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Q:

Which among the following temples of India is known as "Black Pagoda"  ? 

A) Brihadeeshwara Temple, Tanjore B) Sun Temple, Konark
C) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai D) Jagannath Temple, Puri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun Temple, Konark

Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It’s a World Heritage Site. It is considered as architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.

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In ...................state is the Hornbill Festival held every year ?

A) Mizoram B) Assam
C) Sikkim D) Nagaland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nagaland

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The...........dish is one of the most  popular dishes of Kashmir?

A) Aloo Ka Raita B) Dum Aloo
C) Kesar Chawal D) Murgh Achaari
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dum Aloo

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kuchipudi belongs to which state

A) Telangana B) Tamilnadu
C) Andhra Pradesh D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. 

It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is also known as Kuchelapuram or Kuchilapuri in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.

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Q:

Which is the folk dance of Andhra Pradesh?

A) Kolattam B) Karakattam
C) Lavani D) Saturi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kolattam

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Which of the following is the name Pierre Cardin associated with?

A) Painting B) Sports
C) Fashion Designing D) Music
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fashion Designing

Explanation:

It belongs to the field of Fashion Designing

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The popular dance of Gujarat is........

A) Dandia B) Kathak
C) Kuchipudi D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dandia

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Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in 

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Sikkim
C) Kerala D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sikkim

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