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In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the auspicious jewel Lord Vishnu wears on a pendant around his neck?

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Kaustubham

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Pungi is a dance form related to the state

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Himachal Pradesh

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The Court language of the Mughals was 

A) Hindiv B) Arabic
C) Persian D) Urdu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Persian

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The Mohiniyattam dance form was developed in which state

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Kerala

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Kumbh Mela is held in every ___ years

A) 12 B) 10
C) 7 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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Which classical dance of the following is named after the village it was born from ?

A) Mohiniattam B) Bharatanatyam
C) Kuchipudi D) Kathakali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kuchipudi

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'Chauth' was

A) Toll tax imposed by shivaji B) A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
C) Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states D) Irrigation tax charged by akbar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states

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‘Panchatantra’ is originally written by _____________.

A) Kalidas B) Vishnu Sharma
C) Tulsi Das D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vishnu Sharma

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