Tuesday 26 January 2016

India's 67th Republic Day - 2016


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  1. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the annual Republic Day celebration in India?
    1. Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935).
    2. On 26th January, 1930, the Declaration of Indian Independence (Poorna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress. Hence 26th January was chosen as the Republic day.
    3. The Republic Day parade is organized by the Ministry of Culture.
    4. President Sukarno of Indonesia was guest of honor for India’s first Republic Day celebrations in 1950.
       
  2. Which was the first foreign contingent to take part in the 67th Republic Day parade to present a ceremonial salute to the President of India?
    1. British Contingent
    2. French Contingent
    3. Russian Contingent
    4. Nepalese Contingent
       
  3. Who was the Chief Guest of Republic Day Parade?
    1. President of France
    2. President of Japan
    3. President of China
    4. Prime Minister of Nepal
       
  4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 67th Republic Day parade?
    1. After a gap of 26 years, an Army dog squad drawn from the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) had also taken part in the parade.
    2. For the first time, the parade had also seen an ex-servicemen tableau where Army veterans had showcased their role in nation building.
    3. An all-women contingent of the CRPF had showcased their motorcycle riding skills for the first time.
    4. All of the above statements are correct.
       
  5. The tableau of Sikkim depicted 'Saga Dawa'. What is the theme behind its celebration?
    1. Harvest season
    2. Buddha Jayanti
    3. Birth of a girl child
    4. Mahavira Jayanti
       
  6. The Goan tableau depicted 'Perni Jagor', what is its significance in the Goan culture?
    1. It is a form of folk music in Goa.
    2. It is a form of puppetry in Goa.
    3. It is an ancient mask dance – drama of Goa.
    4. It is an ancient theatre form in Goa.
       
  7. Zardozi – the Unique Art of Embroidery was depicted in the tableau of which state?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Punjab
    3. Tripura
    4. Andhra Pradesh
       
  8. The Tableau of Uttarakhand depicts the festival of Ramman based on the story of ‘Ramayana’. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ' Ramman'?
    1. The festival has been declared World Heritage in 2009 by UNESCO.
    2. Dance is performed wearing the mask at Temple complex of Bhumyal God in night.
    3. Both a and b are correct.
    4. Neither a nor b is correct
       
  9. Which of the following theme of tableau and its concerned state is not correctly matched? – PART-1
    1. Kodagu - The Coffee Land of Kerala
    2. Khairagarh Music and Art University –Chhattisgarh
    3. Todas - one of the six primitive tribal groups of Tamil Nadu
    4. Unakoti (one less than a crore ) Sculptures - a Shiva pilgrimage site in Tripura
       
  10. Which of the following theme of tableau and its concerned state is not correctly matched? – PART-2
    1. Bauls - a wandering minstrels community of Bengal
    2. Mera Gaon Mera Jahan – a scheme in Rajasthan ensuring sustainable rural development by making available environment friendly, latest technology.
    3. Boita-Bandana festival - maritime activities and glorious tradition of Sadhavas' in Odisha.
    4. Rangoli Bihu - marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
       
  11. The tableau of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment depicts the 125th Anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Which of the following statement/statements is correct regarding Dr. Ambedkar?
    1. He is a renowned Alumnus of Columbia University and London School of Economics.
    2. He was Independent India’s first education minister.
    3. He was the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
    4. Both a and c are correct

Answers

  1. c, Ministry of Defence
  2. b
  3. a, French President Francois Hollande
  4. d
  5. b, It is an important occasion which marks the Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and attainment of Nirvana or Moksha.
  6. c
  7. a
  8. c
  9. a, Karnataka
  10. b, Jammu and Kashmir
  11. d, He was Independent India’s first law minister
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