poaching activities.
Important Books and Authors
- Ramayana - Valmiki: An ancient Indian epic narrating the life of Lord Rama.
- Gulamgiri - Jyotiba Phule: A significant work discussing social issues in India.
- Mahabharata - Veda Vyasa: One of the longest epic narratives.
- Bhagavad Gita - Veda Vyasa: A 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata.
- Every Child Matters - Kailash Satyarthi: Advocates for children's rights.
- Multiple authors in Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, and Mohiniyattam represent the rich tradition of Indian classical dance.
Chief Ministers of Indian States
- Andhra Pradesh: Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu
- Arunachal Pradesh: Shri Pema Khandu
- Assam: Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Bihar: Shri Nitish Kumar
- Chhattisgarh: Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
- Delhi: Shri Arvind Kejriwal
- Goa: Shri Pramod Sawant
- Gujarat: Shri Bhupendra Patel
- Haryana: Shri Nayab Singh Saini
- Himachal Pradesh: Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Jharkhand: Shri Hemant Soren
- Karnataka: Shri Siddaramaiah
- Kerala: Shri Pinarayi Vijayan
- Madhya Pradesh: Shri Mohan Yadav
- Maharashtra: Shri Eknath Shinde
- Manipur: Shri N. Biren Singh
- Meghalaya: Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma
- Mizoram: Shri P.U. Lalduhoma
- Nagaland: Shri Neiphiu Rio
- Odisha: Shri Mohan Charan Majhi
- Puducherry: Shri N. Rangasamy
Indian Olympic Medal Winners
- Norman Pritchard: Silver medals in Men's 200m (1900) and hurdles (1900).
- Indian Men's Hockey Team: Dominated hockey competitions, winning several gold medals in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, and the 1980 Olympics.
- KD Jadhav: First individual Olympic medalist from India, winning bronze in wrestling (1952).
- Leander Paes: Bronze in Men's singles tennis (1996).
- Sushil Kumar: Medal winner in wrestling, earning silver (2012) and bronze (2008).
- Neeraj Chopra: Gold medal in Men's javelin throw at Tokyo 2020.
- Multiple medals achieved by PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, and others in badminton, boxing, and wrestling.
Diseases and Affected Organs
- Dysentery, Typhoid & Cholera: Affect the intestine.
- Measles: Impacts the skin and nervous system.
- Rickets: Directly affects bones.
Amendments to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- 21st Amendment (1967): Added Sindhi language.
- 71st Amendment (1992): Included Nepali, Manipuri, Kokborok.
- 92nd Amendment (2003): Added Bodo, Dongri, Maithili, Santhali.
- 96th Amendment (2011): Renamed Oriya to Odia.
Important Aspects of India's Constitution
- First Schedule: Lists the country and states.
- Second Schedule: Covers salaries and allowances.
- Fifth Schedule: Administrative provisions for tribal areas.
- Eighth Schedule: Lists 22 recognized languages.
- Tenth Schedule: Provisions related to the defection of legislators.
First Indian Women in Sports
- Karnam Malleswari: First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze in Weightlifting, 2000).
- P.V. Sindhu: First Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal (2016).
- Sania Mirza: First Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title (2009).
- Kamaljeet Sandhu: First Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold (1970).
- Bachendri Pal: First Indian woman to climb Mount Everest (1984).
Notable Musical Awardees
- Bismillah Khan: Received Bharat Ratna (2001) and multiple Padma awards.
- Ravi Shankar: First Indian Grammy winner (1968) and Bharat Ratna (1999).
- Various other musicians like Zakir Hussain and Anupurna Devi recognized for contributions to Indian classical music.
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