ART & CULTURE (RAILWAY) – Part – 3

Total Questions: 50

21. Which cultural festival of India is a ten day festival of classical dance, folk art and light music, and is held every year between February and March at Shilpgram ? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 24.08.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (3) Taj Mahotsav
Solution:The Taj Mahotsav is an annual 10-day event at Shilpgram in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

• It is held every year, between February and March.

• The festival brings back memories of the old Mughal period and the Nawabi style prevalent in Uttar Pradesh in the 18th and 19th centuries.

22. What is the name of the holy book of Muslims, which describes the relationship between an omnipotent and omniscient God and his creations ? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 24.08.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (1) Quran
Solution:The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from Allah.

• Muslims believe that the Qu- ran was orally revealed by Al- lah to the final prophet, Muhammad, sahab through the archangel Gabriel.

• Kuran is a islamic epic who wrote in Arabic language. kuran consist of 114 Chapters.

23. Which festival revives and preserves the rich culture of Nagaland, and showcases its extraordinary traditions? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 25.08.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (4) Hornbill Festival
Solution:The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland.

• It is the longest and most popular music festival in the country.

• The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state's tribes.

24. Which Indian language is also recognised as an official language of Singapore and Sri Lanka? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 25.08.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (1) Bengali
Solution:Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

• Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• Tamil is one of the longest. surviving classical languages (Declare in 2004) in the world.

25. The prayers on are supposed to be in the community mosque, and are known as the Jumma Namaz. [RRB Group 'D: CBT Exam, 30.08.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (3) Friday
Solution:When Muslims congregate for congregational devotion during Friday midday prayer, it is known as "Jummah".

• Jummah literally means Friday in Arabic.

26. Which of the following festivals is associated with the state of Assam? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.08.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (1) Bihu
Solution:Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam.

• Rongali Bihu is celebrated in the middle of April and generally continues for a month, marking the traditional New Year

• In addition, there are two other Bihus: Kongali Bihu in October (associated with the September equinox) and Bhogali Bihu in January (associated with the January solstice).

27. Anthurium Festival is celebrated topromote farmers, flower and horticulture in_____. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (1) Mizoram
Solution:Anthurium is the most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram.

•  This three day festival is held annually at the Tourist Resort Reiek, located in Reiek.

•  The Anthurium Festival is organized annually by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Horticulture Department.

28. In which Indian state will you find The Sumi Baptist Church? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (2) Nagaland
Solution:The Sümi Baptist Church is located in Zünheboto, Nagaland.

•  It is affiliated with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council.

•  The church is considered to be one of the largest church buildings in Asia.

29. Baisakhi festival is celebrated in the month of in_________India. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (2) April
Solution:Baisakhi marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrat- ed annually on 13 April and sometimes 14 April.

• It is a spring harvest primarily in Northern India.

• Among Sikhs of Punjab. Baisakhi marks the birth of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh on 13 April 1699.

30. The Tamil language was declared as the classical language of India in______. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 02.09.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (3) 2004
Solution:Six languages in India have been given the status of classical language.

•They are Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).