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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Famous Personalities .
11
Guru Gopi Krishna was a maestro of which of the following dance format?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Gopi Krishna was an exponent of the Benares Gharana style of Kathak. He incorporated many elements of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam in his dance.
12
Ms. Bachendri Pal had undertaken a unique expedition for focusing attention on which of these?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer, who in 1984 became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She was awarded the third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan by Government of India in 2019.
13
Which of the following fields A. Nageshwara Rao is associated with?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Akkineni Nageswara Rao, widely known as ANR, was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
14
Jamini Roy was a famous?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Jamini Roy (11 April 1887 - 24 April 1972) was an Indian painter. He was honoured with the State award of Padma Bhushan in 1955. He was one of the most famous pupils of Abanindranath Tagore, whose artistic originality and contribution to the emergence of art in India remains unquestionable.
15
In which field 'Achchan Maharaj' has distinguished himself?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Achchan Maharaj was a court dancer of several states of North India, and served for a long time at Raigarh.
16
The name of Pierre Cardin is associated with which of the following fields?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pierre Cardin is a French fashion designer.
17
Who is well known collector of artefacts and curios?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Salar Jung family was a noble Hyderabad family under the Nizams, who ruled from 1720 to 1948. They are credited with safeguarding rare artifacts and collections, which are now at Salar Jung Museum.
18
Ms. Vijaya Mehta has earned distinction in which of the field?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Vijaya Mehta is a noted Indian Marathi film and theatre director and also an actor in many films from the Parallel Cinema. She is a founder member of Mumbai-based theatre group, Rangayan with playwright Vijay Tendulkar, and actors Arvind Deshpande and Shriram Lagoo.
19
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan has distinguished himself in which of the following fields?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan is an Indian geneticist and administrator, known for his role in India's Green Revolution. Swaminathan has been called the "Father of Green Revolution in India" for his role in introducing and further developing high-yielding varieties of wheat in India.
20
Satyen Bose has shown his excellence in which of the following fields?
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Answer: Option D
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Satyen Bose (22 January 1916 - 9 June 1993) was a film director from India. He has directed both Bengali and Hindi films. Among his most notable films are: Raat Aur Din, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Dosti and Jagriti. Jagriti won the Filmfare Best Movie Award in 1956 and Dosti won same award in 1964.