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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the most unique and beautiful carpets produced by Turkmenistan?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the most unique and beautiful carpets produced by Turkmenistan?
Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence of the early Indian civilization?
Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence of the early Indian civilization?
What is the significance of the Ajanta Caves?
What is the significance of the Ajanta Caves?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the four-armed figure of Shiva the Cosmic Dance?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the four-armed figure of Shiva the Cosmic Dance?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Transitional or Islamic Ascendancy period in Indian art?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Transitional or Islamic Ascendancy period in Indian art?
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Which of the following is a unique feature of the Taj Mahal?
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Taj Mahal?
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What is the traditional phrase said when playing the last tile in a game of dominoes?
What is the traditional phrase said when playing the last tile in a game of dominoes?
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Which of the following is NOT a game tip mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a game tip mentioned in the text?
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What does the term 'immunity' refer to in the context of health?
What does the term 'immunity' refer to in the context of health?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the chain of infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT part of the chain of infection mentioned in the text?
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What is the definition of a 'communicable disease' according to the text?
What is the definition of a 'communicable disease' according to the text?
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What is the definition of a 'disease' according to the text?
What is the definition of a 'disease' according to the text?
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What happens when a pawn reaches the last row of the opponent's side in chess?
What happens when a pawn reaches the last row of the opponent's side in chess?
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What must players say before adjusting a piece on the chessboard?
What must players say before adjusting a piece on the chessboard?
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What is used in competitive games of chess to time players only when it's their turn to move?
What is used in competitive games of chess to time players only when it's their turn to move?
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Why were early domino tiles called 'bones'?
Why were early domino tiles called 'bones'?
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What are dominoes sometimes referred to as?
What are dominoes sometimes referred to as?
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When is it believed that tile games were found in China?
When is it believed that tile games were found in China?
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Which instrument is a non-membranous percussive instrument with solid resonators?
Which instrument is a non-membranous percussive instrument with solid resonators?
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Which instrument is a membranous percussion instrument typically comprised of drums?
Which instrument is a membranous percussion instrument typically comprised of drums?
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Which type of instrument is characterized by the use of air?
Which type of instrument is characterized by the use of air?
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What plucked stringed instrument was referred to as 'vira' during the old civilization?
What plucked stringed instrument was referred to as 'vira' during the old civilization?
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Which bowed stringed instrument did not occupy a place in Indian classical music?
Which bowed stringed instrument did not occupy a place in Indian classical music?
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What is a regular, repeating rhythmic phrase particularly rendered on a percussive instrument called?
What is a regular, repeating rhythmic phrase particularly rendered on a percussive instrument called?
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What is the primary symptom of the disease described in the text?
What is the primary symptom of the disease described in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for the disease?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for the disease?
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Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for the disease?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for the disease?
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During which stage of the disease are non-specific symptoms like headache, runny nose, and slight fever observed?
During which stage of the disease are non-specific symptoms like headache, runny nose, and slight fever observed?
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What characterizes the Illness or Clinical Stage of the disease?
What characterizes the Illness or Clinical Stage of the disease?
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During which stage is the disease still communicable, although recovery seems complete?
During which stage is the disease still communicable, although recovery seems complete?
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Study Notes
Indian Classical Music
- Ghan is a non-membranous percussive instrument with solid resonators.
- Avanaddh is a membranous percussion instrument.
- Sushir is a blown or wind instrument.
- Tat refers to plucked stringed instruments.
- Vitat refers to bowed stringed instruments.
- Tala is a regular, repeating rhythmic phrase, particularly as rendered on a percussive instrument.
- Theka is a sequence of drum syllables called 'bol'.
Indian Instruments
- Tabla is the most common instrument for keeping rhythm in Hindustani music.
- Mridangam is the most common instrument for keeping rhythms in Carnatic music.
- Banam is a single-string fiddle, without frets and with a skin-covered soundbox, played by tribal groups in central India.
- Esraj is a bowed stringed instrument found in two forms throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Indian Art
- Ancient Period (3900 BCE - 1200 CE) is characterized by bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals.
- Ajanta Caves are 30 rock cave monuments dating back from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE.
- Classical Period (5th to 6th Centuries) is marked by the development of the image of Shiva, the destroyer, into Shiva the Cosmic dance.
- Islamic Ascendancy (1192-1757) or Transitional Period marked the evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism.
- Mogul Period (16th Century) is characterized by the enrichment of Indian culture, in painting and in architecture, with examples like the Taj Mahal.
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
- FMD is characterized by the development of vesicles (blisters-like lesions) in the mouth and feet, excessive salivation, and lameness.
- Prodromal Stage is marked by non-specific signs and symptoms, such as headache, runny nose, and slight fever.
- Mode of transmission includes direct animal to animal contact, contaminated farm equipment, tools, utensils, vehicles, clothing, and shoes, and contaminated uncooked food of animal origin.
- Prevention measures include vaccination of FMD vaccine, quarantining and vaccinating new animals, prohibiting the entry of live animals, semen, embryos, and animal by-products, and washing hands, shoes, and vehicles with disinfectants.
Dominoes
- Dominoes is a game played with rectangular "domino" tiles, also called bones, tiles, stones, men, tickets, or spinners.
- A traditional Sino-European domino set consists of 28 dominoes.
- Each end of a domino is marked with a number of spots called pips or is blank.
- The game of dominoes originated in China, with evidence of tile games dating back to 1120 CE.
- Some historians credit Keung T'ai Kung in the 12th Century BCE for creating dominoes, while others attribute its invention to a statesman named Chu sz yam in 1120 CE.
Chess
- The promotion of a pawn allows it to become any other chess piece except the king.
- The Touch and Move Law states that if a player touches a piece, it must be moved if possible.
- Chess clocks are used in competitive games to time a player's moves, with a certain number of moves required in a certain total time.
Health
- Infection is an invasion of microorganisms into the body that can produce a disease.
- Diseases are any disorder where the body's normal structure or functions are disrupted or impaired.
- Communicable diseases are illnesses that spread from one person to another or from an animal to a person, or from a surface or a food.
- Immunity is the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
- The chain of infection includes a pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, and promotion.
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Test your knowledge of Indian musical instruments by classifying them into different categories such as non-membranous percussive, membranous percussion, blown or wind instruments, and plucked or bowed string instruments.
